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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GC 528 Rihard VS Freeman
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Up blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Up's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Black tries a body shot but Up blocks it.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ups head.
Up misses with the head strike.
Up misses with a punch on the inside.
Up lands an uppercut.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Up blocking some punches.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Up.
A short left from Black.
Up misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Black.
Up is breathing heavily.
Up misses with a short punch on the inside.
Up misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Up misses with the head strike.
Up throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Up fails to land.
Black's coach down at Kung Fu International Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Up.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Black.
Black blocks a body shot from Up.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Up backwards.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Up working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
A hook to the body from Black.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Up definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Black.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Up backwards.
Black lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Black pushes Up back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black gets through Up's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Black tries to work over Up's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Up takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Black lands a right hand.
Up prevents a body shot from Black.
Up tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Black presses Up against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black lands a body shot.
Black pushes Up back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Good body shot from Black.
Up's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black works on Up's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Black.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Up takes a shot to the head.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black lands with a right to the head.
Black tries a body shot but Up blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Black.
Up swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black pushes Up against the cage. Black is working some dirty boxing. Black pushes off with a quick right hook! Up goes down! Up tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Black moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Black! |
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Event:
SMASH: Morrison vs Longabaugh
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Cheese throws a low kick but Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matikainen somewhat.
Matikainen slips a jab from Cheese.
As Cheese backs off Matikainen throws a huge counter combo but Cheese manages to avoid it all.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen shoots in but Cheese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nacho Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaMatti Matikainen.
Some bone on bone action there as Matikainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen looks for a takedown but Cheese sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheese connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Cheese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matikainen momentarily.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cheese throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nacho Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cheese sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Cheese displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Matikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Cheese.
Despite the aggression on Matikainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2##KD#
Cheese lands a big head kick that sends Matikainen tumbling to the mat! Cheese takes a step backwards and waves Matikainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Cheese misses.
Matikainen fails with the takedown.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Cheese bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cheese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Matikainen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.#CL2#
Matikainen has closed the distance and engaged Cheese in a clinch.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Matikainen can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Cheese turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen can't get the takedown.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matikainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheese, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Matikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matikainen is looking to stand up but Cheese isn't so interested in that idea.
Matikainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Matikainen thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
Matikainen stops Cheese from getting back to his feet.
#T4##SU2#
Matikainen stands up and beckons Cheese to join him on the feet.
Nacho Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheese tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a left and a right that stings Cheese.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Matikainen.
Cheese throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Cheese manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matikainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Cheese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
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#
Cheese throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Nacho Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen dives in and grabs Cheese's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheese pushes down on Matikainen's head and hops out.
Matikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Cheese, looking for a takedown. Matikainen pushes Cheese against the cage but Cheese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cheese throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
Cheese throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Matikainen clinches up with Cheese and pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen fails to pull guard.
Nacho Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaMatti Matikainen.
Cheese trying to control the position but instead, Matikainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheese into the cage.
Matikainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Matikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Matikainen clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Cheese won't allow it.
#T2#
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheese prevents it.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matikainen can do to turn this around?
Matikainen wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Cheese avoiding damage.
Cheese is trying to maintain a safe position but Matikainen gets an underhook and turns Cheese into the cage.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Cheese just leaning against Matikainen, taking a breather. #T3##TD2#
Matikainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheese uses from the top position. #SU#
Cheese gets to his feet. Matikainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Matikainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matikainen.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Cheese turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen is trying to stall.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Cheese forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cheese.
Cheese displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matikainen up against the cage.
Cheese is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Cheese gets through Matikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matikainen.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matikainen as Cheese tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Matikainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheese uses from the top position.
Cheese tries to stand but Matikainen is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Cheese gets to his feet. Matikainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cheese slaps away a takedown attempt from Matikainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Cheese dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Cheese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Matikainen gets a clinch.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Matikainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheese pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
As Matikainen tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Matikainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Cheese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheese bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matikainen's head backwards.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but Cheese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nacho Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaMatti Matikainen.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.#T1#
Matikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen tries to counter with a clinch but Cheese shakes him off and moves away.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a series of strikes. Cheese will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese connects with the punch.
Matikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheese circles away.#CL2#
Cheese gets tackled into the cage by Matikainen. Matikainen maintains the clinch.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese is leaning against Matikainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cheese has Matikainen pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matikainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheese tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen jumps guard but Cheese stands there with Matikainen around his waist. Matikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Stalling in the clinch from Cheese.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matikainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheese after a bit of a struggle.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Matikainen. #T4#
Cheese tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Matikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nacho Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen tries to break free but Cheese pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Cheese.
Matikainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cheese.
Matikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nacho Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cheese, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nacho Cheese!
Nacho Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -15-
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Koks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Mann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koks on his heels. He'll look to pass Koks's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Mann
Mann controlling from the top position.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Koks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koks is positioning himself well to prevent Mann advancing to mount. #T1#
Koks is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koks moves into full guard.
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Koks is retaining full guard.
Koks looking to control.
Mann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koks trying to control the position.
Koks 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: Koks (2) vs (2) Mann#T2#
Mann tries to get to full guard but Koks has control of the leg.
Mann is not content to let Koks control the position.
Mann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Mann manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Mann keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully.
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mann trying to control the position.
Koks stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koks stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position.
Koks wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann can't keep his opponent in guard - Koks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mann trying to hold on to Koks's head to control him but Koks postures up.
Mann controlling the position well. #T5#
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koks passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Koks is trying to get an arm triangle but Mann is defending well.
Koks controls the position.
Mann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Koks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mann reverses the position - he's now on top in Koks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (5) vs (4) Mann
Mann controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Koks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mann sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Koks doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mann paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Koks - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks 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:
ENIGMA 255
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Goodman gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Goodman manages to retain guard.
Jones won't allow Goodman to get back to his feet.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones stops Goodman from standing up.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodman has wrist control.#ES#
Goodman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Goodman. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goodman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
A big left from Goodman misses.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Milton Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Jones swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Milton Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Goodman sprawls well.
Jones moves to clinch but Goodman breaks away
and Goodman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Jones tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones shoots and misses
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goodman is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Goodman. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones stops Goodman from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Goodman is working away.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Jones prevents Goodman from standing back up.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Jones prevents Goodman from standing back up.
Goodman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
Goodman is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Goodman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goodman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milton Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goodman's guard.
Goodman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Jones has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Milton Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jones gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Goodman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a series of punches but Goodman avoids them all with ease.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Goodman shows good takedown defense.
Milton Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jones.#TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Goodman's guard.#ES#
Goodman has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Goodman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A jab from Goodman does it's job there.
Goodman scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Jones tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.#T2#
Goodman slips a straight right by Jones.
Goodman lands a jab.
Jones is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Jones moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Jones punishes Goodman's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones walks into a jab.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Goodman fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goodman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goodman wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Goodman pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goodman looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Jones slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Goodman's temple.
Goodman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Goodman is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goodman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goodman wants to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goodman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goodman!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Goodman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Goodman sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Goodman avoids it this time.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones dives in and grabs Goodman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodman pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Goodman shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goodman enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goodman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Goodman wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones passes Goodman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Milton Goodman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Goodman is looking to escape.
Goodman is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donnie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goodman's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Ground and pound from Jones.
Goodman tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Goodman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Jones tries for a takedown but Goodman manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goodman leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Milton Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jones.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodman to the ground. Goodman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Nice takedown defense from Goodman. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goodman counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Goodman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones goes for a double leg but Goodman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Goodman continues to drive forward.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Goodman! |
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Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Haarju takes a swing at Blanchard's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blanchard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blanchard ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
Blanchard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haarju.
Nice shot by Blanchard.
Haarju looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Blanchard. Those never looked like landing.
Blanchard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haarju's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blanchard. That's going to slow Haarju down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanchard. Haarju does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanchard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haarju throws out the jab.
Haarju staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haarju. Blanchard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Haarju misses.
Blanchard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blanchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haarju slips under a jab.
Haarju steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanchard.
Blanchard doesn't manage to clinch there - Haarju circles away.
Blanchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haarju.
Haarju checks a leg kick.
Haarju thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haarju misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanchard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haarju avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Haarju punishes Blanchard's body with a nice straight punch.
Blanchard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blanchard throws a hook but Haarju blocks it.
Blanchard checks a low kick from Haarju.
Blanchard throws a leg kick but Haarju sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blanchard throws a leg kick but Haarju sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blanchard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haarju.
Haarju scores with a nice head shot.
Haarju missing with a left hand there. Blanchard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blanchard jabs Haarju to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haarju misses with a hook. Blanchard ducked under it nicely.
Blanchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haarju manages to avoid it.
Blanchard misses the jab.
Blanchard connects with an inside leg kick.
Blanchard connects with the punch.
Blanchard throws a hook but Haarju avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Haarju misses the target.
Haarju slips under a jab.
Andrew Blanchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haarju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blanchard moves away.
A slow jab from Haarju misses its intended target.
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!
Blanchard misses with a hook.
Haarju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Blanchard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haarju throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Haarju lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blanchard doesn't seem phased though.
Blanchard lands a nice looking body shot.
Haarju throws the left hand but Blanchard avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Haarju misses.
Blanchard misses with a straight left.
Blanchard takes a swing at Haarju's ribcage but misses.
Blanchard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haarju. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Blanchard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blanchard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haarju is able to avoid easily.
Haarju slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Blanchard does it's job there.
Haarju throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Haarju misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haarju.
Blanchard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haarju.
Nice defenses there by Haarju.
Blanchard 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.
Haarju thuds his right hand into Blanchard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blanchard misses with an uppercut.
Blanchard lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Haarju looks to land a left hand but Blanchard moved out of range nicely.
Blanchard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haarju throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blanchard looks to land a right hand but Haarju moved out of range.
Haarju misses with a body kick.
Blanchard throws a leg kick
and Haarju counters with a two punch combo.
Haarju misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a wild combination.
Blanchard avoids the body shot from Haarju.
Blanchard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haarju on the side of the head.
Haarju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blanchard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haarju connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blanchard scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haarju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Blanchard misses its intended target.
Blanchard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haarju misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a straight right.
Haarju misses with a head kick.
Haarju throws a lazy right hand but Blanchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Blanchard misses with a double jab.
Haarju swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanchard. Haarju does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haarju scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blanchard tries to clinch there but Haarju circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Haarju misses the target.
Blanchard takes a swing at Haarju's ribcage but misses.
Haarju misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haarju wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haarju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blanchard misses with a wild body shot.
Haarju appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haarju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Andrew Blanchard has been cut.
Blanchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Blanchard. Beautiful body shot.
Blanchard tries to bum rush Haarju with a series of wild strikes but Haarju uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haarju is looking to counter punch.
Blanchard misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanchard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blanchard slips a straight right by Haarju.
Haarju loads up on a big right hand but Blanchard slips the punch.
Haarju takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blanchard ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
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 Eino Haarju will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Blanchard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haarju connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from Blanchard misses.
Haarju throws a hook but Blanchard avoids it easily.
A big left from Haarju misses.
Haarju takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Blanchard misses.
Blanchard misses the jab.
Blanchard misses with the combination.
Haarju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanchard manages to avoid it.
Haarju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanchard.
Haarju chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blanchard can pounce on him.
Blanchard walks into a jab.
Blanchard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haarju throws out the jab.
Eino Haarju is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarju waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blanchard.
Blanchard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haarju.
Haarju 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.
Haarju takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanchard lands a leg kick that knocks Haarju off balance momentarily.
Haarju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blanchard cracks a nice hook into Haarju's ribs.
Haarju is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A left and a right from Haarju both land. Nice combination.
Blanchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haarju.
Haarju slips under a jab from Blanchard.
Haarju was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blanchard throws an overhand right that lands on Haarju's shoulder, as Haarju tries to avoid the shot.
Blanchard lands with a shot to the body.
Blanchard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haarju looks to land a combination but Blanchard avoids it well.
Blanchard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haarju swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blanchard lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Blanchard.
Haarju connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blanchard's hands.
Blanchard 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haarju lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haarju tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Haarju.
A swing and a miss from Haarju.
Blanchard throws out a counter right but Haarju avoids it with no problem.
Blanchard throws a low kick, looking for Haarju's leg but Haarju calmly moves out of range.
Haarju was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haarju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haarju throws a series of punches but Blanchard avoids them all with ease.
Blanchard moves out of range of the strikes.
Blanchard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Blanchard ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
Haarju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haarju pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanchard checks a low kick from Haarju.
Haarju stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blanchard.
Haarju misses with a hook.
Blanchard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Haarju on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haarju waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blanchard.
Blanchard looks to land a right hand but Haarju moved out of range.
Haarju moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blanchard throws a low kick but Haarju moves out of range easily.
Haarju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haarju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blanchard moves away.
Haarju dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Haarju misses.
Blanchard with a nice cross.
Blanchard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haarju throws out the jab.
Blanchard feints and then cracks Haarju's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haarju down.
Haarju looks to land a left hand but Blanchard moved out of range nicely.
Haarju throws an overhand right that lands on Blanchard's shoulder, as Blanchard tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Blanchard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haarju. That did some damage!
Haarju misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Blanchard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Haarju tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanchard lands a nice looking body shot.
Haarju throws the kick towards the body but Blanchard avoids it.
Haarju moves away from the strike by Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a low kick.
Haarju scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blanchard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haarju.
It looked like Haarju was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haarju thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haarju has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blanchard.
Blanchard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blanchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haarju was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanchard.
It looked like Haarju was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blanchard.
Blanchard with a nice calf kick.
Haarju swings for the body but Blanchard moves out of range.
Blanchard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haarju looks to land a left hand but Blanchard moved out of range nicely.
Blanchard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blanchard misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Haarju, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Haarju. That snapped Blanchard's head back.
Blanchard punishes Haarju's body with a nice straight punch.
Blanchard with a jab.
Blanchard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haarju.
Haarju scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Haarju steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanchard.
A little feinted left hand from Haarju on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blanchard tries to score with a low kick but Haarju moves his leg out of the way.
No joy there for Haarju, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haarju moves away from the strike by Blanchard.
Haarju is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haarju takes one to the chin there.
Blanchard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blanchard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haarju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blanchard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haarju's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanchard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haarju looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blanchard with a nice calf kick.
Haarju misses the jab.
Blanchard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haarju.
Haarju takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Blanchard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Blanchard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Blanchard punishes Haarju's body with a nice straight punch.
Blanchard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haarju swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blanchard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haarju's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blanchard under the eye.
Haarju misses with a straight right.
Haarju misses with an uppercut. Blanchard saw that one coming.
Blanchard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haarju throws a lazy right hand but Blanchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blanchard ducks under a wild hook from Haarju.
Blanchard lands with a shot to the body.
Haarju thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haarju avoids the body shot from Blanchard.
Haarju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haarju thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haarju throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarju dodges the punch combination from Blanchard.
Haarju ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haarju with a jab.
Blanchard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haarju counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Blanchard lands a body shot.
Haarju misses with a wild body shot.
Blanchard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haarju looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blanchard slips a jab from Haarju.
Blanchard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haarju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haarju scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Blanchard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanchard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blanchard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Haarju on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blanchard looks to throw the jab but Haarju is out of range.
Blanchard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haarju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haarju lands with a straight right. Blanchard didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Blanchard is rocked!
Haarju just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanchard throws out a counter right but Haarju avoids it with no problem.
Blanchard lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Haarju misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Haarju checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blanchard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blanchard throws a low kick, looking for Haarju's leg but Haarju calmly moves out of range.
Blanchard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blanchard is still on wobbly legs! Can Haarju finish him?#T2#
Blanchard with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Haarju.
Blanchard misses with a low kick.
Blanchard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haarju.
Blanchard seems to have recovered his senses.
Haarju swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanchard connects with a looping right hand.
Blanchard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice jab there from Haarju.
Haarju slips a jab from Blanchard.
Blanchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haarju manages to avoid it.
Blanchard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haarju throws a head kick that misses.
Blanchard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haarju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanchard manages to avoid it.
Blanchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haarju.
Haarju ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.
Blanchard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blanchard walks into a jab.#T3#
Haarju pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanchard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haarju throws a lazy right hand but Blanchard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haarju looks to land a right hand but Blanchard moved out of range.
Blanchard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haarju stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haarju checks the leg kick.
Haarju stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blanchard.
Blanchard throws a lazy right hand but Haarju sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haarju swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haarju throws a shot from downtown. Blanchard moves away and avoids it.
Haarju takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blanchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blanchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haarju.
Blanchard throws a big shot that misses.
Blanchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haarju manages to avoid it.
Haarju was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haarju throws an overhand right that lands on Blanchard's shoulder, as Blanchard tries to avoid the shot.
Haarju throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanchard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blanchard connects with an inside leg kick.
Blanchard connects with a body shot.
Haarju looks to throw the jab but Blanchard is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blanchard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Blanchard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanchard loads up on a big right hand but Haarju slips the punch.
Haarju throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blanchard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haarju waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a wild body shot.
Blanchard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blanchard throws a hook to the side of Haarju's head but Haarju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haarju throws a shot from downtown. Blanchard moves away and avoids it.
Haarju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanchard.
Blanchard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blanchard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haarju takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haarju misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Blanchard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Haarju looks to land a left hand but Blanchard moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haarju misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanchard slips under a jab.
Haarju misses with a straight left.
Haarju on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blanchard. Blanchard obviously looking to wear him down.
Blanchard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 Eino Haarju.
Well Haarju 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eino Haarju! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Short instigates a clinch.
Short has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Short pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mann drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (0) Short
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Short works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short for as long as he can get away with.
Short looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard.
Mann stays in close to Short's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.#SUB2#
Short is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.#T3#
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Short has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mann won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Short has control of Mann's left arm, preventing Mann from doing any damage.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mann is now in half guard. #T5#
Mann is taking a breather. Short says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Short doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mann.
Mann works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (0) Short#T6#
Mann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Short! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mann (7) vs (0) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mann (10) vs (0) Short
Mann keeps control of the position easily here as Short tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Mann controlling well, preventing Short from escaping the position.
Mann trying to control momentarily.
Mann controls the action.
Short is keeping busy.
Short trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
Mann controlling the position well here. Short rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Short tries to roll but Mann sticks to his back.
Short trying to control the action but Mann just sinks the hooks in.
Mann has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Short's body.
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Mann avoiding Short 's attempts to control his hands.
Mann is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mann wants to control but Short is keeping busy.#T10##SUB#
Mann has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Short has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Further stalling from Mann.#T11#
Mann is hanging on to Short's back as he tries to escape.
Mann controlling the position well here. Short rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Mann is not going to allow Short to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Short showing good submission defense here.
Mann controlling from the back.#T13#
Mann is trying to control but Short is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mann is stalling here but it's allowed Short to get half guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Short is refusing to be controlled, as Mann sits in half guard.
Mann is really struggling to control Short but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Short is trying to control but can't.
Short gets back to full guard.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Short holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Short has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 254
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Horace scores with a decent looking hook.
Horace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horace pushes Ford away with a front kick.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford walks into a jab.
Horace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Horace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horace misses with a body shot.
Ford throws the left hand but Horace avoids the punch easily.
Horace thumps Ford with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Horace.#CUT2#It looks like Kareem Ford has been cut.
Horace ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Horace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Horace throws a nice head kick!
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horace counters with an outside leg kick.
Ford avoids the head kick by Horace.
Good leg kick by Horace.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horace moves away.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ford throws a hook but Horace avoids it easily.
Horace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horace steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ford.
That kick from Ford tenderised Horace's leg. Horace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws a sloppy head kick
and Horace counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ford doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Horace.
Ford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Horace is out of range.
Horace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Horace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Horace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horace let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Horace lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Ford is rocked!
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horace manages to avoid it.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Horace misses with a body shot.
Horace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horace cracks Ford with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ford falls to his knees and Horace doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberte Horace! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 254
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Kozlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Tashi Tsering has been cut.
Kozlov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsering misses with a takedown
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Tsering tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artyom Kozlov! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -11-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hart (4) vs (0) Mann
Mann wants to control but Hart postures up.#SUB#
Hart tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well. #SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hart's guard! Nice work there by Mann! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (4) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hart looking for subs off his back but Mann has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Mann is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hart gets full guard.#SUB#
Hart throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mann uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (5) Mann
Hart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hart (4) vs (7) Mann
Hart is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Mann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mann prevents Hart from getting the reversal.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mann content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Mann has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (10) Mann
Hart tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mann's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mann! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hart has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lyric Mann!
Kevin Hart was interviewed post fight and said 'Where am I?'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 253
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Tran moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy left from Bryan finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut.
Bryan missing with a left hand there. Tran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tran sprawls well. Tran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryan gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Tran misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Bryan misses #KD#
and Tran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bryan! Tran lets Bryan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Demarcus Bryan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan goes for a double leg but Tran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tran continues to drive forward.
Bryan misses with a shot to the body
and Tran counters with a big left hand that crumples Bryan! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antwan Tran! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -10-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Diminutive Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mann gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Mann
Mann trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Mann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Mann might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Mann trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Mann stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Mann passes into half guard.
Mann is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Mann controlling the pace.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Mann has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Mann#T4#
Mann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jackson is not content to let Mann control the position.
Mann controls the position from side control.#T5#
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Mann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Let's hope that Mann 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.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mann is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (7) Mann#T7#
Mann wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Mann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T8#
Mann is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Mann has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (10) Mann
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (12) Mann#SUB2#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Mann trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Jackson 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Mann passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (15) Mann
Mann controlling his opponent.
Jackson regains half guard.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Mann stalling. #T12#
Mann frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (18) Mann
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann controlling from mount. #T14#
Mann wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mann jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Mann has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
KHFC Round 1 Group B
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Lawrence looks to throw the jab but Up is out of range.
Up seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Up wants to clinch.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Lawrence misses.
Up was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Lawrence's jab looks to have found its range, popping Up under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Up on the side of the head.
Up tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Lawrence misses
and Up counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Up avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence scores with a punch to the head.
Up takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Back Up has been cut.#CL#
Up gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Lawrence presses Up against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Up's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Lawrence. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawrence.
Up definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Up looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Up tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence throws out a powerful jab.
Up wants to clinch but Lawrence slips to the side
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Up is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Up tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Up avoids it with no problem.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Up tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Up tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Up looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Up tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.
Up takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Up displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Up fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawrence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lawrence misses the body punch #KD#
and Up counters with a nice right hand that sends Lawrence toppling to the canvas! Lawrence scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Up finish him?!#ROC#Lawrence is rocked!
Up tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Up uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a shot from downtown. Up moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Up moves out of range.
Lawrence slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Up tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Up looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Up wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Back Up's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Up tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.
Up wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
Up tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawrence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Up tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Up counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lawrence! Up lets Lawrence back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Up finish him?
Up tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lawrence 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.
Up tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawrence throws a hook but Up avoids it easily.
Up tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lawrence manages to circle out of the way.
Lawrence seems to have recovered his senses.
Up fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut.
Up tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Up avoids it with no problem.
Up looks to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a straight right hand.
Lawrence 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.#T1#
Up wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Lawrence missing with a left hand there. Up was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Up tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Up doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Up on the side of the head.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Up saw that one coming.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Up moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Lawrence finds it's target.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Up moved out of range.
Lawrence swats away the attempt to clinch by Up.
A nice side step and Lawrence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Up takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawrence lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Up tries to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Up moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Up is looking to clinch but Lawrence is avoiding it.
Bud Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence throws a monster overhand right that drops Up! Lawrence follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bud Lawrence!
During a confident post fight interview, Bud Lawrence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The 408 - Qtr Finals
Date: Apr 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ripken, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A short right from Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Ripken misses with some punches.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to work over Ripken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
A short right from Ripken. #T1#
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Ripken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ripken blocks the elbow strike.
Ripken tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ripken back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ripken.
Ripken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripken scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Ripken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Ripken tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Ripken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ripken.
Ripken misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ripken misses with the head strike.
Ripken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ripken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ripken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Ripken lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Ripken prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ripkens head.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ripken.
Ripken looks winded!
Jones lands an uppercut.
Ripken tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ripken back against the ropes.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripken throws a head punch that misses.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Ripken throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ripken is rocked!
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ripken! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Ripken drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arwell Jones!
A very excited looking Arwell Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 5A
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Sansho misses with a few strikes there.
Sansho looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobbs is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hobbs moves away from the strike by Sansho.
Hobbs slips under a jab.
Hobbs slips under a jab from Sansho.
Sansho misses with an uppercut. Hobbs saw that one coming.#TD#
Hobbs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sansho is refusing to be controlled, as Hobbs sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs wants to free his trapped foot but Sansho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sansho wants to improve his position but Hobbs is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sansho is looking to control Hobbs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sansho avoid being mounted?
Sansho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sansho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hobbs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sansho tries to get to full guard but Hobbs has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Hobbs is working for a submission of some sort.
Sansho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sansho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sansho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hobbs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hobbs prevents Sansho from improving his position.
Sansho is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hobbs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sansho defends it well. #SUB2#
Sansho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hobbs prevents Sansho from improving his position.
Sansho regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Hobbs won't allow Sansho to sweep him here.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sansho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hobbs is pushing down on Sansho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sansho is fighting to maintain full guard but Hobbs has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Sansho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sansho is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hobbs 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.
Hobbs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sansho!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sansho can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Sansho regains half guard.
Sansho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hobbs is trying to work for a kimura but Sansho is defending well.
Sansho trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hobbs is working for a kimura but Sansho is defending it quite comfortably.
Sansho is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Hobbs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sansho fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryobi Sansho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobbs moves out of range as Sansho strikes.
Hobbs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hobbs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sansho.
Hobbs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sansho.#TD#
Hobbs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sansho working a defensive guard but Hobbs passes into half guard.
Sansho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hobbs trying to control from half guard but Sansho is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hobbs wants to work for an arm triangle but Sansho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hobbs controlling the action here.
Sansho is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Sansho trying to control from the bottom.
Hobbs is trying to control. Sansho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hobbs prevents Sansho from improving his position.
Hobbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sansho keeps working.
Garry Hobbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sansho wants to improve his position but Hobbs is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hobbs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hobbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sansho keeps working.
Sansho tries to roll over but Hobbs keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Hobbs is looking for submissions but instead, Sansho has regained full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sansho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sansho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hobbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hobbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sansho keeping full guard, as Hobbs tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sansho misses with the combination.
#TD#
Hobbs looking to score a takedown here. Sansho is defending well but Hobbs drives through and ends up in Sansho's guard.
Sansho working a defensive guard here.
Hobbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sansho can do to turn this around?#T4#
Sansho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hobbs has passed into side control.
Sansho tries to buck Hobbs off but Hobbs is having none of it.
Sansho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hobbs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hobbs prevents Sansho from improving his position.
Hobbs is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Hobbs dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sansho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
A slow jab from Sansho misses its intended target.
Hobbs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hobbs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sansho's half guard.
Sansho is looking to control Hobbs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sansho avoid being mounted?
Hobbs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Hobbs is looking for a kimura here.
Hobbs uses his free foot to push down on Sansho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sansho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sansho defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hobbs. #T1#
Sansho working to try and regain half guard.
Sansho is still trying to improve position.
Hobbs looking to control but Sansho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Hobbs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sansho is trying desperately to improve position.
Garry Hobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hobbs controlling the position easily from mount.
Hobbs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sansho is desperately trying to improve his position but Hobbs has a good base and remains in mount.
Sansho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sansho tries to hold on but Hobbs pushes him away.
Sansho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hobbs tries to control but Sansho wriggling away.
Hobbs avoids the attempt from Sansho to control.
Hobbs tries to control but Sansho wriggling away.
Sansho can't escape the position.
Sansho wants to control but Hobbs is having none of it.
Sansho is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Hobbs controlling from the full mount.
Sansho is desperately trying to improve his position but Hobbs has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hobbs controlling his opponent.
Sansho is looking to improve his position but Hobbs isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Hobbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hobbs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry Hobbs! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -7-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Big Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guy quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guy (0) vs (2) Mann
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.#SUB#
Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.#SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Guy wants to hit a sweep here but Mann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (5) Mann
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Guy 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.
Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guy tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy moves into full guard.
Guy 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.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Mann passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Guy gets full guard.
Guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mann has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (8) Mann
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guy is trying to escape the position but Mann is controlling the position. #T7#
Guy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mann moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Guy (0) vs (10) Mann
Guy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guy regains half guard.#T9##SUB#
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy.#SUB#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.#T10##SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. #T11#
Mann looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Guy is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Guy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (10) Mann#T12##SUB2#
Mann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard.
Mann keeping hold of Guy's head, controlling as best he can.
Guy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (5) vs (10) Mann#T13#
Mann tries to hold on but Guy postures up.
Guy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mann is holding on tight.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Guy's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Guy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mann is now in Guy's guard. A big mistake from Guy there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (5) vs (12) Mann
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.#T14#
Guy keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass. #SUB#
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guy trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 12 to 5. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 147
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Gilmore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gilmore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michaud trying to control from the bottom.
Michaud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaud can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michaud wants to control but Gilmore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michaud gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Michaud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gilmore throws an elbow that misses. Michaud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilmore's guard. Nice move by Michaud!#REVB#
Gilmore has a closed guard, preventing Michaud from standing up. #SU2#
Michaud gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Gilmore.
Michaud tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilmore feinted with a counter takedown.
Gilmore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Michaud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilmore somewhat.
Michaud misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Michaud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilmore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaud throws a head kick but Gilmore moves out of range.
Michaud with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilmore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaud wants to control but Gilmore postures up.
Gilmore working the ground and pound.
Michaud is not content to let Gilmore control the position.
Gilmore misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gilmore throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Michaud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gilmore working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Michaud holding on.
Gilmore working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Michaud struggling a bit here.
Michaud isn't going anywhere.
Gilmore throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Michaud can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Michaud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Michaud dodges the ground and pound from Gilmore.
Gilmore is looking to take a break and control but Michaud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Gilmore has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gilmore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Michaud is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gilmore tries to move into full mount but can't pass Michaud's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaud is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Gilmore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gilmore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Michaud defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gilmore or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaud, which made it look bad.
Baptiste Michaud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore scores with a shot to the body.
Gilmore misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilmore.
As Gilmore backs off Michaud throws a huge counter combo but Gilmore manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gilmore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michaud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gilmore in his tracks. #T1#
Michaud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gilmore circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Michaud as Gilmore shoots in.
We've been informed that Michaud has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Michaud.
Baptiste Michaud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michaud throws a push kick but Gilmore slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Michaud catches Gilmore right on the button with a cross.
Michaud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilmore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gilmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaud.
Michaud slaps away a takedown attempt from Gilmore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michaud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Gilmore throws the left hand but Michaud avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Gilmore misses.
Gilmore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gilmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gilmore misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Michaud misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaud scores with a body shot.
Michaud throws a nice looking combination but Gilmore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gilmore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michaud in his tracks.
Gilmore throws an overhand right that lands on Michaud's shoulder, as Michaud tries to avoid the shot.
Michaud shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gilmore blocks a head kick by Michaud.
#T3#
Michaud moves away from the strike by Gilmore.
Gilmore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michaud throws the kick towards the body but Gilmore avoids it.
It looked like Gilmore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michaud.
Gilmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Michaud moves out of range as Gilmore strikes.
Michaud swinging wildly here.
Gilmore looks for a takedown but Michaud sprawls well.
Michaud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gilmore.#CUT2#It looks like Happy Gilmore has been cut.
Michaud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Michaud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Michaud as Gilmore shoots in.
Michaud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Michaud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michaud scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Michaud lands a big head kick that sends Gilmore tumbling to the mat! Michaud takes a step backwards and waves Gilmore back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Gilmore is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oh Gilmore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gilmore throws a big shot that misses.
Michaud throws a monster overhand right that drops Gilmore! Michaud follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baptiste Michaud! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 4B
Date: Mar 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Borges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hobbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Borges sprawls well. He's pushed Hobbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borges raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borges has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a takedown. Borges tries to sprawl out of it but Hobbs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs dives in for a single leg takedown but Borges sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borges now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Borges holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hobbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borges's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch.
No luck for Hobbs with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
Borges feints a counter leg kick.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hobbs goes for a double leg but Borges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borges continues to drive forward.#BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borges counters with a body kick.
Cesar Borges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Borges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hobbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borges stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Borges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borges pinned against the cage. Borges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hobbs is breathing heavily.
Hobbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Borges as Hobbs shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Borges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hobbs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borges! But no joy.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hobbs shoots in but Borges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borges counters with a body kick.#T2#
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up with Borges, looking for a takedown. Hobbs pushes Borges against the cage but Borges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Borges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hobbs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borges but Borges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hobbs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Borges avoids it really well and circles away.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borges circles away.
Borges now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Borges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a takedown but Borges manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hobbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hobbs goes for a double leg but Borges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borges continues to drive forward.
Borges only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hobbs keeps control of Borges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borges is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Borges's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3##BC#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hobbs.
Hobbs goes for a double leg but Borges avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borges continues to drive forward.
Borges is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hobbs with a body shot.
Borges tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Borges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hobbs manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hobbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Borges, which made it look bad.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it well.
Hobbs shoots in for a takedown but Borges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hobbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borges sprawls well. Borges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hobbs gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hobbs.
A nice side step and Borges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Hobbs darts in looking for a takedown but Borges gets double underhooks and turns Hobbs into the cage.
Borges feints a counter leg kick.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borges tries to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling the position.
Borges wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobbs won't allow it.
#BC#
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borges is fending him off so far but Hobbs persists. Nope, Borges circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Borges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
Hobbs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borges's waist but Borges gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hobbs off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Borges misses.
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up with Borges, looking for a takedown. Hobbs pushes Borges against the cage but Borges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Borges tries a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs is wise to it.
Hobbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hobbs misses with a takedown attempt - Borges sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hobbs backing away here, and Borges unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borges defends it nicely.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it well.
Borges leaves Hobbs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Borges dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
Hobbs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borges tries to avoid it but Hobbs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borges to the ground. Borges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Borges doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice takedown defense from Borges. No joy for Hobbs on that attempt.
Hobbs backing away here, and Borges unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borges follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hobbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Borges replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it well.
Hobbs shoots in for a takedown but Borges shows good takedown defense.
Hobbs looks for a takedown but Borges sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Borges is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hobbs is defended easily by Borges.
Borges looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Hobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borges thinks about the counter body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hobbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Borges, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Borges was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hobbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hobbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Borges, which made it look bad.
Hobbs looks for a takedown but Borges sprawls well.
Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borges stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borges! But no joy.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hobbs is defended easily by Borges.
And Borges responds with a good body kick, but Hobbs manages to step out the way in time.
Hobbs has a takedown stuffed.
Hobbs shoots in but Borges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
Borges steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borges circles away.
Borges is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hobbs with a body shot.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borges circles away.
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Borges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Borges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hobbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hobbs shoots in and drives through. Borges sprawls well.
And Borges responds with a good body kick, but Hobbs manages to step out the way in time.
Hobbs shoots for a takedown but Borges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Borges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Hobbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borges defends it nicely.
Borges thinks about the counter body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Borges 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.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borges defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hobbs.
Borges now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hobbs darts in looking for a takedown but Borges gets double underhooks and turns Hobbs into the cage.
Borges tries to break free but Hobbs pushes him back against the cage.
Borges has had enough of the clinch but Hobbs keeps him there for the moment.
Borges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Hobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Borges won't allow it.
Hobbs keeps control of Borges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borges is trying to maintain a safe position but Hobbs gets an underhook and turns Borges into the cage.
Borges is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Borges.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Borges has him pinned against the cage.
Borges is trying to break the clinch but Hobbs is controlling him.#BC#
Hobbs breaks from the clinch.
Borges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hobbs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hobbs.
Borges only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Hobbs drives through with a takedown into Borges's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.#SUB2#
Hobbs is posturing up here but Borges has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hobbs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hobbs has to tap! Slick submission there by Borges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grumblegut changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (0) Mann#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grumblegut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grumblegut swings around for an armbar but Mann sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grumblegut's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Grumblegut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grumblegut has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grumblegut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grumblegut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Grumblegut's legs - danger averted.
Grumblegut being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grumblegut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Grumblegut's legs - danger averted.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grumblegut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Grumblegut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grumblegut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Grumblegut's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Mann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mann has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grumblegut to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mann is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grumblegut pulls down on the head and he's put Mann to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gromli Grumblegut!
Gromli Grumblegut really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -46-
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
John misses with a right hand
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John throws a big shot that misses.
John misses with a left hand
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cider throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
John digs a good hook to Cider's body.
John misses with an uppercut
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
John misses with a left hand
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.#T1#
Cider ducks under a wild hook from John.
Cider was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cider scrambles back to his feet.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
John cracks Cider with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cider looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can John finish him?
#ROC2#Cider is rocked!
John throws a hook but Cider avoids it easily.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John misses the body punch
and Cider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
John lands a big uppercut and Cider crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cider looks OK. John waves Cider back to his feet!
Oh Cider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cider square on the jaw! Damn, Cider is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy John! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 30
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Ewing cracks John with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ewing to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Ewing sends John crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ewing is motioning to the referee to let John up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#John is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewing throws a pinpoint strike between John's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends John crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ewing scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Ewing! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R5
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Porro.
Jab by Ripken.
Ripken wants to clinch.
Ripken misses with a looping right.
Porro throws a front kick aimed at Ripken's knee but Ripken avoids it well.
Porro moves out of range of the strikes.
Porro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ripken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Porro throws a looping overhand right but Ripken ducks down to avoid it.
Ripken wants to counter with a clinch but Porro pushes him away.#T1#
Porro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ripken.#CL2#
Ripken clinches.
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porro misses with a body punch.
Porro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porro.
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Porro.
Ripken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Porro misses with some punches.
Porro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Porro takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripken has a couple of punches blocked by Porro.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Porro.
Porro tries a body shot but Ripken blocks it.
#T2#
Ripken working aggressively here.
Ripken blocking some punches.
Porro blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ripken.
Ripken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro tries to throw a body punch but Ripken avoids it by throwing Porro back against the cage.
Porro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ripken lands a shoulder strike.
Ripken lands a hook that snaps the head of Porro backwards.
Porro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porro gets through Ripken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porro.
Porro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Ripken.
Ripken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porro backwards.
Ripken can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Porro.
Ripken can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Porro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Ripken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porro backwards.
Porro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porro.
Ripken swings wildly with an uppercut but Porro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripken prevents a body shot from Porro.
Ripken working aggressively here.
Porro blocking some punches.
Ripken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Porro controlling the action here for a moment.
Porro lands a shoulder strike.
Porro blocks an uppercut.
Ripken lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Ripken manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Ripken.
Ripken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripken misses with an uppercut. Porro saw that one coming.
Porro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Porro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Porro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ripken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porro counters with a stiff right hand.
Ripken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porro on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cal Ripken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cal Ripken's cut.
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#
Porro throws a leg kick but Ripken checks it.
Ripken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porro's head backwards.
Porro looks to land a body kick but Ripken moved away.
Ripken misses with a lunging right hand
and Porro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ripken's knee momentarily.
Ripken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Porro swings widly with a right hand
and Ripken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ripken throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Porro.
Ripken throws a sloppy head kick and Porro moves out of range easily.
It looked like Porro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ripken.
Ripken throws out a loose jab but Porro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Porro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porro blocks a jab.
Porro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Ripken takes the fight into the clinch.
Ripken misses with some punches.
Ripken throws a head punch that misses.
Ripken lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripken.
Ripken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripken working aggressively here.
Porro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Porro working aggressively here.
Ripken has a couple of punches blocked by Porro.
Porro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Ripken working aggressively here.
Porro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ripken.
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!
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ripken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cal Ripken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Porro.
Porro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porro scores with a shot to the side of Ripken's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ripken fails to land.
Porro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ripken is breathing heavily.
Porro throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripken.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripken lands a right hand.
Porro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Porro.
Porro blocks an elbow strike from Ripken.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Porro.
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porro lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripken backwards. #ROC#Ripken is rocked!
Ripken tries a body shot but Porro blocks it.
Porro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ripkens head.
Ripken is still on wobbly legs! Can Porro finish him?
Porro is struggling to control the position.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Porro.
Porro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porro is leaning against Ripken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Porro lands with a short shot to the head.
Porro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porro misses with a body punch.
Ripken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porro lands a body punch.
Porro slowing the pace effectively.
Porro misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Ripken fails to land.
Ripken misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porro.
Porro scores with a shoulder strike.
Porro working aggressively here.
Ripken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land.
Porro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripken's elbow.
Porro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porro misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ripkens head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alejandro Porro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cal Ripken's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Porro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripken ducks under a wild hook from Porro.
Ripken misses with an uppercut
and Porro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripken connects with a solid leg kick.
Porro delivers a nice body kick.
Porro looks to land a combination but Ripken avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripken misses with a looping left.
It looked like Porro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ripken.#CL#
Ripken gets tackled into the cage by Porro. Porro maintains the clinch.
Porro scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Porro working aggressively here.
Porro swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porro misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ripken blocks an uppercut.
Porro blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ripken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripken.
Ripken blocks a body shot from Porro.
A short body shot lands from Ripken as the two fighters clinch.
Porro misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripken lands with a short shot to the head.
Porro stalls. #T2#
Ripken swings wildly with an uppercut but Porro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro is leaning against Ripken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Porro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
Ripken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Ripken scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porro throws a head punch that misses.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro presses Ripken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Porro.
Porro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripken working aggressively here.
#T3#
Porro swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Cal Ripken's cut even more.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro working aggressively here.
Porro gets through Ripken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Porro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripken.
Porro misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Porro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porro lands with a light punch inside.
Porro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Porro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porro dips a shoulder and cracks Ripken with a mighty uppercut! Ripken falls back against the cage and Porro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ripken 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 - Porro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Porro! |
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