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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Titus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Free sizes up Titus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Titus 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.
Free scores with a jab. Titus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Free finds it's way through Titus's defenses.
Titus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Titus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like MewChoo Free has been cut.
A lazy left from Free finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Free lands a nice looking body shot.
Titus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Titus throws a right and a left that Free avoids nicely.
Free looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Titus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Free counters with a left to the body.
Free misses with an uppercut. Titus saw that one coming.
Free jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Titus defending well as Free loads up on a big left hand.
Titus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Free throws out the jab.
Free lands a nice leg kick that just misses Titus's sensitive parts.
Free blocks a jab.
Titus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Free thuds his shin into the meat of Titus's side.
Free is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Titus misses with the combination.
It appears Free was looking to counter with a kick there.
Titus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Free counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Titus thinking.
A low kick lands for Free.
Titus ducks under a wild hook from Free.
Free connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danga de danga de dang - Titus scores with a four punch combination!
Titus staying out of range there.
Free shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Free showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Titus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Free.
Titus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Free uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Titus.
Titus jabs Free to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Titus.
Free definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Titus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Free ducks under a wild hook from Titus.
A big right from Titus misses.
Titus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Free with a hook.
Free is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Titus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Free chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Titus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Free.
Titus scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Free with a nice cross.
Titus scores with a hook to the body. Free takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Free misses with a hook.
Free lands with a straight right. Titus didn't see that one coming.
Free throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
MewChoo Free dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MewChoo Free's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD#
Free throws out a head kick that Titus doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Titus crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Titus's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Free pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Free fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Titus.
Titus throws a looping overhand right but Free ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Free.
Free digs a good body shot into Titus's ribs.
Free lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Free. Those never looked like landing.
Titus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Free keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titus.
Titus scores with a decent looking hook.
Free is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titus can do to turn this around?
Titus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Free. Titus shrugs it off though.
Free with a nice calf kick.
Free scoring well with a low kick there.
Titus punishes Free's body with a nice straight punch.
Titus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Free swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Free slips under a jab from Titus.
Titus just misses with a punch to the body.
Titus misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Free there.
Titus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Titus is breathing heavily.
Free fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Titus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Free connects with the punch.
A combination from Titus does no damage.
Free was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Free.
Titus misses with an uppercut.
Free throws a quick inside leg kick.
Free cracks Titus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Free fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Titus on the side of the head.#ROC#Titus is rocked!
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!
Titus drops his guard momentarily, allowing Free to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Titus! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Free takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). MewChoo Free! |
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Event:
SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Punch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maltus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Punch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maltus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punch scrambles back to his feet.
Punch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maltus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punch swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Maltus closes the distance and clinches.
Punch misses with the head strike.
Punch pushes Maltus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punch struggles to land a body shot inside as Maltus controls his hands.
#BC#
Maltus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Punch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maltus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Punch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Punch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Punch.
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!#CL#
Maltus has closed the distance and engaged Punch in a clinch.
Punch trying to control the position but instead, Maltus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punch into the ropes.#T1##BC#
Maltus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Maltus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Punch is trying to stall.
#BC#
Maltus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maltus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punch tries a head kick but it misses.
Maltus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Maltus rushes Punch and presses him up against the ropes.
Punch wants to stall.
#BC#
Maltus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maltus tries to clinch but Punch moves out of range.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
Punch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Maltus tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it.
Maltus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Punch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Maltus has closed the distance and engaged Punch in a clinch.
Punch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Punch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maltus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punch misses with a combination
#CL#
and Maltus moves into the clinch.
Punch trying to stall but Maltus improves his position.
Punch is stalling here.
#BC2#
Punch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maltus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Punch throws a right and a left that Maltus avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltus slips a jab and a cross from Punch.
Punch lands an overhand right.
Punch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brady Punch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Punch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Punch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maltus.
Brady Punch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maltus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Punch lands a nice shot to the body.
Maltus wants to clinch up but Punch keeps it at a distance.
Punch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maltus looks to score with a jab to the body but Punch is just out of range.#CL#
Maltus has Punch up against the ropes in a clinch.
Punch looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Maltus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maltus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maltus.
Nexaras Maltus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Punch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Punch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Punch swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Maltus clinches.
A shot in the inside from Maltus.
Punch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Punch.
Punch can't find room to land a body shot as Maltus controls the action.
Punch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maltus is keeping busy.#T2#
Punch lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maltus as Punch tries to tie him up.
Punch tries to stall but Maltus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Punch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Punch stalling in the clinch but Maltus improves position.
Punch scores with a shoulder strike.
Punch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maltus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Maltus is working Punch over against the ropes.
Maltus lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Maltus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maltus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Punch keeps the fight on the outside.
Punch lands a nice hook to Maltus's body. Maltus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Maltus rushes Punch and presses him up against the ropes.
Punch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maltus is keeping busy.
Punch trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Maltus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maltus.
Punch misses with a straight left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maltus. Punch shrugs it off though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Punch. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Punch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltus tries to clinch up.
Maltus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maltus fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punch! But no joy.
Maltus lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Punch misses with the combination.
Punch looks to land a combination but Maltus avoids it well.
Maltus tried to counter with a leg kick but Punch avoided it.
Punch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Punch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punch tries to bum rush Maltus with a series of wild strikes but Maltus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Punch tries to keep at a distance but Maltus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Punch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maltus is keeping busy.
Maltus scores with a shot to the side of Punch's head.
Punch working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Punch breaks from the clinch.
Punch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maltus tries to clinch there but Punch circles away.
Punch looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Maltus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Punch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maltus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.
Maltus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Punch moves into the clinch.
Maltus is trying to maintain a safe position but Punch gets an underhook and turns Maltus into the ropes.#BC#
Maltus breaks from the clinch.
Punch misses with a few strikes there.
Punch blocks a head kick by Maltus.
Punch works over Maltus's head and body with a nice combination.
Punch misses with a few strikes there.
Nexaras Maltus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brady Punch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Punch connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Punch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Punch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Punch! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 196
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Chen shoots in and bounces Kallisterez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chen passes Kallisterez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chen working over Kallisterez with some ground and pound. Kallisterez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kallisterez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kallisterez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chen lands with a punch from half guard.
Chen working Kallisterez over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallisterez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kallisterez.
Kallisterez wants to sweep but no luck.
Chen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kallisterez wants to sweep here but Chen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Chen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chen scoring with some ground and pound.
Chen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kallisterez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chen gets full guard.#SUB#
Kallisterez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kallisterez's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kallisterez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kallisterez working for a triangle but Chen defends it easily.
#T2#
Kallisterez keeping moving, preventing Chen from controlling successfully.
Chen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kallisterez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chen trying to strike off his back.
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chen controlling the position.
Kallisterez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Kallisterez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kallisterez tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen is retaining full guard.
Chen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kallisterez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chen is adopting a defensive guard.
Chen 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.
Chen keeping full guard, as Kallisterez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kallisterez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chen lands a lovely overhand right.
Chen slaps away a takedown attempt from Kallisterez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kallisterez shoots in for a double leg but Chen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chen feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Kallisterez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kallisterez showed some decent athleticism there.
Chen wants to improve his position but Kallisterez is controlling well.
Chen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kallisterez is working away from the top position though.
Chen gets full guard.
Kallisterez throwing strikes but missing.
Chen controlling Kallisterez's posture.
Kallisterez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wei Chen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chen misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Chen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kallisterez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kallisterez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wei Chen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kallisterez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kallisterez tries to bench press Chen off him but Chen keeps the position. #SUB2#
Chen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kallisterez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kallisterez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kallisterez tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kallisterez is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Chen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kallisterez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kallisterez tries to get out of the position.
Chen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kallisterez to see if he's OK.
Chen grinds an elbow into Kallisterez's temple.
Chen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kallisterez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chen's best efforts.
Chen is nestled in close to Kallisterez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kallisterez wants to improve his position but Chen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kallisterez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kallisterez taking some punishment here, with Chen in his half guard. #SUB2#
Chen is looking for a kimura but Kallisterez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chen to get the leverage.
Kallisterez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Chen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kallisterez!
Chen working Kallisterez over with strikes here.
Kallisterez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Chen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kallisterez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kallisterez shrugs it off.
Kallisterez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kallisterez hang on?#ROC2#Kallisterez is rocked!
Chen with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Kallisterez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Chen lands a big elbow - Kallisterez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kallisterez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wei Chen!
Wei Chen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Melfighi misses with a few strikes there.
Valero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valero misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Melfighi drives through and clinches with Valero against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Valero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Melfighi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melfighi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valero moves away.
Melfighi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melfighi lands with a nice body punch.
Melfighi avoids the head kick by Valero.
Valero is breathing heavily.
Valero throws a head kick but Melfighi moves out of range.
Edwin Valero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Melfighi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melfighi.
Melfighi delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Melfighi has closed the distance and engaged Valero in a clinch.
Melfighi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melfighi lands a shot to the body.
Melfighi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Nice body punch from Melfighi - that landed with a thud.
Melfighi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Melfighi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melfighi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Melfighi.
Melfighi lands a shoulder strike.
Melfighi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Melfighi can turn it around.
Melfighi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Melfighi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valero throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Melfighi counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Valero down! Melfighi is looking to finish but Valero is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Valero is rocked!#T2#
Melfighi wanted to stand there but Valero had control of the position.
Oh Valero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Melfighi gets to his feet. Valero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Melfighi lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frontino Melfighi!
Frontino Melfighi 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:
RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Lugnunum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Sanford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Lugnunum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lugnunum grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple.
Lugnunum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanford down.
Sanford tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Lugnunum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanford can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lugnunum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lugnunum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Lugnunum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanford keeps working.
Lugnunum throws an elbow but Sanford slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lugnunum working the head with strikes.
Sanford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lugnunum working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lugnunum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sanford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lugnunum postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lugnunum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanford keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanford can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Lugnunum landing strikes.
Sanford parries the strikes from Lugnunum easily there. Lugnunum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanford to escape.
Sanford wants to control but Lugnunum postures up.
Lugnunum looks up at the clock and then as Sanford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lugnunum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lugnunum controlling the position.
Lugnunum throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanford's head but Sanford avoids it well.
Sanford is trying to escape the position but Lugnunum is controlling the position.
Sanford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lugnunum.
Lugnunum working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Sanford trying to remain calm as Lugnunum controls from the top position.#SUB#
Lugnunum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lugnunum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanford down.
#ROC#Sanford is rocked!#T3##SUB#
Lugnunum is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sanford looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lugnunum gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sanford is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lugnunum lets go of the hold and Sanford can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herminos Lugnunum!
After winning the bout, Herminos Lugnunum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mauricio goes for a double leg but Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Der Sloot continues to drive forward.
Mauricio closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Van Der Sloot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mauricio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mauricio pulls Van Der Sloot in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mauricio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Van Der Sloot frees his head nicely. Oh but Mauricio has switched to an armbar! Van Der Sloot is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lanion Mauricio! |
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Event:
RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Kaepernick circles away easily
and Kaepernick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ron Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Kaepernick moves out of range easily. #TD#
Kaepernick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaepernick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaepernick connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick working the ground and pound.
Kaepernick cracks Jacobs with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaepernick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jacobs is avoiding damage well.
Kaepernick throws an elbow but Jacobs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaepernick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kaepernick tries to score with some ground and pound. Jacobs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick working the ground and pound but Jacobs is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaepernick is putting a hurting on Jacobs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaepernick lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kaepernick is working Jacobs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaepernick lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Kaepernick decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Kaepernick moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kaepernick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jacobs regains guard.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaepernick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaepernick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Jacobs wants to stand up but Kaepernick is controlling him.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaepernick is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Jacobs is rocked!
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaepernick scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacobs is still in real trouble! Can Kaepernick finish him?
Kaepernick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaepernick postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jacobs covers up, he's hurt! Kaepernick keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kaepernick and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kaepernick can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick!
An out of breath Julius Kaepernick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Vellitis keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Vellitis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to hold Vellitis in close to prevent damage but Vellitis has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Vellitis keeps him under control.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Vellitis sits in half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vellitis trying to control the pace. #T1#
Vellitis wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Vellitis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vellitis postures up.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Vellitis from controlling successfully.
Vellitis sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Vieira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vellitis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vellitis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vellitis controlling from the top position. #T3#
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Vellitis has passed into half guard.
Vellitis wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vellitis trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira is pressing down on Vellitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vellitis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Vellitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vellitis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vieira's legs.
Vellitis taking a breather here.
Vieira wants to control but Vellitis postures up.
Vellitis 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 Vieira's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Vellitis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vellitis is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira trying to remain calm as Vellitis controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Vellitis has hold of Vieira's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vieira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vellitis cranks the arm and Vieira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vieira, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Vellitis!
An out of breath Marcus Vellitis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Flugamine swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Flugamine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dienekes is trying to defend but Flugamine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flugamine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine thows a huge punch but Dienekes dodges it nicely.
Dienekes is trying to get back to full guard.
Flugamine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dienekes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flugamine drops an elbow to the side of Dienekes's head.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Flugamine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dienekes defending well though.
Dienekes is looking to improve his position.
Dienekes wants to control but Flugamine is keeping busy.
Dienekes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flugamine.
Flugamine throwing shots but Dienekes is blocking nicely.
Dienekes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flugamine is working away from the top position though.
Dienekes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flugamine pulls his head out easily.
Flugamine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dienekes is doing well to control the position and prevent Flugamine from advancing to side control.
Dienekes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Flugamine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dienekes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Flugamine.
Dienekes wants to control but Flugamine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dienekes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dienekes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flugamine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dienekes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Flugamine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Flugamine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dienekes trying to keep a closed guard but Flugamine is proving a slippery customer.
Flugamine trying to control the position from guard on top but Dienekes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dienekes has his foot on Flugamine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flugamine works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dienekes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Flugamine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dienekes controls the pace.
Dienekes wants to pass the guard but Flugamine is keeping the position.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Flugamine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flugamine wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Dienekes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flugamine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flugamine holds on and takes a little breather.
Flugamine is trying to control the position but Dienekes postures up.
Flugamine wants to control the position but Dienekes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flugamine tries to roll over but Dienekes keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flugamine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Flugamine is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flugamine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maskar Flugamine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Flugamine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dienekes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Flugamine is quick to defend against it.
Flugamine misses with a combination
#TD#
so Dienekes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flugamine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Flugamine.
Flugamine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine 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#
Dienekes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Dienekes gets full guard.
Flugamine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking for a triangle but Flugamine pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dienekes controls Flugamine momentarily but Flugamine frees himself.
Dienekes has control of Flugamine's left arm, preventing Flugamine from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dienekes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flugamine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flugamine throws a big elbow that misses.
Flugamine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Dienekes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flugamine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flugamine won't allow Dienekes to sweep him here.
Dienekes trying to control the position.
Flugamine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dienekes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Flugamine is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flugamine avoid being mounted?
Dienekes is keen to just control but Flugamine is a slippery customer.
Flugamine is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flugamine avoid being mounted?
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Dienekes is thwarting Flugamine's attempts to control the position.
Flugamine is refusing to be controlled, as Dienekes sits in half guard.
Flugamine trying to control here.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Flugamine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flugamine defending well though.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flugamine trying to control but Dienekes postures up.
Flugamine is trying to stand up here but Dienekes is controlling him well.
Dienekes tries to pass to full mount but Flugamine defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flugamine trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dienekes manages to pass to mount!
Flugamine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dienekes content just to control the position here.
Dienekes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dienekes controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flugamine tries to reverse the position but Dienekes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
That's time! Dienekes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Flugamine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flugamine closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dienekes wants to pass the guard but Flugamine is keeping the position.#T1#
Dienekes trying to control but Flugamine is working from the bottom.
Flugamine is looking to stand up but Dienekes isn't so interested in that idea.
Flugamine pulls Dienekes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dienekes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dienekes stands up over Flugamine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dienekes passes Flugamine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flugamine is trying to maintain the position but Dienekes is very close to passing his half guard.
Flugamine is looking for a sweep. Dienekes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dienekes tries to pass to full mount but Flugamine defends it.
Dienekes is trying to control. Flugamine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dienekes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flugamine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flugamine trying to get back to full guard but Dienekes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dienekes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dienekes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dienekes looking to control but Flugamine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dienekes lands a couple of good shots and Flugamine has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Flugamine trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Dienekes is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Flugamine is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Balrog gets caught napping as Mikidropov dives in and scores a takedown. Balrog manages to retain guard.
Balrog throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Balrog is looking for a triangle here but Mikidropov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mikidropov controlling the position.
Balrog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mikidropov wants to take a breather but Balrog is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balrog gets full guard.
Balrog will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Balrog keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Balrog has his foot on Mikidropov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikidropov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mikidropov won't allow Balrog to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Balrog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mikidropov escapes and throws Balrog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Balrog tries to bench press Mikidropov off him but Mikidropov keeps the position.
Mikidropov controlling the position.
Balrog is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mikidropov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Balrog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mikidropov is looking to take a break and control but Balrog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balrog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mikidropov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mikidropov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Balrog looking for the choke from the back.
Mikidropov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balrog is punishing Mikidropov with some ground and pound.
Mikidropov is trapped and Balrog is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balrog has the hooks in. Mikidropov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balrog wants to control but Mikidropov is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mikidropov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mikidropov is in a bad position with Balrog working for a choke. Mikidropov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Mikidropov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balrog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balrog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Mikidropov is pushing down on Balrog's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balrog is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikidropov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Balrog wants to improve his position but Mikidropov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mikidropov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balrog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mikidropov.
Balrog trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mikidropov manages to pass to mount!
Mikidropov content just to control the position here.
Mikidropov wants to control the pace but Balrog is squirming around nicely.
Balrog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Mikidropov looking to ground and pound but Balrog is blocking nicely.
Balrog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balrog tries to improve his position but instead Mikidropov has taken his back!
Balrog tries to roll but Mikidropov sticks to his back.
Mikidropov trying to control.
Balrog has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Balrog can't escape the position.
Balrog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Mikidropov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balrog's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Balrog stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikidropov. Mikidropov gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Balrog gets caught napping as Mikidropov dives in and scores a takedown. Balrog manages to retain guard.
Balrog 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.
Mikidropov stays in close to Balrog's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Balrog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mikidropov escapes and throws Balrog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mikidropov misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov controls the position.
Balrog can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Balrog tries to buck Mikidropov off but Mikidropov is having none of it.
Balrog is still trying to improve position.
Balrog keeps trying to improve his position.
Mikidropov trying to control the action but Balrog is working from the bottom.
Mikidropov working the ground and pound. #T2#
Mikidropov staying calm.
Balrog is looking to reverse the position.
Mikidropov wants to stand but Balrog has his arm trapped.
Balrog is looking for a sweep.
Mikidropov taking a breather here.
Balrog tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Mikidropov wants to stand but Balrog is controlling his arm.
Balrog is looking for a sweep.
Mikidropov controlling the position from side mount.
Balrog is trying to work for a sweep but Mikidropov has mounted him!
Balrog is looking to get to half guard.
Viktor Mikidropov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikidropov tries to control but Balrog wriggling away.
Mikidropov prevents Balrog from getting the reversal.#T4#
Mikidropov controlling from mount.
Balrog is desperately trying to improve his position but Mikidropov has a good base and remains in mount.
Mikidropov trying to control but Balrog is having none of it.
Balrog wants to hold on but Mikidropov pushes him away.
Mikidropov wants to control the pace but Balrog is squirming around nicely.
Balrog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balrog wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Balrog tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mikidropov misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Balrog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Balrog. #SUB2#
Balrog is trying to work for a kimura but Mikidropov is defending well.
Ground and pound from Balrog.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balrog lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Balrog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikidropov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balrog.
Balrog prevents Mikidropov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Mikidropov controls Balrog momentarily but Balrog frees himself.
Balrog with a nice head shot there.
Mikidropov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balrog can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mikidropov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mikidropov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balrog trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Balrog working for a triangle but Mikidropov defends it easily.
Balrog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mikidropov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balrog is keeping the position for now.
Mikidropov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balrog's guard.
Mikidropov trying to control but Balrog is working from the bottom.
Balrog seems keen to control Mikidropov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Balrog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mikidropov has passed into half guard!
Mikidropov wants to take a breather but Balrog is having none of it. #T3#
Mikidropov wants to stand up but Balrog is controlling the position.
Balrog is looking to improve his position.
Mikidropov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Balrog actively working from the bottom here.
Mikidropov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mikidropov fails with a takedown attempt.
Balrog feints the counter takedown.
Mikidropov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balrog. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balrog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikidropov but Mikidropov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balrog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Mikidropov as Balrog shoots in.
Viktor Mikidropov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Balrog.
Balrog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikidropov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balrog somewhat.
Johannes Balrog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mikidropov feints and as Balrog raises his hands in defense, Mikidropov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikidropov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balrog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Balrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mikidropov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikidropov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mikidropov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikidropov! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 192
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kallisterez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kallisterez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kallisterez throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kallisterez slips nicely into half guard.
Kallisterez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grimes trying to control but Kallisterez postures up.
Kallisterez slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kallisterez 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.
Kallisterez drops an elbow to the side of Grimes's head. #T1#
Kallisterez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kallisterez winds up and cracks Grimes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Kallisterez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Kallisterez is trying for a kimura here. Grimes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kallisterez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milos Kallisterez!
A very excited looking Milos Kallisterez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Herlin is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Herlin
Ryan is pressing down on Herlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herlin is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan not doing much here.
Ryan prevents Herlin from improving his position.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Herlin defending well.
Herlin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Herlin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herlin tries to hold on but Ryan pushes him away. #T1#
Ryan wants to take his opponent's back but Herlin doesn't allow it.
Herlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Herlin to control.
Herlin 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.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herlin trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herlin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Herlin manages to get to full guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Herlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself. #SUB2#
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.#T4#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Herlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Herlin wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Herlin#SUB#
Ryan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Herlin is surviving well by controlling Ryan's body position as best he can. #T6#
Herlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ryan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Herlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Herlin is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herlin prevents Ryan from taking his back.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is having none of it.
Herlin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Herlin trying to control here.
Ryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (11) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin regains half guard.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Herlin trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Herlin is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Herlin actively working from the bottom here.
Herlin is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (11) vs (4) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin 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, Ryan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Ryan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Herlin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ryan's chin but Ryan turns very nicely into Herlin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ryan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (16) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan in the domination position with Herlin hanging on.#T11#
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Herlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Herlin seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Herlin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Herlin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zofewa instigates a clinch.
Zofewa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vellitis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zofewa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vellitis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zofewa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vellitis after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus Vellitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arctium Zofewa.
Zofewa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vellitis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Vellitis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zofewa! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa tries to improve position but can't.
Zofewa keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Zofewa gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Vellitis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Vellitis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vellitis is aware though and is defending well.
Vellitis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vellitis is looking to advance position but Zofewa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (4) Zofewa#T2#
Zofewa avoids the attempt from Vellitis to control.
Vellitis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vellitis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (6) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zofewa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vellitis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Zofewa looking for a guillotine here but Vellitis defends easily.
Zofewa wants to improve his position but instead Vellitis has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Vellitis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zofewa for as long as he can get away with.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Vellitis is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vellitis to get the leverage.
Zofewa is controlling Vellitis's trapped leg to prevent Vellitis from advancing to side control.
Vellitis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zofewa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (9) vs (4) Zofewa
Vellitis controlling his opponent.
Vellitis wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Zofewa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vellitis (12) vs (4) Zofewa#SUB#
Vellitis looking to break Zofewa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zofewa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vellitis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Zofewa can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zofewa is trying to defend against the choke here but Vellitis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vellitis Tightens the hold and Zofewa taps out furiously! Vellitis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Vellitis!
Marcus Vellitis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lupsaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dory.
Dory tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lupsaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dory doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Lupsaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dory.
Lupsaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupsaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupsaka slows down the pace here.
Lupsaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Dory controls his hands.
Dory dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupsaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dory backwards.
Dory gets through Lupsaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Dory to work.
Dory lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dory. #T1#
Lupsaka takes a shot to the head.
Dory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupsaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lupsaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Dory shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Lupsaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupsaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Dory digs a right hand into Lupsaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupsaka's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Dory - that landed with a thud.
Lupsaka is breathing heavily.
Dory digs a right hand underneath Lupsaka's ribcage. Lupsaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dory prevents a body shot from Lupsaka.
Lupsaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dory has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dory lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupsaka backwards.
Dory throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupsakas head.
Lupsaka takes a shot to the head.
Lupsaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupsaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dory avoids it.
Lupsaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dory fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lupsaka shoots in and drives through. Dory sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herio Lupsaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupsaka tries to clinch
and Dory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupsaka slips a jab from Dory.
Lupsaka looks to clinch #KD2#
and Dory counters with a nice right hand that sends Lupsaka toppling to the canvas! Lupsaka scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dory finish him?!#ROC2#Lupsaka is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Herio Lupsaka has been cut.
Lupsaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dory makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Lupsaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dory throws a front kick that sends Lupsaka stumbling back into the cage.
Lupsaka misses with a left hand
and Dory counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Dory!
A relieved looking John Dory thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSKT Crowning Glory
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Miettinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maltus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maltus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Miettinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maltus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miettinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miettinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miettinen.
Miettinen misses with a straight left.
Miettinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maltus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miettinen.
Maltus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miettinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miettinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maltus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miettinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maltus staying out of range there.
Maltus checks the leg kick.
Miettinen keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Maltus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maltus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maltus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maltus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maltus avoids a kick to the body.
Maltus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miettinen tests Maltus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maltus misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Maltus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miettinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maltus doesn't manage to clinch there - Miettinen circles away.
Maltus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Miettinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maltus tries to bum rush Miettinen with a series of wild strikes but Miettinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miettinen can pounce on him.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Maltus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maltus fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Miettinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miettinen throws a right hand that Maltus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maltus also avoids with ease.
Maltus wants to clinch.
Miettinen throws a right and a left that Maltus avoids nicely.
Maltus throws a jab when Miettinen was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Miettinen misses its target.
Maltus blocks a leg kick.
Maltus throws a fast counter high kick but Miettinen manages to duck under it in time.
Miettinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Maltus.
Miettinen looks to land a right hand but Maltus moved out of range.
Maltus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miettinen throws a right hand that Maltus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maltus also avoids with ease.
Miettinen missing with a left hand there. Maltus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miettinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Miettinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miettinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maltus.
Miettinen misses with an uppercut.
Maltus doesn't manage to clinch there - Miettinen circles away.
Miettinen throwing a counter right hand but Maltus manages to avoid it.
Maltus tries to clinch up.
Miettinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miettinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maltus was well out of range. Poor timing from Miettinen.
Jukka Miettinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Maltus.
Maltus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miettinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maltus has time to react.
Maltus throws the left hand but Miettinen avoids the punch easily.
Maltus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maltus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miettinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miettinen can pounce on him.
Miettinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maltus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miettinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltus moves out of range as Miettinen strikes.#T1#
Maltus throws a right hand that Miettinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Miettinen also avoids with ease.
Maltus misses with a hook
and Miettinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maltus throws a body kick that misses.
Miettinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maltus can do to turn this around?
Miettinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Nexaras Maltus has been cut.
Maltus moves to clinch but Miettinen breaks away
and Miettinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maltus tries to clinch there but Miettinen circles away.
Miettinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miettinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maltus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Miettinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miettinen swings for the body but Maltus moves out of range.
Maltus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maltus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miettinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maltus throws a series of punches but Miettinen avoids them all with ease.
Miettinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miettinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Miettinen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maltus.
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!
Maltus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maltus walks into a jab.
Maltus tries to clinch but Miettinen is having none of it.
Miettinen with the inside leg kick.
Maltus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miettinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maltus scrambles back to his feet.
Jukka Miettinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miettinen misses with an uppercut.
Miettinen catches Maltus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maltus. Miettinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miettinen.
Maltus swinging wildly here.
Maltus looks to clinch
and Miettinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Maltus is looking to clinch but Miettinen is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maltus fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Miettinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nexaras Maltus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miettinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Miettinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maltus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maltus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maltus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miettinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maltus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miettinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Miettinen.
Miettinen misses with a hook. Maltus ducked under it nicely.
Miettinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maltus misses with a wild body shot.
Miettinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miettinen connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maltus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miettinen scores with a head kick.
Maltus misses with a jab to the body
enabling Miettinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miettinen moves out of range as Maltus throws a body kick.
Miettinen scores with the left hand. Maltus knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Maltus moves in looking to clinch but Miettinen pushes him off.
A jab from Miettinen misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Miettinen as he connects with a hook.
Maltus wants to clinch
and Miettinen counters with a straight right hand.
Miettinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Miettinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maltus.
Maltus tries to clinch up but Miettinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Maltus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maltus looks to throw the jab but Miettinen is out of range.
Maltus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maltus moves out of range of the body kick.
Maltus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maltus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maltus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miettinen with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Miettinen throws a hook but Maltus blocks it.
Miettinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltus! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maltus tries to close the distance and clinch but Miettinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miettinen slips under a jab from Maltus.
Miettinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Miettinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Maltus tries to clinch but Miettinen moves out of range.
Miettinen slips under a jab from Maltus.
Maltus staying out of range there.
Miettinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nexaras Maltus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maltus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maltus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miettinen, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Miettinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miettinen 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Miettinen! |
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Event:
SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Siseiso.
Kalliope regains half guard.
Kalliope is refusing to be controlled, as Siseiso sits in half guard.
Kalliope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalliope is concentrating on defense, preventing Siseiso from advancing position.
Kalliope is refusing to be controlled, as Siseiso sits in half guard.
Siseiso wants to stand up but Kalliope is controlling the position.
Kalliope wants to improve his position but Siseiso is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siseiso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Siseiso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalliope defending well though.
Kalliope has hold of Siseiso's hands but Siseiso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalliope gets back to full guard.
Siseiso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kalliope bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siseiso's guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalliope's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Siseiso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siseiso controls Kalliope momentarily but Kalliope frees himself.
Kalliope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalliope postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kalliope cracks Siseiso with a solid left hand.
Kalliope scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Siseiso controls Kalliope momentarily but Kalliope frees himself.
Kalliope stands up over Siseiso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kalliope postures up and lands a big shot to Siseiso's brow.
Kalliope lands a couple of elbows.
Kalliope working some strikes from top position.
Kalliope postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Kalliope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalliope lands a couple of digs.
Siseiso working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Siseiso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kalliope keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Siseiso's head.
Kalliope working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Siseiso is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalliope postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Siseiso covers up, he's hurt! Kalliope keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kalliope and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kalliope can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metaxas Kalliope!
Metaxas Kalliope thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mferi backwards. #BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch.
Mferi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durant circles away quickly and effectively.
Durant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malig Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durant.
Mferi tries to bum rush Durant with a series of wild strikes but Durant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durant slips a jab from Mferi.
Durant scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Mferi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mferi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mferi lands a right hand.
Mferi blocks a body shot from Durant.
Mferi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durant prevents a body shot from Mferi.
Mferi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Mferi. #CUT2#It looks like Davonte Durant has been cut.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant. #BC2#
Mferi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durant - that will leave a mark!
Mferi avoids the head kick by Durant.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL#
Mferi gets tackled into the cage by Durant. Durant maintains the clinch.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mferi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mferi can turn it around.
Mferi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durant landing knees to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mferi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mferi tries to break free but Durant pushes him back against the cage.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but Mferi blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mferi pushes Durant up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mferi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mferi misses with a looping right.
Mferi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Mferi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Durant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Durant has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mferi has had enough of the clinch but Durant keeps him there for the moment.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Mferi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Durant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mferi's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Mferi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mferi swats away the attempt to clinch by Durant.
Decent striking displayed by Mferi there.#T4#
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Mferi circles away.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mferi is looking for the big counter here.
Durant slips a jab and a cross from Mferi.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Mferi circles away.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Mferi pushes him off.#CL2#
Mferi instigates a clinch.
Durant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durant obliges.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant stalling in the clinch but Mferi improves position.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch.
Mferi swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malig Mferi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davonte Durant'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.#R2#
Durant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mferi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mferi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi throws a hook to the side of Durant's head but Durant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durant throwing a counter right hand but Mferi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mferi rushes Durant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mferi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant is looking to clinch but Mferi is avoiding it.
Mferi throws a poor cross that misses
and Durant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi wants to land a leg kick but Durant is out of range.
Durant throws a head kick but Mferi moves out of range.
Mferi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durant. Durant obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
A jab from Mferi misses.
Durant moves to clinch but Mferi breaks away
and Mferi counters with a series of strikes. Durant will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Mferi does no damage.
Durant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Durant. Those never looked like landing.
Mferi wants to counter the offense by Durant and move into the clinch position.
Mferi moves out of range of the body kick from Durant.
Mferi misses with a straight left.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Mferi clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Mferi wants to break free but Durant has control.
Durant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mferi is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Mferi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Mferi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mferi is trying to break free.
Mferi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mferi managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Mferi is trying to break free.
Durant keeps control of Mferi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Durant.
#BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durant wants to clinch up but Mferi keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Mferi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mferi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurant.
Durant wants to clinch up but Mferi keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Mferi as he checks the leg kick.
Mferi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Durant misses its intended target.
Mferi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durant moves away.
Durant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Durant rushes Mferi and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Mferi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mferi misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Mferi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durant.
Mferi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mferi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durant counters with a series of strikes. Mferi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Durant avoids the body shot from Mferi.
Durant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mferi looks to land a combination but Durant avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mferi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malig Mferi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Davonte Durant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mferi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mferi throws a combination that misses
and Durant counters with an inside leg kick.
Durant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mferi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mferi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mferi throws a shot from downtown. Durant moves away and avoids it.
Mferi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durant throws a leg kick but Mferi moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Durant 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Mferi clinches. #T1#
Mferi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mferi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch.
Durant is looking to clinch but Mferi is avoiding it.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Mferi pushes him off.
Durant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mferi's hands.
Mferi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mferi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mferi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durant misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Durant closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Mferi is looking to break free of the clinch but Durant has double underhooks.
Durant lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant misses with the head strike.
A short right from Durant on the inside.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mferi tries to circle away but Durant has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Mferi breaks from the clinch.
Durant cracks Mferi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mferi throws a body shot but no joy.
Durant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mferi throws out a powerful jab.
Durant wants to clinch.#T3#
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Mferi cracks Durant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durant wants to clinch up but Mferi keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mferi moves into the clinch.
Mferi avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Davonte Durant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Mferi is blocking nicely.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi.
Mferi managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Durant tries to work over Mferi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mferi is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant lands a knee to the head.
Mferi controlling the action here for a moment.
Mferi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durant is keeping busy.
Durant connects with a knee to the head.
Mferi is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mferi tries to break the clinch but Durant is controlling the position.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mferi managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Mferi is looking to control Durant's arms but Durant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mferi has his back to the cage.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davonte Durant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durant misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davonte Durant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mferi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Davonte Durant!
Davonte Durant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Titus.
Titus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cornelius.
Cornelius loads up on a big right hand but Titus slips the punch.
Cornelius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cornelius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cornelius misses with a right hand
and Cornelius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Titus cracks Cornelius with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Cornelius - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Titus.
Titus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titus just misses with a punch to the body.
Titus lands with a straight right. Cornelius didn't see that one coming.
Sylvere Titus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornelius moves away from the strike by Titus.
Titus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cornelius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Titus. Titus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Titus ducks under a wild hook from Cornelius.
An attempted straight right counter from Titus misses the target.
Cornelius misses with a straight right.
Titus is looking to counter punch.
Titus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Titus looks to land a combination but Cornelius avoids it well.
Titus sets himself, and Cornelius steps forward looking for the clinch! Titus avoids it this time.
Cornelius looks to land a left hand but Titus moved out of range nicely.
Cornelius throws a hook but Titus blocks it.
Cornelius missing with a left hand there. Titus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cornelius looks to land a left hand but Titus moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Titus does no damage.
Titus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus avoids the body shot from Cornelius.
Titus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cornelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Sylvere Titus has been cut.
Cornelius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cornelius throws a hook but Titus avoids it easily.
Cornelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Titus is just out of range.
Cornelius throws a hook to the side of Titus's head but Titus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Titus looks to throw the jab but Cornelius is out of range.
Cornelius tries to bum rush Titus with a series of wild strikes but Titus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titus takes a swing at Cornelius's ribcage but misses.
Titus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Cornelius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cornelius keeps control of Titus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Titus wants to get back to striking at distance but Cornelius won't allow it.
Cornelius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tituss head.
Titus is trying to break free.
Cornelius keeps control of Titus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Titus blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cornelius on the inside.
Cornelius keeps control of Titus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Titus wants to break free but Cornelius has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titus tries to break free but Cornelius pushes him back against the ropes.
Cornelius throws a head punch that misses.
Cornelius trying to land knees to the body.
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 Sylvere Titus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sylvere Titus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Titus.
Titus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cornelius lands a head shot.
Titus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cornelius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cornelius misses with a looping left.
Titus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Titus fails to land with a series of punches.
Titus sets himself, and Cornelius steps forward looking for the clinch! Titus avoids it this time.
Cornelius dances in with a quick combination. Titus is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cornelius snaps Titus's head back. Titus stumbles backwards against the ropes. Cornelius steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Titus's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Titus just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yukon Cornelius! |
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Event:
SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jafar wants it to stay on the feet.
Jafar leaves Herlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jafar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Herlin goes for a double leg but Jafar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jafar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Herlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jafar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herlin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Herlin gets underhooks to prevent Jafar's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Jafar has hold of one of Herlin's legs. Herlin is fighting the takedown attempt but Jafar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (0) vs (2) Jafar
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herlin pulls Jafar in to control the position.
Jafar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Jafar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar advances to half guard. #T1#
Jafar is keen to just control but Herlin is a slippery customer.
Herlin keeping hold of Jafar's head, controlling as best he can.
Herlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herlin is staying active underneath Jafar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
Herlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herlin won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Herlin gets full guard.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herlin 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.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar postures up.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Herlin wants to improve his position but instead Jafar has moved into half guard.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working. #T3#
Herlin wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herlin trying to control but Jafar postures up.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working. #SUB2#
Herlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Jafar.
The fighters are battling for position here. Herlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herlin trying to control the position.
Herlin is pulling down on Jafar's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Herlin has an active guard here but Jafar has managed to pass into half guard.
Jafar is trying to control. Herlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions off his back.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Herlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Jafar trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom.
Herlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Herlin pushes a forearm under Jafar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jafar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Herlin!
After winning the bout, Magnus Herlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Miyao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mauricio defends it easily.
Mauricio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mauricio stands and throws Miyao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (3) Mauricio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
Mauricio controlling the position. #T1#
Miyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyao trying to remain calm as Mauricio controls from the top position.
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Miyao denies him. #T2#
Mauricio controls the position.
Miyao tries to bench press Mauricio off him but Mauricio keeps the position.
Miyao is trying to work for a sweep but Mauricio has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (0) vs (5) Mauricio
Miyao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
Mauricio fails to take his opponent's back.
Miyao reaches up and holds on to Mauricio to control the position.#T3#
Mauricio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mauricio trying to control but Miyao is having none of it. #T4#
Miyao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mauricio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyao is looking to escape.
Miyao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Miyao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mauricio.
Miyao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauricio trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Mauricio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Mauricio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miyao is now in Mauricio's guard. A big mistake from Mauricio there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (5) Mauricio
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao trying to control but Mauricio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mauricio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyao uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Mauricio#T6#
Mauricio is looking to reverse the position.
Mauricio stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mauricio is not content to let Miyao control the position.
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao postures up.#SUB#
Miyao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mauricio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mauricio's legs. #T7#
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao postures up.
Mauricio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miyao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mauricio wants to get back to full guard.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is defending well.
Mauricio tries to get to full guard but Miyao has control of the leg. #T8#
Mauricio is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mauricio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Miyao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mauricio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyao has managed to get both his arms back between Mauricio's legs - danger averted.
Miyao postures up.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Mauricio is retaining full guard. #T9#
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Miyao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mauricio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Mauricio defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauricio trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Mauricio is controlling Miyao's trapped leg to prevent Miyao from advancing to side control.
Miyao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mauricio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Miyao seems to be working for a kimura but Mauricio defends the submission attempt.
Mauricio is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Mauricio trying to hold on to Miyao's head to control him but Miyao postures up.
Mauricio is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Miyao is thwarting Mauricio's attempts to control the position.
Mauricio wants to get back to full guard.
Mauricio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyao wants to pass to mount but Mauricio is defending the position. #T12#
Mauricio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyao pushes down on Mauricio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
Mauricio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miyao passes into side control, despite Mauricio's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (8) vs (5) Mauricio#T13##SUB#
Mauricio wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Miyao has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mauricio's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mauricio is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Miyao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paulo Miyao!
Our winner, Paulo Miyao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wellington has closed the distance and engaged Vellitis in a clinch.
#TD2#
Wellington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vellitis (0) vs (2) Wellington
Vellitis has his hands clasped together around Wellington's back. He's all about the action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Vellitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wellington pulls his head out easily.
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vellitis looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Vellitis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wellington prevents Vellitis from improving his position.
Vellitis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wellington is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wellington is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vellitis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Wellington! |
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