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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
C418: Santos vs Dewitt
Date: May 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Deiveiredo misses with a body kick.
Deiveiredo sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Deiveiredo avoids it this time.
Figueson Deiveiredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deiveiredo connects with a body shot.
Montana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deiveiredo jabs at Montana's body.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deiveiredo sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Deiveiredo avoids it this time.
Deiveiredo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deiveiredo misses with a looping right.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Deiveiredo pushes him away.
Deiveiredo swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Deiveiredo shakes him off and moves away.
Montana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo works Montana's body with a nice hook.
Deiveiredo throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deiveiredo misses with a straight left.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Deiveiredo pushes him away.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Deiveiredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deiveiredo misses with a looping right.
Deiveiredo throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Deiveiredo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deiveiredo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montana is out of range.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deiveiredo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deiveiredo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deiveiredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deiveiredo tries to clinch but Montana moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Deiveiredo clinches up against the cage.
Montana is trying to pull guard but Deiveiredo has him pressed against the cage.
Montana fails to pull guard.
Deiveiredo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montana tries to pull guard but Deiveiredo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Deiveiredo 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.
Figueson Deiveiredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Montana.
Deiveiredo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana jumps guard but Deiveiredo stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deiveiredo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Deiveiredo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Montana working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Montana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Deiveiredo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Deiveiredo is pushing down on Montana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montana is fighting to maintain full guard but Deiveiredo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deiveiredo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deiveiredo is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Montana gets back to full guard.
Montana controls Deiveiredo momentarily but Deiveiredo frees himself.
Deiveiredo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montana's head.
Deiveiredo won't allow Montana to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana trying to control the position.
Montana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deiveiredo is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deiveiredo connects with a couple of short punches.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but Deiveiredo is proving a slippery customer.
Montana pulls Deiveiredo in close to prevent any damage.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo works over Montana with some ground and pound from guard.
Montana working a defensive guard here.
Deiveiredo stands and throws Montana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Figueson Deiveiredo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Deiveiredo moves into the clinch.
Montana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deiveiredo smiles and moves away.
Deiveiredo looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Deiveiredo sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Deiveiredo avoids it this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deiveiredo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deiveiredo. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Deiveiredo shakes him off and moves away.
Deiveiredo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montana wants to counter the offense by Deiveiredo and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Deiveiredo misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo misses the shot to the body.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deiveiredo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deiveiredo tries to clinch up.#T1#
Deiveiredo misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montana moves away from the strike by Deiveiredo.
Montana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montana moves out of range as Deiveiredo strikes.
Deiveiredo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Deiveiredo moves into the clinch.
Montana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deiveiredo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Deiveiredo has hold of one of Montana's legs. Montana is fighting the takedown attempt but Deiveiredo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Montana working a defensive guard but Deiveiredo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Deiveiredo landing strikes.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Deiveiredo tries for a kimura but Montana is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deiveiredo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Montana's legs.
Montana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Deiveiredo's best efforts.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Deiveiredo working Montana over with strikes. #SUB2#
Montana looking for submissions off his back.
Montana is looking for a sweep. Deiveiredo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montana is staying active underneath Deiveiredo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Montana wants to get back to full guard but Deiveiredo has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Montana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Montana tries to buck Deiveiredo off but Deiveiredo is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Montana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deiveiredo cracks Montana with a big elbow.
Deiveiredo wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy.
Montana is looking to regain half guard here but Deiveiredo keeps moving and retains side control.
Deiveiredo controls the position.
Montana is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Deiveiredo working away.
Montana is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Deiveiredo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Montana struggling a bit here.
Montana is not content to let Deiveiredo control the position.
Montana is trying to control Deiveiredo's posture but Deiveiredo avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana looking for a sweep but Deiveiredo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Deiveiredo content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Figueson Deiveiredo dominated that second round.
That's time! Deiveiredo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Deiveiredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deiveiredo connects with a jab.
Deiveiredo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Deiveiredo shakes him off and moves away.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deiveiredo throws out the jab.
Deiveiredo misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montana checks a leg kick.
Deiveiredo throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deiveiredo sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Deiveiredo avoids it this time.#KD#
Deiveiredo lands a left and a right that send Montana crashing to the mat, dazed. Deiveiredo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Montana is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Deiveiredo. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Deiveiredo finish him?
Figueson Deiveiredo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Deiveiredo moves into the clinch.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana tries to pull guard but Deiveiredo won't allow it.
#T1#
Montana tries to pull guard but Deiveiredo holds him up against the cage and eventually Montana drops back down to his feet.
Figueson Deiveiredo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Montana.#TD2#
Montana pulls guard effortlessly.
Deiveiredo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deiveiredo passes Montana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Montana trying to control but Deiveiredo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana tries to get to full guard but Deiveiredo has control of the leg.
Deiveiredo working Montana over with strikes.
Figueson Deiveiredo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Deiveiredo is pressing down on Montana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montana is holding on for now.
Montana trying to hold on to Deiveiredo's head to control him but Deiveiredo postures up.
#SUB#
Deiveiredo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Deiveiredo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Montana trying to control here.
Deiveiredo is pressing down on Montana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montana is holding on for now.
Montana wants to control but Deiveiredo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Deiveiredo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Montana is trying to get back to full guard.
Deiveiredo wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Figueson Deiveiredo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deiveiredo moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Deiveiredo sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Deiveiredo avoids it this time.
Montana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Deiveiredo finds it's way through Montana's defenses.
Deiveiredo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Deiveiredo duly obliges. #CL#
Deiveiredo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Montana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Deiveiredo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deiveiredo not doing much here.
Deiveiredo wants to free his trapped foot but Montana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deiveiredo is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Montana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deiveiredo pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Figueson Deiveiredo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deiveiredo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Figueson Deiveiredo!
An out of breath Figueson Deiveiredo 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:
Grappling Hype -17-
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Crewe moves into the clinch.
Grippy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crewe prevents it.
Crewe is working for takedown but Grippy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crewe is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Crewe has picked Grippy up - he's going for a ride! Crewe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Crewe
Grippy is looking to control Crewe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grippy avoid being mounted?
Crewe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grippy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crewe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grippy is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Grippy defending well.
Grippy is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grippy sees it coming and defends easily.
Grippy is in trouble now - Crewe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (0) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grippy is controlling an arm, preventing Crewe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Grippy has given up his back here. Will Crewe look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (0) vs (8) Crewe#T2#
Crewe tries to keep control of the position but Grippy is staying busy.
Crewe looking to hold on to the position here but Grippy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grippy keeps moving. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crewe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grippy's guard. #SUB2#
Grippy is defending against the submission attempts here by Crewe.
Grippy trying to get back to full guard but Crewe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (0) vs (11) Crewe#T3#
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Crewe controlling from the full mount.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Crewe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grippy regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grippy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grippy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crewe is one step ahead there.
Crewe looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Crewe is looking to pass into half guard but Grippy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grippy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (11) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grippy is aware though and is defending well.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crewe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grippy is working hard here to advance position.
Grippy passes into half guard.
Crewe wants to control but Grippy passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (11) Crewe
Crewe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grippy's best efforts.#T6#
Crewe trying to hold on to Grippy's head to control him but Grippy postures up.
Crewe won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Grippy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (8) vs (11) Crewe
Crewe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grippy stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.
Grippy advances to half guard. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura here.
Grippy wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position. #T7#
Crewe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Crewe is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grippy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Crewe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage.
Grippy wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Crewe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Crewe 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.
Crewe working a defensive guard here.
Crewe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there. #T9#
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Crewe controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy pushing down on Crewe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grippy is thwarting Crewe's attempts to control the position.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Grippy wants to free his trapped foot but Crewe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Crewe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crewe.
Crewe seems keen to control Grippy's posture.
Crewe keeping full guard, as Grippy tries to pass.
Grippy forces his way into half guard.
Grippy is looking to pass Crewe's guard but actually Crewe recovers to full guard.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck. #T11##SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crewe working for a triangle but Grippy defends it easily.
Crewe trying to control the position.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Crewe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grippy pushes down on Crewe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Grippy trying to pass the guard but Crewe defending well.
Grippy uses his free foot to push down on Crewe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crewe. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (11) vs (11) Crewe
Grippy tries to control but Crewe wriggling away.
Crewe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy tries to control but Crewe wriggling away. #T13#
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe stops Grippy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grippy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (14) vs (11) Crewe#SUB#
Grippy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Crewe's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Grippy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grippy controlling well, preventing Crewe from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Crewe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grippy's arms. #SUB#
Grippy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crewe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14#
Crewe trying to control the action but Grippy just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Grippy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crewe breaks Grippy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (14) vs (13) Crewe
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grippy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crewe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crewe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grippy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
Nano Grippy retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Nano Grippy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Paul Crewe spoke after the fight, saying 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -58-
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Birdwhistle has closed the distance and engaged Krause in a clinch.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krause creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Krause.
Krause working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birdwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause working aggressively here.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause scores with a shoulder strike.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch 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!
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Birdwhistle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Birdwhistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krause throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krause accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Krause throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Birdwhistle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birdwhistle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krause is looking to work some ground and pound but Birdwhistle has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birdwhistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krause has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Birdwhistle has Krause pulled in close to control his posture.
Krause postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krause defends it easily.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep but no luck.
Krause distracts Birdwhistle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krause throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krause definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krause throws an elbow that misses. Birdwhistle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krause's guard. Nice move by Birdwhistle!#REVB#
Birdwhistle throws a big elbow that misses.
Krause throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Birdwhistle passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2#
Krause is defending against the submission attempts here by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle is trying to control. Krause wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krause moves into full guard.
Birdwhistle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Birdwhistle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birdwhistle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Birdwhistle gets to mount! Krause was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Krause is in a horrible position here. Birdwhistle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birdwhistle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Birdwhistle misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Birdwhistle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krause is trying to escape the mount.
Birdwhistle controlling the position easily from mount.
Birdwhistle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krause keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krause throwing hammer fists to the chest of Birdwhistle. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Krause can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Krause is squirming around, avoiding Birdwhistle's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Birdwhistle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Birdwhistle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krause is desperately trying to improve his position but Birdwhistle has a good base and remains in mount.
Krause is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birdwhistle controlling from mount.
Birdwhistle lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle has hold of Krause's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Krause manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Krause because Birdwhistle loaded up on that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause tries to reverse the position but Birdwhistle maintains control.
Birdwhistle blocks Krause's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Krause is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Birdwhistle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Birdwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Krause tries to counter with a takedown but Birdwhistle is quick to defend against it.
Birdwhistle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Birdwhistle cracks Krause with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Birdwhistle throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Birdwhistle looks to land a left hand but Krause moved out of range nicely.
Birdwhistle misses the shot to the body.
Krause appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Birdwhistle throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Our spies down at at The Forge 👊 inform us that Birdwhistle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Krause working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause throws a big elbow that misses.
Birdwhistle has his hands on Krause's head, controlling the position.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position.
#T1#
Krause throws a big right hand that misses.
Birdwhistle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krause in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krause throws a strike but Birdwhistle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Birdwhistle wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.
Birdwhistle with a nice head shot there.
Krause is striking from the bottom but Birdwhistle uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Krause wants to get back to full guard.
Birdwhistle blocks the strikes from Krause.
Krause misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Birdwhistle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krause misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Krause missing with punches from the bottom.
Birdwhistle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birdwhistle in particular looking to stall.
Krause flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krause throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Birdwhistle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krause misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Birdwhistle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Birdwhistle thows a huge punch but Krause dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Birdwhistle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Krause could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Birdwhistle has cracked it and Krause is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Birdwhistle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rory Birdwhistle!
Rory Birdwhistle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C415: Tae vs Pushkin
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Beneke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bird walks into a jab.
Bird throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Beneke thumps Bird with a low kick.
Bird checks a leg kick.
Beneke 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.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beneke.
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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.
Bird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bird. No joy for Beneke on that attempt.
Bird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bird has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bird there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Beneke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bird.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beneke.
Bird misses with a body shot.
#KD#
Bird lands a left and a right that send Beneke crashing to the mat, dazed. Bird thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Beneke connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
The fighters circling - Bird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beneke.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bird moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Beneke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Bird punishes Beneke's body with a nice straight punch.
Tim Bird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Bird is looking to counter the offense by Beneke and move into the clinch.#T2#
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beneke can pounce on him.
Beneke dives in and grabs Bird's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes down on Beneke's head and hops out.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke works Bird's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Beneke.
Bird moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beneke scrambles back to his feet.
Bird misses the jab.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Bird takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Beneke moves into the clinch successfully.
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Bird has the dominant position.
Beneke managing to block the knees to the body from Bird.
Bird tries to work over Beneke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Bird takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beneke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beneke lands with a cross.
Bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bird moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Bird.
Beneke shoots in and drives through. Bird sprawls well.
Tim Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bird had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Beneke is out of range.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke scores with a jab to the body.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke misses with a low kick.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke throws a sloppy head kick and Bird moves out of range easily. #T4##CL2#
Beneke drives through and clinches with Bird against the cage.
Beneke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beneke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Beneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beneke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bird defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
Bird 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.
Beneke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bird lands an overhand right.
Bird works Beneke's body with a nice hook.
Bird scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beneke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bird to score with a decent uppercut.
Beneke slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beneke throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Beneke.
Beneke clobbers Bird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 Tim Bird will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bird throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Bird misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bird momentarily.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke misses with a low kick.
Beneke misses with a double jab.
Tim Bird is winning the standup battle so far.
Bird's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
Beneke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Bird connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beneke. Beneke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Beneke.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Beneke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Bird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab. #T1#
Bird misses with a straight left.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Bird.
Bird misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Beneke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bird on his heels. He'll look to pass Bird's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Beneke wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bird has control of Beneke's left arm, preventing Beneke from doing any damage.
Bird wants to sweep here but Beneke controlling him for the moment.
Bird wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Beneke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Bird pulls Beneke in close to prevent any damage.
Beneke wants to stand but Bird has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Beneke lands a head shot.
Bird throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Bird misses with a hook.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Bird.
Beneke lands with a cross. #T3#
Beneke moves forwards but Bird connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bird.
Bird dodges the punch combination from Beneke.
Bird throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Bird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beneke.
Bird darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beneke throws a leg kick that misses.
Beneke misses with a double jab
and Bird counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird with a hook.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Bird finish him?
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Beneke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beneke lands with a right hand.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beneke defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Bird misses.
Beneke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bird moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bird counter with a right hand.
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beneke.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bird on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Bird.
Beneke tests Bird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bird looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beneke duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird blocks a head kick by Beneke.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beneke looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Bird throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Bird misses with a looping left.
Donk. Beneke catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Beneke tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird lands a nice looking body shot.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bird throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bird moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bird.
Bird digs a good body shot into Beneke's ribs.
Beneke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bird with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Bird scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beneke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bird tries to move into range but Beneke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bird lands with a shot to the body.
Beneke shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird checks a leg kick nicely.
Bird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Beneke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke lands a head shot.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bird works the jab nicely.
Beneke walks into a stiff left hand from Bird.
Beneke feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke.
It seemed like Beneke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bird but Bird pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Bird tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beneke manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Beneke does no damage.
Bird misses with a hook
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Bird misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Beneke throws a nice inside 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!
A cross from Beneke lands.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Bird.
Beneke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bird throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Bird connects with a body shot that sends Beneke's belly button to the back.
A jab from Bird misses.
Beneke misses the jab.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
Beneke tries to move into range but Bird moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
A big right from Bird misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Bird.
I think Bird 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Bird!
A relieved looking Tim Bird 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:
C416: Sang Hun vs Cheese III
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Soriano takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Castellanos throws a combination that misses
enabling Soriano to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellanos moves out of range as Soriano strikes.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Soriano closes the distance and clinches.
Soriano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanoss head.
Soriano tries a knee to the head but Castellanos blocks it.
Soriano is working for takedown but Castellanos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castellanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellanos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soriano swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Castellanos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Castellanos avoids the damage to the body.
Castellanos avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Castellanos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Castellanos manages to break the clinch.
Soriano scoring well with a low kick there.
Soriano pushes Castellanos away with a front kick.
Soriano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castellanos throws a hook but Soriano avoids it easily.#T1#
Castellanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soriano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soriano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellanos. That did some damage!
Soriano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castellanos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soriano somewhat.
Jose Castellanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puna Soriano.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellanos manages to avoid it.
Soriano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Soriano swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
Jose Castellanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castellanos dips to his left and cracks Soriano with an uppercut!
Castellanos cracks a nice hook into Soriano's ribs.
Soriano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Castellanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soriano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellanos connects with a superb combination that knocks Soriano out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Castellanos before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Soriano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Castellanos!
Jose Castellanos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Puna Soriano stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 25 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Soderberg with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Howell gets a clinch.
Soderberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Howell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Howell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Soderberg can't fight it off and eventually Howell manages to take the fight to the floor. Soderberg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Howell
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Howell sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg has control of Howell's left arm, preventing Howell from doing any damage.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howell is aware though and is defending well.
Soderberg pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell controlling from the top position.
Soderberg is pulling down on Howell's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soderberg is controlling Howell's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Howell is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it.
Soderberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Soderberg tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg. #T4#
Soderberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Soderberg, not yet.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
#T5##SUB#
Howell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howell has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 slips nicely into half guard.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Howell wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Soderberg has recovered full guard.
Soderberg controlling Howell's posture.
Howell wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Howell content to stall in guard here.
Howell passes Soderberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Howell trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#T8#
Soderberg wants to control but Howell is keeping busy.
Howell passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Howell
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruttos gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Soderberg is not content to let Howell control the position.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Howell wants to take a breather but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (8) Howell
Soderberg tries to hold on but Howell postures up.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howell is looking to work his way around to Soderberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Soderberg 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: Soderberg (2) vs (8) Howell#T10#
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Howell 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: Soderberg (2) vs (10) Howell
Howell wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position.
Soderberg is holding on to half guard well.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but Soderberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Howell trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom. #T11#
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Soderberg is trying to control but Howell manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (13) Howell
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
Howell controlling from mount.
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Howell maintains control.
Well,Soderberg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Soderberg tries to hold on but Howell pushes him away. #SUB2#
Howell is working for a guillotine from mount but Soderberg frees his head quite easily.
Howell tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Howell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soderberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Howell has a good base and remains in mount.
Howell controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg can't escape the position.
#T13#
Soderberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T14#
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Howell works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell is stalling here. Soderberg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Howell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Soderberg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (6) vs (13) Howell
Howell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soderberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Soderberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Howell trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 13 to 6.
Our winner, Leonard Howell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 419 Gerbandi vs Marston
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cardosi clinches with his opponent.
McCain 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.
Cardosi prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCain goes for a takedown attempt but Cardosi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cardosi fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cardosi scores with a takedown into McCain's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is trying to control the position but Cardosi postures up.
McCain is pulling down on Cardosi's head. It's preventing any offense from Cardosi, at least for the moment.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
Cardosi is trying to control. McCain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
McCain controlling the position well.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but McCain defending well.
Cardosi controlling the pace. #T2#
McCain is concentrating on defense, preventing Cardosi from advancing position.
Cardosi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to take a breather but McCain manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cardosi.
Cardosi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there. #T3#
McCain keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Cardosi trying to move into half guard but instead McCain has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (5) Cardosi
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cardosi looking to control but McCain passes into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
#T5#
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Cardosi is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain is fighting to break Cardosi's control of his arms but Cardosi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
McCain wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
McCain content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Cardosi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (7) Cardosi
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (2) vs (10) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working. #SUB2#
Cardosi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Cardosi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cardosi laying and praying for a moment but McCain takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cardosi wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McCain still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McCain has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (6) vs (10) Cardosi#T9#
Cardosi is looking to reverse the position.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Cardosi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardosi tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position.
Cardosi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (6) vs (14) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McCain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cardosi is not going to allow McCain to sit and survive in this position. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cardosi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Cardosi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McCain is defending well though. Cardosi let's go of the attempt for now.
Cardosi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McCain.#T11#
McCain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cardosi.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCain for a finish.
Cardosi controlling from the back.
McCain trying to control but not successfully.
McCain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cardosi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
What can McCain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Cardosi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cardosi wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.#T13#
McCain rolls, trying to escape but Cardosi keeps control of the position.
McCain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCain tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCain is looking to escape.
Cardosi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Cardosi wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 14 to 6.
Thiago Cardosi 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:
DMMA 416: Graves v Talvela
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Dlask lands a lovely overhand right.
Dlask throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD2#
Darius lands a left and a right that send Dlask crashing to the mat, dazed. Darius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Darius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dlask.
Dlask jabs at Darius's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darius wants to land a leg kick but Dlask is out of range.
Dlask is looking to counter punch.
Dlask comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Darius.
Dlask throws a hook but Darius blocks it.
Dlask ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darius moves away.
Darius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dlask moves in looking to clinch but Darius pushes him off.
Darius moves out of range as Dlask strikes.
Darius misses with a straight right.
Darius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darius scores with a hook.
Dlask swings widly with a right hand
and Darius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dlask fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dlask keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Dlask is rocked!
Darius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Darius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Dlask is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dominik Dlask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dlask gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Darius gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Darius!
Benny Darius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -16-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Crewe has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Crewe has clasped his hands together around Dobbie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dobbie (0) vs (4) Crewe
Dobbie is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Crewe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dobbie trying to remain calm as Crewe controls from the top position.
Dobbie is trying to improve his position.
Crewe tries to move to mount but Dobbie blocks the move with his legs.
Dobbie is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Dobbie looking for a sweep but Crewe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (0) vs (6) Crewe#T1#
Dobbie is controlling an arm, preventing Crewe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Crewe has a good base and remains in mount.
Crewe controlling from the full mount.
Crewe prevents Dobbie from getting the reversal.
Crewe controlling from the full mount.
Crewe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dobbie is holding on tight.
Dobbie is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Dobbie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe wants to control the pace but Dobbie is squirming around nicely.
Dobbie 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: Dobbie (2) vs (6) Crewe#T2##SUB2#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobbie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dobbie stands and throws Crewe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (6) Crewe
Dobbie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crewe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dobbie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dobbie tries to move to mount but Crewe blocks the move with his legs.
Crewe tries to improve position but can't.
Dobbie working away.
Dobbie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crewe's legs. #T3#
Crewe is trying to control Dobbie's posture but Dobbie avoids it.
Dobbie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crewe's legs.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dobbie is trying to get an arm triangle but Crewe is defending well. #SUB#
Dobbie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.
Crewe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (5) vs (8) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Crewe 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.
Dobbie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe controlling from the top position.
Crewe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dobbie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crewe defends it easily.#T5#
Crewe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dobbie keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crewe defends well.#SUB#
Dobbie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crewe is aware though and is defending well.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobbie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dobbie has his foot on Crewe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crewe works his way back into a safe position though.
Crewe trying to control but Dobbie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dobbie working for a triangle but Crewe defends it easily.
#T6##SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a triangle here but Crewe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (11) Crewe
Dobbie is trying to improve his position.
Crewe trying to control the position but Dobbie is working away. #SUB2#
Crewe tries for a kimura but Dobbie is defending well. #SUB2#
Crewe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dobbie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dobbie is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Dobbie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Crewe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (14) Crewe
Crewe looking to control but Dobbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dobbie is working to get back to half guard.
Crewe controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Crewe prevents Dobbie from getting the reversal.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.
Crewe is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dobbie is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Crewe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dobbie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dobbie shrugs it off.
Dobbie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Crewe controlling the pace for now.
Dobbie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (5) vs (17) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dobbie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dobbie for a finish.
Dobbie is in bad spot here.
Dobbie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crewe is trying to control. Dobbie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crewe uses his free foot to push down on Dobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobbie. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (20) Crewe#T10#
Crewe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dobbie is looking to escape.
Crewe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dobbie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dobbie wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe trying to control from half guard but Dobbie is working away.
Dobbie wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Crewe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobbie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11##SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie won't allow Crewe to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crewe seems to be working for a kimura but Dobbie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Crewe seems to be looking for submissions.
Crewe slows the pace down in half guard.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Dobbie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Crewe 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.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Dobbie is defending well. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Crewe is working for a submission of some sort.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Dobbie is defending well. #T14##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Crewe 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.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Dobbie is defending the position.
Dobbie manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dobbie's guard. #SUB2#
Crewe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe wins on points by 20 to 5.
Our winner, Paul Crewe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KHFC Round 2
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Soszkowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Soszkowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a left hand.
Soszkowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bollea backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bollea.
Soszkowski lands a right hand.
Soszkowski lands a shot to the body.
Bollea is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soszkowski.
A right handed body shot lands from Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Soszkowski is working Bollea over against the cage.
Soszkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bollea or not.
Soszkowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soszkowski lands with a left to the head.
Soszkowski lands a body shot.
Soszkowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszkowski presses Bollea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soszkowski is working Bollea over against the cage.
Soszkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands an uppercut.
Soszkowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soszkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bollea or not.
Soszkowski lands a nice uppercut.
Bollea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bollea takes a shot to the head.
Soszkowski presses Bollea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soszkowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bollea.
Soszkowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Soszkowski.
Soszkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Bollea is rocked!
Soszkowski lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Bollea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bollea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soszkowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bollea seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soszkowski can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Soszkowski - that landed with a thud.
Soszkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soszkowski dips a shoulder and cracks Bollea with a mighty uppercut! Bollea falls back against the cage and Soszkowski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bollea is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Soszkowski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Soszkowski!
An out of breath Karol Soszkowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Terry Bollea stepped up to the mic, saying 'What you gonna do when these 24-inch pythons are hugging you, brother? Just try and enjoy it while it lasts!'. |
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Event:
The 408 - Semi-Finals
Date: May 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Eriksson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Eriksson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones keeping full guard, as Eriksson tries to pass. #T1#
Eriksson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Eriksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Eriksson moves nicely into side control.
Jones tries to bench press Eriksson off him but Eriksson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Eriksson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones regains half guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Eriksson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Eriksson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Jones wants to control but Eriksson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Eriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Eriksson has control of the leg.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eriksson on the ground.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Eriksson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eriksson looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eriksson passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Eriksson.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Eriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Eriksson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well. #SUB2#
Eriksson is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Eriksson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Eriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.#TD2#
Eriksson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Eriksson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Eriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Eriksson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eriksson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Eriksson shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eriksson's guard. #REVR##T1#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Eriksson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Eriksson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Eriksson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eriksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Jones stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Eriksson throws up his legs and catches Jones in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jones tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Eriksson! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruno Eriksson!
Bruno Eriksson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ELITE Exclusive Nutrition & Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 26 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Salad Dressing gets a clinch. #TD2#
Marrero successfully pulls guard.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salad Dressing drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marrero dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero pushes down on Salad Dressing's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marrero is working for a kimura but Salad Dressing is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing controlling the position well. #T1#
Marrero is looking to advance position but Salad Dressing won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marrero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salad Dressing trying to control from the bottom.
Marrero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (5) Marrero#SUB2#
Marrero working for a guillotine from mount but Salad Dressing is in no mood to give up.
Salad Dressing sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salad Dressing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salad Dressing is trying to control but can't.
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Salad Dressing is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Marrero is working for a kimura but Salad Dressing is defending it quite comfortably.
Marrero not doing much here.
#T3#
Marrero tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad Dressing is not content to let Marrero control the position.
Marrero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salad Dressing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but Salad Dressing defending well.
Marrero wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping him busy.
Salad Dressing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marrero passes Salad Dressing's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Marrero is trying to control. Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marrero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salad Dressing won't allow Marrero to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard.
Salad Dressing keeping control of the position.
Marrero trying to control from half guard but Salad Dressing is working away. #T5#
Salad Dressing won't allow Marrero to pass to mount.
Salad Dressing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salad Dressing is trying to control but can't.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to full guard.
Salad Dressing is not content to let Marrero control the position.
Marrero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salad Dressing! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (8) Marrero#T6#
Salad Dressing is squirming around, avoiding Marrero's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Marrero jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Salad Dressing is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Salad Dressing and Marrero has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Salad Dressing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marrero is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Marrero is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Salad Dressing will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Marrero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marrero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Marrero trying to control the position but Salad Dressing is working away.
The referee asks Marrero politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marrero prefers to stall for the moment though.#T8#
Marrero trying to control the action but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Marrero controls the position from side control.
Salad Dressing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marrero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marrero is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salad Dressing is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Marrero tries to advance to mount but Salad Dressing instead regains half guard.
Marrero wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping him busy.
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Salad Dressing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marrero trying to advance position but Salad Dressing counters by regaining guard.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Marrero passes Salad Dressing's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Marrero is looking to pass Salad Dressing's guard but actually Salad Dressing recovers to full guard.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero 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.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Marrero stands and throws Salad Dressing's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (11) Marrero#T11#
Marrero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Salad Dressing is trying to control Marrero's posture but Marrero avoids it.
Salad Dressing is not content to let Marrero control the position.
Marrero controlling the position. #SUB2#
Marrero swings around for an armbar but Salad Dressing sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marrero's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (11) Marrero#T12#
Salad Dressing being controlled here momentarily.
Marrero keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Salad Dressing is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marrero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marrero has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (13) Marrero
Marrero is stalling in the full guard.
Marrero trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Salad Dressing has an active guard here but Marrero has managed to pass into half guard.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath Marrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marrero passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (16) Marrero
Marrero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Salad Dressing sneaks back into half guard.
Salad Dressing tries to get to full guard but Marrero has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Marrero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marrero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marrero wins on points by 16 to 2.
Luis Marrero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Nozadzi darts in and clinches Cap up against the cage.
Cap is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cap drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nozadzi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cap wants to take the fight to the mat but Nozadzi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Cap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cap has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nozadzi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nozadzi is pressed up against the cage. Cap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nozadzi down to the mat. Nozadzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Nozadzi drives through with a takedown into Cap's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi pushes down on Cap's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nozadzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Cap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Cap defends it. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cap is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold.
Cap gets full guard.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cap keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cap is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Cap wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nozadzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Nozadzi#T3##SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a triangle but Cap pushes his legs off easily.
Cap stands and throws Nozadzi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (5) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is looking to regain half guard here but Cap keeps moving and retains side control.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Nozadzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nozadzi wants to control but Cap postures up.
Nozadzi is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Nozadzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Nozadzi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cap is trying to control the action in half guard but Nozadzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi tries to get to full guard but Cap has control of the leg.
Nozadzi is refusing to be controlled, as Cap sits in half guard.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cap is stalling here. Nozadzi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cap seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nozadzi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (5) vs (6) Nozadzi
Cap regains half guard.#T5#
Cap is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nozadzi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cap haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cap is trying to control but can't.
Cap tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Cap holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nozadzi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cap wants to get back to full guard.
Cap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cap doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nozadzi. #T6#
Cap is controlling Nozadzi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nozadzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cap keeps working.
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Cap defends it. #T7#
Nozadzi is looking to pass Cap's guard but actually Cap recovers to full guard.
Cap 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.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Cap keeps moving.
Cap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (7) vs (6) Nozadzi
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet. #SUB2#
Nozadzi has his foot on Cap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cap works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cap is aware though and is defending well.
Cap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Nozadzi won't allow Cap to pass to mount.
Cap not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions off his back.
Nozadzi is trying to maintain the position but Cap is very close to passing his half guard.
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.#T9##SUB2#
Nozadzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cap tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Cap slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cap trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nozadzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cap has managed to get both his arms back between Nozadzi's legs - danger averted.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Cap is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nozadzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Cap tries to free his leg and advance position but Nozadzi is retaining full guard.
Cap won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Cap stands and throws Nozadzi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (10) vs (6) Nozadzi
Cap controlling from side mount.
Cap trying to control the action but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi tries to bench press Cap off him but Cap keeps the position.
What's Nozadzi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Nozadzi can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Nozadzi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cap tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cap has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nozadzi sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Cap is looking for a kimura but Nozadzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cap to get the leverage.
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working. #SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Nozadzi wants to improve his position but Cap is controlling well.
Nozadzi is not content to let Cap control the position.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Cap tries to pass to full mount but Nozadzi defends it.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Nozadzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cap wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Cap controlling him for the moment.
Cap wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs MacLeod
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Yairguez dives in and scores a takedown into Ivanovic's guard.
Yairguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Yairguez trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Yairguez won't allow Ivanovic to get back to his feet.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Yairguez stops Ivanovic from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Ivanovic wriggles free and stands up.
Ivanovic checks a low kick from Yairguez.
Ivanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Ivanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Yairguez misses the target.
Yairguez throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic 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.
Yairguez throws a head kick but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Yairguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Yairguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Yairguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
Yairguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ivanovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yairguez's head.
A punch lands to the side of Ivanovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yairguez's head backwards.#TD#
Ivanovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yairguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivanovic wants to stand but Yairguez is controlling the position.
Yairguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yairguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic wants to stand but Yairguez is controlling the position. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yairguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanovic wants to stand and escape but Yairguez is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yairguez missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yairguez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yairguez throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Yairguez moves out of range easily.
Yairguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yairguez throws a head kick that half lands.
Yairguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yairguez.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Yairguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ivanovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yairguez tries to clinch there but Ivanovic circles away.
Yairguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Yairguez.
Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yairguez.
Yairguez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ivanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut.
Yairguez dodges the punch combination from Ivanovic.
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 Rodri Yairguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yairguez throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yairguez throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Yairguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ivanovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yairguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ivanovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yairguez is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yairguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yairguez is controlling him. #T1#
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Yairguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Ivanovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yairguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yairguez throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Yairguez misses
and Yairguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yairguez.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yairguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yairguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that Yairguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Yairguez also avoids with ease.#T2#
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yairguez.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yairguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanovic is able to avoid easily.
Yairguez throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Yairguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez misses with a hook
and Yairguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Ivanovic.
Yairguez tries to clinch there but Ivanovic circles away.
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Yairguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yairguez with a jab.
Yairguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Yairguez fails to land the takedown.
Yairguez misses the body punch
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Yairguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Ivanovic thuds a left hand into Yairguez's body.
Yairguez tries to clinch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yairguez throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Yairguez misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ivor Ivanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yairguez.
Yairguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Yairguez drives through with a takedown into Ivanovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yairguez advances to half guard. #T4#
Ivanovic is refusing to be controlled, as Yairguez sits in half guard.
Yairguez wants to pass to mount but Ivanovic is defending the position.
Yairguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yairguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivanovic defending well though.
Yairguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Yairguez prevents Ivanovic from standing back up.
Yairguez is looking to take a break and control but Ivanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Yairguez is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanovic is defending well.
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 Rodri Yairguez will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ivanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Yairguez.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yairguez throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic counters with a body kick.
Ivanovic avoids the head kick by Yairguez.
Yairguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yairguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yairguez misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yairguez.
Ivanovic lands a jab.
Yairguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Ivanovic throws out a counter right but Yairguez avoids it with no problem.
Yairguez is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Yairguez is looking to clinch but Ivanovic is avoiding it.
Yairguez looks to throw the jab but Ivanovic is out of range.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yairguez misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scores with a one two! Yairguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yairguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanovic swivels and escapes.
Yairguez tries to land a body kick
and Ivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanovic missing with a left hand there. Yairguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Yairguez.
Ivanovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yairguez looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Yairguez misses
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yairguez.
Ivanovic avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yairguez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodri Yairguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yairguez is looking to land body kicks.
Yairguez throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yairguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yairguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yairguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick which misses Yairguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Yairguez tries to avoid it.
Rodri Yairguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Yairguez walks into a straight right hand from Ivanovic.
Yairguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Yairguez misses.
Yairguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yairguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovic is just out of range.
Yairguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yairguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yairguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yairguez tries to clinch up
and Ivanovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4##TD#
Yairguez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ivanovic did well to prevent Yairguez getting side control.
Ivanovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yairguez is on him like a limpet, forcing Ivanovic back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yairguez tries to break the clinch but Ivanovic is controlling the position.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Yairguez.
Yairguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Yairguez.
Yairguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Yairguez managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanovic.
Ivor Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yairguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ivanovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivanovic tries to work over Yairguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yairguez 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodri Yairguez!
Rodri Yairguez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 414: Noeigati v Chuck
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Owen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walton doesn't seem bothered though.
Walton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Owen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walton moves away.
Walton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Owen has been cut.
Owen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walton.
Owen cracks Walton with an open hand slap.#CL#
Owen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Owen is working for takedown but Walton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walton misses with a punch to the body.
Owen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walton is defending well.
Walton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Owen up against the cage.
Walton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Owen backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walton looking to slow down the pace here.
Owen tries to pull guard but Walton won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Walton tries to work over Owen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Walton misses with a knee strike.
Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Owen.
Owen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Walton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Owen. #CUT#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Walton looking to slow down the pace here.
Walton lands a hook that snaps the head of Owen backwards.
Walton misses with a body punch.
Owen lands an elbow inside.
Walton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walton is trying to stall.
Owen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2##BC2#
Walton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Walton.
Owen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owen moves away.
John Boy Walton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owen shoots and misses
and Walton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Owen throws a wild body kick that Walton sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Walton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walton tries a knee to the head but Owen blocks it.
#TD#
Owen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Owen wants to pass the guard but Walton is defending well.
Owen controlling the action here.#SUB#
Owen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walton is just riding it out for now. Owen eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Owen is trying to work for a kimura but Walton is defending well.
Owen trying to mount his opponent but Walton defends it.
Owen wants to advance to full mount but Walton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Walton is trying to control the position but Owen postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owen looking to sit in guard and control but Walton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Walton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walton won't allow Owen to sweep him here.
Owen trying to keep a closed guard but Walton is proving a slippery customer.
Owen is really struggling to control Walton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walton advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Boy Walton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Walton as Owen shoots in.
Owen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walton blocks a head kick by Owen.
Walton throws a hook but Owen blocks it.
Owen moves away from the strike by Walton.
Owen shoots in for a takedown but Walton shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owen. Walton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walton moves in looking to clinch but Owen pushes him off.
Owen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Owen at a distance.
Owen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walton.
Owen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Walton lands a big uppercut and Owen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Owen looks OK. Walton waves Owen back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owen lands a head kick!
A big left from Walton misses.
Owen switches off momentarily and Walton cracks him with a monster right hand! Owen topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Walton dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Walton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Boy Walton!
Post fight, an emotional John Boy Walton said 'This win was for my best good friend. Mr. Pickles!!!!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Karhu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackacy's half guard.
Jackacy is looking to improve his position.
Jackacy is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackacy is pressing down on Karhu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackacy 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.
Karhu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jackacy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackacy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackacy wants to hit a sweep here but Karhu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackacy there!
Jackacy is looking to improve his position but Karhu isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Karhu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jackacy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackacy tries to reverse the position but Karhu maintains control.#SUB2#
Karhu looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackacy defends it well.
Jackacy is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Karhu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackacy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Jackacy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackacy won't allow Karhu to sweep him here.
Jackacy is in close to Karhu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karhu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackacy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackacy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackacy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karhu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Jackacy lying in Karhu's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Karhu decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jackacy taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alpha Karhu!
Alpha Karhu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Mark Jackacy had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -13-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Crewe has managed to clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crewe defends well.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Crewe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (3) vs (0) Jackson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crewe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jackson is holding on tight.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Crewe maintains control.#SUB#
Crewe has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crewe tries to control but Jackson wriggling away. #SUB#
Crewe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Crewe content just to control the position here. #T2#
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Crewe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jackson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (6) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Crewe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crewe wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Crewe takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (9) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Crewe.
Jackson breaks Crewe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (9) vs (2) Jackson
Crewe has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Crewe looking to control.
#T4#
Jackson won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe 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: Crewe (11) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Crewe is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Crewe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Crewe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crewe moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (14) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Crewe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Jackson tries to buck Crewe off but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (16) vs (2) Jackson
Crewe controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crewe fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Crewe has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (19) vs (2) Jackson
Crewe is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Crewe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crewe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (19) vs (4) Jackson#SUB#
Crewe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Crewe 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.
Crewe is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crewe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (21) vs (4) Jackson
Crewe wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T7#
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
Crewe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (24) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Crewe is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Crewe maintains control.#T8#
Jackson regains half guard.
Crewe controlling the action here.#SUB#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Crewe wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T9#
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (27) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Crewe has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (30) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Crewe biding his time, controlling Jackson.
Jackson is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Crewe is cranking Jackson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jackson! He's tightened the choke and Jackson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Crewe!
Paul Crewe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Savette throws a hook but Leetoh blocks it.
Leetoh throws a jab when Savette was well out of range.
Leetoh darts in trying to clinch
and Savette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been told by Savette's head coaches at NY Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leetoh lands a head shot.
Leetoh misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Savette misses the target.
Leetoh stuns Savette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leetoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savette.#CL#
Savette closes the distance and pushes Leetoh back into the cage.
Savette prevents a body shot from Leetoh.
Savette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Savette avoids the elbow strike from Leetoh, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leetoh.
Leetoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savette misses with a punch on the inside.
Savette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savette has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
A head punch on the inside from Savette fails to land.
Savette effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Savette on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leetoh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savette's brow.
Savette blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
Good body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leetoh landing knees to the body.
Leetoh misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leetoh misses with an elbow over the top.
Leetoh told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Savette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savette.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Leetoh misses with an elbow strike.
Savette dodges an elbow strike from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Savette breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leetoh moves away.
Leetoh throws a fast counter high kick but Savette manages to duck under it in time.
Leetoh connects with a solid leg kick.
Savette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savette connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Leetoh lands with an overhand left.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Leetoh closes the distance and clinches.
Leetoh throws an elbow that misses.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Leetoh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savette has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
#BC#
Savette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leetoh misses with a left hand
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
Leetoh slips a jab from Savette.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leetoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savette.
Savette misses with an uppercut
and Leetoh counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Leetoh takes one on the button.
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!
A jab from Leetoh misses.
Leetoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Nice cross by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leetoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Leetoh tries a low kick but Savette avoids it.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Savette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leetoh lands a really nice looking cross but Savette seems unphased.
Leetoh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette lands an overhand right.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Leetoh moved out of range nicely.
Leetoh tries to counter with a clinch but Savette shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adiwang Leetoh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Leetoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Savette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Leetoh.
Savette scores with a jab. Leetoh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Leetoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leetoh tests Savette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leetoh lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leetoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses
and Savette counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leetoh thinking.
Leetoh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Leetoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leetoh moves in looking to clinch but Savette pushes him off.
It looked like Savette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Savette keeps the fight on the outside.
Jean Paul Savette is winning the standup battle so far.
Leetoh throws a lazy right hand but Savette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Leetoh.
Leetoh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Leetoh misses with a body punch
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savette. Savette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut
and Leetoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leetoh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Leetoh throws a push kick but Savette slaps the foot to one side.
Savette looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Savette tries to close the distance and clinch but Leetoh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leetoh connects with a body shot.
Leetoh scores with a head 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!
Leetoh misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Leetoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Leetoh misses
and Savette counters with a leg kick.
Leetoh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Savette stalks Leetoh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leetoh's face. Leetoh staggers backwards, shaken.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leetoh.
Savette lands a jab to the nose.
Savette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leetoh's sensitive parts.
Leetoh thows a leg kick but Savette checks it
and Savette counters with an outside leg kick.
Savette swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Leetoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Leetoh moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Savette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leetoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leetoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Savette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savette misses with a hook. Leetoh ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Leetoh misses the target.
Leetoh misses with a wild body shot.
Leetoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut
and Savette counters with a nice uppercut.
Savette throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Adiwang Leetoh has been cut.
Savette lands a lovely overhand right.
Leetoh throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Savette blocks a head kick by Leetoh.
Savette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Leetoh is rocked!
Savette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leetoh throws an off balance right hand
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh is still on wobbly legs! Can Savette finish him?
Leetoh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leetoh seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette misses with an uppercut
and Leetoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette throws an overhand right that lands on Leetoh's shoulder, as Leetoh tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savette slips a jab and a cross from Leetoh.
Leetoh slips under a jab.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette is looking to counter punch.
Savette looks to land a combination but Leetoh avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adiwang Leetoh'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Savette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leetoh staying out of range there.
Leetoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut
and Savette makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leetoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Leetoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Savette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leetoh moves away from the strike by Savette.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savette misses with a hook. Leetoh ducked under it nicely.
Leetoh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Savette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leetoh.
Savette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leetoh wants to clinch up but Savette keeps it at a distance.
Savette takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leetoh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leetoh misses the shot to the body.
Savette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leetoh eats them both and turns towards Savette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leetoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
Savette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leetoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Savette's head.
Savette misses with a hook.#CL2#
Leetoh moves into the clinch.
Leetoh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leetoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savette backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leetoh misses with a punch to the body.
Leetoh has a couple of punches blocked by Savette.
Leetoh blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Savette manages to break the clinch.
Savette throws a combination that misses
and Leetoh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leetoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Savette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Savette throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Leetoh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savette takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Leetoh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Leetoh throws an elbow that misses.
Leetoh lands an elbow that stopped Savette in his tracks for a moment.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leetoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leetoh tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Leetoh back against the cage.
Savette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savette blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
Savette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Savette blocks the elbow strike.
Leetoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Savette controls his hands.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leetoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leetoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savette's efforts to push away.
Savette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh misses with a knee strike.
Leetoh tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Leetoh back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savette.
Savette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savette wants to get back to striking at distance but Leetoh won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adiwang Leetoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leetoh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adiwang Leetoh!
Our winner, Adiwang Leetoh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 413: Zigaro v Zimmerman
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Almeda moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Almeda misses with a looping left.
Almeda throws a head kick but Smif moves out of range.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Almeda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Almeda misses with a low kick.
A big left from Smif misses.
A nice side step and Almeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Almeda lands.
Almeda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Almeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif avoids the head kick by Almeda.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Almeda misses with a few strikes there.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Almeda manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeda misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif checks a low kick from Almeda.
A big left from Almeda misses.
A head kick misses from Smif.
Almeda checks a low kick from Smif.
Almeda looks for a takedown but Smif sprawls well.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Smif lands with a nice body kick.
Almeda blocks the body kick.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Smif thumps Almeda with a low kick.
Will Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeda connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
Smif throws a push kick but Almeda slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Smif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Almeda is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Almeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Almeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Almeda swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Almeda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smif tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Almeda manages to move to mount!
Almeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Almeda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smif can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Almeda breaks from Smif's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ES#
Smif bucks up and throws Almeda to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Almeda misses with a body punch
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Almeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smif doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif 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.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Almeda has time to react.
Almeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smif circles away.
Almeda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Almeda throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.#T4#
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smif takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Almeda takes one to the side of the head.
Almeda connects with a nice looking jab.
Almeda blocks a head kick by Smif.
Almeda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Almeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Almeda looks winded!
Almeda checks a leg kick.
And Almeda responds with a good body kick, but Smif manages to step out the way in time.
Almeda misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
Smif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Almeda digs a good hook to Smif's body.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeda misses with a body kick.
As Almeda backs away, Smif returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Smif dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smif misses with a body shot
and Almeda counters with a left to the body.
Almeda misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif defending well as Almeda loads up on a big left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smif here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Jayilton Almeda has been cut.
Crunch! Almeda slams his shin into Smif's torso.
Smif is looking to land body kicks.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeda can do to turn this around?
Almeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Almeda misses with a wild body shot.
Smif half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif delivers a nice body kick.
Almeda is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Almeda misses
and Smif counters with a nice leg kick.
Almeda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smif tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Smif is looking to score with low kicks.
Almeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Almeda really felt that one!
Almeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Almeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Almeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smif to the mat! Smif manages to get full guard.
Smif is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smif controlling Almeda's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smif tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeda content to stall in guard here.
Smif wants to get back to his feet but Almeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
Smif trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almeda.
Almeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Smif tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Almeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Almeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Almeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Almeda throws a combination that misses
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Almeda misses
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almeda wants to clinch
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Almeda is rocked!
Smif lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Almeda up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Smif from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Almeda's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
A victorious Will Smif thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C411: Adofo vs Cruz
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Deiveiredo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deiveiredo dips to his left and cracks Igwe with an uppercut!
Igwe's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Igwe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eja Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deiveiredo throws a hook to the side of Igwe's head but Igwe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deiveiredo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
Igwe scores with a jab.
Igwe scores with a jab. Deiveiredo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Deiveiredo swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Igwe moves away from the strike by Deiveiredo.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Deiveiredo is out of range.
Igwe with a hook.
Igwe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Deiveiredo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deiveiredo misses with an uppercut. Igwe saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igwe staying out of range there.
Deiveiredo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deiveiredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Deiveiredo misses with a hook. Igwe ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Igwe! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Deiveiredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deiveiredo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Igwe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deiveiredos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Deiveiredo misses its intended target.
Igwe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Deiveiredo throws an overhand right that lands on Igwe's shoulder, as Igwe tries to avoid the shot.
Deiveiredo misses with a looping right.
Deiveiredo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deiveiredo tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igwe throws a lazy head kick
and Deiveiredo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deiveiredo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Igwe. Igwe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Igwe misses.
Deiveiredo blocks a jab.
Deiveiredo cracks Igwe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Deiveiredo swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Good shot there by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Igwe.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deiveiredo throws a shot from downtown. Igwe moves away and avoids it.
Igwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deiveiredo looks to land a combination but Igwe avoids it well.
Deiveiredo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Igwe works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deiveiredo.
Igwe throws out a counter right but Deiveiredo avoids it with no problem.
Deiveiredo slips a jab from Igwe.
The fighters circling - Deiveiredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy head kick and Igwe moves out of range easily.
Igwe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deiveiredos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Deiveiredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Igwe throws a head kick but Deiveiredo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo misses with a two punch combination.
Igwe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
Deiveiredo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Igwe to score with a decent uppercut.
Igwe with a hook.
Igwe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Igwe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deiveiredo to score with a decent uppercut.
Deiveiredo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Deiveiredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Igwe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Deiveiredo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Igwe connects with a nice looking jab.
Deiveiredo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igwe throws out the jab.
Deiveiredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igwe throws a head kick but Deiveiredo moves out of range.
Deiveiredo moves out of range of the strikes.
Igwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Igwe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deiveiredo on the side of the head.
Deiveiredo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Deiveiredo blocks a head kick by Igwe.
Igwe lands with a cross. #T3#
Igwe throws a head kick that misses.
Deiveiredo tests Igwe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deiveiredo loads up on a big right hand but Igwe slips the punch.
Deiveiredo takes one on the button.
Deiveiredo moves out of range as Igwe strikes.
Igwe slips a straight right by Deiveiredo.
Igwe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Igwe.
Deiveiredo is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Igwe misses.
Igwe lands the left hand.
Igwe blocks a head kick by Deiveiredo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Igwe! But no joy.
Deiveiredo throws a body punch but Igwe moves out of range.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deiveiredo slips a jab from Igwe.
A counter left hand to the body from Deiveiredo misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Deiveiredo's head but Deiveiredo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Deiveiredo.
#T4#
Igwe scores with a decent looking hook.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses.
Deiveiredo throwing a counter right hand but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Igwe 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.
Igwe lands an overhand right.
Deiveiredo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Igwe lands.
Deiveiredo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igwe.
Deiveiredo tries a head kick but it misses.
Igwe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Deiveiredo is out of range.
Igwe throws a hook but Deiveiredo avoids it easily.
Deiveiredo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Deiveiredo is out of range.
Igwe ducks under a wild hook from Deiveiredo.
Igwe misses the jab.
Igwe scores with a head kick.
Deiveiredo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deiveiredo misses the jab.
Deiveiredo loads up on a big right hand but Igwe slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Igwe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Igwe.
Nice defenses there by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eja Igwe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Igwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo looks to land a left hand but Igwe moved out of range nicely.
Deiveiredo moves out of range of the strikes.
Deiveiredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deiveiredo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Deiveiredo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Deiveiredo throws an overhand right that lands on Igwe's shoulder, as Igwe tries to avoid the shot.
Deiveiredo takes a swing at Igwe's ribcage but misses.
Eja Igwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Igwe lands a jab to the nose.
Igwe lands with an overhand left.
Deiveiredo slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Igwe, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe throws a head kick that Deiveiredo semi-blocks.
Deiveiredo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deiveiredo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Deiveiredo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igwe throws an overhand right that lands on Deiveiredo's shoulder, as Deiveiredo tries to avoid the shot.
Igwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Deiveiredo.
Igwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Deiveiredo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Deiveiredo throws a jab but it's blocked by Igwe.
Deiveiredo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Igwe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deiveiredo scores with the left hand. Igwe knows he should have avoided that one.
Deiveiredo loads up on a big right hand but Igwe slips the punch.
Deiveiredo misses with a wild combination.
Deiveiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Igwe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deiveiredo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deiveiredo scores with a head kick. Igwe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Igwe scores with a jab. Deiveiredo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Deiveiredo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deiveiredo misses with a series of wild punches.
Igwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.#T2#
Deiveiredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Igwe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Igwe 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.
Igwe throws out a loose jab but Deiveiredo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deiveiredo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Deiveiredo throwing a counter right hand but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses.
Deiveiredo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Igwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igwe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Deiveiredo to counter with a crisp jab.
Igwe checks a leg kick.
Deiveiredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deiveiredo throwing a counter right hand but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Igwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Deiveiredo throws a body punch but Igwe moves out of range.
Deiveiredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Igwe scores with a punch to the head.
Igwe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deiveiredo's hands.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses.
Deiveiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.
Deiveiredo feints and then cracks Igwe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Igwe down. #T3#
Deiveiredo misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
Deiveiredo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Igwe.
Deiveiredo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deiveiredo just misses with a punch to the body.
Deiveiredo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Igwe connects with the punch.
Igwe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Good standup being displayed there by Igwe as he connects with a hook.
Igwe misses the jab.
Igwe throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deiveiredo swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Igwe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deiveiredo looks to land a combination but Igwe avoids it well.
Igwe throws an overhand right that lands on Deiveiredo's shoulder, as Deiveiredo tries to avoid the shot.
Deiveiredo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Deiveiredo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Deiveiredo misses.
Deiveiredo loads up on a big right hand but Igwe slips the punch.
Igwe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Jab from Igwe.
Deiveiredo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igwe.
Deiveiredo moves forwards but Igwe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Deiveiredo there.
Deiveiredo lands a really nice looking cross but Igwe seems unphased.
Deiveiredo misses with a head kick.
Deiveiredo takes one to the side of the head.
Deiveiredo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deiveiredo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Igwe coming out on top.
Deiveiredo thuds a left hand into Igwe's body.
Igwe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deiveiredo misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eja Igwe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Igwe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Igwe moves forwards but Deiveiredo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deiveiredo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Deiveiredo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Igwe.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy head kick and Igwe moves out of range easily.
Deiveiredo misses with a looping left.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Igwe.
A left lands for Igwe.
Igwe throws a hook but Deiveiredo blocks it.
Deiveiredo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Igwe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Igwe.
Deiveiredo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deiveiredo missing with a left hand there. Igwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deiveiredo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igwe.
Deiveiredo throws a jab when Igwe was well out of range.
Deiveiredo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIgwe.
Igwe throws out a loose jab but Deiveiredo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deiveiredo misses with a body shot.
Igwe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deiveiredo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Igwe lands a nice shot that snaps Deiveiredo's head back.
Igwe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deiveiredo misses with a looping right.
Deiveiredo throws a lazy right hand but Igwe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deiveiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.
Deiveiredo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIgwe.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Deiveiredo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deiveiredo misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Igwe checks a leg kick.
Deiveiredo scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo avoids the head kick by Igwe.
Deiveiredo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deiveiredo moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Deiveiredo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Igwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
Deiveiredo stuns Igwe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Igwe misses.
Deiveiredo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Igwe.
Deiveiredo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Deiveiredo with a nice cross.
Figueson Deiveiredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deiveiredo.
Donk. Igwe catches Deiveiredo right on the button with a cross.
Deiveiredo ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Deiveiredo throws a quick counter head kick but Igwe was just out of range.
Deiveiredo swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Deiveiredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe connects with a single shot there.
Igwe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deiveiredo to score with a decent uppercut.
Deiveiredo misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Igwe.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Deiveiredo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Deiveiredo throws a nice looking combination but Igwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deiveiredo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Igwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Igwe scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Igwe.
Deiveiredo misses with an uppercut. Igwe saw that one coming.
Igwe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deiveiredo throws a body shot but no joy.
Igwe throws out a counter right but Deiveiredo avoids it with no problem.
Igwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Deiveiredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Deiveiredo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Igwe.
Igwe lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Deiveiredo misses its intended target.
Deiveiredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Igwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deiveiredo scores with a hook.
Deiveiredo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igwe.
Deiveiredo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deiveiredo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Igwe lands with an uppercut that bounces Deiveiredo off the cage and back into range.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy head kick and Igwe moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Igwe.
Igwe moves out of range of the strikes.
Deiveiredo tries to score with a low kick but Igwe moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Igwe! But no joy.
Nice shot by Igwe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igwe lands a jab to the head.
Deiveiredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Igwe, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Igwe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deiveiredo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Igwe.
Igwe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick but Igwe moves out of range.
Deiveiredo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Igwe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Igwe avoids the head kick by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo throws a jab when Igwe was well out of range.
Deiveiredo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deiveiredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy head kick and Igwe moves out of range easily.
Igwe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Deiveiredo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deiveiredo ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deiveiredo throws a body punch but Igwe moves out of range.
Igwe throws the left hand but Deiveiredo avoids the punch easily.
Igwe looks to land a left hand but Deiveiredo moved out of range nicely.
Eja Igwe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deiveiredo drops his hands momentarily and Igwe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eja Igwe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Igwe 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eja Igwe!
Figueson Deiveiredo spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude got lucky, but luck runs out.'. |
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Event:
C412: Sang Hun vs Valverde
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Soriano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sidorov doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
Sidorov ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Soriano tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidorov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidorov avoids the head kick by Soriano.
Sidorov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soriano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. Sidorov saw that one coming.
Sidorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sidorov feints the counter takedown.
Soriano is looking to clinch.
Sidorov 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.
Soriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidorov is just out of range.
Sidorov feints the counter takedown.
Soriano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
Soriano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soriano scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
A head kick misses from Soriano.
Soriano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sidorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Soriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sidorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sidorov with the counter takedown but Soriano avoids it easily.
Soriano misses with a looping right.
Sidorov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soriano to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidorov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soriano misses with a looping left.
Sidorov feints the counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Soriano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soriano.
Soriano throws a hook but Sidorov blocks it.
Sidorov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Soriano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Sidorov moves away from the strike by Soriano.
Soriano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soriano defends it well.
Sidorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soriano misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Sidorov counters with a shoot takedown. Soriano fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidorov throwing strikes but missing.
Soriano wants to sweep here but Sidorov controlling him for the moment.
Sidorov throwing strikes but missing.
Sidorov postures up in Soriano's guard and throws a big left but Soriano blocks it. #T3#
Soriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sidorov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Soriano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soriano looking to pass the guard.
Sidorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soriano is one step ahead there.
Sidorov is still trying to improve position.
Soriano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soriano slips nicely into half guard.
Sidorov wants to control but Soriano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soriano trying to control the action but Sidorov is working from the bottom.
Soriano trying to pass the guard but Sidorov defending well.
Soriano is looking to take a break and control but Sidorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sidorov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soriano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Soriano looks to land a left hand but Sidorov moved out of range nicely.
Sidorov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soriano lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Soriano misses.
Sidorov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soriano connects with a body shot that sends Sidorov's belly button to the back.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soriano defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Soriano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Sidorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sidorov with the counter takedown but Soriano avoids it easily.#T1#
Sidorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
Soriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Soriano.
Soriano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidorov feints the counter takedown.
Soriano looks to land a body kick but Sidorov moved away.
Sidorov feints the counter takedown.
Soriano tries to clinch but Sidorov is having none of it.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. Sidorov saw that one coming.
Sidorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Soriano.
Soriano stuns Sidorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidorov manages to avoid it.
Sidorov feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Sidorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick from Soriano.
Soriano scores with a spinning back kick!
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soriano connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Soriano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Soriano closes the distance and pushes Sidorov back into the cage.
Soriano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soriano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidorovs head. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soriano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sidorov takes an elbow to the temple.
Soriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidorov can do to turn this around?
Soriano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sidorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soriano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soriano is working Sidorov over against the cage.
Sidorov is trying to pull guard but Soriano has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Soriano.
Sidorov is breathing heavily.
Soriano pushes Sidorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidorov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puna Soriano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Sidorov.
Sidorov tries to pull guard but Soriano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soriano lands a left hand.
Soriano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sidorov tries to pull guard but Soriano won't allow it.
Soriano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sidorov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Soriano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soriano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano pushes Sidorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soriano lands a knee to the body.
Soriano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Soriano.
A short left from Soriano. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Soriano.
Soriano lands with a right to the head.
Soriano lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Soriano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Soriano scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sidorov to see if he's OK.
Soriano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Soriano lands some shots froms side control.
Sidorov is looking for a sweep.
Soriano cracks Sidorov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Soriano taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puna Soriano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Soriano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivan Sidorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soriano tries to clinch there but Sidorov circles away.
Soriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidorov is just out of range.
Sidorov feints the counter takedown.
Sidorov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Soriano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidorov is just out of range.#CL#
Soriano moves into the clinch successfully.
Sidorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soriano smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soriano, as that shot connected.
Soriano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soriano scores with the left hand. Sidorov knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Ivan Sidorov's cut even more.
Soriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Soriano.
Sidorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Soriano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sidorov, pushing him back against the cage.
Soriano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sidorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Sidorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Soriano pushes Sidorov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soriano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Soriano shoots in and gets a takedown into Sidorov's guard.
Soriano wants to pass the guard but Sidorov is keeping the position.
Soriano postures up and lands a big shot to Sidorov's brow.
Soriano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soriano throwing strikes but missing.
Soriano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Sidorov keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully.
Puna Soriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soriano 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.
Sidorov is trying to keep Soriano in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Soriano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sidorov jumps guard but Soriano stands there with Sidorov around his waist. Sidorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sidorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Soriano.
Sidorov is trying to drag Soriano to the mat but Soriano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Puna Soriano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Sidorov.
Soriano scores with a shot to the side of Sidorov's head.
Soriano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soriano.
Sidorov pushes Soriano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puna Soriano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soriano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puna Soriano!
An out of breath Puna Soriano 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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