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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIII
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
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 19 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCoy sprawls well. McCoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farquharson gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
McCoy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Farquharson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (0) vs (4) McCoy
McCoy controlling well, preventing Farquharson from escaping the position.
Farquharson trying to control the action but McCoy just sinks the hooks in.
Farquharson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy controls the position.#T1#
McCoy has the hooks in. Farquharson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCoy controlling the positon.
Farquharson wants to escape the position.
#T2#
McCoy trying to control.
Farquharson trying to control the hands but McCoy breaks the grip.
McCoy tries to get the hooks in deep but Farquharson pushed the leg off.
McCoy gets his hands free as Farquharson looks to control.
McCoy keeps control of the position as Farquharson tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy not allowing Farquharson to control his hands.
McCoy controls the action.
Our spies down at at League of Shadows MMA inform us that McCoy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Farquharson tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCoy controlling the positon.
Farquharson just trying to survive but McCoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
McCoy controls the position.
Farquharson turns into McCoy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (4) McCoy
McCoy keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
McCoy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Farquharson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (4) McCoy
Farquharson tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCoy's legs. #T5#
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
Farquharson happy to just control the position for now.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farquharson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Farquharson controlling the pace.
Farquharson trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount. #T7#
Farquharson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCoy! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (8) vs (4) McCoy
Farquharson controlling the position easily from mount.
McCoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Farquharson looking to control but McCoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson wants to take McCoy's back here but McCoy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Farquharson looking to secure an arm triangle but McCoy defends it well.
McCoy wants to hold on but Farquharson pushes him away.
Farquharson looking to control but McCoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson is trying to control here but McCoy has managed to regain half guard.
#T9#
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing that Farquharson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Farquharson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCoy for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Farquharson wants to take a breather but McCoy is having none of it. #SUB#
Farquharson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farquharson is keen to just control but McCoy is a slippery customer.
Farquharson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Farquharson'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.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but McCoy won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Farquharson trying to mount his opponent but McCoy defends it.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson controlling the pace.
Farquharson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy trying to hold on to Farquharson's head to control him but Farquharson postures up.
#T13##SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
Farquharson is trying to control. McCoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14##SUB#
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Hamish Farquharson retains his super heavyweight title!
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXII
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
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 18 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Colby Taylor!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farquharson.#TD#
Farquharson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (0) Taylor
Taylor wants to control but Farquharson postures up.#SUB#
Farquharson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson just content to control the position.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Farquharson controls the position.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Farquharson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Farquharson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farquharson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
#T2#
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Farquharson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson controlling the pace. #T3#
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Farquharson is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Farquharson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (0) Taylor#T4#
Farquharson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Taylor is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Farquharson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (10) vs (0) Taylor
Farquharson keeps control of the position easily here as Taylor tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Farquharson'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.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farquharson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.#T6##SUB#
Taylor is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Farquharson gets his way!
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farquharson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Farquharson has the hooks in. Taylor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Taylor's body.
#SUB#
Farquharson working for a choke but Taylor is defending well. #T7#
Taylor is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Farquharson.
Will Farquharson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Farquharson biding his time, controlling Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Taylor is really stuck here.
Farquharson controlling the position well here. Taylor rolled but Farquharson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Farquharson is hanging on to Taylor's back as he tries to escape.
Taylor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Farquharson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Farquharson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Farquharson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Taylor.
Further stalling from Farquharson.#T11##SUB#
Farquharson is looking for the choke from the back position but Taylor is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Farquharson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taylor has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Taylor can't escape the position.
#T12#
Farquharson not allowing Taylor to control his hands.
What can Taylor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Farquharson is looking for the choke from the back position but Taylor is controlling his hands well.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Taylor tries to break free.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Taylor's body.
#T13##SUB#
Taylor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Farquharson has good solid back control here. #T14#
Taylor breaks Farquharson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (10) vs (2) Taylor
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farquharson's guard.
Farquharson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farquharson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Hamish Farquharson retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1148 Buster v Wusan
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Shakaromanov looks to land a combination but Undies avoids it well.
Undies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Undies ducks down to avoid it.
Undies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Shakaromanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Undies is looking to chop away at Shakaromanov's legs.
Shakaromanov dodges the punch combination from Undies.
Shakaromanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov lands with a hook. Undies tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Undies has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shakaromanov.#CUT#It looks like Slimed Undies has been cut.
Shakaromanov avoids the head kick by Undies.
#T1#
Undies with a nice cross.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Undies counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Shakaromanov is rocked!
Shakaromanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shakaromanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Undies is rocked!
Undies throws a series of punches but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Undies is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakaromanov finish him?
Undies tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Undies seems to have recovered his senses.
Shakaromanov swinging wildly here.
Donk. Undies catches Shakaromanov right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Undies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Undies throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Mehmet Shakaromanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Undies looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Undies slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Undies throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Undies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the side of Undies's head but Undies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Undies replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shakaromanov blocks it well.
Undies misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Shakaromanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Undies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Undies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.#KD2#
Undies cracks Shakaromanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Undies has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shakaromanov to stand back up!
Oh Shakaromanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Mehmet Shakaromanov has been cut.
Shakaromanov throws a jab when Undies was well out of range.#T3#
Undies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Undies throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Undies loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
Undies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Undies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Undies.
Undies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Undies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakaromanov lands an overhand right.#T4#
Undies staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Undies looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakaromanov is just out of range.
Shakaromanov is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Shakaromanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Shakaromanov scores with a four punch combination!
Undies gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shakaromanov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov 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:
Pitbull XXX
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
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 15 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Farquharson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoy defends it nicely.#CL#
McCoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Farquharson manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farquharson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Farquharson
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCoy pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson 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. #T1#
Farquharson wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCoy trying to control the position.
Farquharson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Farquharson is fighting to break McCoy's control of his arms but McCoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
McCoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Farquharson forces his way into half guard.
Farquharson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Farquharson wants to work for an arm triangle but McCoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCoy is controlling Farquharson's trapped leg to prevent Farquharson from advancing to side control.
Farquharson is just content to waste time from the top position. McCoy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Farquharson is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Farquharson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Farquharson 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.
#T6#
McCoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farquharson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Farquharson is trying to control the action in half guard but McCoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
McCoy wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCoy is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
It looks like Farquharson 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.
Farquharson is looking to stall here but McCoy recovers full guard.
McCoy 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.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully. #T9#
McCoy pulls Farquharson in to control the position.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Farquharson passes McCoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Farquharson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Let's hope that Farquharson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farquharson trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.#T11#
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCoy trying to control here.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Farquharson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Farquharson moves into full mount! McCoy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (0) vs (5) Farquharson
Well,McCoy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
McCoy is trying to escape the mount.
Farquharson content just to control the position here.
Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCoy is looking to escape.
Farquharson wants to take McCoy's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCoy is looking to escape.
McCoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farquharson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCoy is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson wins on points by 5 to 0.
Hamish Farquharson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Hamish Farquharson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
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 16 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Farquharson shoots in and bounces Takahashi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Takahashi
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is fighting to break Takahashi's control of his arms but Takahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Farquharson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi is pulling down on Farquharson's head. It's preventing any offense from Farquharson, at least for the moment.#T1#
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takahashi pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Takahashi#T3#
Farquharson seems keen to control Takahashi's posture.
Takahashi preventing the sweep.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson controlling the position.#T4#
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Farquharson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson'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.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (2) Takahashi
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takahashi pulls Farquharson in close to his closed guard and prevents Farquharson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takahashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving. #T7#
Takahashi controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson trying to move into half guard but instead Takahashi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (4) vs (4) Takahashi
Takahashi stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
Takahashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Takahashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Farquharson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (6) vs (4) Takahashi
Farquharson trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it.
Farquharson is controlling the pace.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takahashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Takahashi is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takahashi wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Takahashi defends it.
Takahashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Farquharson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Takahashi has Farquharson pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Farquharson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Farquharson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Takahashi is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson stands and throws Takahashi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (9) vs (4) Takahashi
Takahashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Hamish Farquharson 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:
Pitbull XXVII
Date: Mar 06, 2025 |
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 15 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Illir as he jumps to the side.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Illir defends it nicely.
Illir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Farquharson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Illir
Illir is trying to get back to full guard.
Illir is pressing down on Farquharson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Farquharson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Illir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Farquharson moves into full mount! Illir won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (0) Illir
Farquharson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Illir stops Farquharson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illir sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Illir has a hand on Farquharson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Farquharson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (8) vs (0) Illir
Illir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Illir stops Farquharson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Farquharson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Farquharson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Illir wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (11) vs (0) Illir
Illir is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Farquharson is hanging on to Illir's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Illir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Illir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Farquharson 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.
#SUB2#
Illir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Farquharson prevents Illir from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Farquharson in particular looking to stall.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Illir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farquharson prevents Illir from improving his position.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Farquharson 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.
Illir tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Farquharson seems content to control.
Farquharson'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.
Illir trying to get back to full guard but Farquharson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (14) vs (0) Illir
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Illir wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (17) vs (0) Illir
I would not like to be Illir right now.
#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Farquharson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Illir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farquharson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Illir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Illir manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Farquharson is pressing down on Illir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Illir is holding on for now.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Illir is looking to improve his position.
Farquharson content to control rather than advance. #T6##SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Illir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Illir looks winded!
Farquharson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Illir is looking to improve his position.
Farquharson content to control rather than advance. #T7##SUB2#
Illir looking for a kimura from the bottom but Farquharson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (20) vs (0) Illir
Illir is trying to get back to half guard.
Illir tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Farquharson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (22) vs (0) Illir
Farquharson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Illir is holding on tight.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Farquharson prevents Illir from getting the reversal.
Farquharson fails to move to back control.
Farquharson controlling his opponent.
Farquharson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Farquharson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Illir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Farquharson prevents Illir from getting the reversal.
Farquharson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Illir is looking to escape.
Farquharson fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Illir is looking to get to half guard.
Farquharson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Farquharson is working for a guillotine from mount but Illir frees his head quite easily.
Farquharson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Illir stops Farquharson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Illir is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Illir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Farquharson tries to control but Illir wriggling away.
Farquharson controlling his opponent.
Illir regains half guard.
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Illir is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB#
Farquharson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farquharson controlling the action here.
Illir is in trouble now - Farquharson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (25) vs (0) Illir
Illir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Illir keeps trying to improve his position.
Farquharson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Farquharson working for a submission but Illir is keeping him at bay.
Illir is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Farquharson.
Illir is trying to escape the mount.
Farquharson moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (28) vs (0) Illir#SUB#
Farquharson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T13#
Farquharson controlling well, preventing Illir from escaping the position.
Illir is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
What can Illir do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Illir fending off the submission attempt from Farquharson.
Illir tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Farquharson controlling the positon.#T14##SUB#
Farquharson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Illir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Illir tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Farquharson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Illir is just riding it out for now. Farquharson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Illir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 28 to 0.
A relieved looking Hamish Farquharson 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:
Just some fights 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Galowanga digs a good body shot into Aurelius's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Galowanga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Galowanga.
Aurelius walks into a left hand.
Aurelius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galowanga counters with a stiff right hand.
Aurelius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Galowanga counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Changa Galowanga! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXV
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farquharson as he jumps to the side.
Njagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Farquharson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Njagi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Njagi (0) vs (4) Farquharson
A lull in the action here as Farquharson stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi wants to control but Farquharson postures up.
Njagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farquharson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Farquharson tries to move to mount but Njagi blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Farquharson happy to just control the position for now.
Njagi tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.#T1#
Farquharson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Njagi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Njagi (0) vs (6) Farquharson
Farquharson avoids the attempt from Njagi to control.
Njagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crimson CrowN Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Farquharson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Njagi is trying to escape the mount.
Farquharson controlling his opponent.
Farquharson prevents Njagi from getting the reversal.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Njagi is trying to escape the mount.
Njagi regains half guard.
Njagi wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farquharson is aware though and is defending well.
Farquharson stands and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (9) Farquharson
Njagi is letting Farquharson control him for a moment.
Njagi looks to move to half guard but instead Farquharson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Njagi (0) vs (11) Farquharson
Farquharson controlling his opponent. #T3#
Let's hope that Farquharson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Farquharson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Njagi is looking to get to half guard.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Farquharson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Njagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Njagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Farquharson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Njagi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (0) vs (14) Farquharson
Njagi is trying to break free.
Farquharson has good solid back control here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Farquharson.#SUB2#
Njagi showing good submission defense here.
#T5#
Njagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Farquharson wants to take Njagi's back here but Njagi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Farquharson fails to take his opponent's back.
Njagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Farquharson content just to control the position here.
Farquharson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Njagi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (0) vs (17) Farquharson
Njagi turns into Farquharson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (17) Farquharson
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson seems keen to control Njagi's posture.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Njagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Njagi controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Njagi pushes down on Farquharson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Njagi seems to be looking for submissions.
Farquharson moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Njagi has gone for a leg lock! Farquharson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Njagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (19) Farquharson#SUB#
Njagi has an active guard here but Farquharson has managed to pass into half guard.
Njagi is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Farquharson is working for a submission of some sort.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Farquharson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (22) Farquharson
Njagi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Farquharson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (25) Farquharson
Njagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Farquharson.
Farquharson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Njagi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (2) vs (28) Farquharson
Njagi trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip.
Njagi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is looking for the choke from the back position but Njagi is controlling his hands well.
What can Njagi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Njagi tries to break free.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Njagi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farquharson. #SUB2#
Farquharson looking for the choke from the back. #T10#
Njagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Njagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farquharson controlling from the full mount.
Njagi tries to hold on but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson content just to control the position here.
Njagi is looking to improve his position but Farquharson isn't that keen on the idea.
Farquharson content just to control the position here.
Njagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Farquharson tries to control but Njagi wriggling away.
Njagi gets back to half guard.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Farquharson seems content to control.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12##SUB#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Farquharson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Njagi defending well. #T13##SUB#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Farquharson trying to control the pace.
Farquharson tries to pass to full mount but Njagi defends it.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson controlling the action here.
More stalling from Farquharson.#T14#
Njagi wants to control the action here but instead Farquharson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (31) Farquharson
Njagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.
Njagi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Farquharson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Njagi wants to sweep but Farquharson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (2) vs (34) Farquharson
A lull in the action here.
Farquharson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson wins on points by 34 to 2.
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1139 Super v Alexey
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Pleb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Pleb's head coaches at Stormcrow Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pleb.
Pleb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pleb throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Pleb misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pleb cracks Shakaromanov with an open hand slap.
Pleb scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiya Pleb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Shakaromanov. Those never looked like landing.
Pleb throws a looping overhand right but Shakaromanov ducks down to avoid it.
Pleb digs a good hook to Shakaromanov's body.
Pleb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shakaromanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pleb.
Shakaromanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pleb counters with a straight right hand.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Pleb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shakaromanov misses with a double jab
and Pleb counters with a straight right hand.
Pleb staying out of range there.
Pleb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pleb looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shakaromanov checks a leg kick. #T2#
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Pleb.
Shakaromanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pleb throws a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pleb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Pleb is rocked!
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pleb.
Shakaromanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shakaromanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shakaromanov throws a nice looking combination but Pleb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pleb tried to counter with a leg kick but Shakaromanov avoided it.
Pleb misses with a hook
and Shakaromanov counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Pleb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pleb misses with a hook.
Pleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Pleb seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakaromanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Pleb avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Pleb takes a swing at Shakaromanov's ribcage but misses.
Pleb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakaromanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pleb tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pleb misses with an uppercut
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Pleb misses.
Pleb is looking to land body kicks.
Pleb misses with an uppercut. Shakaromanov saw that one coming.
Shakaromanov's coach down at Ironbound MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakaromanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pleb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Shakaromanov backs away, Pleb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shakaromanov defending well as Pleb loads up on a big left hand.
Pleb misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pleb! Shakaromanov lets Pleb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Pleb slips a jab from Shakaromanov.#T4#
Shakaromanov slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Pleb. Beautiful body shot.
Pleb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Pleb looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakaromanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Shakaromanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pleb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Pleb looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Shakaromanov ducks right into an uppercut from Pleb.
Pleb misses with a hook
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleb slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pleb throws a sloppy body shot
and Shakaromanov counters with a huge left! Pleb is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shakaromanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pleb from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shakaromanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A very excited looking Mehmet Shakaromanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIII
Date: Feb 20, 2025 |
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Farquharson. Farquharson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiely changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kiely has managed to clinch.
Kiely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farquharson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farquharson wants a takedown.
Farquharson is trying to drag Kiely to the mat but Kiely just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Farquharson.
Kiely tries to pull guard but Farquharson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Farquharson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kiely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Kiely is looking to pass into half guard but Farquharson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Farquharson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (0) vs (2) Farquharson
Kiely keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass. #T1#
Kiely can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farquharson controls the pace.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kiely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquharson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquharson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kiely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (2) Farquharson#T2#
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Farquharson is trying to control the position but Kiely postures up.
Kiely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiely stopping the sweep attempt from Farquharson.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts New York inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Farquharson pulls Kiely in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.#T3#
Kiely is looking to advance position but Farquharson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kiely (2) vs (6) Farquharson
Kiely is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.
Farquharson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiely is working to get back to half guard.
Farquharson controlling from mount.
Kiely is desperately trying to improve his position but Farquharson has a good base and remains in mount.
Farquharson moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (2) vs (9) Farquharson#SUB2#
Farquharson looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Farquharson controlling well, preventing Kiely from escaping the position.
Kiely is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Farquharson.
It looks like Farquharson 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.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Kiely tries to break free.
#T5#
What can Kiely do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kiely wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Farquharson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Farquharson has his arm under Kiely's chin here. Game over son! Farquharson squeezes tightly and Kiely is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hamish Farquharson!
Hamish Farquharson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nedser Kiely was interviewed post fight and said 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XX
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Njagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farquharson defends it nicely.#TD2#
Farquharson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Njagi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Farquharson#SUB#
Farquharson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Farquharson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farquharson is aware though and is defending well.
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Njagi has an active guard here but Farquharson has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Njagi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Farquharson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (5) Farquharson
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
Farquharson controls the position from side control.
Njagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Njagi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Njagi can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Farquharson stalls from top position.
Njagi trying his best to control but Farquharson has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Njagi (0) vs (7) Farquharson
Njagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farquharson content just to control the position here.
Farquharson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Njagi tries to lock up and control but Farquharson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Njagi is trying to escape the mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farquharson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Farquharson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Njagi can't escape the position.
Njagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crimson CrowN Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.
Njagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Farquharson 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.
Farquharson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (10) Farquharson
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Farquharson content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Njagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farquharson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Njagi is looking for a triangle but Farquharson pushes his legs off easily.
Njagi keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Njagi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Farquharson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (13) Farquharson
Farquharson controls the position.
Njagi is looking to regain half guard here but Farquharson keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Njagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (13) Farquharson
Farquharson trying to control but Njagi postures up.
Njagi prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Njagi trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Njagi preventing the sweep.
Njagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Njagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Njagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (2) vs (15) Farquharson#SUB#
Farquharson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Njagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farquharson has managed to get both his arms back between Njagi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farquharson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Njagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farquharson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Njagi is breathing heavily.
Njagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farquharson controls the pace.#T7#
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Njagi.
Farquharson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Njagi looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Farquharson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Njagi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Farquharson is looking to defend but Njagi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Farquharson! Njagi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Farquharson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abasi Njagi!
Abasi Njagi 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:
Pitbull XVIII
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
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 20 wins and 14 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Farquharson gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Farquharson manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Farquharson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson gets back to half guard.
Farquharson is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farquharson avoid being mounted?
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 prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson controlling Gracie's posture.
Farquharson wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Farquharson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Farquharson#T1#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Farquharson to control.
Farquharson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Farquharson tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Farquharson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Farquharson gets back to half guard.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (8) vs (4) Farquharson
Farquharson avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Farquharson is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Farquharson's hands.#T3#
Farquharson struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
#T4##SUB2#
Farquharson is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Farquharson avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Farquharson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Farquharson looking for the choke but no joy.
Farquharson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #T5##SUB2#
Farquharson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Farquharson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Will Farquharson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T6#
Farquharson is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts New York inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Farquharson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Farquharson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Farquharson tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke. #T7#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson trying to control momentarily.
Farquharson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Gracie tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Farquharson controls the position.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Farquharson.
#SUB2#
Farquharson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Farquharson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Farquharson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Farquharson avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Farquharson trying to control.#SUB2#
Farquharson looking for the choke but no joy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
#T11##SUB2#
Farquharson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Farquharson controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Farquharson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Farquharson gets his hands free.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
#T12#
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Farquharson to control.
Farquharson looking to hold on to the position here but Gracie rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie seems keen to control Farquharson's posture.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Gracie looking to control.
Farquharson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Farquharson is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Kron Gracie 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:
GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Glover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight left.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glover misses with a hook
and Shakaromanov counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Shakaromanov misses.
Glover misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakaromanov's coach down at Ironbound MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakaromanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Glover fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shakaromanov checks it well.
Glover connects with a leg kick.
Glover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover punishes Shakaromanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Shakaromanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glover scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Glover coming out on top.
Glover with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakaromanov catches Glover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shakaromanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
A punch combination from Shakaromanov misses.
Glover on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shakaromanov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Glover catches Shakaromanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Glover throws out a leg kick but Shakaromanov moves out of range and Glover only half commits.
Shakaromanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses.
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glover.
Shakaromanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shakaromanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shakaromanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakaromanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shakaromanov keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Glover throws a chopping leg kick but Shakaromanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shakaromanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakaromanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glover cracks Shakaromanov with an open hand slap.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shakaromanov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Buster Glover has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shakaromanov on the side of the head.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Glover sizes up Shakaromanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glover buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover connects with a body shot that sends Shakaromanov's belly button to the back.
Glover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover jabs Shakaromanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glover motions for Shakaromanov to come forward. Glover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shakaromanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov is looking for the big counter here.
Glover misses with a low kick.
Shakaromanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Glover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Glover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Shakaromanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakaromanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
Shakaromanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Shakaromanov looks for the body kick but Glover saw that one coming.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shakaromanov throws a shot from downtown. Glover moves away and avoids it.
Glover throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Glover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakaromanov.
A big left from Glover misses.
Shakaromanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glover. Glover obviously looking to wear him down.
Glover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shakaromanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glover throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glover is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Glover attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakaromanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Glover tries to clinch there but Shakaromanov circles away.
Glover scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Glover.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shakaromanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shakaromanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Glover misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakaromanov connects with the punch.
Shakaromanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glover lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakaromanov.
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shakaromanov on the side of the head.
Glover lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shakaromanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Glover's cut.
That's time! Glover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick that knocks Glover off balance momentarily.
Glover throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Glover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov ducks right into an uppercut from Glover.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover with a nice calf kick.
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight right.
Shakaromanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Shakaromanov checks a leg kick.
Glover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shakaromanov's sensitive parts.
Shakaromanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover scores with a nice head shot.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Shakaromanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakaromanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover digs a good hook to Shakaromanov's body.
#T1#
Shakaromanov looks to land a combination but Glover avoids it well.
Glover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Glover catches Shakaromanov right on the button with a cross.
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glover.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shakaromanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Glover has got the better of the exchanges.
Shakaromanov throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakaromanov is just out of range.
Good shot there by Glover.
Glover connects with a body shot that sends Shakaromanov's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Shakaromanov misses its intended target.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakaromanov can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shakaromanov checks a leg kick.
Shakaromanov throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Glover.
Glover dodges the punch combination from Shakaromanov.
Glover throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glover.
#T2#
Glover throws out a leg kick but Shakaromanov moves out of range and Glover only half commits.
Shakaromanov throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
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!
Glover throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glover lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Glover.
That kick from Glover tenderised Shakaromanov's leg. Shakaromanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glover moves out of range as Shakaromanov strikes.
Glover thumps Shakaromanov with a low kick.
Shakaromanov misses the jab.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Glover.
Glover tries to clinch up.
Shakaromanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Shakaromanov looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range.
Glover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glover scores with a hook.
Glover tries to clinch there but Shakaromanov circles away.
Glover connects with an inside leg kick.
Shakaromanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Glover thumps Shakaromanov with a low kick.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook.
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
Glover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shakaromanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakaromanov scrambles back to his feet.
Glover 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.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Glover eats them both and turns towards Shakaromanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakaromanov.
Glover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shakaromanov.
As Glover backs off Shakaromanov throws a huge counter combo but Glover manages to avoid it all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
#T4#
Shakaromanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Glover gets an underhook and turns Shakaromanov into the cage.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shakaromanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Glover gets an underhook and turns Shakaromanov into the cage.
Shakaromanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover tries a body shot but Shakaromanov blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Shakaromanov.
Glover digs a right hand underneath Shakaromanov's ribcage. Shakaromanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Glover.
Shakaromanov is breathing heavily.
Shakaromanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Glover improves his position.
Shakaromanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster Glover's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
Glover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Glover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab. Glover acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Glover.
Glover scores with a jab. Shakaromanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shakaromanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Glover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shakaromanov on the side of the head.
Glover scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shakaromanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
Shakaromanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Shakaromanov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Glover misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Glover moves into the clinch.
Shakaromanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Glover misses with some punches.
Shakaromanov lands a right hand.
Shakaromanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakaromanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Glover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shakaromanov in his tracks. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Glover as he connects with a hook.
Shakaromanov walks into a stiff left hand from Glover.
A nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shakaromanov in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shakaromanov under the eye.
Glover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glover jabs Shakaromanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakaromanov is just out of range.
Glover with a nice cross.
Shakaromanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakaromanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shakaromanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Glover has Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shakaromanov misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Glover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Shakaromanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buster Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakaromanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Glover won't allow it.
Glover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakaromanov's efforts to push away.#T4#
Shakaromanov scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shakaromanov wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shakaromanov misses with the head strike.
Mehmet Shakaromanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Glover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glover 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Glover!
Buster Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Just some fights 9
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Galowanga works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tycoon Player misses the target.
Galowanga throws out a counter right but Tycoon Player avoids it with no problem.
Galowanga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Changa Galowanga has been cut.
Tycoon Player takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tycoon Player moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Tycoon Player lands a big head kick that sends Galowanga tumbling to the mat! Tycoon Player takes a step backwards and waves Galowanga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Galowanga is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon Player misses with a double jab.
Galowanga is still on wobbly legs! Can Tycoon Player finish him?
Galowanga misses with an uppercut
and Tycoon Player scores with a counter punch that sends Galowanga to the canvas! Tycoon Player smells blood - he's punishing Galowanga with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Galowanga has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Average Tycoon Player! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1124 Ritori v Ignatiev
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Coloradas connects with a solid leg kick.
Coloradas throws an off balance right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Coloradas moves into the clinch successfully.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coloradas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shakaromanov tries a body shot but Coloradas blocks it.
Coloradas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Coloradas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shakaromanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangas Coloradas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coloradas misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
Coloradas misses with a hook.#CL2#
Coloradas clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but Shakaromanov blocks with his arms.
Coloradas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shakaromanov blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but Shakaromanov blocks it.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but Shakaromanov blocks with his arms.
Coloradas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shakaromanov avoids it.
Shakaromanov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shakaromanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coloradas.
Shakaromanov managing to block the knees to the body from Coloradas.
Shakaromanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shakaromanov tries to break the clinch but Coloradas is controlling the position. #BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coloradas loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Shakaromanov misses the target.
Coloradas tries to land a leg kick but Shakaromanov saw it coming and moves away.
Shakaromanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Shakaromanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Coloradas counters with an inside leg kick.
Coloradas ducks under a wild hook from Shakaromanov.
Coloradas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakaromanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakaromanov throws a series of punches but Coloradas moves out of range. #T2#
A big left from Coloradas misses.
And Shakaromanov counters with a quick kick to the body but Coloradas blocks it.
Coloradas throws a sloppy body shot
letting Shakaromanov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mangas Coloradas has been cut.#CL2#
Coloradas has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakaromanov misses the jab.
Coloradas scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakaromanov should have avoided that one.
Coloradas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shakaromanov connects with a single shot there.
Coloradas lands a head shot.
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coloradas.
Coloradas moves in looking to clinch but Shakaromanov pushes him off.
Coloradas walks into a left hand.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
Shakaromanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Coloradas off the cage and back into range.
Coloradas throws a looping overhand right but Shakaromanov ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shakaromanov checks a leg kick.
Coloradas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shakaromanov looks to throw the jab but Coloradas is out of range.
Coloradas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shakaromanov with a body shot.
Shakaromanov throws out a loose jab but Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coloradas misses with a body shot.
Shakaromanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coloradas moves to clinch but Shakaromanov breaks away
and Shakaromanov counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Shakaromanov misses. #CL2#
Coloradas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coloradas looking to throw knees to the head but Shakaromanov is blocking nicely.
Coloradas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coloradas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Coloradas connects with a body shot that sends Shakaromanov's belly button to the back.
Coloradas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coloradas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Shakaromanov misses the target.
Coloradas throws a front kick aimed at Shakaromanov's knee but Shakaromanov avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Shakaromanov blocks the leg kick.
Shakaromanov is looking to counter punch.
Coloradas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shakaromanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Coloradas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#That has opened up Mangas Coloradas's cut even more.
Shakaromanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coloradas.
Shakaromanov looks to land a left hand but Coloradas moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Coloradas clinches with his opponent.
Coloradas lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coloradas.
Shakaromanov looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mangas Coloradas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mangas Coloradas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Coloradas ducks down to avoid it.
Coloradas feints and then cracks Shakaromanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shakaromanov down.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Coloradas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coloradas slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Coloradas cracks a nice hook into Shakaromanov's ribs.
Shakaromanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coloradas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shakaromanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coloradas. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Coloradas moves into the clinch successfully.
Coloradas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shakaromanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coloradas controlling the action here for a moment.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Shakaromanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coloradas swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coloradas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coloradas lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but Shakaromanov blocks with his arms.
Coloradas misses with a knee to the head.
Coloradas landing knees to the head.
Coloradas missing with knees to the body.
Coloradas misses with a knee to the head.
Coloradas prevents a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Coloradas misses with a knee strike.
Coloradas looking to throw knees to the head but Shakaromanov is blocking nicely.
Coloradas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shakaromanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shakaromanov stalling in the clinch.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2##BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch.
Coloradas misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Shakaromanov blocks the low kick.
Coloradas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coloradas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Both fighters circling a little - Shakaromanov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coloradas is breathing heavily.
Shakaromanov defending well as Coloradas loads up on a big left hand.
Coloradas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coloradas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov dips to his left and cracks Coloradas with an uppercut!
Coloradas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coloradas throws a big shot that misses.
Shakaromanov throwing a counter right hand but Coloradas manages to avoid it.
Coloradas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coloradas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Coloradas is rocked!
Shakaromanov flashes Coloradas a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Coloradas's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Coloradas crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Shakaromanov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A victorious Mehmet Shakaromanov 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:
SPPS Resurrection 017
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Van Soest moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Soest connects with a body shot.
Raven throws the left hand but Van Soest avoids the punch easily.
Raven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Soest counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raven fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raven takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raven scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Raven misses.
Van Soest was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Raven gets a double leg takedown into Van Soest's guard.
Van Soest working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven stopping the sweep attempt from Van Soest.
Raven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Raven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Soest is trying to control the position but Raven postures up.
Raven 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.
Raven throwing strikes from guard but Van Soest blocks nicely.
Van Soest 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.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven postures up in Van Soest's guard and throws a big left but Van Soest blocks it.
Van Soest 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#
Van Soest controlling the action here. #T2#
Raven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raven manages to get to full guard.
Raven looking to control but Van Soest passes into half guard.
Raven is trying to get back to full guard.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Van Soest looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raven with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Van Soest controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raven is not content to let Van Soest control the position.
Van Soest scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raven is pressing down on Van Soest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raven trying to control the position.
#T4#
Raven wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Van Soest is now in half guard.
Van Soest content to control rather than advance.
Raven is staying active underneath Van Soest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven tries to get to full guard but Van Soest has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelly Van Soest will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Soest pinned against the cage. Van Soest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Soest now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Soest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raven.
No luck for Raven with that takedown attempt.
Van Soest changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raven misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Soest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Soest looks to land a right hand but Raven moved out of range.
Raven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Soest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Soest unleashes a big counter combination but Raven bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Van Soest slips a jab from Raven.
Raven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Soest counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Van Soest catches Raven right on the button with a cross.
Van Soest stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Raven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Soest's guard.
Raven wants to control from the top but Van Soest keeps moving.
Van Soest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raven manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Van Soest works over Raven with some ground and pound from guard.
Zane Raven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Raven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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!
Van Soest looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Soest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raven's guard. #REVB#
Raven wants to sweep here but Van Soest controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven is looking to sweep but instead, Van Soest has passed into half guard.
Raven tries to roll over but Van Soest keeps him under control.#T3#
Raven moves into full guard.
Raven wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Soest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Soest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raven keeping moving, preventing Van Soest from controlling successfully.
Raven pulls Van Soest in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Soest is one step ahead there.
Raven trying to keep a closed guard but Van Soest is proving a slippery customer.
Raven has momentary wrist control but Van Soest slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Soest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raven 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Van Soest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Van Soest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Soest with the counter takedown but Raven avoids it easily.
Raven swings for the body but Van Soest moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Van Soest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Soest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raven throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Van Soest. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Soest.
Van Soest lands with a good body shot.
Raven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Soest is fending him off so far but Raven persists. Nope, Van Soest circles away and we're back to standing.
Raven has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Van Soest counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raven won't be happy with that. #T1#
Van Soest trying to control the action but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven is looking to regain half guard here but Van Soest keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Soest working the body and head with strikes.
Van Soest working the ground and pound but Raven is defending the strikes.
Raven is trying to improve his position.
Van Soest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raven keeps working.
Van Soest working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Raven is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Raven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raven is trying to get back to half guard.
Raven is trying to work for a sweep but Van Soest has mounted him!
Van Soest trying to control but Raven is having none of it.
Raven tries to reverse the position but Van Soest maintains control.
Van Soest with shots to the head and body - Raven looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Van Soest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Soest cracks Raven with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Van Soest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Soest punishing his opponent with strikes.
Van Soest working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Van Soest connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#Raven is rocked!
Van Soest looking to finish Raven with some ground and pound. This is bad for Raven!
Oh Raven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raven can't escape the position.
Raven regains half guard.
Raven seems to have got his legs back now.
Raven trying to get back to full guard but Van Soest takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Van Soest working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Raven really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven tries to hold on but Van Soest pushes him away.
Raven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Soest looking to finish Raven with some ground and pound. This is bad for Raven!
Raven is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Soest has a good base and remains in mount.
Raven slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Raven taking some punishment here, with Van Soest in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Van Soest.
Van Soest slips a nice elbow through Raven's hands, connecting with Raven's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Soest in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Van Soest really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Raven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Soest is fending him off so far but Raven persists. Nope, Van Soest circles away and we're back to standing.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Soest moves away.
Van Soest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raven.
Raven throws an overhand right that lands on Van Soest's shoulder, as Van Soest tries to avoid the shot.
Van Soest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raven.
Van Soest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raven was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Soest.
Raven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Soest to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelly Van Soest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Soest swinging wildly here.
#T1#
A big left from Raven misses.
Van Soest pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Soest punishes Raven's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Van Soest feints and as Raven raises his hands in defense, Van Soest changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Soest won't allow Raven to sweep him here. #SUB#
Raven has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Soest 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 Raven.
Raven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Soest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raven trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Van Soest controlling the pace.
Raven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Soest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Soest's back!#SUB#
Raven looking for the choke from the back.
Van Soest is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Raven off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Raven is trying to stick to Van Soest's back but Van Soest is turning into Raven. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Raven's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Van Soest.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Soest trying to control the position from guard on top but Raven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Soest connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Soest looking to sit in guard and control but Raven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Van Soest looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Soest, not yet. #T3#
Raven is in close to Van Soest's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raven postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Soest is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Van Soest stopping the sweep attempt from Raven.
Raven seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Raven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Soest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Soest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Soest stopping the sweep attempt from Raven.#SUB#
Raven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Soest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raven is trying to control the position but Van Soest postures up. #T4#
Van Soest is working Raven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Raven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Soest 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.
Van Soest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Raven looking to pass the guard.
Van Soest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raven's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Van Soest dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Van Soest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raven.
Van Soest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raven was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Soest.
Nice body punch from Van Soest.
Raven loads up on a big right hand but Van Soest slips the punch.
Raven fails with the takedown.
Van Soest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Raven counters with a single leg into guard. Van Soest didn't expect that.
Raven looking to pass the guard.
Van Soest wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Raven wants to control from the top but Van Soest keeps moving.
Van Soest pulls Raven in close to his closed guard and prevents Raven from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Soest looking to control.
Raven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Raven throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Soest swings for the body but Raven moves out of range.
Zane Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Soest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Soest throws a body shot but no joy.
Raven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Soest counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Soest at a distance.
Raven tries for a takedown but Van Soest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Soest with the counter takedown but Raven avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Soest.
A little jabbing left from Van Soest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raven throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Soest counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##TD#
Raven decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Van Soest is defending against the submission attempts here by Raven.
Van Soest moves into full guard.
Raven preventing the sweep.
Raven controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Soest wants to sweep here but Raven controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Van Soest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raven defends it easily.
Van Soest keeping full guard, as Raven tries to pass.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Soest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Raven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Soest has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly Van Soest!
Kelly Van Soest is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kelly Van Soest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Zane Raven stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death is in the air…'. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 016
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niskanen as he avoids it easily.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niskanen but Niskanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Farquharson gets a double leg takedown into Niskanen's guard.
Farquharson stops Niskanen from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson controlling from the top position.
Niskanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Farquharson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Farquharson goes for a double leg but Niskanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Niskanen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niskanen tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Niskanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niskanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson fails to pull guard.
Farquharson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Niskanen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farquharson goes for a takedown attempt but Niskanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Farquharson takes one on the button.
Farquharson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Niskanen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Farquharson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Niskanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niskanen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Niskanen rushes Farquharson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niskanen misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Niskanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Farquharson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niskanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farquharson is breathing heavily.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Niskanen pushes Farquharson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niskanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farquharson.
#BC2#
Niskanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson misses with a takedown
and Niskanen counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Niskanen circles away easily
and Niskanen counters with a straight right hand.
Niskanen rushes Farquharson with punches - Farquharson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Farquharson goes down! Niskanen follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rivo Niskanen!
After winning the bout, Rivo Niskanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Just some fights 2
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Galowanga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Boise looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galowanga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galowanga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Boise on the side of the head.
Galowanga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Galowanga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Boise shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Galowanga swats away the attempt to clinch by De Boise.
Galowanga connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Boise. De Boise circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Galowanga.
De Boise misses with a wild combination.
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!
Galowanga keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
De Boise tries to clinch up
and Galowanga counters with a stiff right hand.
Galowanga 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.
Galowanga has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Boise tries to close the distance and clinch but Galowanga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Galowanga cracks De Boise with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Galowanga has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning De Boise to stand back up!
Galowanga lands an uppercut out of nowhere! De Boise falls backwards - clearly groggy! Galowanga dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Changa Galowanga! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1115 Bond v McCarthy
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakaromanov connects with a single shot there.
Shakaromanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shakaromanov circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Shakaromanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Distefano toppling to the canvas! Distefano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shakaromanov finish him?!#ROC2#Distefano is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Shakaromanov connects with the perfect overhand right and Distefano falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Shakaromanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A relieved looking Mehmet Shakaromanov 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:
SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Farquharson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Farquharson feints and as Alieva raises his hands in defense, Farquharson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alieva controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself. #SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Alieva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alieva working a defensive guard here.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Alieva.#T1#
Farquharson 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. #SUB2#
Alieva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Farquharson is sitting in close to Alieva's body. Alieva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Farquharson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Farquharson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alieva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nurislam Alieva! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 012
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Raven throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raven swings widly with a right hand
and Van Soest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raven just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Raven misses its intended target.
Van Soest appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raven catches Van Soest with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Soest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Soest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Soest fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raven just manages to avoid it.
Van Soest walks into a left hand.
Raven tests Van Soest's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Soest moves forwards but Raven connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Soest turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raven swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Soest as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Van Soest misses with a low kick.
Raven misses with a wild body shot.
Van Soest swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Raven shoots in and bounces Van Soest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raven working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Van Soest controls Raven momentarily but Raven frees himself.
Raven postures up in Van Soest's guard and throws a big left but Van Soest blocks it.
Van Soest 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.
Van Soest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Raven postures up.
Raven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Soest looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Soest, not yet.
Raven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raven landing some decent shots from guard.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Van Soest is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Soest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Van Soest defends easily.
Van Soest sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Raven looking for a guillotine here but Van Soest defends easily.
#SUB2#
Raven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Soest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Soest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Soest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raven looking for a sweep. Not yet Raven, not yet.
Van Soest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Soest trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Soest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Soest working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven is trying to control the position but Van Soest postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven dominated that 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.#R2#
Van Soest avoids the body shot from Raven.
Raven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Van Soest counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Raven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Soest manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raven throws a strike but Van Soest rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zane Raven has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Raven throws his legs up looking for a submission but Van Soest uses it to pass to side control.
Van Soest has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest lands a nice shot to the head.
Raven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven is in a horrible position here. Van Soest smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Raven is looking to improve his position but Van Soest isn't that keen on the idea.
Raven tries to hold on but Van Soest postures up.
Van Soest trying to control but Raven is having none of it.
Van Soest scoring with strikes but Raven is staying in there. #T2#
Van Soest tries to control but Raven wriggling away.
Van Soest prevents Raven from getting the reversal.
Raven regains half guard.
Van Soest tries to pass to full mount but Raven defends it.
Van Soest seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Raven moves into full guard.
Raven is trying to keep Van Soest in close.
Van Soest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Raven working for a triangle but Van Soest defends it easily.
Raven 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#
Van Soest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Soest.#T4#
Raven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Soest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Van Soest dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Raven misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Soest counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Van Soest.
A big left from Raven misses. #TD2#
Raven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Soest quickly recovers to half guard.
Van Soest is pressing down on Raven's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raven preventing the sweep.
Raven throwing strikes from guard but Van Soest blocks nicely.
Van Soest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Soest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Van Soest controlling Raven's posture.
Van Soest keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Soest trying to control the position.
Raven with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raven won't allow Van Soest to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Raven finds it's way through Van Soest's defenses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raven or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Soest, which made it look bad.
Raven misses the shot to the body.
Van Soest has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Soest there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raven thuds a left hand into Van Soest's body.
Nice takedown defense from Van Soest. No joy for Raven on that attempt.
Kelly Van Soest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Raven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Soest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Soest appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Soest.
Raven scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Raven takes one to the chin there.
Raven thuds his right hand into Van Soest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raven throws an overhand right that lands on Van Soest's shoulder, as Van Soest tries to avoid the shot.
Zane Raven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raven, as that shot connected.
Van Soest slips under a jab.
Raven misses with a jab to the body
and Van Soest counters with a stiff right hand.
Raven throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Soest.
Van Soest throwing a counter right hand but Raven manages to avoid it.
Raven takes a swing at Van Soest's ribcage but misses.
Van Soest fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raven just manages to avoid it.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Soest moves away.
Raven lands with an overhand left.
Raven throws a jab when Van Soest was well out of range.#T4#
Raven throws a body punch but Van Soest moves out of range.
It looked like Van Soest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raven throws a shot from downtown. Van Soest moves away and avoids it.
Raven scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Soest doesn't seem bothered though.
Raven moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raven misses with a wild body shot.
Raven scores with a nice right hand.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Soest stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Soest wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Soest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raven darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Soest scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Raven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raven takes a swing at Van Soest's ribcage but misses.
Van Soest is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raven fails with the takedown
and Van Soest counters with a left and a right that stings Raven.
A good leg kick by Van Soest.
Raven throws a hook but Van Soest avoids it easily.
Van Soest avoids the body shot from Raven.
Raven dives in and grabs Van Soest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Soest pushes down on Raven's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest scores with a body shot.
Raven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Soest.
Van Soest slips a straight right by Raven.#T1#
Raven throws a big shot that misses.
Raven misses with a body punch
and Van Soest counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Van Soest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Soest swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Soest throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Soest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raven with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Van Soest to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly Van Soest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Van Soest takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly Van Soest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Soest counters with a low kick, right behind Raven 's knee.
Raven is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A lazy left from Raven finds it's target.
Van Soest throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Raven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Soest appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven jabs Van Soest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Soest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Soest counters with a low kick, right behind Raven 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Van Soest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Soest was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Soest blocks a jab.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Soest throws a low kick but Raven avoids it.
Van Soest staying out of range there.
Van Soest ducks under a wild hook from Raven.
Raven misses with a body shot
and Van Soest counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Raven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Soest pinned against the cage. Van Soest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raven scores with a nice head shot.
Raven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Soest on the side of the head.
Raven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Soest's head.
Raven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raven just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Soest misses its target.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Soest moves away.
Van Soest looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Raven misses with a body shot.
It looked like Van Soest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Soest as he jumps to the side.
Van Soest shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raven misses with a takedown
and Van Soest counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Van Soest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Soest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raven.
Van Soest swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Soest misses with a body shot.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Van Soest had his way with Zane Raven in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Soest was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Raven's corner calls for a 1-2. Raven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raven fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Soest takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Raven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Soest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Raven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Soest moves away.
Van Soest appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest lands with a nice combination. Raven backs away looking to recover.
Raven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Soest lands a head shot.#ROC#Raven is rocked!#T1#
Van Soest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raven scores with a punch to the head.
Raven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raven looks to throw the jab but Van Soest is out of range.
Van Soest lands a leg kick that knocks Raven off balance momentarily.
Raven darts in looking for a takedown but Van Soest gets double underhooks and turns Raven into the cage. #TD2#
Raven looking to score a takedown here. Van Soest is defending well but Raven drives through and ends up in Van Soest's guard.
Van Soest wants to sweep but no luck.
Raven lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Van Soest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raven content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Van Soest 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.
Van Soest is trying to control the position but Raven postures up.
Raven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Van Soest 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.
Raven trying to control but Van Soest is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Raven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Soest was covering up waiting for the punch and Raven finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Soest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Soest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Raven stays in close to Van Soest's body and controls the position.
Raven preventing the sweep.
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Soest works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raven postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Soest stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raven misses with a takedown attempt - Van Soest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kelly Van Soest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Raven.
Van Soest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Raven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 47:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Raven!
Zane Raven is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Zane Raven, 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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