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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFC 52: Scheckter vs Bond
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Goku tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McBiden counters with a stiff right hand.
McBiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goku wants to clinch.
McBiden keeps Goku at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goku. That did some damage!
Goku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBiden.
Goku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McBiden throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Goku is rocked!#T1#
Goku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goku walks forward, straight into a front kick from McBiden.
Goku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McBiden lands a nice looking body shot.
McBiden misses with a hook.
McBiden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBiden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD2#
McBiden drops Goku with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goku looks back up at him and smiles so McBiden waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Goku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BAM! McBiden delivers a spinning backfist that drops Goku like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Chester McBiden!
Chester McBiden was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Jaditsa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (2) Jaditsa
Cerqueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaditsa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaditsa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cerqueira (4) vs (2) Jaditsa#SUB#
Cerqueira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jaditsa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Cerqueira sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jaditsa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Carr Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cartwright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (4) Cartwright
Cartwright working away.#SUB2#
Cartwright has hold of Cerqueira's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cerqueira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cartwright cranks the arm and Cerqueira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cerqueira, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carr Cartwright! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 59
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hartwell clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hartwell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cerqueira is trying to keep an underhook but Hartwell manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Cerqueira
Cerqueira trying to hold on to Hartwell's head to control him but Hartwell postures up.
Cerqueira is holding on to half guard well.
Hartwell is trying to control. Cerqueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerqueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartwell is working away from the top position though.
Cerqueira wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is looking to advance position but Cerqueira won't allow it.
Cerqueira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (5) vs (0) Cerqueira
Hartwell controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB#
Hartwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cerqueira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cerqueira and Hartwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hartwell trying to control the action but Cerqueira is working from the bottom.
Cerqueira is looking to regain half guard here but Hartwell keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face as Hartwell controls the position.
Cerqueira looking for a sweep but Hartwell has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (7) vs (0) Cerqueira
Hartwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell wants to control the pace but Cerqueira is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerqueira tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cerqueira can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Hartwell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cerqueira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cerqueira shrugs it off.
Cerqueira is looking to get to half guard.
Hartwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cerqueira is squirming around, avoiding Hartwell's attempts to control the action.
Hartwell is really struggling to control Cerqueira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cerqueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Hartwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cerqueira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cerqueira and Hartwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Hartwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cerqueira manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Hartwell prevents Cerqueira from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hartwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira actively working from the bottom here.
Cerqueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cerqueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartwell is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Hartwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerqueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hartwell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cerqueira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cerqueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartwell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartwell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (7) vs (4) Cerqueira
Hartwell prevents Cerqueira from getting a body triangle.
Cerqueira gets his hands free as Hartwell looks to control.
Cerqueira is looking to control Hartwell but Hartwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hartwell trying to control the position but Cerqueira manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Cerqueira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cerqueira struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Cerqueira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hartwell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hartwell wants to control his opponent's hands but Cerqueira gets his hands free.
Cerqueira is trying to stick to Hartwell's back but Hartwell is turning into Cerqueira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cerqueira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hartwell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (9) vs (4) Cerqueira
Hartwell trying to control but Cerqueira is working from the bottom.
Cerqueira has Hartwell pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cerqueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hartwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cerqueira's guard. #T8#
Cerqueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cerqueira trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira working for submissions but it's allowed Hartwell to get to half guard.
Cerqueira trying to control but Hartwell postures up.
Hartwell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (12) vs (4) Cerqueira#T9#
Hartwell wants to control but instead Cerqueira manages to regain half guard.
Hartwell wants to pass to mount but Cerqueira is defending the position.
Hartwell uses his free foot to push down on Cerqueira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cerqueira. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (15) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cerqueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartwell tries to control but Cerqueira wriggling away.
Cerqueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Cerqueira is squirming around, avoiding Hartwell's attempts to control the action.
Cerqueira wants to control but Hartwell is having none of it.
Cerqueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartwell trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Hartwell avoids the attempt from Cerqueira to control.
Hartwell looking to control but Cerqueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cerqueira gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cerqueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartwell pulls his head out easily.
Hartwell trying to mount his opponent but Cerqueira defends it. #SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Hartwell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (18) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira gets back to half guard.
Cerqueira has a hand on Hartwell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hartwell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (21) vs (4) Cerqueira
Hartwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hartwell tries to control but Cerqueira wriggling away. #T13#
Cerqueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hartwell trying to control but Cerqueira is having none of it. #SUB#
Cerqueira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hartwell.
Cerqueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14##SUB#
Hartwell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cerqueira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hartwell trying to control the position but Cerqueira is working away.
Cerqueira wants to control but Hartwell postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerqueira is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hartwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cerqueira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hartwell takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
An out of breath Olin Hartwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Atkinson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cerqueira gets control of Atkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cerqueira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cerqueira trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira pulls Atkinson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson 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.
Cerqueira 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: Cerqueira (2) vs (0) Atkinson
Cerqueira controlling the action here.#SUB#
Cerqueira seems to be working for a kimura but Atkinson defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Cerqueira tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it. #SUB#
Cerqueira is working for a kimura but Atkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Cerqueira wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson has his foot on Cerqueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerqueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerqueira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atkinson on the ground.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cerqueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cerqueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cerqueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atkinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Cerqueira is controlling well.
#T4#
Cerqueira is looking to advance position but Atkinson won't allow it.
Cerqueira is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson is pressing down on Cerqueira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atkinson looking to control.
Cerqueira wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Atkinson has his foot on Cerqueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerqueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Cerqueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Cerqueira defends easily.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Cerqueira controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cerqueira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cerqueira has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.
Cerqueira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cerqueira'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.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #T7#
Atkinson trying to control the position.
Cerqueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cerqueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerqueira preventing the sweep. #T8#
Atkinson looking to control.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Cerqueira passes into half guard.
Cerqueira wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position.
Cerqueira is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerqueira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (5) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB#
Cerqueira working for a submission but Atkinson is keeping him at bay.
Cerqueira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Atkinson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cerqueira (8) vs (0) Atkinson#T9#
Cerqueira is hanging on to Atkinson's back as he tries to escape.
Cerqueira not allowing Atkinson to control his hands.
Cerqueira keeps control of the position as Atkinson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cerqueira looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cerqueira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Atkinson is trying to break free.
#T10#
Atkinson trying to control the action but Cerqueira just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Cerqueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Atkinson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Cerqueira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Cerqueira working for a choke but Atkinson is defending well.
Cerqueira trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
What can Atkinson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Atkinson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cerqueira in particular looking to stall.
Cerqueira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (11) vs (0) Atkinson
Cerqueira tries to control but Atkinson wriggling away. #T12#
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cerqueira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cerqueira trying to control but Atkinson is having none of it. #SUB#
Cerqueira working for a guillotine from mount but Atkinson is in no mood to give up.
Cerqueira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Cerqueira looking to control but Atkinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cerqueira controlling his opponent.
Atkinson is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Cerqueira controlling from the top position.
Cerqueira wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Cerqueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Atkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cerqueira is aware though and is defending well.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerqueira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cerqueira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cerqueira takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Nikos Balopoulos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Balopoulos darts in and clinches Cerqueira up against the cage.#TD#
Cerqueira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balopoulos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cerqueira to the mat. Cerqueira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balopoulos (2) vs (0) Cerqueira
Cerqueira keeping moving, preventing Balopoulos from controlling successfully.
Balopoulos postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Balopoulos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Balopoulos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cerqueira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balopoulos (2) vs (2) Cerqueira
Cerqueira looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Balopoulos looking for a guillotine here but Cerqueira defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerqueira won't allow Balopoulos to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Balopoulos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cerqueira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cerqueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Balopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balopoulos being controlled here, momentarily.
Cerqueira pushing down on Balopoulos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cerqueira trying to mount his opponent but Balopoulos defends it. #SUB#
Balopoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Cerqueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cerqueira is looking to advance position but Balopoulos won't allow it.
Balopoulos tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Balopoulos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cerqueira is controlling the pace.
Balopoulos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balopoulos tries to get out of the position.
Balopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Cerqueira trying to control from half guard but Balopoulos is working away.
Balopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balopoulos wants to control but Cerqueira is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balopoulos is just riding it out for now. Cerqueira eventually gives up the hold.
Cerqueira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Balopoulos (2) vs (5) Cerqueira#T4#
Balopoulos is looking to improve his position but Cerqueira isn't that keen on the idea.
Cerqueira wants to take Balopoulos's back but he can't do it this time.
Balopoulos is desperately trying to improve his position but Cerqueira has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira wants to control the pace but Balopoulos is squirming around nicely.
Balopoulos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balopoulos tries to hold on but Cerqueira postures up.#T5#
Cerqueira controlling from mount.
Balopoulos is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira is working for a guillotine from mount but Balopoulos frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Balopoulos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Balopoulos tries to reverse the position but Cerqueira maintains control.#SUB2#
Cerqueira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Balopoulos is now in Cerqueira's guard. A big mistake from Cerqueira there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balopoulos (4) vs (5) Cerqueira#T6#
Balopoulos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cerqueira working a defensive guard here.
Balopoulos is stalling in the full guard.
Balopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cerqueira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Balopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cerqueira looking to control.
#T7#
Cerqueira keeping moving, preventing Balopoulos from controlling successfully.
Balopoulos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cerqueira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Cerqueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balopoulos stays in close to Cerqueira's body and controls the position.
Cerqueira trying to control the position.
#T8#
Cerqueira keeping moving, preventing Balopoulos from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Balopoulos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Balopoulos trying to control but Cerqueira is working from the bottom.
Cerqueira is trying to keep Balopoulos in close.
#T9##SUB2#
Cerqueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balopoulos defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cerqueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balopoulos defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cerqueira has his foot on Balopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.
Balopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerqueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerqueira is trying to keep Balopoulos in close.
#T10#
Balopoulos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Cerqueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Balopoulos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balopoulos (7) vs (5) Cerqueira#SUB#
Balopoulos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cerqueira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Balopoulos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Balopoulos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11#
Cerqueira holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cerqueira tries to improve position but can't.
Balopoulos trying to control the position but Cerqueira is working away. #T12#
Cerqueira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balopoulos (7) vs (7) Cerqueira
Balopoulos gets back to full guard.
Cerqueira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cerqueira preventing the sweep.
Cerqueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Cerqueira trying to control but Balopoulos is working from the bottom. #T13#
Cerqueira looking to pass the guard.
Cerqueira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Balopoulos is looking for a triangle but Cerqueira pushes his legs off easily.
Balopoulos keeping moving, preventing Cerqueira from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira controlling from the top position.
Cerqueira slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Balopoulos trying to control here.
Balopoulos is not content to let Cerqueira control the position.
Balopoulos is looking for a sweep. Cerqueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cerqueira wants to free his trapped foot but Balopoulos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balopoulos tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerqueira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balopoulos (7) vs (10) Cerqueira
Balopoulos tries to hold on but Cerqueira postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cerqueira wins on points by 10 to 7.
Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hartwell moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hartwell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cerqueira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (0) Cerqueira#SUB#
Hartwell working for a choke but Cerqueira is defending well. #SUB#
Hartwell has managed to slip his arm under Cerqueira's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cerqueira is tapping out! Submission win for Hartwell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Hartwell!
A relieved looking Brad Hartwell 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:
EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeppelins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.#KD2#
Bi lands a big uppercut and Zeppelin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zeppelin looks OK. Bi waves Zeppelin back to his feet!#ROC2#Zeppelin is rocked!#TD#
Zeppelin gets the takedown into side control.
Oh Zeppelin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bi wants to get back to his feet but Zeppelin drags him back down.
Zeppelin working the ground and pound.
Zeppelin seems to have got his legs back now.
Bi is pushing Zeppelin's head away, looking to escape. Zeppelin manages to hold on to the position though.
Bi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeppelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zeppelin slows the pace down. #SUB#
Zeppelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bi, who protects the arm well.
Bi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Zeppelin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Bi is wriggling around trying to escape but Zeppelin has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Bi taps out and Zeppelin picks up the big win! Great work there by Zeppelin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Zeppelin! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 43
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 10 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Harged clinches up with Cerqueira and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Cerqueira pulls guard. #SUB#
Cerqueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harged 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 Cerqueira. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (3) Harged
Harged tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cerqueira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harged wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Harged is looking to take a break and control but Cerqueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cerqueira regains half guard.
Cerqueira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerqueira tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB#
Cerqueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harged pulls his head out easily.
Harged passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (6) Harged
Harged fails to move to back control.
Harged avoids the attempt from Cerqueira to control.#SUB2#
Harged with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cerqueira wants to control but Harged is having none of it.#T2#
Cerqueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cerqueira stops Harged from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cerqueira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harged on the ground.
Cerqueira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cerqueira wants to get back to full guard.
Cerqueira is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Cerqueira wants to control but Harged is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cerqueira gets full guard.#SUB2#
Harged is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cerqueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harged is one step ahead there.
Cerqueira wants to hit a sweep here but Harged passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cerqueira there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (9) Harged
Cerqueira is looking to improve his position but Harged isn't that keen on the idea.#T4##SUB2#
Harged looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cerqueira is squirming around, avoiding Harged's attempts to control the action.
Harged tries to push Cerqueira's head away but Cerqueira is holding on tight.
Harged is looking to work his way around to Cerqueira's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Cerqueira 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.
Harged prevents Cerqueira from improving his position.
Cerqueira desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cerqueira is pressing down on Harged's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cerqueira is controlling Harged's posture.#SUB#
Cerqueira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harged escapes and throws Cerqueira's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (12) Harged#T6#
Cerqueira is not content to let Harged control the position.
Cerqueira struggling a bit here.
Cerqueira is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Harged looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cerqueira tries to bench press Harged off him but Harged keeps the position. #T7#
Cerqueira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cerqueira is holding on to half guard well.
Cerqueira tries to roll over but Harged keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cerqueira looking for submissions off his back.
Cerqueira is looking for a sweep. Harged is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Cerqueira is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Harged jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (15) Harged
Harged trying to control the action but Cerqueira is working from the bottom.
Harged wants to control for a moment but Cerqueira uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cerqueira keeping hold of Harged's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Harged is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Cerqueira manages to get to full guard.
Cerqueira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cerqueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harged is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harged wants to control from the top but Cerqueira keeps moving. #T10##SUB#
Cerqueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harged is aware though and is defending well.
Harged trying to control but Cerqueira is working from the bottom.
Harged pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cerqueira is keeping the position for now.
Cerqueira keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cerqueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harged is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cerqueira working for a triangle but Harged defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cerqueira looking for a guillotine here but Harged defends easily.
#T11#
Cerqueira pulls Harged in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cerqueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harged is aware though and is defending well.
Cerqueira pulls Harged in to control the position. #T12#
Cerqueira keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully.
Cerqueira is trying to keep Harged in close.
Harged wants to control from the top but Cerqueira keeps moving.
Cerqueira has control of Harged's left arm, preventing Harged from doing any damage.
Harged wants to pass the guard but Cerqueira is keeping the position.#T13#
Cerqueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harged trying to control but Cerqueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cerqueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harged can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cerqueira keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully.
Harged stopping the sweep attempt from Cerqueira.#T14##SUB#
Cerqueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harged wants to control from the top but Cerqueira keeps moving.
Cerqueira has control of Harged's left arm, preventing Harged from doing any damage. #SUB#
Cerqueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harged defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cerqueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harged passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (18) Harged
And that's the end of the fight!
Harged wins on points by 18 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Versu misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Zaa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zaa.
Versu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Zaa stands up from Versu's guard - Zaa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Versu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu throws a head kick but Zaa moves out of range.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Versu lands a nice shot to the body.
Versu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Versu loads up on a big right hand but Zaa slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Zaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Versu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaa is able to avoid easily.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Zaa slips under a jab.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Versu looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaa is just out of range.
Zaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Versu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Versu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Versu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Versu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu tried to score with a low kick but Zaa checks it.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Zaa blocks the low kick.#T2#
Versu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been informed that Zaa 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.
Versu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaa is out of range.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Versu.
Zaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Versu.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu throws a head kick that misses.
Zaa moves out of range of the body kick from Versu.
Zaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Versu.
Zaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Zaa as he checks the leg kick.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaa moves away.
Versu throws a head kick but Zaa moves out of range.
Versu thumps Zaa with a low kick.#T3#
Versu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Zaa checks the leg kick.
Versu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaa.
Versu is looking to wear down Zaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaa blocks a leg kick.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu with a jab.
Versu throws a nice looking combination but Zaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Versu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Versu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Versu.
#T4#
Versu misses the shot to the body.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Versu misses with a looping left.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Versu throws a jab when Zaa was well out of range.
Zaa moves out of range of the body kick from Versu.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaa moves out of range easily.
Versu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaa is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaa takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Zaa blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geo Versu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Versu.
Zaa checks a leg kick.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Zaa saw that one coming.
Zaa moves out of range as Versu strikes.
Zaa ducks right into an uppercut from Versu.
Zaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Versu misses its intended target.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Versu.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Versu throws a low kick, looking for Zaa's leg but Zaa calmly moves out of range.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.#T1#
Versu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Zaa moves away and avoids it.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Versu tries a head kick but it misses.
Versu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ayyuken Zaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Versu throws a low kick, looking for Zaa's leg but Zaa calmly moves out of range.
Geo Versu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Versu.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Zaa saw that one coming.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaa moves away from the strike by Versu.
Versu misses with an uppercut.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu looks to land a left hand but Zaa moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Versu lands a jab to the head.
Versu tries a low kick but Zaa avoids it.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Versu with a jab.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Zaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaa defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Versu jabs Zaa right on the nose. Zaa blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Versu looks to land a right hand but Zaa moved out of range.
Versu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Versu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaa.#T3#
Zaa takes one to the chin there.
Zaa moves forwards but Versu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Versu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Versu scores with a shot to the body.
Zaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Versu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaa moves out of range easily.
Versu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Versu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaa can do to turn this around?
Versu misses with a looping right.
Versu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Versu.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Zaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good leg kick by Versu.
Zaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Geo Versu is winning the standup battle so far.
Versu is looking to chop away at Zaa's legs.
Versu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu misses with a straight right.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu wants to slow Zaa down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Zaa blocks the low kick.
Versu misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Zaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Zaa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geo Versu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Versu looks to land a left hand but Zaa moved out of range nicely.
Zaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Versu looks to land a left hand but Zaa moved out of range nicely.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Zaa ducks down to avoid it.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu misses with a looping left.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaa's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu lunges at Zaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaa's hand.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Versu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Versu connects with the punch.
Versu tries to work over Zaa's front leg with a kick but Zaa checks it.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Zaa saw that one coming.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Zaa ducks down to avoid it.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu missing with a left hand there. Zaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Versu looks to land a right hand but Zaa moved out of range.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Zaa as he checks the leg kick.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
Versu misses with a wild body shot.
Versu misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Zaa ducks down to avoid it.
Versu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Versu.
Versu is looking to land body kicks.
Versu throws a wild body kick that Zaa sees coming a mile off.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Zaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaa checks a leg kick.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Versu tries to land a leg kick but Zaa saw it coming and moves away.
Zaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu thuds his shin into the meat of Zaa's side.#T3#
Zaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Versu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu scores with a decent looking hook.
Versu loads up on a big right hand but Zaa slips the punch.
Zaa feints the counter takedown.
Versu throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Zaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Versu tries to kick Zaa off in order to stand up. Zaa Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Versu struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Zaa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Versu to his feet. #T4#
Zaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Versu throws a head kick that misses.
Versu throws a hook but Zaa avoids it easily.
Zaa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaa with the counter takedown but Versu avoids it easily.
Versu looks to throw the jab but Zaa is out of range.
Zaa moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Versu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Versu throws a body kick that misses.
And Zaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geo Versu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Versu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geo Versu! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Eric Fassett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fassett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cerqueira is trying to pull guard but Fassett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cerqueira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fassett smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Cerqueira gets caught flat footed, as Fassett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (2) Fassett
Cerqueira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cerqueira is looking to sweep but instead, Fassett has passed into half guard.
Fassett prevents Cerqueira from improving his position.
Cerqueira is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerqueira controlling the position well.
Cerqueira trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Cerqueira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fassett has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (5) Fassett
Fassett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cerqueira is working to get back to half guard.
Cerqueira 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.
Cerqueira tries to get to full guard but Fassett has control of the leg.
Fassett trying to mount his opponent but Cerqueira defends it. #T2#
Fassett prevents Cerqueira from improving his position.
Cerqueira trying to control but Fassett postures up.
Fassett is trying to control. Cerqueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerqueira manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fassett preventing the sweep.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Cerqueira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett won't allow Cerqueira to sweep him here. #T3#
Fassett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerqueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerqueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fassett tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerqueira is retaining full guard.
Cerqueira 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.
Cerqueira has control of Fassett's left arm, preventing Fassett from doing any damage.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cerqueira is keeping the position for now.
Cerqueira keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #T4#
Cerqueira is pulling down on Fassett's head. It's preventing any offense from Fassett, at least for the moment.
Cerqueira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerqueira tries to get out of the position.
Fassett preventing the sweep.
Cerqueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fassett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cerqueira (2) vs (5) Fassett
Cerqueira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Fassett working for a triangle but Cerqueira defends it easily.
Cerqueira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Cerqueira trying to control but Fassett is working from the bottom.
Cerqueira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fassett 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.
Cerqueira passes Fassett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Fassett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cerqueira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fassett tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Cerqueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Cerqueira wants to free his trapped foot but Fassett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Cerqueira seems content to control.
Fassett trying to control but Cerqueira postures up.
Cerqueira controlling the action here.#T8#
Cerqueira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cerqueira is pressing down on Fassett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fassett is holding on for now.
Fassett keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cerqueira not doing much here.
#T9#
Fassett wants to control but Cerqueira is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cerqueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cerqueira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Fassett trying to control here.
Fassett is looking for a sweep. Cerqueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cerqueira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fassett tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Cerqueira is controlling the pace.
Fassett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cerqueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cerqueira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cerqueira (2) vs (9) Fassett#T11#
Fassett controlling well, preventing Cerqueira from escaping the position.
Cerqueira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fassett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cerqueira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Cerqueira tries to hold on but Fassett postures up.
Fassett controlling the pace for now.
Cerqueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cerqueira holds on for dear life, controlling Fassett's posture momentarily.
Fassett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cerqueira is looking to escape.
Cerqueira wants to control but Fassett is having none of it.#T13#
Cerqueira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fassett not doing much here.
Cerqueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cerqueira pulls Fassett in close to his closed guard and prevents Fassett from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerqueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerqueira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fassett wins on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Chodnovski connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Arkadiusz Bieszczad has been cut.
Bieszczad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chodnovski.
Bieszczad throws a sloppy head kick
and Chodnovski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bieszczad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chodnovski.
Chodnovski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chodnovski misses with a looping left.
Bieszczad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bieszczad misses with a takedown attempt
and Chodnovski counters with a left to the body.
Bieszczad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chodnovski throws a body punch but Bieszczad moves out of range.
Bieszczad closes the distance and clinches up with Chodnovski, looking for a takedown. Bieszczad pushes Chodnovski against the cage but Chodnovski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Chodnovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chodnovski lands a right hook to the body.
Chodnovski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bieszczad.
Chodnovski throws the left hand but Bieszczad avoids the punch easily.
Chodnovski misses with a straight left.
Bieszczad fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Chodnovski misses the shot to the body.
Chodnovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bieszczad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chodnovski.
Bieszczad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chodnovski's waist but Chodnovski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bieszczad off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Bieszczad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bieszczad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chodnovski lands with a cross.
Chodnovski tests Bieszczad's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Bieszczad is rocked!
Bieszczad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Bieszczad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chodnovski misses with a straight left. #TD#
Bieszczad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chodnovski's half guard.
Chodnovski has one foot on Bieszczad's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chodnovski throws out a powerful jab.
Bieszczad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chodnovski closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bieszczad! Chodnovski dives in looking to finish! Bieszczad is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Chodnovski! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aoiki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoiki (2) vs (0) Cerqueira
Cerqueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cerqueira.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cerqueira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cerqueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoiki is one step ahead there.
Aoiki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cerqueira wants to control the position but Aoiki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cerqueira wants to control but Aoiki passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoiki (5) vs (0) Cerqueira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerqueira is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cerqueira tries to bench press Aoiki off him but Aoiki keeps the position. #T1#
Aoiki just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cerqueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoiki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoiki (5) vs (4) Cerqueira#SUB2#
Cerqueira is persistently looking for the submission but Aoiki is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Aoiki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira trying to control.#T2#
I really don't envy Aoiki right now.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for the choke but no joy.
Cerqueira tries to keep control of the position but Aoiki is staying busy.
Aoiki trying to control the hands but Cerqueira breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cerqueira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Aoiki trying to control the hands but Cerqueira breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Cerqueira is persistently looking for the submission but Aoiki is defending it well.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerqueira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aoiki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aoiki for a finish. #SUB2#
Cerqueira 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, Aoiki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cerqueira working for the choke.
Aoiki wants to control his opponent's hands but Cerqueira gets his hands free.
Cerqueira wants to control but Aoiki is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Cerqueira looking to break Aoiki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aoiki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cerqueira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cerqueira wants to control but Aoiki is keeping busy.#T4#
Aoiki surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB2#
Cerqueira looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Aoiki is controlling Cerqueira 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoiki (7) vs (4) Cerqueira#SUB2#
Cerqueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki is fighting to break Cerqueira's control of his arms but Cerqueira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Cerqueira controls Aoiki momentarily but Aoiki frees himself. #SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for subs off his back but Aoiki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cerqueira controlling the position for now.
Aoiki trying to control from half guard but Cerqueira is working away.
Aoiki is taking a breather. Cerqueira 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.#T6#
Cerqueira has a hand on Aoiki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aoiki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoiki (10) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cerqueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cerqueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoiki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cerqueira to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aoiki (13) vs (4) Cerqueira
Aoiki controls the position.
Cerqueira tries to escape but Aoiki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Cerqueira really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Aoiki's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Cerqueira rolls, trying to escape but Aoiki keeps control of the position.
Aoiki not allowing Cerqueira to control his hands.
Cerqueira is trying to break free.
Aoiki keeps control of the position easily here as Cerqueira tries to buck him off.
Cerqueira is really stuck here.
Cerqueira trying to control the hands but Aoiki breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Cerqueira can't escape the position.
Cerqueira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cerqueira tries to escape but Aoiki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cerqueira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira trying to control here.
#SUB#
Aoiki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cerqueira is just riding it out for now. Aoiki eventually gives up the hold.
Cerqueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoiki is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Cerqueira tries to roll over but Aoiki keeps him under control.
Cerqueira is controlling Aoiki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cerqueira wants to get back to full guard.
Aoiki not doing much here.
#T10#
Cerqueira trying to control but Aoiki postures up.
Cerqueira won't allow Aoiki to pass to mount.
Cerqueira is looking for a sweep. Aoiki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cerqueira is controlling Aoiki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aoiki not doing much here.
Cerqueira is looking to control Aoiki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cerqueira avoid being mounted?
Cerqueira is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Cerqueira gets full guard.
Aoiki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cerqueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerqueira has Aoiki pulled in close to control his posture.
Cerqueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerqueira has control of Aoiki's left arm, preventing Aoiki from doing any damage. #T12#
Aoiki wants to control from the top but Cerqueira keeps moving.
Cerqueira wants to sweep here but Aoiki controlling him for the moment.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cerqueira is trying to keep Aoiki in close.
Aoiki won't allow Cerqueira to sweep him here.
Cerqueira looking to control.
#T13#
Aoiki stays in close to Cerqueira's body and controls the position.
Cerqueira trying to keep a closed guard but Aoiki is proving a slippery customer.
Cerqueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cerqueira pulls Aoiki in close to prevent any damage.
Cerqueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerqueira has his hands on Aoiki's head, controlling the position. #T14##SUB2#
Cerqueira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aoiki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoiki (16) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira is trying to control Aoiki's posture but Aoiki avoids it. #SUB#
Aoiki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerqueira is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoiki takes the fight on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
300.F.C FREE FIGHTS
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Sak Kachornsak scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Wi gets tackled into the cage by Sak Kachornsak. Sak Kachornsak maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Wi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wi scores with a jab.
Sak Kachornsak shoots in for a takedown but Wi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sak Kachornsak closes the distance but Wi moves to the side
and Wi counters with a nice body shot.
Sak Kachornsak misses with a wild body shot.
Wi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Sak Kachornsak is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ruang Sak Kachornsak has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wi lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sak Kachornsak tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ayyuken Wi! |
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Event:
300.F.C FREE FIGHTS
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Zi.
No luck for Taplin with that takedown attempt.
Taplin throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Taplin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taplin lands in his opponent's guard.
Zi is wriggling around but Taplin manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Zi is in trouble now - Taplin has advanced to mount!
Taplin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Taplin is working for a guillotine from mount but Zi frees his head quite easily.
Zi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Taplin scoring with strikes but Zi is staying in there. #T1#
Zi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Taplin controlling the pace for now.
Taplin raining down shots from the mount!
Taplin controlling his opponent.
Zi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Taplin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zi tries to buck Taplin off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Taplin has control of Zi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taplin controlling from mount. #T2#
Zi tries to buck Taplin off but Taplin takes his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Zi is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Taplin manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Zi is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Taplin! |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Si throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Medvedev's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Si dives in looking to finish as Medvedev flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Si's strikes! Si is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Medvedev's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Medvedev was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayyuken Si! |
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