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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C389: Duran vs Entreri
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Predator X throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Soriano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soriano throws an overhand right that lands on Predator X's shoulder, as Predator X tries to avoid the shot.
Soriano swings for the body but Predator X moves out of range.
Soriano connects with a single shot there.
Predator X swinging wildly here.
The Jurassic Predator X seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Predator X.#CUT2#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soriano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Predator X misses with a body shot.
Soriano throws a right and a left that Predator X avoids nicely.
Predator X punishes Soriano's body with a nice straight punch.
Predator X tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soriano was well out of range. Poor timing from Predator X.
Soriano is looking to counter punch.
Predator X throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Predator X lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Predator X scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Predator X misses. #T1#
Predator X uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soriano.
A low kick lands for Predator X.
Soriano throws a hook but Predator X blocks it.
Predator X ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Predator X throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soriano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Predator X.
Predator X drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Predator X jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soriano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Predator X under the eye.
Soriano throws a head kick but Predator X moves out of range.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Soriano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soriano avoids the body shot from Predator X.
#T2#
A left lands for Predator X.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Predator X looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Predator X throws a push kick but Soriano slaps the foot to one side.
Soriano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Predator X rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soriano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Predator X scores with a nice head shot.
Predator X stalks Soriano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soriano's face. Soriano staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Soriano misses the target.
Predator X throws a low kick, looking for Soriano's leg but Soriano calmly moves out of range.
Soriano lands a jab to the head.
Predator X scores with a jab to the jaw.
Predator X lands a nice looking body shot.
Predator X lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soriano circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Predator X misses the target.
Predator X throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Predator X closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Predator X swinging wildly here.
Predator X throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soriano.
Predator X digs a good hook to Soriano's body.
A swing and a miss from Soriano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Predator X! But no joy.
Predator X avoids the body shot from Soriano.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses.
Soriano slips under a jab from Predator X.
Predator X swings widly with a right hand
and Soriano counters with a right hand to the body.
Soriano lands with a cross.
Predator X fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Predator X misses.
Predator X pivots, looking for a leg kick but Soriano is out of range and Predator X settles back down.
Soriano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Predator X circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Predator X lands with a nice combination. Soriano backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#Puna Soriano's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Predator X misses with a lunging right hand
and Soriano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Predator X.
It looks like Soriano has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Predator X gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Predator X misses with a straight right.
Predator X pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soriano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soriano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Predator X uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soriano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soriano scores with a jab. Predator X acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Predator X showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Jurassic Predator X dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soriano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Predator X is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice straight punches there by Soriano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soriano.
Predator X lands a glancing blow to the side of Soriano's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Soriano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Predator X lands a big head kick that sends Soriano tumbling to the mat! Predator X takes a step backwards and waves Soriano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD2#
Predator X drops Soriano with a beautiful combination! Soriano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Predator X is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Soriano is rocked!#CUT2#Puna Soriano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Predator X lands a nice hook to Soriano's body. Soriano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Soriano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soriano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Predator X throws a sloppy head kick
and Soriano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soriano seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Predator X. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano looks to land a right hand but Predator X moved out of range.
Predator X will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soriano moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Predator X. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Soriano scores with a body shot.
Predator X misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Predator X missing with a left hand there. Soriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soriano throws out a loose jab but Predator X uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Predator X's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soriano under the eye.
The Jurassic Predator X seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Predator X staying out of range there.
Predator X looks to score with a jab to the body but Soriano is just out of range.
Predator X with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soriano misses with a hook. Predator X ducked under it nicely.
Predator X slips under a jab from Soriano.
Predator X has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Predator X misses with a head kick.
Predator X misses with a lunging right hand
and Soriano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soriano throws a looping overhand right but Predator X ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Predator X misses with a looping right.
Soriano ducks right into an uppercut from Predator X.
The Jurassic Predator X is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Predator X.
Predator X throws a hook but Soriano blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Predator X misses the target.
Soriano tests Predator X's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Predator X lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#Jeez, Puna Soriano's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Soriano throws a wild body kick that Predator X sees coming a mile off.
Soriano connects with a jab.
Soriano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soriano throws a jab when Predator X was well out of range.
Predator X thows a leg kick but Soriano checks it
and Soriano counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Predator X misses
and Soriano counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Predator X throws a nice outside leg kick.
Predator X throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Soriano. #CUT#It looks like The Jurassic Predator X has been cut.
Soriano throws a wild body kick that Predator X sees coming a mile off.
Predator X moves into range and connects with a jab.
Predator X swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soriano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soriano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Predator X if he has to take too many more of those.
Predator X is breathing heavily.
Predator X misses with an uppercut
enabling Soriano to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Predator X is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Soriano and Predator X falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Soriano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Puna Soriano!
A relieved looking Puna Soriano 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:
SSG 392 Elvul vs Hunt
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Howell dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Howell
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Howell
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (2) Howell#T1#
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Howell wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Howell wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Hunt looking to secure an arm triangle but Howell defends it well.
Hunt looking to control but Howell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to take Howell's back here but Howell is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Howell can't escape the position.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Howell is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Howell wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.#T3#
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.#SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar but Howell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Howell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Howell
Howell pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell prevents Hunt from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now. #T4#
Howell is still trying to improve position.
Hunt trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Howell trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt has his hands on Howell's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt pulls Howell in to control the position.
Howell wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Howell stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (7) Howell
Howell trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Howell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Howell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt gets back to half guard.#T8#
Hunt is controlling Howell's trapped leg to prevent Howell from advancing to side control.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Howell is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Howell is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it. #T9#
Hunt gets full guard.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt looking to control.
#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howell passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (10) Howell
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11##SUB#
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt won't allow Howell to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Howell prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Howell is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now. #T12#
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt 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.
Hunt pulls Howell in to control the position.
Hunt 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.
Hunt has control of Howell's left arm, preventing Howell from doing any damage. #T13#
Hunt controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt 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.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Howell has passed into half guard!
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 10 to 5.
Leonard Howell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 393 Helvig vs Feet
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 31 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Nozadzi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Hall keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Hall has Nozadzi pulled in close to control his posture.
Nozadzi won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nozadzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nozadzi 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.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Hall won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nozadzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Nozadzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi working a defensive guard here.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nozadzi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nozadzi for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Nozadzi prevents Hall from moving into mount.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nozadzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (7) vs (2) Nozadzi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nozadzi tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall continues to stall.
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Nozadzi is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nozadzi tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Nozadzi is still trying to improve position.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Nozadzi tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall wants to take Nozadzi's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling his opponent. #T7#
Nozadzi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (10) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is really stuck here.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nozadzi.
Nozadzi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Further stalling from Hall.
Nozadzi wants to escape the position.
Nozadzi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hall controlling well, preventing Nozadzi from escaping the position.
#T8#
Nozadzi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (10) vs (4) Nozadzi
Hall has control of Nozadzi's left arm, preventing Nozadzi from doing any damage.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (12) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall passes Nozadzi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Still in half guard, Hall seems content to control.
Nozadzi won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Hall 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.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Nozadzi defends it. #T11#
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nozadzi wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nozadzi wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Well, if Hall 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.
#T12#
Nozadzi won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nozadzi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nozadzi is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nozadzi! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (15) vs (4) Nozadzi
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
Nozadzi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount but Hall keeps good control and instead manages to take Nozadzi's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (18) vs (4) Nozadzi
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 393 Helvig vs Feet
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cardosi clinches with his opponent.
Cardosi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takeshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardosi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takeshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Takeshi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (0) Cardosi
Takeshi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi can't do much from the bottom here.
Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardosi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeshi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy. #T2#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cardosi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takeshi's guard! Nice work there by Cardosi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (5) Cardosi#T3##SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee asks Cardosi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cardosi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takeshi sneaks back into half guard.
Takeshi wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Cardosi wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #T4#
Takeshi is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Cardosi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (8) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (8) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Cardosi wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Takeshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takeshi prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Cardosi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Cardosi wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardosi defends it well.
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardosi.#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.#T7#
Cardosi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Cardosi 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: Takeshi (6) vs (10) Cardosi
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Cardosi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (13) Cardosi
My spies in The Forge đź‘Š inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Cardosi trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.#T9#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Cardosi looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
Cardosi fails to advance to Takeshi's back. #SUB2#
Cardosi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeshi turns into him and now he's in Cardosi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (8) vs (13) Cardosi
Cardosi keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T10#
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takeshi stacks Cardosi 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 Takeshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (11) vs (13) Cardosi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Takeshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cardosi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
Cardosi manages to get back to half guard.
Takeshi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Cardosi is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Cardosi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cardosi sees it coming and defends easily.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Cardosi is pressing down on Takeshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cardosi holds on and takes a little breather.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully. #T13#
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Takeshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi 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: Takeshi (11) vs (15) Cardosi
Cardosi is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 15 to 11.
An out of breath Thiago Cardosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 389: Karj v Weismuller
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Darius throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darius wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Darius shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Darius trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Darius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darius trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darius distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darius on the ground.
Darius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Darius is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.#T1#
Darius throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Darius trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darius throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Darius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darius throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darius throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Darius 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#
Darius not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Darius sits in half guard.
Darius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Darius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Darius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Darius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Darius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Darius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Darius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Darius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Darius.
Darius is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Darius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head. #T4#
Darius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Darius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Darius throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Darius is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Darius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Darius trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darius preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Darius dominated that round.
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#
Jones misses with an uppercut. Darius saw that one coming.
Darius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Jones was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jones misses with a hook. Darius ducked under it nicely.
Darius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Darius dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Darius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Benny Darius has been cut.
Darius with the inside leg kick.
Darius misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darius misses with a head kick.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darius shoots in but no luck this time.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Darius.
Darius with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Darius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Darius tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Darius shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darius connects with a body shot.
Jones avoids the head kick by Darius.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Darius manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Darius is rocked!
Darius misses with a body shot.
Darius is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Darius. Darius gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Darius out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caleb Jones!
Benny Darius was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SYN 1136 Fedetenko vs. Namkhai
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Tampukpuk wants to slow Albodean down by chopping away at his legs.
Albodean dips to his left and cracks Tampukpuk with an uppercut!
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that Albodean avoids nicely.
Albodean misses with a straight left.
Albodean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nick Albodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Albodean has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Albodean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Albodean.
Albodean lands a right hook to the body.
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albodean.
Tampukpuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Albodean misses with a head kick.
Tampukpuk connects with a body shot.
Albodean blocks a head kick by Tampukpuk.
Albodean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tampukpuk moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albodean looks to score with a jab to the body but Tampukpuk is just out of range.
Tampukpuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albodean misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Tampukpuk throws a head kick but Albodean moves out of range.
Albodean looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Albodean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tampukpuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tampukpuk defending well as Albodean loads up on a big left hand.
Albodean just misses with a punch to the body.
Tampukpuk with a nice calf kick.
Tampukpuk blocks a head kick by Albodean.
Tampukpuk throws a sloppy head kick and Albodean moves out of range easily.
Tampukpuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Albodean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tampukpuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Albodean's head.
Albodean scores with a head kick. Tampukpuk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good shot there by Albodean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Albodean swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tampukpuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Albodean lands a right hook to the body.
Albodean throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Albodean lands a high kick!
Albodean misses with a lunging right hand
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albodean scores with a hook.
A big left from Albodean misses.
Albodean scores with a hook.#ROC2#Tampukpuk is rocked!#KD2#
Albodean lands a big head kick that sends Tampukpuk tumbling to the mat! Albodean takes a step backwards and waves Tampukpuk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Tampukpuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tampukpuk looks up at the clock. Bad move! Albodean lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tampukpuk. Albodean pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Albodean!
Nick Albodean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R2
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Pommier strikes.
Pommier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pommier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pommier throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Pommier is just out of range.
Pommier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Pommier is looking to clinch.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pommier manages to avoid it.
Pommier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pommier's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Pommier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pommier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Pommier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pommier scrambles back to his feet.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Pommier's ribs.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Pommier back into the cage.
Pommier tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Pommier lands a knee to the head.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pommier is breathing heavily.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Pommier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pommier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pommier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pommier misses with a knee to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pommier avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pommier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've been hearing reports that Pommier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pommier tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Pommier tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Pommier wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Pommier avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pommier.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pommier wants to break free but Jones has control.
Pommier is trying to break free.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones is leaning against Pommier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pommier avoids it.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones presses Pommier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
#T3#
Jones digs a right hand underneath Pommier's ribcage. Pommier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones is leaning against Pommier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones digs a right hand into Pommier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pommier's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pommier or not.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Jones.
Pommier managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pommier.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pommier.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones digs a right hand into Pommier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pommier's gas tank.
Jones lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sid Pommier has been cut.
Jones tries to work over Pommier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones works on Pommier's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pommier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pommier wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pommier or not.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Pommier tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pommier is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pommier.
#BC#
Pommier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pommier gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Pommier takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arwell Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Pommier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones digs a good hook to Pommier's body.
Jones digs a good hook to Pommier's body.
Pommier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arwell Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Pommier up against the cage.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pommier or not.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Pommier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arwell Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pommier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Pommier avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Pommier avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones presses Pommier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pommier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Pommier's ribcage. Pommier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pommier backwards.
Good body shot from Jones.
Pommier misses with a knee strike.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pommier avoids it.
Pommier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones lands a shot to the body.#T2#
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!
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones pushes Pommier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Pommier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones pushes Pommier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pommier backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pommier.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Pommier avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Pommier has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pommier.
Jones is leaning against Pommier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones works on Pommier's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pommier avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pommier backwards.
Pommier crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones tries a body shot but Pommier blocks it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Pommier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones pushes Pommier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Jones.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pommier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Pommier avoids the damage to the body.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pommier is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Pommier controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.#ROC2#Pommier is rocked!
Jones has Pommier pressed against the cage, preventing Pommier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones gets through Pommier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones works on Pommier's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arwell Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sid Pommier's cut.
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#
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arwell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pommier.
Jones swings for the body but Pommier moves out of range.
#KD2#
Jones sends Pommier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Pommier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Pommier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones throws a head kick but Pommier moves out of range.
Pommier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Pommier up against the cage.
Pommier seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pommier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pommier.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pommier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pommier is defending well for now.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pommier.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Pommier manages to break the clinch.
Pommier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Pommier counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
Jones feints a jab promting Pommier to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pommier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pommier rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones thuds a left hand into Pommier's body.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to work over Pommier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pommier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pommier blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot. #T2#
Jones missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pommiers head.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pommier is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pommier is defending well for now.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones cracks Pommier with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Pommier blocks it.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Pommier avoids the damage to the body.
Pommier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pommier is defending well for now.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Pommier avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Pommier manages to break the clinch.
Pommier tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Sid Pommier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arwell Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pommier.
Pommier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Pommier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pommier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Pommier.
Pommier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4##CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Pommier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Pommier has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Pommier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Pommier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a low kick as Pommier jumps back.
Jones connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pommier is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Pommier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Pommier avoids the damage to the body.
Jones keeps control of Pommier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arwell Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arwell Jones!
After winning the bout, Arwell Jones 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:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6A
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Birdwhistle misses with a left hand
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birdwhistle lands a jab to the nose.
Tavara lands with a shot to the body.
Tavara swats away the attempt to clinch by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Birdwhistle has managed to clinch.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Birdwhistle throws an elbow but misses.
Tavara lands with a right to the head.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavara.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle. #T1#
Tavara struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwhistle controls his hands.
Tavara blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle digs a right hand into Tavara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavara's gas tank.
Tavara misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
Tavara scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tavara fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavara.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara dodges an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavara lands a nice shot to the body.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Tavara.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Birdwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Birdwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Tavara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavara.
Birdwhistle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavara backwards.
A short right from Tavara on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara misses with a body punch.
Tavara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Tavara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Tavara.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
Tavara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
Tavara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tavara as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavara blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavara.
Birdwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavara controls his hands.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tavara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Birdwhistle throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birdwhistle thinking.
Tavara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birdwhistle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Birdwhistle misses with a double jab
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
Birdwhistle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Birdwhistle drives through and clinches with Tavara against the ropes.
Birdwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavara working aggressively here.
Tavara scores with a shot to the side of Birdwhistle's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Good body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands a left hand.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Birdwhistle.
A short uppercut from Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavara.
Tavara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Tavara cracks Birdwhistle with a nice body shot.#T2#
Birdwhistle misses with an elbow over the top.
Tavara throws a head punch that misses.
Tavara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birdwhistle lands an elbow inside.
Tavara lands with a short shot to the head.
Malo Tavara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavara prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tavara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tavara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle tries to work over Tavara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Tavara lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavara misses with the head strike.
Tavara misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavara lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Birdwhistle misses with a body punch.
Tavara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Tavara has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands a hook that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavara misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Tavara misses with the head strike.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
#T4#
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle misses with a punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavara has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Tavara dodges an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands a shoulder strike.
Birdwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Birdwhistle.
Tavara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Birdwhistle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavara staying out of range there.
Birdwhistle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Birdwhistle throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Tavara.
Tavara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Birdwhistle takes one on the button.#ROC#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Birdwhistle is looking to clinch.
Birdwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavara finish him?
Birdwhistle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Birdwhistle throws out a leg kick but Tavara moves out of range and Birdwhistle only half commits.
Birdwhistle walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Malo Tavara!
After winning the bout, Malo Tavara 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:
SMASH: Hun vs Noeigati
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Khalidovic avoids the body shot from Yairguez.
Khalidovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Khalidovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yairguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khalidovic cracks Yairguez with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidovic. That's going to slow Yairguez down.
Yairguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yairguez tries to land a leg kick but Khalidovic saw it coming and moves away.
Khalidovic throwing a counter right hand but Yairguez manages to avoid it.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the head.
Khalidovic throws out a loose jab but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalidovic lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khalidovic.
Yairguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalidovic backing away here, and Yairguez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yairguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Yairguez ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic throws a jab when Yairguez was well out of range.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Yairguez.
A low kick lands for Yairguez.
Mamed Khalidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yairguez punishes Khalidovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Yairguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Mamed Khalidovic has been cut.
Khalidovic with a hook.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Yairguez ducks down to avoid it.
Yairguez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Khalidovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Yairguez off balance momentarily.
Khalidovic missing with a left hand there. Yairguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yairguez.
Khalidovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yairguez's sensitive parts.
Yairguez walks into a stiff left hand from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yairguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidovic.
Yairguez tries a quick counter leg kick but Khalidovic is wise to it.
Khalidovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yairguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidovic.#CL2#
Yairguez moves into the clinch.
Yairguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic working aggressively here.
Yairguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Khalidovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khalidovic throws a good cross that connects.
Yairguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Yairguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalidovic. Khalidovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khalidovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khalidovic there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Yairguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khalidovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Yairguez trying to control the action but Khalidovic is working from the bottom.
Khalidovic is looking for a sweep. Yairguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yairguez is looking for a kimura but Khalidovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yairguez to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Yairguez. #SUB2#
Yairguez seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidovic defends the submission attempt.
Yairguez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Khalidovic controls his leg. #T3##SUB2#
Yairguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khalidovic is just riding it out for now. Yairguez eventually gives up the hold.
Yairguez is thwarting Khalidovic's attempts to control the position.
Khalidovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yairguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Khalidovic wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Khalidovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yairguez pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yairguez stalling away here and it's allowed Khalidovic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Khalidovic keeping full guard, as Yairguez tries to pass.
Yairguez slips nicely into half guard.
Yairguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yairguez wants to take a breather but Khalidovic is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mamed Khalidovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Khalidovic throws a jab when Yairguez was well out of range.
Khalidovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khalidovic throws the left hand but Yairguez avoids the punch easily.
Yairguez throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Yairguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khalidovic misses the jab.
Yairguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khalidovic misses with a looping left.
Khalidovic catches Yairguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Yairguez throws a wild body kick that Khalidovic sees coming a mile off.
Khalidovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yairguez can do to turn this around?
Yairguez loads up on a big right hand but Khalidovic slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Yairguez.
Khalidovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yairguez throws out a loose jab but Khalidovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khalidovic.
Yairguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khalidovic misses with a looping left.#T1#
Khalidovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yairguez misses with a shot to the body
letting Khalidovic counter with a right hand.
Khalidovic avoids a kick to the body.
Yairguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Yairguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yairguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khalidovic lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic misses with a body kick.
Yairguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khalidovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yairguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamed Khalidovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Yairguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Khalidovic misses the target.
Yairguez digs a good body shot into Khalidovic's ribs.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Yairguez ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez misses with an uppercut
and Khalidovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Yairguez slips under a jab.
Khalidovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yairguez.#T2#
Khalidovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Khalidovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khalidovic throws out a loose jab but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yairguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khalidovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the head.
Yairguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khalidovic counters with a good low kick that Yairguez was not able to check.
Yairguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khalidovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Yairguez avoids it easily.
Khalidovic scores with a leg kick.
Khalidovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Khalidovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yairguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yairguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yairguez.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Yairguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Yairguez misses with a wild body shot.
Yairguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yairguez scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Khalidovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yairguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovic.
Yairguez blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidovic. That's going to slow Yairguez down.
Khalidovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yairguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khalidovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Khalidovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Yairguez counters with a nice leg kick.
Khalidovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yairguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yairguez checks a low kick from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic scores with a nice right hand.
Khalidovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Yairguez ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yairguez dodges the punch combination from Khalidovic.
Yairguez throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target. #T4#
Khalidovic misses with a looping left.
And Yairguez responds with a good body kick, but Khalidovic manages to step out the way in time.
Yairguez misses with a looping left.
Yairguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khalidovic's sensitive parts.
Khalidovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yairguez throws a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head but Khalidovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khalidovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yairguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khalidovic momentarily.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the side of Yairguez's head but Yairguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yairguez throws the left hand but Khalidovic avoids the punch easily.
Khalidovic moves away from the strike by Yairguez.
Khalidovic lands with a cross.
Khalidovic scores with a body shot.
Khalidovic connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yairguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Yairguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khalidovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khalidovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yairguez prevents Khalidovic from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Yairguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khalidovic, as that shot connected.
Khalidovic thuds his right hand into Yairguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yairguez avoids the body shot from Khalidovic.
Yairguez misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yairguez.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Yairguez ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidovic misses with a hook.
Yairguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khalidovic throws a chopping leg kick but Yairguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yairguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yairguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Khalidovic gets caught flat footed, as Yairguez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yairguez stands and throws Khalidovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Yairguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yairguez scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Khalidovic wants to control but Yairguez postures up.
Khalidovic prevents Yairguez from moving into mount.
Khalidovic is not content to let Yairguez control the position. #SU2#
Yairguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a nice hook to Yairguez's body. Yairguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Khalidovic misses.
Nice straight punches there by Khalidovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khalidovic.
Rodri Yairguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamed Khalidovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Khalidovic lunges at Yairguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yairguez's hand.
Yairguez lunges at Khalidovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalidovic's hand.
Yairguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yairguez with a nice cross.
Khalidovic swings for the body but Yairguez moves out of range.
Khalidovic scores with a leg kick.
Khalidovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalidovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic with the inside leg kick.
Khalidovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic looks to throw the jab but Yairguez is out of range.
Khalidovic throws an off balance right hand
and Yairguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yairguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khalidovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yairguez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yairguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khalidovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yairguez just manages to avoid it.
Yairguez goes for a double leg but Khalidovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khalidovic continues to drive forward.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Khalidovic cracks a nice hook into Yairguez's ribs.
Yairguez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khalidovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khalidovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Yairguez.
Khalidovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khalidovic tests Yairguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khalidovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Yairguez.
An attempted straight right counter from Khalidovic misses the target.
Yairguez throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yairguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khalidovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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!
Khalidovic slips a jab from Yairguez.
Khalidovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yairguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovic.
Khalidovic moves away from the strike by Yairguez. #T4#
Yairguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yairguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khalidovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khalidovic misses with a looping right.
Yairguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khalidovic can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yairguez. That's going to slow Khalidovic down.
Yairguez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khalidovic. That did some damage!
Yairguez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yairguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khalidovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Yairguez blocks it.
Khalidovic avoids the head kick by Yairguez.
It looked like Khalidovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yairguez.
Khalidovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khalidovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yairguez.
Khalidovic lands a body shot.
Khalidovic wants to slow Yairguez down by chopping away at his legs.
Khalidovic scores with a hook to the body. Yairguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khalidovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalidovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
A very excited looking Mamed Khalidovic 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.
Rodri Yairguez was interviewed post fight and said 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 137
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Robillard tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range.
Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robillard as he jumps to the side.
Birdwhistle sets himself, and Robillard steps forward looking for the clinch! Birdwhistle avoids it this time.
Birdwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Robillard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Birdwhistle tries to move into range but Robillard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Birdwhistle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Michel Robillard has been cut.
A slow jab from Birdwhistle misses its intended target.
Robillard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Birdwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Robillard darts in and clinches Birdwhistle up against the cage.
Robillard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard lands a left hand.
Robillard misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD#
Birdwhistle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Robillard is trying to keep an underhook but Birdwhistle manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Birdwhistle wants to work for an arm triangle but Robillard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Birdwhistle 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.
#SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Birdwhistle is looking for a kimura but Robillard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Birdwhistle to get the leverage.
Birdwhistle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robillard wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Robillard is defending well.
Robillard wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Birdwhistle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Birdwhistle wants to free his trapped foot but Robillard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Birdwhistle is trying to control the action in half guard but Robillard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robillard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birdwhistle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birdwhistle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robillard scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Lysander Birdwhistle has been cut.
Robillard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Birdwhistle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robillards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Birdwhistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Robillard lands.
Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robillard sprawls well. Robillard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Birdwhistle gets slowly back to his feet.
Michel Robillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Birdwhistle misses with a looping right.
Birdwhistle avoids the body shot from Robillard.
Nice defenses there by Robillard.
Robillard cracks Birdwhistle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Birdwhistle misses.
Birdwhistle misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Robillard counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robillard misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
A short left from Robillard.
Birdwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robillard cracks Birdwhistle with a nice body shot.
Robillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Birdwhistle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Birdwhistle manages to end up in side 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.
Birdwhistle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Robillard is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lysander Birdwhistle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Birdwhistle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Robillard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Birdwhistle momentarily.
Birdwhistle misses with a left hand
and Robillard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birdwhistle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robillard moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Birdwhistle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robillard sprawls well initially but Birdwhistle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Birdwhistle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robillard is looking to control Birdwhistle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robillard avoid being mounted?
Birdwhistle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robillard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birdwhistle thows a huge punch but Robillard dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robillard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birdwhistle wants to free his trapped foot but Robillard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Birdwhistle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for a kimura but Robillard is defending it quite comfortably.
Birdwhistle trying to control the pace.
Birdwhistle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Birdwhistle working for a submission but Robillard is keeping him at bay.
Robillard tries to hold on but Birdwhistle pushes him away. #SUB#
Birdwhistle has control of Robillard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robillard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Birdwhistle wants to take Robillard's back but he can't do it this time.
Birdwhistle tries to control but Robillard wriggling away. #T3#
Birdwhistle fails to advance to Robillard's back.
Birdwhistle looking to control but Robillard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Birdwhistle controlling the pace for now.
Birdwhistle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robillard is looking to escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Birdwhistle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robillard hang on?
Birdwhistle wants to control the pace but Robillard is squirming around nicely.
Birdwhistle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Birdwhistle is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robillard can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lysander Birdwhistle dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Birdwhistle connects with a body shot that sends Robillard's belly button to the back.
Michel Robillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Birdwhistle throws a big shot that misses.
Robillard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birdwhistle.
Robillard throws a body shot but no joy.
Birdwhistle is looking to chop away at Robillard's legs.
Birdwhistle swings for the body but Robillard moves out of range.
Birdwhistle needs to keep his hands up - Robillard had a free shot at his head there.
Birdwhistle motions for Robillard to come forward. Birdwhistle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robillard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle throws a low kick but Robillard moves out of range easily.
Birdwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Birdwhistle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lysander Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robillard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Birdwhistle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Birdwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robillard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Birdwhistle misses with a body shot.
Robillard scores with the left hand. Birdwhistle knows he should have avoided that one.
Robillard connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice sprawl there from Robillard as Birdwhistle shoots in.#CL2#
Robillard moves into the clinch successfully.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robillard working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robillard can do to turn this around?
Birdwhistle jumps guard but Robillard stands there with Birdwhistle around his waist. Birdwhistle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle wants to take the fight to the mat but Robillard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lysander Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birdwhistle tries to work over Robillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Birdwhistle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Robillard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birdwhistle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birdwhistle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Birdwhistle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robillard tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range.
Birdwhistle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robillard is out of range.
Robillard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Robillard lands a big right hand that sends Birdwhistle crashing to the mat! Robillard stays standing though and waves Birdwhistle back to his feet!#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Robillard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robillard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Robillard just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birdwhistle. Robillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michel Robillard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Robillard gets caught flat footed, as Birdwhistle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Birdwhistle advances to half guard. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Birdwhistle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robillard trying to control from the bottom.
Lysander Birdwhistle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Birdwhistle stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robillard is trying to maintain the position but Birdwhistle is very close to passing his half guard.
Robillard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michel Robillard.
I think Birdwhistle 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lysander Birdwhistle!
A relieved looking Lysander Birdwhistle 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:
SMASH: Lang vs Hanma
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Van De Leide lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donk. Van De Leide catches Shifter right on the button with a cross.
Shifter defending well as Van De Leide loads up on a big left hand.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van De Leide looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Van De Leide avoids it easily.
Van De Leide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shifter wants to counter the offense by Van De Leide and move into the clinch position.
Van De Leide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shifter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van De Leide.
Shifter moves away from the strike by Van De Leide.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van De Leide throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van De Leide won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Leide wants to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter working the body and head with strikes.
Van De Leide tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shifter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van De Leide dodges the ground and pound from Shifter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Van De Leide is defending well.
Van De Leide gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Van De Leide is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shifter lands a nice short elbow.
Van De Leide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Van De Leide is defending well.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Shifter 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.
Van De Leide trying to control here.
#T2#
Van De Leide is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van De Leide doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter throwing shots but Van De Leide is blocking nicely.
Van De Leide is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van De Leide avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter prevents Van De Leide from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Van De Leide is defending well.
#SUB2#
Shifter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Van De Leide has recovered full guard. #T3##SUB#
Van De Leide working for a triangle but Shifter defends it easily.
Van De Leide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Van De Leide is retaining full guard.
Shifter throws an elbow that misses. Van De Leide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shifter's guard. Nice move by Van De Leide!#REVR#
Van De Leide wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Van De Leide stands up over Shifter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van De Leide defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Shifter working for a triangle but Van De Leide defends it easily.
Van De Leide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van De Leide's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van De Leide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van De Leide sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van De Leide pushes down on Shifter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
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#
Van De Leide misses with a wild combination.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Shifter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van De Leide tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Shifter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter drops an elbow to the side of Van De Leide's head.
Van De Leide is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Van De Leide manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Van De Leide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van De Leide wants it to stay on the feet.
Silvio Van De Leide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shifter staying out of range there.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van De Leide misses with a head kick.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Van De Leide avoids it easily.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Van De Leide.#T2#
Van De Leide throws a leg kick that misses.
Van De Leide lands with a right hand.
Shifter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van De Leide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Van De Leide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shifter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shifter wants to clinch up but Van De Leide keeps it at a distance.
Shifter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?#T3#
Van De Leide lands with a nice combination. Shifter backs away looking to recover.
Van De Leide is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van De Leide misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Shifter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shifter lands in his opponent's guard.
Van De Leide trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shifter in the domination position with Van De Leide hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Van De Leide's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van De Leide is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Van De Leide wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Van De Leide is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van De Leide makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van De Leide.
Van De Leide seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Van De Leide is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van De Leide manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Van De Leide's guard.
Van De Leide wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Van De Leide dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van De Leide misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
Van De Leide throws a hook but Shifter avoids it easily.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Van De Leide avoids it easily.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Van De Leide throws the left hand but Shifter avoids the punch easily.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shifter shoots for a takedown but Van De Leide saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Van De Leide throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van De Leide manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van De Leide is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Van De Leide avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van De Leide can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van De Leide distracts Shifter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van De Leide stands and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van De Leide wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shifter is letting Van De Leide control him for a moment.
Van De Leide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter tries to buck Van De Leide off but Van De Leide is having none of it.
Van De Leide tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shifter's legs.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Van De Leide is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shifter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Leide trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Van De Leide performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van De Leide moves nicely into side control.
Van De Leide has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van De Leide prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.#T4#
Shifter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Van De Leide 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.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Van De Leide is keeping the position.
Shifter postures up.
#ES#
Van De Leide uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shifter moves out of range of the body kick.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van De Leide defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Leide missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shifter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van De Leide.#TD2#
Shifter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shifter lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Van De Leide showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van De Leide 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF 101: Perry vs Wieland
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Deiveiredo throws a combination. Benzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Deiveiredo misses with a hook. Benzo ducked under it nicely.
Deiveiredo cracks a nice hook into Benzo's ribs.
A big right from Benzo misses.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deiveiredo misses with a hook
and Benzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Deiveiredo lands a nice shot to the body.
Deiveiredo throws an off balance right hand
and Benzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Deiveiredo does it's job there.
Deiveiredo misses with a body shot.
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!
Benzo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Deiveiredo to counter with a crisp jab.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deiveiredo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deiveiredo avoids a kick to the body.
Deiveiredo throwing a counter right hand but Benzo manages to avoid it.#KD#
Deiveiredo drops Benzo with a beautiful combination! Benzo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Deiveiredo is looking for the KO!#ROC#Benzo is rocked!
Benzo glances at the clock... BAM! Deiveiredo nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Benzo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Benzo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Figueson Deiveiredo!
During a confident post fight interview, Figueson Deiveiredo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5A
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Birdwhistle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krause displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birdwhistle throws out the jab.
Birdwhistle looks to land a combination but Krause avoids it well.
Krause connects with a nice looking jab.
Birdwhistle misses with a straight right.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Krause avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krause swats away the attempt to clinch by Birdwhistle.
Krause throws out a counter right but Birdwhistle avoids it with no problem.
Birdwhistle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Birdwhistle misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Birdwhistle misses its intended target.
Krause swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Birdwhistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rory Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle throws the left hand but Krause avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Krause 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Birdwhistle throws a jab but it's blocked by Krause. #T1#
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krause takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Birdwhistle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Birdwhistle throws a right hand that misses
and Krause counters with a straight right hand.
Birdwhistle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Krause clinches.
Birdwhistle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krause lands a hook that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Krause lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krause misses with a body punch.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Krause's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle wants to clinch but Krause slips to the side
and Krause counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Birdwhistle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Birdwhistle throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook.
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Birdwhistle tries to clinch but Krause moves out of range.
Birdwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krause manages to avoid it.
Birdwhistle swats away the attempt to clinch by Krause.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Krause.#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Krause throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Birdwhistle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krause fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Birdwhistle walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Birdwhistle is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Edward Krause!
A very excited looking Edward Krause 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:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Zahedi
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Leetoh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leetoh scores with a nice head shot.
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leetoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Leetoh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christ throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leetoh walks into a left hand.
Leetoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leetoh sizes up Christ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ is looking to land body kicks.
Leetoh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leetoh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leetoh throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Christ lands with a hook. Leetoh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Christ.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Leetoh counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Leetoh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christ.
Christ throws a hook but Leetoh avoids it easily.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Leetoh needs to keep his hands up - Christ had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Leetoh blocks a jab.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Leetoh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Christ.
Leetoh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leetoh takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Leetoh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jeryl Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leetoh slips under a jab from Christ.
Leetoh misses the shot to the body.
Leetoh blocks a jab.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Leetoh is out of range.
Leetoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Leetoh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Leetoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Leetoh ducks down to avoid it.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leetoh is looking to counter with a body kick.
Leetoh throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Christ fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leetoh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Leetoh's head. #T2#
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leetoh on the side of the head.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch but Leetoh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leetoh throws a leg kick which misses Christ's front leg but catches the back leg as Christ tries to avoid it.
Leetoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leetoh feints a jab promting Christ to slip. Leetoh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christ slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Jeryl Christ has been cut.
Leetoh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leetoh. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leetoh misses the shot to the body.
Christ throws a counter combo.
Leetoh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Leetoh closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws an elbow that misses.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws an elbow but it misses.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as Leetoh controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land. #T3#
Christ lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leetoh or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Christ.
Leetoh looking to throw knees to the head but Christ is blocking nicely.
Leetoh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Leetoh.
Christ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
Leetoh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leetoh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leetoh throws an elbow that misses.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Christ on the inside.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leetoh can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
Christ stalls.
Leetoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Christ lands a hook that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leetohs head.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh is working Christ over against the cage.
Leetoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leetoh lands an uppercut.
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christ avoids it.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Leetoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Leetoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Leetoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christ working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adiwang Leetoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeryl Christ's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leetoh misses with a head kick.
Christ lands a head kick!
Christ thuds his right hand into Leetoh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christ scores with a body shot.
Christ lands a head shot.
Leetoh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Christ.
Christ blocks a head kick by Leetoh.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends Leetoh's belly button to the back.
Christ takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leetoh lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Leetoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ throws a combination that misses
and Leetoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christ thinking.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leetoh.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Leetoh moved out of range nicely.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Christ.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christ.
Leetoh walks into a left hand.
Leetoh scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Jeryl Christ's cut even more.
Leetoh tries to clinch up but Christ circles away and keeps his distance.
Leetoh slips a jab and a cross from Christ.
Leetoh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christ on the side of the head.
Jeryl Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christ keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Christ - just one landing.
Leetoh swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
#CL#
Leetoh forces Christ back against the cage and clinches.
Christ is trying to stall.
Leetoh works on Christ's body with a couple of short punches.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Leetoh.
Leetoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adiwang Leetoh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christ has Leetoh pushed against the cage.#T2#
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Leetoh avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
Leetoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ prevents a body shot from Leetoh.
Christ throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Christ throws a head punch that misses.
Leetoh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christ lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leetoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Christ controls his hands.
Leetoh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Christ - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Leetoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Leetoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leetoh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Leetoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ digs a right hand underneath Leetoh's ribcage. Leetoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christ lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Leetoh looking to throw knees to the head but Christ is blocking nicely.
Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leetoh's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christ.
Leetoh throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ.
Leetoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christ makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leetoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ scores with a hook to the body.
Christ leaning against his opponent.
Christ blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leetoh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leetoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Leetoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Leetoh throws a head punch that misses.
Christ lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Leetoh lands a nice elbow.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Christ working aggressively here.
Christ working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leetoh.
A right hand to the body from Christ.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Leetoh blocks an uppercut.
Leetoh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Jeryl Christ's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Leetoh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Christ's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeryl Christ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeryl Christ's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Christ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leetoh. Leetoh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Leetoh tries to keep at a distance but Christ has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christ lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Christ working aggressively here.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Leetoh avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
Christ misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leetoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leetoh lands with a short shot to the head.
Christ lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leetoh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ misses with the head strike.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Leetoh avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
Leetoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leetoh.
Leetoh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christ has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leetoh trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leetoh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leetoh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leetoh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leetoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christ has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leetoh lands an elbow just above Christ 's eye. #ROC#Christ is rocked!
Christ takes a shot to the head.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Leetoh finish him?
Leetoh working the clinch nicely. Christ is working for position but Leetoh cracks him with a big knee to the head! Christ crumples up against the cage and Leetoh lands two more shots before the ref can save Christ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Adiwang Leetoh!
A very excited looking Adiwang Leetoh 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:
SSG 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nozadzi drives through with a takedown into Morozov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
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.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in The Forge đź‘Š inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nozadzi is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morozov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Nozadzi wants to free his trapped foot but Morozov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Morozov wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Morozov defends it.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Nozadzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Morozov is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Morozov is doing well to control the position and prevent Nozadzi from advancing to side control.
Morozov continues to stall.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.
Morozov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morozov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morozov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nozadzi pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Morozov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nozadzi controls the pace.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.#T5##SUB#
Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nozadzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard. #T6#
Morozov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov controls Nozadzi momentarily but Nozadzi frees himself. #SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov wants to control but Nozadzi postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Morozov is right now.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Nozadzi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov manages to get back to half guard.
Morozov trying to control here.
#T9#
Morozov manages to get to full guard.
Morozov looking to control.
Nozadzi stands and throws Morozov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (8) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morozov struggling a bit here.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nozadzi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (8) Nozadzi#T10#
Nozadzi tries to escape but Morozov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nozadzi breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (10) Nozadzi
Morozov is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Morozov 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: Morozov (6) vs (10) Nozadzi#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T11#
Nozadzi 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: Morozov (6) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Morozov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Morozov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Morozov won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount. #T12#
Morozov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Morozov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (12) Nozadzi
Nozadzi 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: Morozov (8) vs (14) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morozov is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Nozadzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morozov is staying active underneath Nozadzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Nozadzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Morozov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morozov tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Nozadzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Morozov is working away.
Nozadzi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morozov trying to hold on to Nozadzi's head to control him but Nozadzi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kyng drives through and clinches with Howell against the cage.
Howell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kyng prevents it.
#TD#
Howell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kyng regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Kyng
Kyng seems keen to control Howell's posture.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell stays in close to Kyng's body and controls the position.
Kyng controlling Howell's posture.
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Howell trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kyng is pulling down on Howell's head. It's preventing any offense from Howell, at least for the moment.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyng holds on and takes a little breather.
Howell trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (5) Kyng
Kyng wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy. #T3#
Howell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Howell trying to control from the bottom.
Howell is looking to improve his position.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it. #T4#
Howell trying to control here.
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng controlling from mount.
Howell regains half guard.
Kyng is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (2) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Howell is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Howell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Howell is looking to improve his position but Kyng isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyng seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Howell is holding on tight.
Howell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Howell (2) vs (14) Kyng
I really don't envy Howell right now.
#T6#
Kyng is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Howell is really stuck here.
Kyng keeps control of the position easily here as Howell tries to buck him off.
Kyng trying to control momentarily.
Howell tries to escape but Kyng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Howell.
Howell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Howell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Howell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng controlling well, preventing Howell from escaping the position.
Kyng trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Howell doesn't escape.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Howell is trying to break free.
#T8#
Kyng controlling the position well here. Howell rolled but Kyng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Howell just trying to survive but Kyng is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Howell breaks Kyng's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (4) vs (14) Kyng
Kyng is pulling down on Howell's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB#
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyng is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng is doing well to control the position and prevent Howell from advancing to side control.
Howell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T10#
Kyng is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyng avoid being mounted?
Kyng controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Howell 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.
Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Kyng keeping hold of Howell's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Kyng trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Kyng is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard.
Kyng trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Kyng wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell is looking to advance position but Kyng won't allow it.
Kyng is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kyng keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng has his hands on Howell's head, controlling the position.
Howell preventing the sweep.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there. #T13#
Kyng pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng looking to control.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng managing to control the position. #T14#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Leonard Howell was interviewed post fight and said 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marrero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Marrero clinches up against the cage.
Marrero is working for takedown but Snake is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Marrero is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marrero to the mat. Marrero regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (0) Marrero
Snake trying to control but Marrero is working from the bottom.
Marrero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake trying to control but Marrero is working from the bottom.
Marrero wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Marrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marrero 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: Snake (2) vs (2) Marrero
Snake tries to get to full guard but Marrero has control of the leg. #T2#
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Marrero 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.
Snake is not content to let Marrero control the position.
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Snake gets back to full guard.
Marrero stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (2) vs (5) Marrero
A lull in the action here as Marrero stalls from top position.
Marrero wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Marrero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Snake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marrero off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snake (6) vs (5) Marrero#SUB#
Snake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control.
Marrero tries to roll but Snake sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Snake is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Marrero won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Snake off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Snake!
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 34 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bremner forces Cardosi back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Cardosi has hold of one of Bremner's legs. Bremner is fighting the takedown attempt but Cardosi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Cardosi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardosi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Cardosi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardosi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cardosi looking to control but Bremner passes into half guard.
Cardosi moves into full guard.
Bremner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cardosi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (4) Cardosi
Cardosi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there.
My spies in The Forge đź‘Š inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Cardosi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardosi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardosi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bremner looking to control.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bremner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cardosi stacks Bremner 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 Cardosi! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (7) Cardosi
Bremner is not content to let Cardosi control the position. #SUB2#
Cardosi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bremner, who protects the arm well.
Bremner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (7) Cardosi#T3#
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Cardosi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (7) Cardosi
Cardosi tries to hold on but Bremner postures up.
Cardosi 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: Bremner (7) vs (9) Cardosi
Bremner wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Bremner gets back to full guard.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #SUB#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #T5#
Bremner trying to control the position.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Cardosi pushes his legs off easily.
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner wants to improve his position but instead Cardosi has moved into half guard.
Cardosi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (12) Cardosi#T6#
Bremner tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Bremner is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardosi has a good base and remains in mount.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi wants to control but Bremner has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Cardosi prevents Bremner from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cardosi 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.
#T7#
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Cardosi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (15) Cardosi
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Bremner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cardosi looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cardosi is looking to work his way around to Bremner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Cardosi wants to control but instead Bremner manages to regain half guard.
Cardosi is taking a breather. Bremner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bremner tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.
Bremner trying to control here.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard but Cardosi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (18) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Bremner can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cardosi trying to control but Bremner is having none of it. #T9#
Cardosi takes Bremner's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (7) vs (21) Cardosi
Bremner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardosi wants to take his opponent's back but Bremner doesn't allow it.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Bremner to control.#T10#
Bremner tries to reverse the position but Cardosi maintains control.
Cardosi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardosi prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Bremner is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Cardosi has control of Bremner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bremner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Bremner is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardosi controlling from mount.
Cardosi looking to control but Bremner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner is trying to escape the mount.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Bremner regains half guard.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardosi trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away. #T12#
Bremner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardosi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardosi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bremner (11) vs (21) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the hands but Bremner breaks the grip. #SUB#
Bremner looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Bremner looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Cardosi fending off the submission attempt from Bremner.
Bremner is breathing heavily.
Cardosi trying to control the hands but Bremner won't let him.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner'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.
Bremner is trying to stick to Cardosi's back but Cardosi is turning into Bremner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bremner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cardosi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (11) vs (23) Cardosi
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Cardosi from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardosi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi is stalling in the full guard.
Cardosi stands and throws Bremner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (11) vs (26) Cardosi
Bremner trying to control but Cardosi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (11) vs (29) Cardosi
Cardosi doesn't have the hooks in and Bremner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (13) vs (29) Cardosi
Cardosi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Bremner wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
Cardosi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bremner forces his way into half guard.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardosi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Cardosi can't keep his opponent in guard - Bremner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 29 to 13.
Thiago Cardosi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Eimann has closed the distance and engaged Crabtree in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Crabtree.
Eimann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crabtree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eimann lands a left hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Shirley Crabtree has been cut.
Eimann digs a right hand underneath Crabtree's ribcage. Crabtree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eimann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eimann scores with a shot to the side of Crabtree's head.
Eimann lands a nice uppercut.
Eimann swings wildly with an uppercut but Crabtree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eimann avoids a wild elbow strike from Crabtree.
Eimann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crabtree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eimann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eimann throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Crabtree fails to land.
Eimann is trying to break free.
Crabtree lands an elbow inside that Eimann shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Eimann.
Eimann misses with some punches.
Crabtree landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
Eimann has a couple of punches blocked by Crabtree.
Eimann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crabtree backwards.
Eimann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eimann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Crabtree.
#BC2#
Eimann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eimann thuds his right hand into Crabtree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crabtree looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eimann lands with a cross.
Eimann misses with an uppercut. Crabtree saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crabtree. Eimann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eimann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crabtree.
Eimann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eimann cracks Crabtree with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crabtree throws an overhand right that lands on Eimann's shoulder, as Eimann tries to avoid the shot.
Crabtree scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eimann blocks a jab.
Crabtree throws a head kick that misses.
Eimann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Crabtree misses with a wild combination.
Eimann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eimann blocks a jab.
Eimann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crabtree throws a hook to the side of Eimann's head but Eimann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crabtree with a nice cross.
Eimann blocks a leg kick.
Eimann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crabtree looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eimann throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Crabtree.
Eimann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crabtree lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eimann ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Eimann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crabtree with a body shot.
Eimann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eimann cracks Crabtree with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Crabtree throws a sloppy body shot
and Eimann counters with a left to the body.
Eimann cracks Crabtree with an open hand slap.
Crabtree looks to score with a jab to the body but Eimann is just out of range.
Eimann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crabtree.
Crabtree swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eimann misses with a straight right.
Eimann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crabtree finds it's way round the side to connect with Eimann's head.
Eimann throws a chopping leg kick but Crabtree manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crabtree slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crabtree throws a sloppy head kick and Eimann moves out of range easily.
Eimann stuns Crabtree with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crabtree throws a sloppy body shot
and Eimann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crabtree moves out of range of the strikes.
Crabtree throws a right hand that misses
and Eimann counters with a good low kick that Crabtree was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eimann staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Eimann.
Crabtree misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Eimann counters by clinching up.
Eimann working aggressively here.
#T4#
Eimann struggles to land a body shot inside as Crabtree controls his hands.
Eimann lands a body shot.
Crabtree is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Eimann breaks the clinch.
Crabtree throws an off balance right hand
enabling Eimann to counter with a crisp jab.
Crabtree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eimann.#CL2#
Eimann moves into the clinch.
Eimann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eimann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crabtree backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crabtree.
Eimann throws a head punch that misses.
Crabtree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crabtree struggles to land a body shot inside as Eimann controls his hands.
Eimann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eimann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree lands with a short shot to the head.
Crabtree lands with a light punch inside.
Crabtree struggles to land a body shot inside as Eimann controls his hands.
Crabtree can't find room to land a body shot as Eimann controls the action.
Crabtree blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhardt Eimann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shirley Crabtree's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Eimann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crabtree throws a right hand that misses
and Eimann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eimann needs to keep his hands up - Crabtree had a free shot at his head there.
Eimann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eimann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reinhardt Eimann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crabtree lands with a nice combination. Eimann backs away looking to recover.
Eimann moves out of range as Crabtree strikes.
Crabtree avoids the body shot from Eimann.
The fighters circling - Crabtree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eimann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Crabtree misses.
Eimann ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Nice uppercut there from Eimann.
A swing and a miss from Eimann.
Eimann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crabtree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eimann was well out of range. Poor timing from Crabtree.
Crabtree loads up on a big right hand but Eimann slips the punch.
Crabtree looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eimann lands with an overhand left.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Crabtree, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crabtree uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eimann lands a leg kick that knocks Crabtree off balance momentarily.
Crabtree tries to score with a low kick but Eimann moves his leg out of the way.
Eimann scores with a nice strike.
Eimann lands a body shot.
Eimann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crabtree takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eimann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crabtree.
Eimann misses with an uppercut.
Crabtree throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eimann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree throws an overhand right that lands on Eimann's shoulder, as Eimann tries to avoid the shot.
Crabtree misses with a wild body shot.
Eimann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eimann throws a leg kick which misses Crabtree's front leg but catches the back leg as Crabtree tries to avoid it.
Eimann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crabtree on the side of the head. #CUT2#Shirley Crabtree's cut is getting worse.
Eimann scores with a hook to the body. Crabtree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eimann, as that shot connected.
Eimann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crabtree moves away.
Crabtree lands a nice shot to the body.
Crabtree has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Eimann slips under a jab.
Crabtree throws a leg kick but Eimann sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crabtree looks to land a left hand but Eimann moved out of range nicely.
Eimann connects with a crisp jab.
Eimann connects with a nice looking jab.
Crabtree moves forwards but Eimann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eimann scores with a sloppy right hand. Crabtree should have avoided that one.
Eimann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crabtree.
Crabtree attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Eimann misses its intended target.
Crabtree wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eimann lands a head shot.
Eimann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crabtree throws out the jab.
Crabtree misses with a body shot.
Eimann wants to clinch up but Crabtree keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Crabtree moves out of range as Eimann strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Crabtree misses the target.
Eimann misses with an uppercut.
Crabtree takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eimann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crabtree's sensitive parts.
Crabtree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eimann tests Crabtree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crabtree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eimann manages to avoid it.
Crabtree misses with a right hand
and Eimann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Eimann.
Eimann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crabtree swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eimann scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crabtree throws an off balance right hand
and Eimann counters with a nice uppercut.
Eimann tries to clinch but Crabtree is having none of it.
Eimann takes one on the button.
Eimann slips a straight right by Crabtree.
Crabtree gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Crabtree throws an overhand right that lands on Eimann's shoulder, as Eimann tries to avoid the shot.
Eimann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crabtree under the eye.
Crabtree walks into a jab.#CL2#
Eimann rushes Crabtree and presses him up against the cage.
Eimann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eimann scores with a shot to the side of Crabtree's head. #CUT2#Shirley Crabtree's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crabtree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eimann lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Eimann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crabtree looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eimann with a hook.#ROC2#Crabtree is rocked!
Eimann looks to land a left hand but Crabtree moved out of range nicely.
Eimann throws a body punch but Crabtree moves out of range.
Eimann connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Crabtree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eimann misses with a wild body shot.
Crabtree seems to have got his legs back now.
Eimann scores with a hook to the body. Crabtree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Eimann.
Shirley Crabtree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Crabtree misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhardt Eimann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shirley Crabtree's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Eimann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinhardt Eimann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crabtree throws a leg kick that misses.
Eimann scores with a leg kick.
Eimann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eimann is looking to clinch.
Eimann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eimann connects with a body shot.
Crabtree misses the shot to the body.
Eimann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crabtree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eimann lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Crabtree misses the target.
Crabtree misses with a head kick.
Crabtree moves out of range of the strikes.
Eimann lands a really nice looking cross but Crabtree seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eimann misses with a straight right.
Crabtree is looking to counter the offense by Eimann and move into the clinch.
Crabtree misses with an uppercut. Eimann saw that one coming.
Crabtree misses with a kick to the body
and Eimann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Crabtree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crabtree takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eimann dodges the punch combination from Crabtree.
Eimann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eimann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crabtree takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eimann scoring well with a low kick there.
Crabtree just misses with a punch to the body.
Crabtree misses with a hook.
Eimann blocks a jab.
Crabtree takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eimann cracks Crabtree with a good jab.
Crabtree ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eimann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Crabtree 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crabtree misses with a shot to the body
and Eimann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shirley Crabtree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Eimann slips under a jab.
Crabtree throws an overhand right that lands on Eimann's shoulder, as Eimann tries to avoid the shot.
Eimann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crabtree's sensitive parts.
Crabtree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crabtree throws a shot from downtown. Eimann moves away and avoids it.
Crabtree walks into a left hand.
Crabtree misses with a body shot.
Crabtree fails to land with a series of punches.
Crabtree moves forwards but Eimann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eimann connects with the punch.
Crabtree lands a nice shot to the body.
Eimann connects with a jab.
Eimann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crabtree momentarily.
Eimann cracks Crabtree with a good jab.
Crabtree throws a lazy uppercut
and Eimann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eimann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
No joy there for Crabtree, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crabtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eimann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eimann cracks Crabtree with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crabtree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eimann defending well as Crabtree loads up on a big left hand.
Eimann connects with the punch.
Crabtree is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crabtree misses with a shot to the body
letting Eimann counter with a right hand.
Eimann slips under a jab.
Crabtree takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Eimann rushes Crabtree and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eimann blocking some punches.
Eimann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crabtree backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crabtree misses with some punches.
Eimann throws a punch but it's blocked by Crabtree. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eimann.
Crabtree throws an elbow but it misses.
Crabtree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crabtree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eimann blocks a body shot from Crabtree.
Crabtree tries to land knees in the clinch but Eimann avoids the damage to the body.
Eimann prevents a body shot from Crabtree.
Eimann misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eimann avoiding damage as Crabtree throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Eimann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crabtree takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crabtree takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhardt Eimann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eimann 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhardt Eimann!
Reinhardt Eimann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Shirley Crabtree spoke after the fight, saying '*scans the room for worthy prey*'. |
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Event:
NYF 100: Sillalahi vs Edison
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Bird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bird avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White connects with a knee to the head.
Bird is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White landing knees to the body.
Bird has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
White missing with knees to the body.
White scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Tim Bird has been cut.
Bird changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White thuds his right hand into Bird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Bird is rocked!
Bird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bird on the side of the head.#T1#
Bird tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Bird lands a slapping body shot.
Bird connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Fredrik White has been cut.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird staying out of range there.
Fredrik White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a body punch but Bird moves out of range.
Bird tries to clinch up.
White walks into a left hand.
White lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bird falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fredrik White!
A relieved looking Fredrik White thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tim Bird stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'. |
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Event:
TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Josh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilios.
Josh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Josh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Josh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Josh won't be happy with that.
Josh is trying to work for a sweep but Vasilios has mounted him!
Josh can't escape the position.
Vasilios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Josh is looking to escape.
Vasilios prevents Josh from getting the reversal.
Josh is squirming around, avoiding Vasilios's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Josh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Josh can't escape the position.
Josh is in a horrible position here. Vasilios smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Josh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vasilios tries to control but Josh wriggling away.
Vasilios prevents Josh from getting the reversal.
Vasilios looking to control but Josh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vasilios lands a nice shot to the head.
Josh has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vasilios's lack of action.
Josh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Josh wants to control but Vasilios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Josh wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Josh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vasilios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Josh keeps working.
Josh wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Josh gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Vasilios stays in close to Josh's body and controls the position.
Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Josh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Josh is pushing down on Vasilios's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vasilios is fighting to maintain full guard but Josh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vasilios wants to improve his position but Josh is controlling well.
Josh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Josh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Josh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vasilios wants to control but Josh is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB2#
Josh 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.
Josh controlling the action here.
Josh works his way into full mount!
Vasilios can't escape the position.
#T5#
Josh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vasilios is squirming around, avoiding Josh's attempts to control the action.
Vasilios tries to hold on but Josh postures up.
Josh with shots to the head and body - Vasilios looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vasilios tries to hold on but Josh postures up.
Josh wants to control the pace but Vasilios is squirming around nicely.
Vasilios tries to lock up and control but Josh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vasilios manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6#
Vasilios holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Josh is looking for a kimura but Vasilios is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Josh to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Josh is working for a kimura but Vasilios is defending it quite comfortably.
Josh wants to pass to mount but Vasilios is defending the position.
Vasilios manages to get to full guard.
Josh wants to pass the guard but Vasilios is keeping the position.#T7#
Josh trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Vasilios is trying to control the position but Josh postures up.
Josh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Josh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Josh advances position into side control!
Josh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Josh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vasilios is looking to regain half guard here but Josh keeps moving and retains side control.
Vasilios is trying to control Josh's posture but Josh avoids it.
Josh wants to control but Vasilios is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB2#
Josh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasilios is looking to reverse the position.
Josh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasilios keeps working.
Josh working away.
Josh trying to control the action but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Josh tries to advance to mount but Vasilios denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rogan Josh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogan Josh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Josh lands a lovely overhand right.
Josh throws a head kick but Vasilios moves out of range.
Josh throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilios moves out of range easily.
Vasilios tries to clinch up but Josh circles away and keeps his distance.
Josh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilios's hands.
Vasilios connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Josh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josh throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Vasilios counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Josh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Josh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasilios.
Josh sizes up Vasilios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
A jab from Vasilios does it's job there.
Josh lands the left hand.
Rogan Josh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Josh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vasilios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Josh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Vasilios drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vasilios advances to full mount.
Vasilios wants to control the pace but Josh is squirming around nicely.
Josh is in a horrible position here. Vasilios smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Josh tries to hold on but Vasilios pushes him away. #T2#
Josh tries to improve his position but instead Vasilios has taken his back!
Josh covers up after that shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios not allowing Josh to control his hands. #SUB#
Josh 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 Vasilios gets his way!
Josh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Josh wants to get back to full guard.
Josh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Josh is staying active underneath Vasilios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Josh taking some punishment here, with Vasilios in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Vasilios is looking for a kimura but Josh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasilios to get the leverage.
Vasilios lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Vasilios is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vasilios lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Josh trying to control here.
Josh is looking to improve his position.
Vasilios is thwarting Josh's attempts to control the position.
Vasilios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Josh wants to get back to full guard.
Josh keeping hold of Vasilios's head, controlling as best he can.
Josh is looking to improve his position.
Josh is staying active underneath Vasilios, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vasilios scores with a sloppy right hand. Josh should have avoided that one.
Josh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Josh is quick to defend against it.
Rogan Josh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Josh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Josh sprawls and moves away.
Vasilios fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T5#
Vasilios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Josh throws out the jab.
Vasilios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Josh defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Josh throws a right and a left that Vasilios avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Josh.
Josh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Vasilios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Josh is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Josh works over Vasilios with some ground and pound from guard.
Vasilios working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Josh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vasilios managing to control the position.
Josh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilios is keeping the position for now.
Josh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vasilios manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T7#
Vasilios with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vasilios being controlled here momentarily.
Vasilios won't allow Josh to sweep him here.
Alkandros Vasilios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Josh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasilios lands a couple of elbows.
Josh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Josh wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasilios 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.
Josh keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vasilios postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vasilios avoids the head kick by Josh.
Josh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Josh misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Vasilios shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Josh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vasilios trying to control but Josh is working from the bottom. #T9#
Josh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Josh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Josh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vasilios passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Josh struggling a bit here.
Josh tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alkandros Vasilios will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vasilios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasilios there as he acknowledges the shot.
Josh looks to throw the jab but Vasilios is out of range.
Josh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasilios just misses with a punch to the body.
Josh throws a head kick that misses.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Josh looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Vasilios takes a swing at Josh's ribcage but misses.
Josh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios swings for the body but Josh moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Josh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasilios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Josh.
Josh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but Josh shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Josh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Josh sprawls and moves away.
Josh lands with an overhand left.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Josh moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Josh. That's going to slow Vasilios down.
Josh cracks a nice hook into Vasilios's ribs.
Josh throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Josh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Josh.
Vasilios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Josh.
Josh throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Josh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Josh. That's going to slow Vasilios down. #T2#
The fighters circling - Josh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Josh is quick to defend against it.
Josh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasilios.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilios digs a good hook to Josh's body.
Josh throws a series of punches but Vasilios moves out of range.
Vasilios shoots and misses
and Josh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilios avoids a kick to the body.
Josh looks to throw the jab but Vasilios is out of range.
Jab, jab by Josh - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Vasilios.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Josh is quick to defend against it.
Vasilios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Josh tries to avoid it but Vasilios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Josh to the ground. Josh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasilios throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Josh counter with a right hand. #T3#
Josh tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Josh as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Josh.
Josh tries to bum rush Vasilios with a series of wild strikes but Vasilios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josh misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vasilios avoids the body shot from Josh.
Josh misses the shot to the body.
Josh throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Josh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilios misses with a takedown attempt
and Josh counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasilios is looking to wear down Josh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Josh throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilios moves out of range easily.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Josh sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Josh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Josh swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Vasilios holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Josh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasilios as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Vasilios scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Josh is looking to regain half guard here but Vasilios keeps moving and retains side control.
Vasilios cracks Josh with a big elbow.
Vasilios scores with punches from side control.
Vasilios is looking to take a break and control but Josh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasilios working away.#T5#
Vasilios is working Josh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Josh is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Josh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Josh regains half guard.
Vasilios drops an elbow to the side of Josh's head.
Josh is not content to let Vasilios control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vasilios connects with a nice short shot to Josh's temple. #T6##SUB2#
Josh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasilios pulls his head out easily.
Josh is in trouble now - Vasilios has advanced to mount!
Josh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Josh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vasilios cracks Josh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Josh tries to improve his position but instead Vasilios has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Josh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vasilios not allowing Josh to control his hands. #T7##SUB#
Vasilios looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Vasilios is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Josh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Josh for a finish.
Josh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vasilios's guard. Nice work there by Josh.
Vasilios seems keen to control Josh's posture.
Vasilios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Josh wants to control from the top but Vasilios keeps moving.
Josh pushing down on Vasilios's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vasilios works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Vasilios is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Josh frees his head nicely. Oh but Vasilios has switched to an armbar! Josh is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Rogan Josh was interviewed post fight and said 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'. |
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