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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFC 44:Mogh vs Akutagawa
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Scorfna shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie lands with a hook. Scorfna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Scorfna avoids nicely.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Scorfna moved away.#TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Scorfna wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scorfna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Scorfna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scorfna is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Scorfna defends the submission attempt.
Scorfna is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scorfna is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Scorfna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scorfna trying to control here.
Gracie prevents Scorfna from improving his position.
Scorfna is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scorfna avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scorfna is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie prevents Scorfna from improving his position.
Scorfna wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#T3#
Gracie throwing shots but Scorfna is blocking nicely.
Scorfna is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Scorfna is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Scorfna is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scorfna has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Scorfna looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Scorfna is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it.
Scorfna is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorfna manages to avoid it.
Darius Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scorfna is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Scorfna fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Scorfna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorfna attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scorfna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Darius Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scorfna backs up against the cage.
Scorfna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
#KD2#
Gracie drops Scorfna with a left right combo! Gracie follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Scorfna is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorfna can't do much from the bottom here.
Scorfna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
#T1#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Scorfna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie working away.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scorfna's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorfna sneaks back into half guard.
Scorfna is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Scorfna is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scorfna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Scorfna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scorfna trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Scorfna is not content to let Gracie control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scorfna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scorfna is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Scorfna bucks and avoids them well.
Scorfna tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. #T3#
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The referee warns Scorfna that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Scorfna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scorfna wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scorfna sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Scorfna is defending well. #SUB#
Scorfna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Scorfna wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Scorfna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scorfna's head.
Scorfna is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Scorfna's attempts to control the position.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Scorfna's hands, connecting with Scorfna's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Scorfna half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie throws a body punch but Scorfna moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie scores with a jab.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorfna shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie lands with a nice combination. Scorfna backs away looking to recover.
Scorfna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scorfna enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scorfna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorfna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scorfna looking to control.
#SUB#
Gracie is sitting in close to Scorfna's body. Scorfna has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gracie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gracie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Scorfna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ewgenju Scorfna!
Ewgenju Scorfna made sure to mention his sponsor, Critical Mass Q159 $75 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ali with a body shot.
Ali tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Johnson drops Ali with a left right combo! Johnson follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Ali is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Islam Ali has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Ali get back to his feet.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Ali.
Johnson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ali flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ali is out cold! Johnson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Johnson!
Curtis Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
MMAHKI 28
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bidziil misses with a few strikes there.
Bidziil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brimstone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Brimstone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brimstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Awee Bidziil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Brimstone.
Bidziil's corner calls for a 1-2. Bidziil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bidziil lands a jab.
Bidziil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bidziil misses with an uppercut. Brimstone saw that one coming.
Bidziil throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bidziil. Brimstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Brimstone misses the target.#T1#
Bidziil misses with a kick to the body.
Bidziil scores with the left hand. Brimstone knows he should have avoided that one.
Brimstone drops his hands momentarily and Bidziil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bidziil with a nice cross.
A combination from Bidziil does no damage.
Bidziil throws a right and a left that Brimstone avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Brimstone misses the target.
Brimstone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bidziil has time to react.
Brimstone scores with a jab.
Brimstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bidziil throws an overhand right that lands on Brimstone's shoulder, as Brimstone tries to avoid the shot.
Bidziil throws a lazy uppercut
and Brimstone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bidziil thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bidziil throws a series of punches but Brimstone avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Bidziil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bidziil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Brimstone finds it's target.
Bidziil might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brimstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bidziil.
Nice uppercut lands for Brimstone. That snapped Bidziil's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Awee Bidziil has been cut.
Bidziil throws a combination that misses
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Brimstone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brimstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brimstone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brimstone slips a jab from Bidziil.
Brimstone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bidziil looks to throw the jab but Brimstone is out of range.
Brimstone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bidziil throws a hook but Brimstone avoids it easily.#T3#
Brimstone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brimstone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bidziil momentarily.
Brimstone cracks Bidziil with a good jab.
Bidziil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bidziil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brimstone finds it's way round the side to connect with Bidziil's head.
Bidziil looks to throw the jab but Brimstone is out of range.
Brimstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Brimstone finds it's way through Bidziil's defenses.
Brimstone slips a jab and a cross from Bidziil.
Bidziil missing with a left hand there. Brimstone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brimstone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bidziil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brimstone circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bidziil misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Brimstone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brimstone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bidziil throws a lazy right hand but Brimstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brimstone moves out of range as Bidziil strikes.
Bidziil's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bidziil's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A low kick from Bidziil misses
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
Bidziil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bidziil misses with a combination
enabling Brimstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bidziil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kane Brimstone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Awee Bidziil's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bidziil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bidziil looks to land a body kick but Brimstone moved away.
Bidziil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bidziil wants to clinch.
Brimstone jabs Bidziil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidziil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bidziil throws a lazy right hand but Brimstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Brimstone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bidziil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Bidziil missing with a left hand there. Brimstone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bidziil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brimstone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bidziil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brimstone slips under a jab.
Bidziil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brimstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bidziil.
A jab from Brimstone misses.
A jab from Brimstone finds it's way through Bidziil's defenses.
Brimstone slips under a jab from Bidziil.
Brimstone lands a right hook to the body.
Bidziil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brimstone.
Bidziil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Brimstone misses the target.#T2#
Brimstone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bidziil throws a jab when Brimstone was well out of range.
Bidziil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Bidziil is predictable there
and Brimstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane Brimstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bidziil misses with a double jab
and Brimstone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bidziil thinking.
Brimstone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bidziil.
Bidziil throws a head kick that misses
and Brimstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bidziil looks to score with a jab to the body but Brimstone is just out of range.
Bidziil throws a shot from downtown. Brimstone moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Brimstone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bidziil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brimstone throws out the jab. #T3#
Bidziil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bidziil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bidziil.
Bidziil throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
Bidziil misses with a hook
enabling Brimstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Brimstone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bidziil thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Brimstone misses the target.
Bidziil looks to clinch
and Brimstone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bidziil thinking.
Bidziil misses with a straight right.
Bidziil jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Bidziil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brimstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brimstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bidziil.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bidziil misses with a body shot
and Brimstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bidziil throws a head kick that misses.
Bidziil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brimstone.
Bidziil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Bidziil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bidziil misses with a double jab
and Bidziil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bidziil misses with a left hand
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bidziil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Brimstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Awee Bidziil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Brimstone tests Bidziil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bidziil walks into a stiff left hand from Brimstone.
Bidziil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bidziil misses with a shot to the body
and Bidziil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bidziil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bidziil fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brimstone stuffs the takedown.
Brimstone connects with a nice looking jab.
Bidziil looks to land a right hand but Brimstone moved out of range.#T1#
A jab from Brimstone does it's job there.
A slow jab from Brimstone misses its intended target.
A big left from Bidziil misses.
Brimstone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bidziil misses with a body shot
and Brimstone counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bidziil is rocked!
Bidziil misses with a hook
and Brimstone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bidziil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brimstone lands a really nice looking cross but Bidziil seems unphased.
Bidziil is still on wobbly legs! Can Brimstone finish him?
Brimstone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bidziil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brimstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brimstone is looking to counter punch.
Bidziil seems to have recovered his senses.
Brimstone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bidziil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bidziil might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brimstone has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Bidziil throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Brimstone counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brimstone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bidziil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Bidziil misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Brimstone misses its target.
Bidziil throws a poor cross that misses
and Brimstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Bidziil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brimstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brimstone throws a hook but Bidziil blocks it.
Bidziil throws a lazy right hand but Brimstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bidziil throws a big shot that misses.
Bidziil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brimstone is looking to counter punch.
Kane Brimstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Awee Bidziil.#T3#
Nice jab there from Brimstone.
Brimstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bidziil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bidziil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bidziil.
Bidziil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bidziil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brimstone misses with an uppercut.
Brimstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brimstone lunges at Bidziil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bidziil's hand.
Bidziil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brimstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bidziil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brimstone thuds his right hand into Bidziil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bidziil walks into a jab.
Brimstone jabs Bidziil right on the nose. Bidziil blinks but takes it well.
Bidziil throws a lazy right hand but Brimstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brimstone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bidziil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brimstone.
Brimstone slips under a jab from Bidziil.
An attempted straight right counter from Brimstone misses the target.
Brimstone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Awee Bidziil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bidziil misses with a hook
and Brimstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Brimstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brimstone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Brimstone!
In his post fight interview, Kane Brimstone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Cudlitz goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cudlitz is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cudlitz wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Cudlitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
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We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz struggling a bit here.#T1#
Gracie slows the pace down. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cudlitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cudlitz regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cudlitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cudlitz's head.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to control. Cudlitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Cudlitz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cudlitz defends it well.
Gracie stops Cudlitz from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Cudlitz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cudlitz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cudlitz wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cudlitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cudlitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Cudlitz is blocking nicely.
Gracie is trying to control. Cudlitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Cudlitz. Cudlitz gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cudlitz.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Cudlitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie throws a right and a left that Cudlitz avoids nicely.
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Cudlitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Cudlitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie has hold of Cudlitz's hands but Cudlitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cudlitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Cudlitz is keeping busy.
Cudlitz trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cudlitz can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cudlitz is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cudlitz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie gave a mention to Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Bidziil fails with a takedown attempt.
Bidziil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larkin as he avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bidziil throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bidziil misses with an uppercut
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Larkin tenderised Bidziil's leg. Bidziil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bidziil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidziil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Larkin slips under a jab from Bidziil.
Bidziil throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Larkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Bidziil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larkin but Larkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Awee Bidziil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bidziil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bidziil.
Larkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bidziil has been working on his balance at Pure Progress Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Larkin.
Bidziil shoots in for a takedown but Larkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin lands a high kick!
Larkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bidziil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Larkin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bidziil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bidziil.
A nice side step and Larkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bidziil misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bidziil. #TD2#
Larkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bidziil quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Bidziil wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy.
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
It looks like Larkin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura but Bidziil is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bidziil wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Larkin seems content to control.#SUB2#
Larkin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bidziil defend it? Larkin steps over the head and cranks it - Bidziil is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Larkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor Larkin!
A victorious Conor Larkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
George cracks Sanders with a good jab.
George scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Sanders has been cut.
A cross from George lands.#KD2#
George drops Sanders with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sanders looks back up at him and smiles so George waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Sanders is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
George lands a big right hand that sends Sanders crashing to the mat! George stays standing though and waves Sanders back to his feet!
Oh Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freaky George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BAM! George delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sanders like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Freaky George! |
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Event:
HFC 30:Fleming vs Hunter
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Ali misses.
Maverick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Maverick.
Ali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
I was talking to Maverick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maverick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Islam Ali has been cut.
Maverick working aggressively here.
Maverick can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Ali.
Maverick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Maverick misses with some punches.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maverick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Ali down. #CL2#
Ali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maverick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Ali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.#BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Ali misses
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick lands a big head kick that sends Ali to the canvas! Maverick follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Bidziil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cooter was covering up waiting for the punch and Bidziil finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Cooter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bidziil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bidziil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bidziil stopping the sweep attempt from Cooter.
Bidziil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooter wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bidziil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bidziil is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cooter has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bidziil is looking to defend but Cooter has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bidziil! Cooter pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bidziil taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cobweb Cooter!
During a confident post fight interview, Cobweb Cooter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Denghui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a jab when Denghui was well out of range.
Denghui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Denghui circles away.
Denghui wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Denghui is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Denghui shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Denghui's body. Denghui takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Denghui sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Denghui avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Denghui continues to drive forward.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Denghui clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2#
Denghui is trying to break free.
Gracie misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Denghui preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denghui tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Denghui tries to buck him off.
#T3##SUB#
Denghui showing good submission defense here.
Denghui can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie working for the choke.
Denghui has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie cracks Denghui with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Denghui from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T4##SUB#
Denghui preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Denghui defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Denghui for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Denghui moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie sets himself, and Denghui steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie swings for the body but Denghui moves out of range.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Denghui wants to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch position.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Denghui had a free shot at his head there.
We've been informed that Denghui has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Denghui's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denghui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Denghui advancing to mount. #T1#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Denghui has control of the leg.
Gracie is controlling Denghui's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Denghui wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Darius Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denghui is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is pressing down on Denghui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denghui is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Denghui is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Denghui off and has taken his back!
Denghui is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Gracie throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gracie controlling from the back.#T3#
Denghui rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Denghui keeps trying to improve his position.
Denghui is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Denghui is trapped and Gracie is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gracie missing with punches from the back.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Denghui buck him off.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4##SUB#
Denghui preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denghui can do to turn this around?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Denghui is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Denghui sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Denghui is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws an elbow but Denghui slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Denghui!
Gracie looking to control but Denghui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Denghui is blocking nicely.
Gracie lands a couple of good shots and Denghui has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Denghui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Denghui rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Gracie missing with strikes.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Denghui taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Ali misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Tou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Tou gets a takedown into half guard.
Tou wants to free his trapped foot but Ali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ali is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali won't allow Tou to pass to mount.
Ali is looking to escape.
Tou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Ali is looking to get back to is feet but Tou passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ali some visible discomfort.
Ali tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tou lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tou controlling the pace for now. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tou scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ali?
Tou cracks Ali with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tou is landing with some decent strikes but Ali is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Tou working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ali looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tou! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xigua Tou!
Xigua Tou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gambini goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gambini tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Gambini drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Gambini.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Gambini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gambini tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gambini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini fails with a takedown attempt.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gambini gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Gambini jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gambini is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gambini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Gambini has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Gambini is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gambini to the mat. Gambini regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gambini pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gracie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie postures up.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini managing to control the position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gambini trying to control the position here.
Gambini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gambini pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gambini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Gambini pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.#T5#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini is adopting a defensive guard.
Gambini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (2) Gracie#T6#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie looking to control.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T7##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gambini continues to stall.
Gambini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (2) Gracie#T8#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gambini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Gambini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Gracie stops Gambini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gambini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Gambini avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gambini controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie wants to hold on but Gambini pushes him away.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gambini is staying active.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (8) vs (2) Gracie#T12#
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gambini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gambini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Well, if Gambini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gambini content to control rather than advance. #T14#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gambini is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Gino Gambini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 53: Harris vs Colson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Gibbons does it's job there.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Gibbons ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gibbons. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Gibbons's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gibbons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Darius Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Gibbons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Gibbons had a free shot at his head there.
Gibbons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gibbons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gibbons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibbons thuds a left hand into Jones's body.#T1#
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Gibbons lands with a nice body punch.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibbons finish him?
Jones looks winded!
Gibbons connects with a stiff jab that staggers Jones - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roydell Gibbons!
Roydell Gibbons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matiae staying out of range there.
Edvard Matiae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matiae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matiae blocks a leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Matiae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Matiae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Matiae counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Islam Ali has been cut.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matiae.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matiae definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matiae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matiae cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Matiae throws a pinpoint strike between Ali's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ali crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Matiae scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edvard Matiae!
Edvard Matiae seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Darius Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Barnes.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Gracie forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Barnes
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Barnes has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Barnes is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnes has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T3#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Barnes
Gracie postures up.
#T5#
Barnes has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Barnes
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Gracie tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes working away.#T9#
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T10##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (9) Barnes
Gracie tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #T13#
Barnes trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (12) Barnes
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 4.
A victorious Trevor Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Christmas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Gracie
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is not content to let Christmas control the position. #SUB#
Christmas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Christmas keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Christmas working away.
Gracie is not content to let Christmas control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Christmas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christmas's best efforts.#T2#
Gracie tries to roll over but Christmas keeps him under control.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #SUB#
Christmas is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Christmas to get the leverage.
Christmas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (8) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christmas works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (11) vs (0) Gracie
Christmas wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Christmas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Christmas working for the choke. #SUB#
Christmas looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie trying to control the action but Christmas just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Christmas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4##SUB#
Christmas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Christmas looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Christmas is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Gracie won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Christmas off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
A relieved looking LLoyd Christmas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rickson Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caceres gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Caceres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Caceres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caceres is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Gracie tries to bench press Caceres off him but Caceres keeps the position. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control Caceres's posture but Caceres avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Caceres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Caceres postures up.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caceres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caceres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Caceres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caceres's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Gracie trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caceres has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Caceres is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Gracie slows the pace down. #T4#
Caceres wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Caceres regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caceres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Caceres looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Caceres trying to control here.
#SUB#
Caceres has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gracie. Oh but Caceres has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gracie goes limp - he's gone! Caceres jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 52
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Peyton in a clinch.
#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peyton regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Peyton
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Peyton has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T1#
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie is pressing down on Peyton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peyton is holding on for now.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Peyton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gracie pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Peyton can't escape the position.
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie content just to control the position here. #T3#
Peyton wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Peyton#SUB#
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Peyton is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Gracie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darius Gracie thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gable throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Gable decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gable drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Gable off! Gable jumps back into Jones's guard.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Gable prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gable drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Gable off! Gable jumps back into Jones's guard.
Gable landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Gable throwing strikes but missing.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable stops Jones from standing up.
Gable postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow. #SUB#
Gable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gable has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gable passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gable keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##ES2#
Jones has one foot on Gable's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Gable scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Gable has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gable loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gable sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gable passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gable is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gable to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Gable is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gable wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Gable!
Daniel Gable tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Npenni Nzoechi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nzoechi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Nzoechi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Nzoechi up against the cage.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Nzoechi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Npenni Nzoechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nzoechi (0) vs (2) Gracie
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzoechi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Nzoechi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nzoechi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nzoechi looking to control.
Nzoechi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nzoechi's guard.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nzoechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nzoechi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Nzoechi wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Nzoechi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Nzoechi is defending the position.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nzoechi is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nzoechi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Nzoechi is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nzoechi working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nzoechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nzoechi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Nzoechi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nzoechi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Nzoechi is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Nzoechi is defending well. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nzoechi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzoechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Nzoechi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nzoechi keeps moving.
Nzoechi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Nzoechi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Nzoechi's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is thwarting Nzoechi's attempts to control the position.
Nzoechi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Nzoechi trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Nzoechi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Jameson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Jameson against the cage.
#TD2#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jameson (0) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jameson isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Gracie wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
Jameson is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jameson (0) vs (6) Gracie
Jameson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Jameson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jameson can't escape the position.
Jameson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Jameson defends it well.
Jameson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jameson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jameson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jameson (2) vs (6) Gracie
Jameson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jameson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Jameson won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T4#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jameson controls the pace.
Jameson being controlled here momentarily.
Jameson pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jameson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Jameson.
#T5#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jameson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to control Jameson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jameson is trying for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jameson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Jameson! |
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Event:
HFC 39: Ivanovic vs Truth
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Shark throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.
Holloway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Shark coming out on top.
Shark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shark tests Holloway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Darius Holloway has been cut.#CL2#
Shark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shark wants a takedown but no success here.
Shark tries for a takedown but Holloway manages to get underhooks.
Shark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Darius Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shark.#BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark throws a right and a left that Holloway avoids nicely.
Holloway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holloway takes one to the side of the head.
Holloway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shark finds it's way round the side to connect with Holloway's head.
Holloway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holloway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Holloway darts in looking for a takedown but Shark gets double underhooks and turns Holloway into the cage.
Holloway is working for takedown but Shark is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Shark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Holloway is trying to hold Shark in close to prevent damage but Shark has managed to pass into half guard.
Shark wants to pass to mount but Holloway is defending the position.
Shark tries to stand but can't do so whilst Holloway controls his leg.
Shark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holloway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Shark is working for a submission of some sort.
Shark trying to control from Holloway's half guard. Holloway has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Holloway trying to keep a closed guard but Shark is proving a slippery customer.
Holloway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holloway throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shark throws a big elbow that misses.
Holloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shark.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Shark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shark wants to stand but Holloway has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Shark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holloway dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Holloway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB2#
Shark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shark throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shark throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Shark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shark looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holloway puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shark tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Holloway has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holloway raining down hammerfists from mount.
Holloway controlling from mount.
Shark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Shark throws a big elbow that misses.
Holloway with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Shark can't handle though.
Holloway is trying to control the position but Shark postures up.
Shark is stalling in the full guard.
Holloway will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holloway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holloway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Shark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Holloway's cut.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Holloway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shark misses with the combination.
Holloway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shark pinned against the cage. Shark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shark is fending him off so far but Holloway persists. Nope, Shark circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Shark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
David Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Shark lands a left and a right that sends Holloway crashing to the canvas! Shark dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Holloway is out cold! Shark jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Shark!
A very excited looking David Shark rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Darius Holloway was interviewed post fight and said 'I slipped.'. |
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