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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TOF 85
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Otgonbayar wants to clinch but Tellurique slips to the side
and Tellurique counters with a body kick that stops Otgonbayar in his tracks momentarily.
Otgonbayar closes the distance but Tellurique moves to the side
and Tellurique counters with a nice low kick that buckles Otgonbayar's knee momentarily.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance.
Tellurique lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Batu Otgonbayar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tellurique shoots for a double leg takedown but Otgonbayar sprawls well. He's pushed Tellurique 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch.
Tellurique effectively controlling the action here.
Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique tries to score a body lock takedown but Otgonbayar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Tellurique is trying to drag Otgonbayar to the mat but Otgonbayar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Tellurique .
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Tellurique tries to work over Otgonbayar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Tellurique is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Otgonbayar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellurique has Otgonbayar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Otgonbayar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Otgonbayar is defending well for now.
Tellurique is stalling here.
#BC2#
Tellurique breaks the clinch.
Tellurique circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Tellurique has closed the distance and engaged Otgonbayar in a clinch.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Tellurique is looking for a takedown.
Tellurique blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Tellurique blocking some punches.
Tellurique 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Tellurique is trying to maintain a safe position but Otgonbayar gets an underhook and turns Tellurique into the cage.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tellurique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tellurique can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Tellurique closes the distance and pushes Otgonbayar back into the cage.
Tellurique wants a takedown.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Otgonbayar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Tellurique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otgonbayar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Otgonbayar wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Tellurique instigates a clinch.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
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!
Tellurique lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Tellurique has Otgonbayar pressed against the cage.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Tellurique 's head.
Tellurique taking a breather.
Otgonbayar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tellurique .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otgonbayar.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Tellurique is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tellurique stalls. #T5#
A short left from Tellurique .
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Tellurique breaks the clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Tellurique moves out of range.
Tellurique throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Otgonbayar has closed the distance and engaged Tellurique in a clinch.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tellurique s head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T6#
Otgonbayar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tellurique is trying to break the clinch but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage.
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellurique .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Tellurique looking to slow down the pace here.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique wants a takedown.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique trying to stall but Otgonbayar improves his position.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tellurique breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T7#
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Tellurique circles away and keeps his distance.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch
and Tellurique counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Tellurique pushes him off.
Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Tellurique instigates a clinch.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otgonbayar. #BC2#
Tellurique breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tellurique rushes Otgonbayar and presses him up against the cage.
Tellurique looking for a takedown.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T8#
Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellurique can't break the clinch.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Tellurique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Tellurique is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Otgonbayar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Tellurique landing knees to the body.
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Otgonbayar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards. #T9#
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tellurique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tellurique closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar scores with a shoulder strike.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tellurique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Tellurique moves into the clinch.
Tellurique is trying to pull guard but Otgonbayar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Tellurique lands a takedown into guard.
Tellurique prevents Otgonbayar from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Otgonbayar kicks Tellurique off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Tellurique breaks from the clinch.
Gaston Tellurique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otgonbayar moves to clinch but Tellurique breaks away
and Tellurique counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tellurique forces Otgonbayar back against the cage and clinches.
Otgonbayar lands with a light punch inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otgonbayar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tellurique can do to turn this around?
Otgonbayar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otgonbayar blocks a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tellurique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Tellurique circles away.
Tellurique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tellurique digs a good body shot into Otgonbayar's ribs.#T2##CL2#
Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellurique is working Otgonbayar over against the cage.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Tellurique escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tellurique has Otgonbayar up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
Tellurique creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tellurique tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Otgonbayar smiles and moves away.
Tellurique lands with a kick to the temple. Otgonbayar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3##CL#
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Tellurique is looking to take this one to the mat.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Tellurique .
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellurique just leaning against Otgonbayar, taking a breather.
Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique pushes Otgonbayar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tellurique comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Tellurique 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Otgonbayar closes the distance and clinches.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique stalling the fight.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellurique dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards.
Tellurique wants a takedown but no success here.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otgonbayar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Otgonbayar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tellurique tries to score a body lock takedown but Otgonbayar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tellurique is breathing heavily.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique tries to score a body lock takedown but Otgonbayar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Batu Otgonbayar has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T5#
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tellurique is trying to break the clinch but Otgonbayar is controlling him.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tellurique blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Tellurique is rocked!
Tellurique is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tellurique is still on wobbly legs! Can Otgonbayar finish him?
Tellurique is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tellurique seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land. #T6#
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tellurique 's efforts to push away.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique is working for takedown but Otgonbayar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tellurique scores a nice knee to the body.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar.
Tellurique blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
#T7#
Tellurique is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Come on Tellurique - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Otgonbayar blocks a body shot from Tellurique . #BC2#
Tellurique 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Tellurique clinches up against the cage.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T8#
Tellurique is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Otgonbayar is defending well.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Tellurique 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tellurique escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otgonbayar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellurique .
Tellurique keeps the fight on the outside.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up but Tellurique circles away and keeps his distance.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tellurique swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellurique manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tellurique gets a clinch.
Otgonbayar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T9#
Tellurique trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tellurique breaks from the clinch.
Tellurique avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tellurique throws a head kick but Otgonbayar moves out of range.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up.
Gaston Tellurique seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch.
Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Tellurique pushes him off.
Tellurique looks to land a combination but Otgonbayar avoids it well.
Otgonbayar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Tellurique circles away.
Batu Otgonbayar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tellurique clinches up against the cage.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique is trying to break the clinch but Otgonbayar has him pressed against the cage.
Otgonbayar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batu Otgonbayar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tellurique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Tellurique pushes him off.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellurique manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Tellurique moves out of range.
Otgonbayar doesn't manage to clinch there - Tellurique circles away.
Tellurique fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Otgonbayar misses the target.
Otgonbayar wants to clinch up but Tellurique keeps it at a distance.
Tellurique lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Tellurique moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tellurique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tellurique avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Tellurique pushes Otgonbayar up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tellurique manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Otgonbayar closes the distance and pushes Tellurique back into the cage.#T1#
Tellurique blocking some punches.
Tellurique tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Otgonbayar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tellurique has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Otgonbayar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Tellurique .
Tellurique takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique . #BC2#
Tellurique breaks from the clinch.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Tellurique moves out of range.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch there but Tellurique circles away.
Tellurique stalks Otgonbayar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Otgonbayar's face. Otgonbayar staggers backwards, shaken.
Otgonbayar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tellurique throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up.
Tellurique misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Tellurique has Otgonbayar up against the cage in a clinch.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Tellurique 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Otgonbayar moves in looking to clinch but Tellurique pushes him off.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up.
Tellurique scores with a nice right hand.
Tellurique avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otgonbayar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tellurique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Otgonbayar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tellurique manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otgonbayar tries to clinch but Tellurique is having none of it.
Tellurique was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Otgonbayar instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Tellurique wants a takedown but no success here.
Tellurique scores with a shot to the side of Otgonbayar's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tellurique - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. #T3#
Tellurique 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otgonbayar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Otgonbayar is pressed up against the cage. Tellurique has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Otgonbayar down to the mat. Otgonbayar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tellurique takes the fight into the clinch.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar blocks a body shot from Tellurique .
Otgonbayar keeps control of Tellurique as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Tellurique .
Otgonbayar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tellurique backwards.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique has Otgonbayar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Otgonbayar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tellurique s head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Tellurique manages to pull guard.
Tellurique looking to hit a scissor sweep but Otgonbayar is one step ahead there.
Tellurique not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tellurique is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Otgonbayar is controlling him.
Tellurique tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Tellurique is looking to sweep but instead, Otgonbayar has passed into half guard.
Otgonbayar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tellurique controls his leg.
Tellurique tries to get to full guard but Otgonbayar has control of the leg.
Tellurique is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tellurique can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tellurique is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tellurique fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Otgonbayar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tellurique swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otgonbayar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tellurique tries to counter with a clinch but Otgonbayar shakes him off and moves away.
Otgonbayar is looking to clinch but Tellurique is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Tellurique moves into the clinch.
Otgonbayar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tellurique 's efforts to push away.
Tellurique blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique has Otgonbayar pushed against the cage.
Tellurique tries to break free but Otgonbayar pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tellurique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T7##CL2#
Tellurique fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Otgonbayar, pushing him back against the cage.
Tellurique has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Tellurique is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Otgonbayar lands an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellurique tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside.
Tellurique is trying to stall.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Tellurique .
Tellurique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar gets through Tellurique 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tellurique manages to break the clinch.
#T8#
Tellurique throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Batu Otgonbayar has been cut.
Otgonbayar doesn't manage to clinch there - Tellurique circles away.
Tellurique swats away the attempt to clinch by Otgonbayar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Otgonbayar has closed the distance and engaged Tellurique in a clinch.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tellurique escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otgonbayar looks to clinch
and Tellurique counters with a good low kick that Otgonbayar was not able to check. #CL2#
Tellurique pushes Otgonbayar up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Tellurique manages to pull guard.
Tellurique is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tellurique is wriggling around but Otgonbayar manages to pass to half guard.
Tellurique trying to control here.
#T9#
Tellurique tries to kick Otgonbayar off but Otgonbayar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tellurique is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tellurique keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gaston Tellurique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellurique tries to kick Otgonbayar off but Otgonbayar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Otgonbayar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Tellurique has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Otgonbayar escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Otgonbayar!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gaston Tellurique .
I think Otgonbayar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batu Otgonbayar!
Our winner, Batu Otgonbayar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 9 wins and 12 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Heliogabale feints and as Darkins raises his hands in defense, Heliogabale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Darkins
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Heliogabale'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.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Darkins 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.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heliogabale is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving.
Heliogabale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.#T1#
Darkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
Heliogabale trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Darkins.
Darkins is still trying to improve position.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Darkins working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (2) Darkins
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins postures up.
#SUB#
Heliogabale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Darkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heliogabale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darkins has managed to get both his arms back between Heliogabale's legs - danger averted.
Darkins is stalling in the full guard.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving. #SUB2#
Darkins drops back looking for a leg! Heliogabale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heliogabale manages to kick Darkins off! Darkins jumps back into Heliogabale's guard. #T3#
Darkins preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darkins passes into half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Darkins is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heliogabale defends it well.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Darkins#T4#
Darkins avoids the attempt from Heliogabale to control.
Heliogabale is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Darkins has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (2) vs (8) Darkins#SUB2#
Darkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heliogabale defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Heliogabale 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 Darkins gets his way!
Heliogabale is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB2#
Darkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Darkins tightening his grip on Heliogabale, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is in a bad position with Darkins working for a choke. Heliogabale manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (8) Darkins
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Heliogabale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6##SUB#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Darkins gets full guard.
Heliogabale preventing the sweep.
Darkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Darkins working for a triangle but Heliogabale defends it easily.
Heliogabale won't allow Darkins to sweep him here. #T7#
Heliogabale trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Heliogabale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (10) Darkins
Heliogabale controls Darkins momentarily but Darkins frees himself.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heliogabale is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (6) vs (10) Darkins
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Darkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (6) vs (12) Darkins
Darkins postures up.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Heliogabale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (8) vs (12) Darkins
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heliogabale defends well.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (12) Darkins
Darkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to get an arm triangle but Darkins is defending well.
Darkins is looking to reverse the position.
Darkins sneaks back into half guard.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from improving his position.#T11##SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darkins defends it well.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Darkins defends it.
Darkins tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Darkins is defending the position.
Darkins wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Darkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale prevents Darkins from improving his position.
Darkins moves into full guard.
#T12#
Darkins 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: Heliogabale (11) vs (14) Darkins
Darkins controlling the action here.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darkins not doing much here.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (17) Darkins
Heliogabale sneaks back into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Darkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Darkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (11) vs (20) Darkins
Darkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Darkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Darkins is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Heliogabale is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (11) vs (23) Darkins
Darkins tries to get the hooks in deep but Heliogabale pushed the leg off.
Darkins is controlling the position but Heliogabale somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (23) Darkins
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heliogabale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (25) Darkins
Darkins stopping the sweep attempt from Heliogabale.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins wins on points by 25 to 13.
Darrell Darkins thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
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 8 wins and 12 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wahlstroem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heliogabale swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Heliogabale gets a clinch.
Wahlstroem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wahlstroem jumps guard but Heliogabale stands there with Wahlstroem around his waist. Wahlstroem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Heliogabale is trying to trip Wahlstroem. He has hold of a leg but Wahlstroem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Heliogabale persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Heliogabale works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Wahlstroem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Wahlstroem defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wahlstroem sees it coming and defends easily.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Wahlstroem keeping control of the position.
Wahlstroem is refusing to be controlled, as Heliogabale sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Heliogabale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping busy.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Wahlstroem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wahlstroem is holding on for now.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Heliogabale fails to advance to Wahlstroem's back. #T3#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Heliogabale working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem is in no mood to give up.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heliogabale trying to control but Wahlstroem is having none of it.
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Heliogabale maintains control.
Wahlstroem is controlling an arm, preventing Heliogabale from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wahlstroem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?#T4#
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Wahlstroem is defending the position.
Wahlstroem is not content to let Heliogabale control the position.
Heliogabale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.
Wahlstroem is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wahlstroem avoid being mounted?
Heliogabale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Heliogabale has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wahlstroem defend it? Heliogabale steps over the head and cranks it - Wahlstroem is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Heliogabale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sardon Heliogabale!
After winning the bout, Sardon Heliogabale 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:
SUPREME 13
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
De Lima misses with a right hand
and The Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Helio De Lima has been cut.
We've been told by The Machine's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Lima is defended easily by The Machine.
De Lima misses with a leg kick
and The Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
De Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Machine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Lima somewhat.
De Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Machine counters with a huge right that knocks De Lima out cold! The Machine is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacque MĂ©canicien The Machine! |
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Event:
HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Legrand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aebersold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legrand is in Aebersold's guard.
Aebersold keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aebersold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aebersold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legrand 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.
Aebersold wants to control from the top but Legrand keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aebersold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legrand scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aebersold wants to improve his position but Legrand is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aebersold works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Legrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aebersold trying to keep a closed guard but Legrand is proving a slippery customer.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legrand manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Aebersold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aebersold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Legrand wants to stand up but Aebersold is controlling him. #ES2#
Legrand kicks Aebersold off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Legrand tries to sprawl but Aebersold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aebersold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aebersold trying to pass the guard but Legrand defending well. #ES2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legrand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!#TD2#
Legrand closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aebersold quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Legrand is looking for a kimura but Aebersold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legrand to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Legrand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aebersold defends it well.
Aebersold 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.#SUB2#
Legrand wants to work for an arm triangle but Aebersold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aebersold trying to control here.
#SUB#
Aebersold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legrand pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aebersold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold wants to sweep but no luck.
Legrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aebersold's guard.#SUB#
Aebersold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aebersold keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass. #T3#
Aebersold has a closed guard, preventing Legrand from standing up.
Legrand looking to pass the guard.
Aebersold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legrand.
Legrand tries to stand but Aebersold is controlling from the bottom.
Legrand trying to control but Aebersold is working from the bottom.
Aebersold 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##SUB#
Aebersold is trying to work for a kimura but Legrand is defending well.
Aebersold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Aebersold wants to take a breather but Legrand is having none of it.
Legrand tries to roll over but Aebersold keeps him under control.#SUB#
Aebersold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Legrand tries to kick Aebersold off but Aebersold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legrand moves into full guard.
Aebersold passes Legrand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Legrand wants to improve his position but Aebersold is controlling well.
Legrand is trying to stand back up but Aebersold is controlling him
Legrand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aebersold moves nicely into side control.
Aebersold trying to control the action but Legrand is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fernand Legrand will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aebersold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legrand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Legrand shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legrand wants to take a breather but Aebersold is having none of it.
Legrand might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aebersold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legrand thows a huge punch but Aebersold dodges it nicely.
Aebersold is trying to control but can't.
Aebersold tries to roll over but Legrand keeps him under control.
Legrand tries to stand and escape but Aebersold is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aebersold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Legrand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Aebersold is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Legrand is going to stand back up.
Aebersold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legrand manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Aebersold from controlling successfully.
Aebersold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legrand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legrand managing to control the position.
Aebersold stops Legrand from standing up. #T2#
Aebersold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aebersold prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Aebersold wants to control from the top but Legrand keeps moving.
Aebersold prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Aebersold is in close to Legrand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Legrand 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#
Fernand Legrand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legrand is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Aebersold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Legrand postures up.
Legrand postures up and lands a big shot to Aebersold's brow.
Legrand is in close to Aebersold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aebersold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legrand working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Aebersold thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Legrand wants to get up but he can't break Aebersold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aebersold is trying to control the position but Legrand postures up.
Legrand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Legrand tries to free his leg and advance position but Aebersold is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Legrand gets to his feet - Aebersold follows without any prompting.
Aebersold keeps the fight on the outside.
Legrand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aebersold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Legrand manages to circle out of the way.
Legrand tries to clinch but Aebersold is having none of it.
Legrand shoots for a double leg takedown but Aebersold sprawls well. He's pushed Legrand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aebersold fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Legrand throws a shot from downtown. Aebersold moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Legrand closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Legrand is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aebersold can't fight it off and eventually Legrand manages to take the fight to the floor. Aebersold looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aebersold 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.#SUB#
Aebersold is looking for a triangle but Legrand pushes his legs off easily.
Legrand wants to stand but Aebersold is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legrand stopping the sweep attempt from Aebersold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernand Legrand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Legrand takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Legrand lands a takedown into guard.
Legrand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Aebersold preventing the sweep.
Legrand controls Aebersold momentarily but Aebersold frees himself.
Aebersold is looking to work some ground and pound but Legrand has wrist control.
Legrand is adopting a defensive guard.
Aebersold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legrand is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aebersold passes Legrand's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Aebersold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Aebersold prevents Legrand from improving his position.
Legrand won't allow Aebersold to pass to mount.
Legrand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legrand.#SUB2#
Legrand isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aebersold stacks Legrand on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aebersold!
Legrand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aebersold wants to free his trapped foot but Legrand is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Legrand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aebersold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Legrand tries to kick Aebersold off but Aebersold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aebersold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legrand defending well though.
Aebersold is pressing down on Legrand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Legrand is holding on for now.
Legrand gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Legrand is keeping the position.
Aebersold passes Legrand's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Legrand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aebersold wants to clinch up but Legrand keeps it at a distance.
Aebersold leaves Legrand with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aebersold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aebersold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Aebersold gets caught flat footed, as Legrand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aebersold controls Legrand momentarily but Legrand frees himself.
Legrand wants to stand but Aebersold has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Legrand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legrand is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Legrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legrand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legrand stopping the sweep attempt from Aebersold.
Legrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold 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.
Legrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aebersold's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Legrand 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.
Aebersold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aebersold grinds an elbow into Legrand's temple.
Aebersold throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Aebersold is trying to get an arm triangle but Legrand is defending well.
Legrand is looking for a sweep.
Legrand manages to get back to half guard.
Aebersold wants to free his trapped foot but Legrand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aebersold works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gregoire Aebersold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernand Legrand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregoire Aebersold.
Well Legrand 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernand Legrand!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Legrand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
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 11 wins and 5 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Heliogabale enables Klopstock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Heliogabale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Klopstock drops back looking for a leg! Heliogabale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heliogabale manages to kick Klopstock off! Klopstock jumps back into Heliogabale's guard.
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position but Klopstock postures up.
Klopstock trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Klopstock is really struggling to control Heliogabale but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klopstock is aware though and is defending well.
Klopstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Klopstock in close.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klopstock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klopstock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klopstock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (5) vs (0) Heliogabale
Klopstock tries to advance to mount but can't.
Heliogabale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock trying to control the position but Heliogabale is working away. #SUB#
Klopstock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klopstock has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Heliogabale! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (7) vs (0) Heliogabale#T3#
Heliogabale is looking to get to half guard.
Klopstock fails to take his opponent's back.
Heliogabale is squirming around, avoiding Klopstock's attempts to control the action.
Klopstock takes Heliogabale's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Heliogabale is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (10) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Heliogabale 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 Klopstock gets his way!
Heliogabale is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Klopstock just sinks the hooks in.
Klopstock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Heliogabale is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Klopstock working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Klopstock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heliogabale is looking to escape.
Heliogabale prevents Klopstock from taking his back.
Klopstock is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Heliogabale is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (13) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Klopstock looking for the choke from the back.
Klopstock has the hooks in. Heliogabale is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Klopstock trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Klopstock working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale staying busy and making it hard for Klopstock to control. #SUB#
Klopstock working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well. #SUB#
Klopstock working for a choke but Heliogabale is defending well. #SUB#
Klopstock is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Heliogabale is defending well though. Klopstock let's go of the attempt for now.#T6#
Klopstock is hanging on to Heliogabale's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Heliogabale showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Klopstock tightening his grip on Heliogabale, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Klopstock is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T7##SUB#
Klopstock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heliogabale has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Heliogabale is really stuck here.
Heliogabale prevents Klopstock from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Heliogabale showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a choke. Heliogabale gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Heliogabale manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (13) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klopstock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Klopstock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klopstock is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (15) vs (2) Heliogabale
Klopstock pushing down on Heliogabale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position but Klopstock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Klopstock pushes down on Heliogabale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klopstock passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (18) vs (2) Heliogabale#T9#
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klopstock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klopstock with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Heliogabale slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Heliogabale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heliogabale.
Klopstock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heliogabale's guard. #SUB#
Klopstock 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.
#T10##SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a kimura but Heliogabale is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klopstock to get the leverage.
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Klopstock has control of the leg. #SUB#
Klopstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
#SUB#
Klopstock 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.
#T11#
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Klopstock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klopstock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Klopstock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving. #T12#
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass.
Klopstock slips nicely into half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Klopstock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Klopstock prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Klopstock wants to pass to mount but Heliogabale is defending the position.
Heliogabale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heliogabale.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Klopstock postures up.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#T14#
Heliogabale is trying to keep Klopstock in close.
Klopstock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Klopstock from controlling successfully.
Heliogabale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heliogabale being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Heliogabale has his foot on Klopstock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klopstock works his way back into a safe position though.
Heliogabale looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klopstock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klopstock takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Leonhard Klopstock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Legrand ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.#TD2#
Legrand scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legrand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Zaire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legrand looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaire is avoiding damage well.
Zaire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Legrand.
#SU2#
Legrand decides to stand back up. Legrand steps back and let's Zaire get back to his feet.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Legrand scores with a takedown into Zaire's guard.
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaire is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Legrand gets to his feet - Zaire follows without any prompting.
Legrand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Legrand staying out of range there.#TD#
Zaire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legrand did well to prevent Zaire getting side control.
Legrand tries to get to full guard but Zaire has control of the leg.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet.
Legrand works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legrand has momentary wrist control but Zaire slips an elbow through the middle.
Legrand wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaire postures up in Legrand's guard and throws a big left but Legrand blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Zaire'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.
Legrand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaire scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Legrand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire stopping the sweep attempt from Legrand.#T2#
Legrand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legrand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legrand trying to keep a closed guard but Zaire is proving a slippery customer.
Legrand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaire with a nice head shot there.
Zaire throwing strikes from guard but Legrand blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaire stops Legrand from standing up. #SUB#
Legrand wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Zaire has taken Legrand's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Legrand has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Zaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Tellurique gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Scorfna has picked Tellurique up - he's going for a ride! Scorfna dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Tellurique kicks off Scorfna and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Tellurique has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scorfna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tellurique is defending well.
Tellurique displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scorfna up against the cage.
Tellurique gets through Scorfna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellurique lands a left hand.
Tellurique lands a damaging elbow.
Tellurique holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tellurique prevents the takedown attempt.
Scorfna is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tellurique gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tellurique lands a damaging elbow.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
Tellurique is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tellurique .#T1#
Scorfna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tellurique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tellurique - that landed with a thud.
Tellurique lands with a short shot to the head.
Tellurique lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorfna tries to score a body lock takedown but Tellurique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scorfna is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scorfna being controlled against the cage.
Tellurique stalls.
Tellurique avoiding damage.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
Tellurique pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scorfna has Tellurique pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tellurique manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Scorfna lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tellurique tries to kick Scorfna off but Scorfna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tellurique is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Scorfna is looking to stall here but Tellurique recovers full guard. #ES2#
Tellurique pushes Scorfna off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Tellurique has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Scorfna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tellurique fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Scorfna gets tackled into the cage by Tellurique . Tellurique maintains the clinch.
Scorfna wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Scorfna takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tellurique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorfna is breathing heavily.
Scorfna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tellurique after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scorfna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ewgenju Scorfna has been cut.
Scorfna is trying to drag Tellurique to the mat but Tellurique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Tellurique gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scorfna.
Scorfna takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tellurique dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scorfna takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tellurique gets underhooks to prevent Scorfna's takedown attempt.
Tellurique utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Knees to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Tellurique has closed the distance and engaged Scorfna in a clinch.
Tellurique is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scorfna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tellurique pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Tellurique lands a knee to the body.
Tellurique gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique has Scorfna pushed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tellurique has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scorfna seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tellurique can turn it around.
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tellurique lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellurique landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Tellurique avoiding damage.
Tellurique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scorfna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tellurique is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tellurique lands a knee to the head.
Scorfna is working for takedown but Tellurique is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
Tellurique pushes Scorfna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique landing knees to the body.
Tellurique crunches a lovely knee into Scorfna's ribcage.
Tellurique working Scorfna over with knees to the body.
Tellurique scores a nice knee to the body.
Tellurique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorfna.
Tellurique lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellurique lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorfna backwards.
Nice body punch from Tellurique - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
Tellurique 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scorfna takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tellurique using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tellurique has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tellurique cracks Scorfna with a nice body shot.
Tellurique lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorfna backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tellurique .
Scorfna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tellurique pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Tellurique .
Tellurique putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Scorfna in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tellurique lands a body shot.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scorfna takes an elbow to the temple.
Tellurique is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Tellurique landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Tellurique .
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tellurique lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tellurique lands a body punch.
Scorfna being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Tellurique .
Good body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique with a knee to the head.
Tellurique displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scorfna up against the cage.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorfna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tellurique gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scorfna is working for takedown but Tellurique is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
Scorfna is looking for a takedown.
Tellurique lands an uppercut.
Tellurique crunches a lovely knee into Scorfna's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Tellurique to work.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
Tellurique slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tellurique forces Scorfna back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tellurique - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gaston Tellurique .
Scorfna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tellurique circles away.#CL2#
Tellurique clinches with his opponent.
Tellurique lands a body shot.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorfnas head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tellurique .
Tellurique displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scorfna up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tellurique takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scorfna wants to take the fight to the mat but Tellurique manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Tellurique displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scorfna up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tellurique .
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tellurique takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gaston Tellurique .#CL2#
Tellurique clinches.
Scorfna tries to score a body lock takedown but Tellurique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorfna wants a takedown but no success here.
Tellurique scores with a knee to the head.
Tellurique with a knee to the head.
Tellurique lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scorfna takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellurique works on Scorfna's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorfna takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tellurique controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tellurique .
Tellurique using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorfna backwards.
Tellurique working Scorfna over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tellurique lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tellurique lands an elbow inside that Scorfna shrugs off.
Scorfna can't get the takedown.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Tellurique to work.
#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tellurique .
Tellurique scores a nice knee to the body.
Tellurique gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
Tellurique is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tellurique leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ewgenju Scorfna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellurique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tellurique lands a body punch.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tellurique takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tellurique blocking some punches.
#T4#
Tellurique looking to throw knees to the head but Scorfna is blocking nicely.
Tellurique utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorfna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaston Tellurique is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tellurique putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Scorfna in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scorfna takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tellurique crunches a lovely knee into Scorfna's ribcage.
Tellurique is leaning against Scorfna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tellurique creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scorfna's defenses.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scorfna backwards.
Tellurique landing knees to the head.
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but Scorfna blocks with his arms.
Tellurique scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Tellurique .
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaston Tellurique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tellurique 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Gaston Tellurique !
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Gaston Tellurique !
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Gaston Tellurique !
Gaston Tellurique wins by unanimous decision!
Gaston Tellurique thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Halme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Lima.
De Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halme.
De Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halme sprawls and moves away.
De Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
Halme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Lima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Halme responds with a good body kick, but De Lima manages to step out the way in time.
De Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halme but Halme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halme scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Halme gets caught napping as De Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Halme manages to retain guard.
Halme trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Lima is in close to Halme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halme keeping moving, preventing De Lima from controlling successfully.
Halme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Lima is controlling him. #T1#
Halme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halme has momentary wrist control but De Lima slips an elbow through the middle.
De Lima working some strikes from top position.
Halme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Lima is controlling him.
De Lima working some strikes from top position.
De Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halme's head.
De Lima landing some decent shots from guard.
De Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halme wants to stand up but De Lima is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lima's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Halme is rocked!
De Lima gets to his feet and stands over Halme, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Halme felt that one! De Lima unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Halme from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio De Lima!
In defeat, Tony Halme stepped up to the mic, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
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 8 wins and 10 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Marston is trying to trip Heliogabale. He has hold of a leg but Heliogabale is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marston persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marston won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Marston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston being controlled here momentarily.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale 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.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#T1#
Heliogabale trying to control the position.
Marston controlling from the top position.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Heliogabale looking to control.
Heliogabale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marston stays in close to Heliogabale's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Marston 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.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heliogabale wants to hit a sweep here but Marston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Heliogabale there! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Marston#T3#
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heliogabale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Marston
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (7) Marston
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marston controls the pace.#T4#
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Heliogabale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marston advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (10) Marston
Heliogabale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Heliogabale is letting Marston control him for a moment. #T5#
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heliogabale stops Marston from passing to mount.
Heliogabale tries to bench press Marston off him but Marston keeps the position.
Heliogabale is being controlled here. #T6#
Marston advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Heliogabale (2) vs (12) Marston#SUB2#
Marston has hold of Heliogabale's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heliogabale manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Heliogabale tries to hold on but Marston postures up.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position but Marston isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away. #T7#
Heliogabale is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Heliogabale is working to get back to half guard.
Marston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position but Marston isn't that keen on the idea.
Marston avoids the attempt from Heliogabale to control.
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Heliogabale defends it.
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Marston is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Marston stalling.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
Marston content to control rather than advance.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
#T10#
Well, if Marston 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.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale manages to get to full guard.
Heliogabale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heliogabale controls Marston momentarily but Marston frees himself. #T11#
Marston controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston postures up.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.#SUB#
Heliogabale working for a triangle but Marston defends it easily.
#T12#
Marston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Marston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Heliogabale trying to keep a closed guard but Marston is proving a slippery customer.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marston has passed into half guard!
#T14#
Heliogabale wants to control but Marston passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (15) Marston
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face as Marston controls the position.
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Marston trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 10 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Benjamins has closed the distance and engaged Heliogabale in a clinch.
Benjamins tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Benjamins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Benjamins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins trying to control from Heliogabale's half guard. Heliogabale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Benjamins won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Heliogabale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass. #SUB2#
Benjamins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heliogabale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benjamins has managed to get both his arms back between Heliogabale's legs - danger averted.
Benjamins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Benjamins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benjamins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benjamins being controlled here momentarily.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Benjamins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Heliogabale has locked up a guillotine! Heliogabale's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Benjamins is holding on here and Heliogabale must be using up a lot of energy. Benjamins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Heliogabale gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sardon Heliogabale!
Our winner, Sardon Heliogabale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Legrand tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Stankovic has managed to clinch.
Legrand wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Stankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legrand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stankovic is fending him off so far but Legrand persists. Nope, Stankovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Legrand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernand Legrand.#CL#
Stankovic moves into the clinch.
Legrand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Legrand jumps into guard, dragging Stankovic to the mat.
#SUB2#
Legrand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stankovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stankovic is controlling him. #T1#
Legrand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stankovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Legrand scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stankovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Legrand controls the pace.
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stankovic is proving hard to escape from.
Legrand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stankovic wants to get back to his feet but Legrand is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Legrand trying to control but Stankovic is working from the bottom.
Stankovic is pulling down on Legrand's head. It's preventing any offense from Legrand, at least for the moment.#T2#
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stankovic is proving hard to escape from.
Legrand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Legrand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stankovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legrand changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Legrand misses the shot to the body.
Legrand is looking to clinch.
Legrand doesn't manage to clinch there - Stankovic circles away.
Stankovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Legrand off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.#CL#
Stankovic instigates a clinch. #T3#
Legrand is working for takedown but Stankovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Legrand is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Legrand drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stankovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legrand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stankovic pinned against the cage. Stankovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Legrand shoots for a takedown but Stankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Legrand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legrand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legrand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Legrand shoots and misses
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legrand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#Legrand is rocked!#CL#
Stankovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legrand is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankovic finish him?
Legrand throws an elbow but it misses.
Legrand seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legrand gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Fernand Legrand's cut even more.
Legrand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankovic scores with a counter punch that sends Legrand to the canvas! Stankovic smells blood - he's punishing Legrand with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Legrand has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi pushes Heliogabale up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gerbandi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale gets full guard.
Gerbandi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi stalling. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Gerbandi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Heliogabale's thigh. Heliogabale counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gerbandi is stalling in the full guard.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Gerbandi postures up.
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale pulls Gerbandi in close to prevent any damage.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerbandi is aware though and is defending well.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there.
Heliogabale 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: Heliogabale (2) vs (5) Gerbandi#T4#
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi has his hands clasped together around Heliogabale's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gerbandi is just riding it out for now. Heliogabale eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Gerbandi won't allow Heliogabale to pass to mount.
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerbandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Heliogabale from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heliogabale defends it easily.#SUB2#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Heliogabale in close.
Gerbandi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heliogabale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is not content to let Heliogabale control the position. #T7#
Gerbandi wants to control but Heliogabale postures up.
Gerbandi tries to buck Heliogabale off but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working.
Heliogabale working away.#T8#
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heliogabale off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (9) Gerbandi
Gerbandi keeps control of the position easily here as Heliogabale tries to buck him off.
Gerbandi is not going to allow Heliogabale to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Heliogabale is trying to break free.
Heliogabale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gerbandi's guard. Nice work there by Heliogabale.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (7) vs (9) Gerbandi
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (9) Gerbandi#SUB#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gerbandi, who protects the arm well.
Heliogabale wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Gerbandi regains half guard.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi is trying to control but can't.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working. #T10#
Gerbandi is looking to control Heliogabale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerbandi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Heliogabale is working for a kimura but Gerbandi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerbandi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heliogabale. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Gerbandi is keeping the position.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.#T12#
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbandi.
Heliogabale postures up.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heliogabale defends it easily.
Gerbandi controlling the position.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale 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. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (11) Gerbandi
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a triangle but Gerbandi pushes his legs off easily.
Gerbandi trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep. #T14#
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 11 to 10.
Dani Gerbandi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
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 6 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Heliogabale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Heliogabale (4) vs (0) Jargon
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon tries to buck Heliogabale off but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Jargon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Heliogabale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jargon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jargon tries to buck Heliogabale off but Heliogabale is having none of it.#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Heliogabale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jargon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jargon holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Heliogabale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Jargon is working away.
Jargon is looking to regain half guard here but Heliogabale keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Heliogabale taking a breather here. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale working away.
Heliogabale wants to control but Jargon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura but Jargon is defending well.
Jargon tries to bench press Heliogabale off him but Heliogabale keeps the position.
Jargon regains half guard.
Jargon trying to control but Heliogabale postures up.
#T3#
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale is looking to advance position but Jargon won't allow it.
Heliogabale works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (7) vs (0) Jargon
Jargon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jargon manages to get to full guard.
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jargon controlling the position.#T4#
Heliogabale trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Jargon being controlled here, momentarily.
Jargon is controlling Heliogabale's posture.#SUB2#
Jargon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heliogabale defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale stopping the sweep attempt from Jargon.
Jargon looking to control.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jargon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Heliogabale advances to half guard.
Jargon trying to hold on to Heliogabale's head to control him but Heliogabale postures up.
Heliogabale trying to advance position but Jargon counters by regaining guard.
Heliogabale trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (0) Jargon#SUB#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to get an arm triangle but Jargon is defending well.
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Jargon is working from the bottom. #T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard.
Jargon is letting Heliogabale control him for a moment.
Heliogabale working away.
Jargon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Heliogabale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jargon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Jargon tries to improve position but can't.
Jargon is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Heliogabale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Heliogabale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jargon tries to improve position but can't.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jargon keeps working.
Heliogabale working away.#SUB#
Heliogabale is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jargon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Heliogabale gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jargon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Heliogabale lets go of the hold and Jargon can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sardon Heliogabale!
A relieved looking Sardon Heliogabale 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:
HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Tellurique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai jabs Tellurique to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tellurique looks to clinch
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Tellurique closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Tellurique just leaning against Chai, taking a breather.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Tellurique controls the action.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land. #TD#
Chai tightens his grip and picks Tellurique up, before dumping him to the ground. Tellurique manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chai won't allow Tellurique to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chai advances position into side control!
Chai 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.
Tellurique tries to escape but Chai is in control. #T1#
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai lands some shots froms side control.
Chai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tellurique taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Tellurique is rocked!
Chai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tellurique is still in real trouble! Can Chai finish him?
Chai prevents Tellurique from escaping the position.
Chai trying to control the position but Tellurique is working away.
Tellurique seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Chai trying to control the action but Tellurique is working from the bottom.
Tellurique taking a bit of punishment here - Chai scoring with strikes.
Tellurique takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Tellurique is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tellurique takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tellurique to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellurique tries to escape but Chai is in control. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tellurique to see if he's OK.
Chai cracks Tellurique with a big elbow.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tellurique keeps working.
Tellurique tries to escape but Chai is in control.
Check out the look on Chai's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tellurique tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Chai is working the ground and pound. Can Tellurique escape?#T4#
Tellurique trying to get back to his feet but Chai is in full control for now.
Chai is working the ground and pound. Can Tellurique escape?
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tellurique is trying to stand back up.
Chai scores with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Chai gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Chai gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Chai apologises and we restart here on the feet.
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!
Tellurique wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Tellurique closes the distance but Chai moves to the side #KD#
and Chai counters with a big uppercut that knocks Tellurique off his feet! Chai dives into side control looking to finish!
Tellurique is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chai closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tellurique ! Chai dives in looking to finish! Tellurique 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 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shahriyar Chai!
A very excited looking Shahriyar Chai 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:
HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Legrand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Legrand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.#CL#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Legrand. Legrand maintains the clinch.
Legrand has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Legrand tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legrand.#TD#
Legrand manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Legrand looking for a sweep. Not yet Legrand, not yet. #SUB#
Legrand is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai won't allow Legrand to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Legrand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Chai stands up and waves to Legrand to follow him.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legrand takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Legrand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Legrand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Legrand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legrand is in Chai's guard.
Chai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legrand tries to stand but Chai is controlling from the bottom.
Chai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chai pulls Legrand in close to prevent any damage.
Legrand scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Legrand looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2##SUB#
Legrand has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai tries to stand but Legrand is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Chai gets to his feet - Legrand follows without any prompting.
Legrand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legrand.
Legrand shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Legrand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernand Legrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legrand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legrand scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Legrand's shoulder, as Legrand tries to avoid the shot.
InSaen Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Legrand drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Legrand trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chai controlling Legrand's posture. #ES2#
Chai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Legrand counters with a left and a right that stings Chai.
Legrand shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legrand with a body shot.
Legrand tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Legrand shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chai is trying to defend but Legrand finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chai pushes Legrand off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legrand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai cracks Legrand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Legrand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Legrand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Legrand.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Legrand.
Chai throws a leg kick #TD#
and Legrand counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chai!
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Legrand tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernand Legrand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Legrand is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Legrand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Legrand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legrand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
InSaen Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Legrand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Legrand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Legrand is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernand Legrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legrand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legrand tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Legrand goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Legrand moves out of range easily. #T1#
Legrand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legrand has time to react.
Chai jabs Legrand right on the nose. Legrand blinks but takes it well.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Legrand is rocked!
Chai steps in with a hook that catches Legrand right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chai follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Legrand looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). InSaen Chai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, InSaen Chai made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 8 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lothbrok gets tackled into the cage by Heliogabale. Heliogabale maintains the clinch.
Heliogabale wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Heliogabale ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Heliogabale no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Heliogabale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lothbrok tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heliogabale is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is pushing down on Lothbrok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lothbrok is fighting to maintain full guard but Heliogabale has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lothbrok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lothbrok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lothbrok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heliogabale tries to pass to full mount but Lothbrok defends it. #SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lothbrok wants to improve his position but Heliogabale is controlling well.
Heliogabale is keen to just control but Lothbrok is a slippery customer.
Lothbrok is looking to get back to full guard here but Heliogabale has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (5) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrok, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lothbrok, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Heliogabale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heliogabale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying to get an arm triangle but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heliogabale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lothbrok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lothbrok won't allow Heliogabale to pass to mount.
Heliogabale working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lothbrok's thigh. Lothbrok counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lothbrok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for a guillotine here but Heliogabale defends easily.
#SUB#
Lothbrok has his foot on Heliogabale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heliogabale works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Heliogabale advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Lothbrok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lothbrok wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working. #SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Lothbrok defends it.
Lothbrok is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lothbrok is looking to improve his position.
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy. #T5#
Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lothbrok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Lothbrok defends it. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but Lothbrok defending well. #T6#
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Lothbrok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lothbrok is looking for a sweep. Heliogabale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is defending well. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Lothbrok is defending well.
Lothbrok gets full guard.
Lothbrok keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Heliogabale passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping him busy.
Lothbrok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heliogabale not doing much here.
Lothbrok is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Lothbrok defends it.
Heliogabale uses his free foot to push down on Lothbrok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lothbrok. Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (11) Heliogabale#T8#
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lothbrok is looking to escape.
Lothbrok is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to isolate an arm here. Lothbrok doesn't see it coming and as Heliogabale extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Heliogabale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sardon Heliogabale!
A very excited looking Sardon Heliogabale 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:
CFC 592
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Greepo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Lima to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Lima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greepo trying to control the position.
Greepo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greepo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Greepo holds on and takes a little breather.
De Lima with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Lima throwing strikes but missing.
De Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima working some strikes from top position.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Greepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Lima lands a couple of elbows.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Greepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Greepo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Lima. #SUB2#
Greepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greepo looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Lima is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Greepo looking for a guillotine here but De Lima defends easily.
De Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Greepo keeps moving.
Greepo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
De Lima throws a strike but Greepo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Greepo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greepo won't allow De Lima to sweep him here.
Greepo wants to control from the top but De Lima keeps moving.
Greepo tries to free his leg and advance position but De Lima is retaining full guard.
De Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Lima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greepo on the ground.
De Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greepo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
De Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Lima.
Greepo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Lima is looking to sweep but instead, Greepo has passed into half guard.
De Lima tries to get to full guard but Greepo has control of the leg.
Greepo controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Greepo is looking for a kimura here.
De Lima wants to sweep but Greepo has passed to side control!#T4#
De Lima tries to bench press Greepo off him but Greepo keeps the position. #SUB2#
Greepo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Lima tries to buck Greepo off but Greepo is having none of it.
Greepo wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Lima keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Lima is looking to reverse the position.
Greepo wants to control but De Lima is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leepo Greepo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
De Lima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Greepo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Lima is in Greepo's guard.
De Lima throwing strikes from guard but Greepo blocks nicely.
De Lima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Lima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Greepo keeps moving.
Greepo 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##SUB2#
Greepo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima trying to control here.
Greepo prevents De Lima from improving his position.#T1#
De Lima punching from the bottom.
De Lima is staying active underneath Greepo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Lima striking from the bottom.
De Lima is pressing down on Greepo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greepo won't allow De Lima to sweep him here.
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Greepo from controlling successfully.
De Lima working a defensive guard here.
De Lima wants to sweep here but Greepo controlling him for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
De Lima striking off his back.
Greepo postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Lima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
De Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Lima throws a strike aimed at the side of Greepo's head but Greepo avoids it well.
Greepo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Lima creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Greepo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Greepo parries the strikes from De Lima easily there. De Lima is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Greepo to escape.
De Lima scoring with punches from side control.
Greepo tries to buck De Lima off but De Lima is having none of it.
De Lima cracks Greepo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Greepo is working to avoid the ground and pound but De Lima connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Greepo defending against the ground and pound.
Greepo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Greepo gets back to full guard.
De Lima chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Greepo is rocked!
Greepo looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Lima is one step ahead there.
Greepo is still in real trouble! Can De Lima finish him?
De Lima wants to pass the guard but Greepo is keeping the position.
Greepo seems to have recovered his senses.
De Lima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Greepo is retaining full guard.
Greepo keeping moving, preventing De Lima from controlling successfully.
De Lima throws a strike but Greepo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Greepo from controlling successfully. #T4#
De Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet De Lima, not yet.
De Lima pulls Greepo in close to his closed guard and prevents Greepo from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet De Lima, not yet.
De Lima controls Greepo momentarily but Greepo frees himself.
Greepo preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greepo content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio De Lima dominated that second round.
That's time! De Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Greepo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Greepo advances to half guard.
Greepo prevents De Lima from improving his position.
De Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greepo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greepo's back!
De Lima struggling to land strikes to the head as Greepo covers up.
De Lima throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Greepo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima has the hooks in. Greepo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Lima throwing sloppy strikes.
De Lima throwing sloppy strikes. #T1#
De Lima misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
De Lima looking to break Greepo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Greepo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise De Lima will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
De Lima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Greepo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Greepo for a finish. #SUB#
De Lima looking for the choke from the back.
De Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greepo can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
De Lima working for a choke but Greepo is defending well.
Greepo turns into De Lima and is now in his guard.
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Greepo from controlling successfully.
De Lima wants to control the position but Greepo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Greepo trying to control the action but De Lima is working from the bottom. #T2#
De Lima tries to roll over but Greepo keeps him under control.
Greepo wants to pass to mount but De Lima is defending the position.
Greepo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Lima!
De Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Helio De Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greepo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Lima is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Greepo is working for a guillotine from mount but De Lima frees his head quite easily.
#T3#
De Lima tries to improve his position but instead Greepo has taken his back!
Well, with Greepo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Lima is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Greepo has his arm under De Lima's chin here. Game over son! Greepo squeezes tightly and De Lima is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leepo Greepo! |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 11 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Heliogabale is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale trying to control but Kimura postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
Heliogabale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Heliogabale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kimura jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heliogabale trying to remain calm as Kimura controls from the top position.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Heliogabale wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Heliogabale is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Heliogabale tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working. #T5#
Heliogabale tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position. #SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Heliogabale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Heliogabale is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Kimura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heliogabale! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Kimura wants to take a breather but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Kimura controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Heliogabale is defending well.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is still trying to improve position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is defending well. #T8#
Heliogabale moves into full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Heliogabale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Heliogabale keeps moving.
Kimura is really struggling to control Heliogabale but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Heliogabale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Heliogabale
Kimura trying to control the position here.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Heliogabale pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heliogabale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heliogabale pulls his head out easily.
Heliogabale passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (5) Heliogabale#T10#
Kimura prevents Heliogabale from taking his back.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura stops Heliogabale from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kimura regains half guard.
Heliogabale moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (8) Heliogabale
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Heliogabale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Heliogabale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
Kimura struggling a bit here.#T12#
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Heliogabale has control of the leg.
Kimura is staying active underneath Heliogabale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heliogabale wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Heliogabale works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (11) Heliogabale
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Heliogabale isn't that keen on the idea.
Heliogabale pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Heliogabale prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Heliogabale tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Legrand closes the distance and pushes Dupree Holton back into the cage.
Dupree Holton keeps control of Legrand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dupree Holton is trying to drag Legrand to the mat but Legrand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Legrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupree Holton shoots in but Legrand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Legrand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupree Holton is defended easily by Legrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton checks a low kick from Legrand.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick from Legrand, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Legrand misses with a low kick.
Legrand misses with a low kick as Dupree Holton jumps back.#CL2#
Legrand moves into the clinch successfully.
Dupree Holton is trying to pull guard but Legrand turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dupree Holton pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Legrand trying to control but Dupree Holton is working from the bottom.
Legrand being controlled here momentarily.
Dupree Holton keeping full guard, as Legrand tries to pass.
Legrand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dupree Holton's guard.
Dupree Holton is pulling down on Legrand's head to control his posture.
Legrand wants to stand but Dupree Holton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Legrand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Dupree Holton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Legrand from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton pulls Legrand in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Legrand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Legrand tries to counter it with a takedown but Dupree Holton pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in and gets a takedown into Legrand's guard.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Legrand is keeping the position.
Dupree Holton prevents Legrand from getting back to his feet.
Dupree Holton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Legrand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dupree Holton defends it easily.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Thunder Gym inform us that Legrand has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Dupree Holton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Legrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dupree Holton is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legrand keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton stopping the sweep attempt from Legrand.
Legrand keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Legrand is working away.
Legrand tries to escape but Dupree Holton is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Legrand is trying to get back to half guard.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Legrand is working away. #T4#
Dupree Holton is staying tight to Legrand's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Legrand is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Dupree Holton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dupree Holton prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legrand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy.
Legrand struggling a bit here.
Legrand is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernand Legrand dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dupree Holton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Dupree Holton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dupree Holton controlling the position from side mount.
Legrand is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton prevents Legrand from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupree Holton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Legrand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dupree Holton asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Legrand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dupree Holton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy.
Legrand tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Legrand has escaped the position, nice work there.
Legrand is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Legrand pushes Dupree Holton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dupree Holton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to get an arm triangle but Legrand is defending well.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Legrand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legrand is pushing Dupree Holton's head away, looking to escape. Dupree Holton manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Legrand is defending well.
Legrand is looking to reverse the position.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Legrand is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legrand, who protects the arm well.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legrand, who protects the arm well.
Legrand tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Legrand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Legrand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dupree Holton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dupree Holton working away.
Legrand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dupree Holton is controlling him well.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Legrand is keeping him busy.
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupree Holton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Legrand will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legrand tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton working away.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet but Dupree Holton drags him back down.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Legrand is defending well.
Legrand tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
The referee asks Dupree Holton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dupree Holton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Legrand is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Legrand being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legrand tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legrand, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dupree Holton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dupree Holton taking a breather here. #ES2#
Legrand throws Dupree Holton to one side and escapes!
Legrand leaves Dupree Holton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dupree Holton tries to keep at a distance but Legrand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legrand controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Dupree Holton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Dupree Holton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Legrand wants to improve his position but Dupree Holton is controlling well.
Legrand trying to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
Legrand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legrand.
Dupree Holton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dupree Holton passes Legrand's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legrand is trying to stand.
Legrand is looking to control Dupree Holton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legrand avoid being mounted?#T2#
Legrand is trying to get back to full guard.
Legrand is trying to stand back up but Dupree Holton is controlling him
Dupree Holton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dupree Holton wants to pass to mount but Legrand is defending the position.
Dupree Holton is controlling the pace.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet.
Dupree Holton trying to pass the guard but Legrand defending well.
Dupree Holton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Legrand!
Legrand is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dupree Holton moves to the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton working for the choke.
Legrand is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dupree Holton keeps control of the position as Legrand tries to break free.
#SUB#
Legrand fending off the submission attempt from Dupree Holton. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for the choke from the back position but Legrand is controlling his hands well.
Dupree Holton 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.
Legrand is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dupree Holton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dupree Holton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Legrand for as long as he can get away with.
Dupree Holton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dupree Holton has the hooks in. Legrand is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Dupree Holton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Legrand is trying to stand back up.
Dupree Holton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legrand can do to turn this around?
Dupree Holton doesn't have the hooks in and Legrand manages to turn into his guard.
Legrand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dupree Holton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legrand wants to pass the guard but Dupree Holton is keeping the position.
Legrand tries to stand but Dupree Holton is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dupree Holton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 583
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
De Lima tries for a takedown but Ta Manu Hiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ta Manu Hiri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Lima looks for a takedown but Ta Manu Hiri sprawls well.
De Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ta Manu Hiri counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio De Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Lima misses with a takedown
letting Ta Manu Hiri counter with a right hand. #TD#
De Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ta Manu Hiri's guard.
De Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Lima throwing strikes but missing.
De Lima is in close to Ta Manu Hiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Lima with a nice head shot there.
Ta Manu Hiri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
De Lima throws a strike but Ta Manu Hiri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lima 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##T1#
De Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ta Manu Hiri's head.
De Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Lima throws a strike but Ta Manu Hiri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
De Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ta Manu Hiri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ta Manu Hiri has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
De Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
De Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ta Manu Hiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ta Manu Hiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ta Manu Hiri's guard. #REVR##T2#
De Lima throwing strikes from guard but Ta Manu Hiri blocks nicely.
De Lima throws an elbow that misses. Ta Manu Hiri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Lima's guard. Nice move by Ta Manu Hiri!#REVB#
Ta Manu Hiri won't allow De Lima to sweep him here.
De Lima 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#
De Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Lima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ta Manu Hiri defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
De Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Lima is looking for a kimura but Ta Manu Hiri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Lima to get the leverage.
Ta Manu Hiri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Lima is working away from the top position though.
Ta Manu Hiri is refusing to be controlled, as De Lima sits in half guard.
De Lima drops an elbow to the side of Ta Manu Hiri's head.
De Lima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ta Manu Hiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Lima. #SUB#
De Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ta Manu Hiri is just riding it out for now. De Lima eventually gives up the hold.
De Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Ta Manu Hiri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ta Manu Hiri regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from De Lima.
De Lima stands up over Ta Manu Hiri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Lima throws an elbow that misses. Ta Manu Hiri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Lima's guard. Nice move by Ta Manu Hiri!#REVB#
De Lima wants to improve his position but instead Ta Manu Hiri has moved into half guard.
De Lima scores with a few weak punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio De Lima dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
De Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Lima sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ta Manu Hiri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ta Manu Hiri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
De Lima wants to control but Ta Manu Hiri is keeping him busy.
De Lima throws an elbow but Ta Manu Hiri slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
De Lima goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ta Manu Hiri has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Lima but great work by Ta Manu Hiri.
We've been informed that Ta Manu Hiri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Lima is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on De Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ta Manu Hiri wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Lima keeps working. #T1#
De Lima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Lima tries to get out of the position.
De Lima tries to buck Ta Manu Hiri off but Ta Manu Hiri is having none of it.
De Lima is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
De Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ta Manu Hiri's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ta Manu Hiri! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and De Lima has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amiri Ta Manu Hiri!
After the big win, Amiri Ta Manu Hiri made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dangerous Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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