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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
San misses with a takedown attempt - Takeshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Takeshi tries to keep at a distance but San has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
San pulls Takeshi into guard.
San keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
San working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) San
San slips nicely into half guard.
San trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well. #SUB2#
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeshi trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
San trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
San wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) San#T3#
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) San
Takeshi is trying to control the position but San postures up.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) San#SUB2#
San wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (7) San#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but San is defending well.
San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi passes into half guard.
San gets full guard.#SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi passes San's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takeshi is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Takeshi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
San is pressing down on Takeshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (9) San
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
San wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
San stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (12) San
Takeshi is trying to control San's posture but San avoids it. #SUB2#
San tries for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
San passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takeshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (4) vs (14) San#SUB2#
San working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up.
San avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.
San tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is controlling an arm, preventing San from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takeshi tries to hold on but San postures up.#T8##SUB2#
San working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up.
Takeshi has given up his back. Will we see San going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (4) vs (17) San
San is not going to allow Takeshi to sit and survive in this position.
Takeshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
San has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takeshi just trying to survive but San is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
San tightening his grip on Takeshi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
San is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9#
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Takeshi wants to escape the position.
San is trying to control but Takeshi is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
San seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Takeshi is holding on tight.
San mounts Takeshi! Really nice guard pass there!
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
San is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now. #T11#
San seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well. #SUB2#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
Takeshi is looking to control San's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#T12#
San passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (20) San#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeshi turns into him and now he's in San's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (20) San
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #T13#
Takeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (20) San
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position but San is working away.
San sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takeshi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (12) vs (20) San#T14##SUB#
Takeshi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force San to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so San shrugs it off.
San is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Takeshi looking to secure an arm triangle but San defends it well. #SUB#
Takeshi wants to finish this one by submission but San is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeshi.
San looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (15) vs (20) San
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takeshi looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
San wins on points by 20 to 15. |
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Event:
MFC - 31
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
Legs with a nice cross.
Legs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakespeare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legs at a distance.
Legs lands a head kick!
Shakespeare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs throws the left hand but Shakespeare avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legs checks a leg kick.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
Shakespeare takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shakespeare bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legs's head.#CUT#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shakespeare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Legs counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Legs moves forwards but Shakespeare connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakespeare tests Legs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shakespeare connects with a crisp jab.
Legs avoids the body shot from Shakespeare.
A jab from Shakespeare finds it's way through Legs's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
No joy there for Legs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shakespeare has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Legs thuds a left hand into Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Legs was well out of range.
It seemed like Legs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakespeare throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
Legs lands a jab.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with a left and a right that stings Shakespeare.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Legs - that will leave a mark!
Legs fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Legs.
Legs moves out of range of the body kick.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legs slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a leg kick
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legs looks to land a right hand but Shakespeare moved out of range.
It looked like Shakespeare wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legs misses with a looping right.
Legs delivers a nice body kick.
Legs scores with a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Legs tries to counter with a clinch but Shakespeare shakes him off and moves away.
Shakespeare lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakespeare throws a wild body kick that Legs sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Crunch! Legs slams his shin into Shakespeare's torso.
Legs slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Legs scores with a push kick.
Legs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Legs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Legs's head but Legs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legs stalks Shakespeare and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shakespeare's face. Shakespeare staggers backwards, shaken.
Legs tries to move into range but Shakespeare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shakespeare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shakespeare throws a looping overhand right but Legs ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Legs misses.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Legs counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Shakespeare on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shakespeare throws a wild body kick that Legs sees coming a mile off.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Legs.
Legs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakespeare counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Crazy Legs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shakespeare misses with a series of wild punches.
Shakespeare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Legs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Legs.
Legs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shakespeare will feel that in the morning.
Shakespeare misses with a left hand
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs lands a front kick.
Shakespeare has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Legs.
Jab, jab by Legs - just one landing.
Legs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Legs scores with a spinning back kick!
Legs defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Legs throws out a counter right but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
Legs tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legs scores with a jab.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Crazy Legs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legs slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Legs tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shakespeare will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Legs as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Legs moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Legs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakespeare circles away quickly and effectively.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Legs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakespeare wants to slow Legs down by chopping away at his legs.
Legs throws out a counter right but Shakespeare avoids it with no problem.
Legs tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakespeare ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Legs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legs thuds his shin into the meat of Shakespeare's side.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Legs!
A left lands for Legs.
A jab from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare ducks right into an uppercut from Legs.
Legs blocks a jab.
Shakespeare steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Legs. That one must have hurt.
Legs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Legs.
Legs blocks a jab.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Legs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Legs lands with a slapping head kick.
Legs staying out of range there.
Shakespeare uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legs with a jab.#T3#
A lazy left from Legs finds it's target.
Shakespeare throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Legs counters with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakespeare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legs lands with an overhand left.
Shakespeare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legs scores with a push kick.
Legs slips a straight right by Shakespeare.
Legs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakespeare circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Legs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legs clobbers Shakespeare with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Legs.
Legs fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Shakespeare misses with a straight left.
Shakespeare cracks Legs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#Crazy Legs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with a two punch combo.
Legs tries to bum rush Shakespeare with a series of wild strikes but Shakespeare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Legs does it's job there.
Shakespeare keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shakespeare thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legs! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shakespeare takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Legs saw that one coming.
Legs swings for the body but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Legs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.
Legs throws a one two combo.
Legs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Legs coming out on top.
Legs scores with a kick to the body.
Shakespeare ducks right into an uppercut from Legs.
Shakespeare thows a leg kick but Legs checks it
and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
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!
Legs lands a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice uppercut.
Legs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.#T1#
A left and a right from Legs both land. Nice combination.
Legs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Legs connects with a right hand. Shakespeare shakes it off.
Legs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shakespeare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Legs.
Legs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Legs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakespeare takes one to the chin there.
Shakespeare thows a leg kick but Legs checks it
and Legs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shakespeare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Shakespeare closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legs lands a jab to the head.
Legs staying out of range there.
Legs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legs scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakespeare should have avoided that one.
Legs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Legs thows a body kick. Shakespeare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Legs blocks a jab.
Legs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legs.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Legs counters with a nice body shot.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Legs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakespeare has time to react.
Shakespeare tries to score with a low kick but Legs moves his leg out of the way.
Legs lands with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Legs.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Legs avoids the punch easily.
Legs throws a head kick that half lands.
Legs dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare.
A low kick from Shakespeare misses
and Legs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Legs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand
and Legs counters with a left to the body.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Legs saw that one coming.
Legs is looking for the big counter here.
Legs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Legs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Legs thows a body kick. Shakespeare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Legs cracks Shakespeare with an open hand slap.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legs staying out of range there.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare wants to slow Legs down by chopping away at his legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Shakespeare scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Legs pushes Shakespeare away with a front kick.
Shakespeare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legs circles away quickly and effectively.
Shakespeare clobbers Legs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Legs moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
Legs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Legs.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Legs counters with a straight right hand.
Legs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Legs scores with a jab to the head.
Legs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shakespeare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legs finds it's way round the side to connect with Shakespeare's head.
Legs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Legs's head but Legs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Legs moved out of range nicely.
Legs thows a body kick. Shakespeare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shakespeare dodges the punch combination from Legs.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Legs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Legs counters with a series of strikes. Shakespeare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Legs. Shakespeare shrugs it off though.
Legs throws a combination. Shakespeare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Decent striking displayed by Shakespeare there.
Jab by Shakespeare.
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!
Shakespeare throws a low kick but Legs avoids it.
Shakespeare goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakespeare at a distance.
#T2#
Legs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakespeare with a nice cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crazy Legs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Robbie Shakespeare 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.
Crazy Legs was interviewed post fight and said 'I got paid, I win'. |
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Event:
SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corona (0) vs (4) San
Corona is looking to reverse the position.
Corona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
San trying to mount his opponent but Corona defends it. #SUB2#
San 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! Corona is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance San! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Pealike off balance momentarily.
Pealike dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Pealike lands a two punch combo.
Pealike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov cracks Pealike with an open hand slap.
Cornbread Pealike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov cracks Pealike with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pealike. Pealike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pealike throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pealike misses the shot to the body.
Pealike scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volkov, as that shot connected.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pealike takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pealike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pealike throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Pealike counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Pealike takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pealike misses the body punch
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pealike needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Pealike counters with a nice body shot.
Pealike keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pealike is looking to wear down Volkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pealike thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
Pealike closes the distance looking to clinch
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pealike had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Pealike ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Pealike throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pealike works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Pealike misses with a wild body shot.
Pealike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov jabs Pealike right on the nose. Pealike blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Pealike lands.#CUT#That has opened up Bogdan Volkov's cut even more.
Pealike misses with a hook to the body
and Pealike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pealike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pealike moves away.
Pealike closes the distance and clinches up with Volkov, looking for a takedown. Pealike pushes Volkov against the cage but Volkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pealike jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pealike ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Pealike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pealike.
As Pealike backs off Volkov throws a huge counter combo but Pealike manages to avoid it all.
Volkov jabs at Pealike's body.
Pealike looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Pealike avoids it with no problem.
Pealike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cornbread Pealike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pealike tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Pealike shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Volkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pealike is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov is trying to control Pealike's posture but Pealike avoids it. #T4#
Volkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Volkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volkov is looking to reverse the position.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pealike scoring with punches and elbows.
Volkov holding on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bogdan Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Pealike slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Pealike moved out of range nicely.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Pealike.
Jab from Volkov.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Pealike's belly button to the back.
Pealike throws a sloppy body shot
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pealike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pealike swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pealike moves to clinch but Volkov breaks away
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pealike just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pealike at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkov - that will leave a mark!
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pealike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Pealike. Pealike gets slowly back to his feet.
Pealike throws a combination. Volkov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pealike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov throws a counter combo.#T2#
Pealike stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
letting Pealike counter with a right hand.
Pealike connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Pealike swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pealike misses with a body punch
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pealike looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov throws a counter combo.
Pealike throws a leg kick
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Pealike is out of range.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pealike lands with a cross. #T3#
Volkov throws a right hand that Pealike ducks under and follows up with a left that Pealike also avoids with ease.
Pealike is looking to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pealike has time to react.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Pealike takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Volkov.
Pealike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pealike throws a body shot but no joy.
Pealike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pealike lands a slapping body shot.
Bogdan Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pealike misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Pealike is looking to clinch. #T4#
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pealike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pealike misses the shot to the body.
Pealike backing away here, and Volkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pealike falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov tests Pealike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pealike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pealike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogdan Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pealike moves away from the strike by Volkov. #CL#
Pealike rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pealike walks into a jab.
Pealike connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.
Pealike misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Volkov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pealike! Volkov lets Pealike back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Pealike is rocked!
Volkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pealike.
Oh Pealike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov misses with a hook. Pealike ducked under it nicely.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov throws a jab when Pealike was well out of range.
Pealike swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov counters with a big right hand! Oh Pealike is in trouble here! Volkov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Volkov! |
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Event:
MFC - 29
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Gayweather avoids the punch easily.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gayweather connects with a jab.
Shakespeare pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gayweather is out of range and Shakespeare settles back down.
Gayweather cracks Shakespeare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Gayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Gayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakespeare.
Gayweather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakespeare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gayweather getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Gayweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakespeare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakespeare throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gayweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shakespeare thinking.
Shakespeare sizes up Gayweather with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Gayweather misses the target.
Gayweather throws a series of punches but Shakespeare avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Gayweather saw that one coming.
Gayweather swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gayweather misses with the combination.
Gayweather defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Gayweather.
A little feinted left hand from Gayweather on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakespeare scores with a jab. Gayweather acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gayweather scores with a nice head shot.
Shakespeare misses with a double jab.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayweather lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakespeare's head.
Gayweather ducks right into an uppercut from Shakespeare.
Gayweather scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gayweather was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Gayweather saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Gayweather misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Shakespeare on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gayweather misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Gayweather. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with an uppercut. Shakespeare saw that one coming.
Gayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakespeare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Shakespeare lands.
Gayweather keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right that lands on Gayweather's shoulder, as Gayweather tries to avoid the shot.
Gayweather seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shakespeare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Gayweather moved out of range.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Gayweather's head but Gayweather sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakespeare wants to land a leg kick but Gayweather is out of range.
It looked like Gayweather was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Shakespeare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gayweather to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakespeare throws a monster overhand right that drops Gayweather! Shakespeare follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Robbie Shakespeare, 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:
SPPS Resurrection 009
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou flicks out a counter leg kick but Hopper steps away.
Hopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantinou stuns Hopper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopper scores with a head kick. Constantinou tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Lazaros Constantinou has been cut.
Hopper ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.#CL2#
Constantinou has managed to clinch.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopper.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou misses with a body punch.
Hopper tries to work over Constantinou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Constantinou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopper misses with the head strike.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou lands a shot to the body.
Hopper is trying to break the clinch but Constantinou is controlling him.
Constantinou missing with knees to the body.
Constantinou is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
Constantinou lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Hopper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopper swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Constantinou closes the distance and clinches.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou is working Hopper over against the cage.
Hopper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Hopper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A short left from Constantinou.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Constantinou leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopper can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinou controls the action.
Constantinou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Hopper lands with a left to the head.
Constantinou misses with a body punch.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou trying to control the position but instead, Hopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Constantinou into the cage.
Hopper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Constantinou.
A frustrated look appears on Hopper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantinou.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopper has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinou.
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantinou.
Constantinou tries to work over Hopper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Hopper controls the action.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Hopper controls the action.
Hopper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Hopper is stalling here.
Hopper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Constantinou lands a right hand.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Constantinou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
#T4#
Hopper prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
Constantinou lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper taking a breather.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Hopper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Constantinou scores with a shoulder strike.
Constantinou has Hopper pressed against the cage, preventing Hopper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Constantinou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Constantinou.
Hopper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou lands with a light punch inside.
Hopper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaros Constantinou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazaros Constantinou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopper.
Constantinou tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Constantinou's head backwards.
Constantinou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Constantinou clinches up with Hopper and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopper throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Hopper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike.
Constantinou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Hopper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Constantinou lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Hopper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Constantinou tries a knee to the head but Hopper blocks it.
Hopper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Constantinou cracks Hopper with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper.
Constantinou lands a left hand.
Constantinou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantinou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Constantinou has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
Hopper stalls.
Hopper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Hopper tries to work over Constantinou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopper wants to get back to striking at distance but Constantinou won't allow it.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Constantinou.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Hopper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopper can't break the clinch.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Hopper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
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!
Constantinou is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Hopper pushes Constantinou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Constantinou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopper's elbow.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Hopper takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Constantinou.
Hopper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou prevents Hopper from breaking the clinch.
Constantinou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Constantinou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Constantinou on the inside.
Hopper wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Constantinou. #ROC2#Hopper is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Hopper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oh Hopper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Constantinou.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopper controls his hands.
Hopper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinou's elbow.
Hopper is trying to break the clinch but Constantinou is controlling him.
Constantinou blocks a body shot from Hopper.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a right hand.
Hopper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Hopper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Constantinou throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopper seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Constantinou gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Constantinou.
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Hopper blocking some punches.
Hopper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopper is looking to break free of the clinch but Constantinou has double underhooks. #KD2#
Constantinou drops Hopper onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hopper is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopper.
Constantinou lands a big right hand that drops Hopper! The killer instinct kicks in and Constantinou finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Constantinou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 15 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
San forces Finn back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Finn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finn (4) vs (0) San
San is trying to get back to half guard.
Finn tries to advance to mount but can't.
San is looking to reverse the position.
San is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San sneaks back into half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
San is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Finn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Finn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it San is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Finn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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MFC - 26
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.#CL#
Patryk rushes Shakespeare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patryk shoots in but Shakespeare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patryk is defended easily by Shakespeare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk. #TD#
Patryk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakespeare's guard.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patryk works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Shakespeare won't allow Patryk to pass to mount.
Patryk is looking to take a break and control but Shakespeare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patryk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shakespeare pushes Patryk off looking to stand but Patryk dives back in and keeps control.
#SU#
Patryk escapes and gets back to his feet.
Patryk misses with a head kick.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Shakespeare cracks Patryk with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shakespeare looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Patryk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patryk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patryk's hands.
Patryk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shakespeare to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Shakespeare looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
enabling Patryk to counter with a crisp jab.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk. #T3##CL#
Patryk drives through and clinches with Shakespeare against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare is looking to break free of the clinch but Patryk has double underhooks.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Patryk has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Patryk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakespeare's efforts to push away.
Patryk has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shakespeare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patryk.
Patryk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shakespeare is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Shakespeare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Patryk slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Patryk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patryk was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patryk in his tracks.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Patryk counters with a left and a right that stings Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patryk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patryk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
Patryk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk.
Patryk throws a combination. Shakespeare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Patryk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakespeare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patryk shoots in and drives through. Shakespeare sprawls well.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patryk manages to avoid it.#T1#
Patryk shoots for a takedown but Shakespeare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patryk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakespeare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patryk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakespeare appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patryk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Patryk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Patryk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakespeare lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patryk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Patryk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.#T2#
Patryk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shakespeare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patryk somewhat.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Patryk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Patryk.
Patryk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
As Shakespeare tries to get set, Patryk tries to push him back and clinch up but Shakespeare manages to avoid the attempt.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Shakespeare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patryk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakespeare throws out the jab.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk.
Shakespeare fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Patryk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shakespeare lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick as Patryk jumps back.
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patryk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakespeare to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Lukasz Patryk's cut is getting worse.
Patryk throws a series of punches but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Patryk saw that one coming.
Patryk slips a straight right by Shakespeare.
Patryk is looking for a counter combo.
Shakespeare throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patryk on the side of the head. #T4#
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Patryk counters with a three punch combo that has Shakespeare backing up. Shakespeare nods at Patryk to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patryk shoots for a double leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well. He's pushed Patryk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patryk shoots and misses
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Patryk's ribcage but misses.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Patryk moved out of range nicely.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
A punch combination from Shakespeare misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Patryk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patryk is defended easily by Shakespeare.
Patryk is looking to clinch.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Patryk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Patryk fails to land the takedown.
Patryk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patryk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Patryk saw that one coming.
Patryk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Patryk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk.
Patryk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Shakespeare. No joy for Patryk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakespeare cracks Patryk's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Patryk slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Shakespeare can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
After winning the bout, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up!'. |
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Event:
MFC - 24
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Legs scoring well with a low kick there.
Legs misses with a hook.
Shakespeare missing with a left hand there. Legs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakespeare swinging wildly here.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Legs moves away and avoids it.
Legs throwing a counter right hand but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Legs throws a nice looking combination but Shakespeare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Legs works the jab nicely.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legs manages to avoid it.
Shakespeare is looking to score with low kicks.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare misses with a body punch
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakespeare misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Legs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shakespeare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs lands with a cross.
Legs tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Legs moved out of range.#T1#
Shakespeare misses with a wild body shot.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakespeare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Legs counters with an outside leg kick.
Legs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Shakespeare takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Legs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Legs lands with a hook. Shakespeare tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legs throws a right and a left that Shakespeare avoids nicely.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legs connects with a looping right hand.
Shakespeare throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Legs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Legs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Shakespeare's head.
Legs lands a right hand.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare tries to break free but Legs pushes him back against the cage.
Legs tries to work over Shakespeare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shakespeare is trying to force a seperation but Legs has the dominant position.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Legs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Shakespeare wants to break free but Legs has control.
#T3#
Shakespeare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Legs is struggling to control the position.
Shakespeare tries to circle away but Legs has him pinned against the cage.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Legs has him pressed against the cage.
Shakespeare letting Legs take a breather here.
Shakespeare is trying to break free.
Legs stalling.
Legs has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Legs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shakespeare blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Legs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shakespeare blocks a body shot from Legs. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legs scores with a shoulder strike.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Legs.
Legs can't find room to land a body shot as Shakespeare controls the action.
Legs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Shakespeare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Legs lands with a left to the head.
Legs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Shakespeare's head.
Shakespeare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legs.
Legs scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Shakespeare'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#
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that Legs avoids nicely.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legs scores with a one two! Shakespeare had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Legs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Legs moves out of range of the strikes.
Legs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Legs stuns Shakespeare with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shakespeare tries to bum rush Legs with a series of wild strikes but Legs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legs is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Legs lunges at Shakespeare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shakespeare's hand.
Legs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shakespeare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legs tries to counter by clinching up but Shakespeare breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Legs clinches.
Legs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakespeare can do to turn this around?
Legs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakespeare's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Legs.
#T1#
Shakespeare wants to break free but Legs has control.
Legs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakespeare.
Legs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Legs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shakespeare letting Legs take a breather here.
Legs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakespeare's efforts to push away.
Legs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Legs has Shakespeare pressed against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shakespeare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Legs was well out of range.
Crazy Legs is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
A nice inside leg kick there by Legs. That's going to slow Shakespeare down.
Shakespeare misses the jab.
Legs cracks a nice hook into Shakespeare's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Legs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shakespeare doesn't seem phased though.
Shakespeare takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Legs throws a body shot but no joy.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakespeare at a distance.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but Legs slips the punch.
Legs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakespeare looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Legs tries to counter by clinching up but Shakespeare breaks away and moves out of range.
Shakespeare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Legs circles away quickly and effectively.
Legs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shakespeare doesn't seem bothered though.
Shakespeare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legs thuds a left hand into Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Legs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legs tries to bum rush Shakespeare with a series of wild strikes but Shakespeare uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakespeare moves away.
Legs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legs moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Legs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shakespeare thinking.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Shakespeare looks to land a body kick but Legs moved away.
Legs tries to counter by clinching up but Shakespeare breaks away and moves out of range.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Legs is out of range.
A head kick from Legs lands but Shakespeare takes it in his stride.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Legs's ribcage but misses.
And Legs counters with a quick kick to the body but Shakespeare blocks it.
Legs slips under a jab.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Legs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legs moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legs finds it's way round the side to connect with Shakespeare's head.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
and Legs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
Nice body punch from Legs.
Shakespeare is breathing heavily.
Shakespeare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Legs.
Legs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Legs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakespeare throws out the jab.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Legs scores with a jab.
Legs moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
Legs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Legs counters with a right hand to the body.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.#CL#
Legs forces Shakespeare back against the cage and clinches.
Legs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakespeares head.
A short body shot lands from Legs as the two fighters clinch.
Crazy Legs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Legs on the inside.
Shakespeare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shakespeare wants to get back to striking at distance but Legs won't allow it.
Legs scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Legs misses with a punch to the body.
Shakespeare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Legs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legs works on Shakespeare's body with a couple of short punches.
Legs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Legs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legs lands with a left to the head.
Legs scores with a shoulder strike.
Legs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Legs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robbie Shakespeare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakespeare misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakespeare looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legs lands with a right to the head.
Legs stalling against the cage.
Legs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Legs as the two fighters clinch.
Legs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Legs lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
Legs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shakespeare is still on wobbly legs! Can Legs finish him?#T3#
Legs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legs.
Legs creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shakespeare's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shakespeare drops to his knees and Legs pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Legs!
After winning the bout, Crazy Legs 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 357 Chai vs Gracias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 30 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 15 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
San has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
San lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) San
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
San won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bremner is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
San wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
San avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
San passes Bremner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
San is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Bremner manages to get to full guard.
San looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but San pushes his legs off easily.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
San is pushing down on Bremner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bremner is fighting to maintain full guard but San has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
San wants to pass to mount but Bremner is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bremner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute San jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (5) San
Bremner stops San from passing to mount.
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bremner prevents San from improving position.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Bremner tries to bench press San off him but San keeps the position.
Bremner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
San is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (8) San
Bremner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (8) San
Bremner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well.
San is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
San wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
Bremner is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
San actively working from the bottom here.
San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (10) San
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bremner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San advances to half guard. #T5#
Bremner wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but Bremner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for San to get the leverage.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg. #SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner gets full guard.
San trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard.
San slips nicely into half guard.
San works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (13) San
San is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bremner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bremner is trying to maintain the position but San is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
San avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (13) San
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bremner pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but San is defending the position.
Bremner prevents San from improving his position.#T8#
Bremner trying to control the pace.
San is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Bremner seems content to control.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but San is defending the position.
Bremner is just content to waste time from the top position. San takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bremner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB#
Bremner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bremner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bremner stands and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (13) San
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bremner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but San is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
San manages to get back to half guard.
San is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. San manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (7) vs (15) San#T10##SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (18) San
San advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (7) vs (20) San
San pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bremner is looking to get to half guard.
Bremner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, San has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (7) vs (23) San
Bremner tries to escape but San has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Bremner is defending it well.
#T11##SUB2#
San is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bremner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bremner for a finish.
San controlling well, preventing Bremner from escaping the position.
Bremner staying busy and making it hard for San to control. #SUB2#
San patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bremner breaks San's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (9) vs (23) San
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
Bremner pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
San is trying to maintain the position but Bremner is very close to passing his half guard.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard. #T12#
Bremner is pressing down on San's thigh, looking to free his foot. San is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
San wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
San desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well,Bremner is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
San manages to get to full guard.
San wants to sweep here but Bremner controlling him for the moment.
Bremner wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Bremner passes San's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. San manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San controls Bremner momentarily but Bremner frees himself.
San keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from San.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bremner content to stall in guard here.
San 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.#T14##SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (12) vs (23) San#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, San has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bremner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bremner is breathing heavily.
San is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bremner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
San tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
San wins on points by 23 to 12. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopper moves forwards but Bensol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bensol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tobi Bensol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bensol looks to throw the jab but Hopper is out of range.
Hopper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bensol misses with a looping left.
Hopper slips a straight right by Bensol.
Bensol misses with a lunging right hand
and Bensol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bensol misses with a hook. Hopper ducked under it nicely.
Hopper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bensol with a nice cross.
Bensol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
Hopper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bensol throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Bensol misses the target.
Bensol misses with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bensol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopper misses the target.#T1#
Bensol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
A left lands for Hopper.
Hopper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bensol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bensol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopper.
Bensol misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bensol connects with a body shot that sends Hopper's belly button to the back.
Hopper slips a jab from Bensol.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopper misses the target.
Hopper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bensol throws out the jab.
Hopper takes one on the button.
A big right from Bensol misses.
Bensol takes a swing at Hopper's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Hopper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bensol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensol throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.
Hopper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Hopper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bensol misses the jab.
Bensol scores with a jab.
Bensol swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
Bensol swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bensol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopper misses its target.#T3#
Hopper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bensol.
A little feinted left hand from Hopper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bensol throws a big shot that misses.
Bensol lands a body shot.
Hopper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Bensol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopper throws a jab when Bensol was well out of range.
Hopper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bensol.
A cross from Bensol lands.
Bensol misses with a straight right.
Hopper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bensol.
Hopper just misses with a punch to the body.
Bensol misses with a wild body shot.
Bensol missing with a left hand there. Hopper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Bensol misses with a looping right.
Bensol misses the jab.
Hopper drops his hands momentarily and Bensol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Tobi Bensol has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bensol swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bensol scores with a jab. Hopper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bensol lunges at Hopper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopper's hand.
Hopper throws a hook but Bensol blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobi Bensol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Bensol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopper doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Bensol misses.
Hopper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bensol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopper.
Bensol jabs Hopper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bensol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bensol clobbers Hopper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bensol misses with a shot to the body
and Bensol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensol throws a jab when Hopper was well out of range.
Bensol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopper.
Hopper misses with a looping left.
Bensol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
Hopper throwing a counter right hand but Bensol manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bensol throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensol throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hopper counter with a right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hopper has knocked Bensol down with a huge combo! Hopper steps away and waves a wobbly Bensol back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bensol is rocked!
Tobi Bensol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bensol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bensol is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopper finish him?
Bensol misses with a jab to the body
and Hopper counters with a right hand from hell and Bensol is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hopper! |
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Event:
MFC - 21
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakespeare connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
Shakespeare throws a series of punches but Albertson moves out of range.
Albertson shoots in but no luck this time. #KD#
Shakespeare lands a big right hand that sends Albertson crashing to the mat! Shakespeare stays standing though and waves Albertson back to his feet!#ROC#Albertson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albertson glances at the clock... BAM! Shakespeare nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Albertson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Albertson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 005
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dawson blocks a jab.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Dawson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dawson tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Dawson blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dawson.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov misses with a combination
and Dawson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Volkov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Dawson! |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shakespeare tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shakespeare misses with a body kick.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare.
#TD2#
Joe dives in and scores a takedown into Shakespeare's guard.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Shakespeare blocks nicely.
Joe 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. #SUB2#
Joe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shakespeare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joe, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakespeare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joe is tightening it up a little... Shakespeare has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shakespeare reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shakespeare taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddah Joe! |
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Event:
SSG 350 Ottke vs Macker
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 14 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San moves into range and clinches up with Marlin.
Marlin is pressed up against the cage. San has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marlin down to the mat. Marlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marlin shoots in looking for a takedown but San manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
San gets a double leg takedown into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) San
My spies in The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform me that San has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San being controlled here momentarily.
San pushes down on Marlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San is working for a kimura but Marlin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Marlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) San
San is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Marlin looking to control.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San passes into half guard.
Marlin is doing well to control the position and prevent San from advancing to side control.
San works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (8) San#T3#
Marlin tries to reverse the position but San maintains control.
Marlin has given up his back. Will we see San going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (0) vs (11) San#SUB2#
San looking to break Marlin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marlin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise San will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
San goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marlin escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (11) San
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. #T4#
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
San throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marlin escapes and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (11) San
San is not content to let Marlin control the position. #SUB#
San wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marlin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of San'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! San is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Striped Marlin!
A relieved looking Striped Marlin 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:
SPPS Resurrection 003
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Szabolcs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopper missing with a left hand there. Szabolcs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Will Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szabolcs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopper throws a series of punches but Szabolcs moves out of range.
Hopper throws an off balance right hand
and Szabolcs counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
Hopper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Szabolcs rushes Hopper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szabolcs tries to land a body kick
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szabolcs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Hopper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szabolcs thinks about the counter body kick.
Hopper looks to land a right hand but Szabolcs moved out of range.
Szabolcs avoids the body shot from Hopper.
Szabolcs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szabolcs throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut.#CL2#
Szabolcs closes the distance and clinches.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs misses with some punches.
Szabolcs lands with a left to the head.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Hopper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Szabolcs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
A right handed body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szabolcs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szabolcs cracks Hopper with a nice body shot.
Hopper is breathing heavily.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs lands with a left to the head.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hopper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopper throws a punch but it's blocked by Szabolcs.
A head punch on the inside from Hopper fails to land. #T3#
A short right from Hopper on the inside.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szabolcs working aggressively here.
Szabolcs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Hopper is looking to break free of the clinch but Szabolcs has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land.
Szabolcs prevents Hopper from breaking the clinch.
Szabolcs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szabolcs.
Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Szabolcs tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs. #BC#
Hopper manages to break the clinch.
Hopper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Hopper lands a body shot.
Szabolcs throws a body kick that misses.
Szabolcs slips under a jab from Hopper.
Hopper misses with a straight left.
Szabolcs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Szabolcs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szabolcs lunges at Hopper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopper's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szabolcs tests Hopper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balogh Szabolcs dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hopper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Szabolcs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Szabolcs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopper misses with a jab, cross combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Szabolcs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Szabolcs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szabolcs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopper throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szabolcs scores with a body shot.
Hopper clobbers Szabolcs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Hopper.#T1#
Hopper misses with an uppercut.
Szabolcs doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopper circles away.
Hopper throws a one two combo.
Szabolcs slips a jab from Hopper.#CL2#
Szabolcs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hopper tries to break the clinch but Szabolcs is controlling the position.
Balogh Szabolcs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szabolcs has him pressed against the cage.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szabolcs.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Will Hopper is winning the standup battle so far.
Szabolcs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopper.
Hopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Szabolcs has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Szabolcs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopper is looking to break free of the clinch but Szabolcs has double underhooks.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper.
A short right from Szabolcs.
Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Hopper is trying to break free.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Hopper.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
Szabolcs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Szabolcs pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szabolcs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szabolcs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szabolcs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szabolcs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szabolcs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
#T4#
Hopper wants to break free but Szabolcs has control.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Szabolcs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szabolcs pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Szabolcs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szabolcs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopper tries to break free but Szabolcs pushes him back against the cage.
Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Hopper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Szabolcs closes the distance and pushes Hopper back into the cage.
Szabolcs tries to throw a body punch but Hopper avoids it by throwing Szabolcs back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balogh Szabolcs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A jab from Szabolcs finds it's way through Hopper's defenses.
Szabolcs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Szabolcs defending well as Hopper loads up on a big left hand.
Szabolcs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szabolcs pushes Hopper away with a front kick.
Hopper misses with a double jab
and Szabolcs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szabolcs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopper throws a big counter combination but Szabolcs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Szabolcs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Szabolcs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy body kick from Szabolcs
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Szabolcs has Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Szabolcs misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Szabolcs.
A body shot lands from Szabolcs.
A right handed body shot lands from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Hopper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hopper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szabolcs connects with a superb combination that knocks Hopper out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Szabolcs before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hopper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Balogh Szabolcs!
Balogh Szabolcs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Belmiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
San manages to pull guard.
Belmiro trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #SUB#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belmiro defends well.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there. #SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Belmiro 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. #SUB#
San throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Belmiro escapes and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (3) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to get an arm triangle but San is defending well. #SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
San is looking for a sweep.#T2#
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Belmiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belmiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
San is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belmiro's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Belmiro! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and San has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Franc
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Kirin checks a low kick from Shakespeare.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakespeare appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Kirin closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Kirin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shakespeare prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Kirin misses with the head strike.
Shakespeare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Kirin.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Kirin lands an elbow that stopped Shakespeare in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shakespeare wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirin won't allow it.
#T1#
Shakespeare takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin connects with a body shot.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirin scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Kirin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirin.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kirin lands with a short shot to the head.
Shakespeare blocks an uppercut.
Shakespeare tries to circle away but Kirin has him pinned against the cage.
Kirin lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Kirin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Robbie Shakespeare's cut even more.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shakespeare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Kirin scores with a shoulder strike.
Shakespeare has had enough of the clinch but Kirin keeps him there for the moment.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakespeare's elbow.
Shakespeare wants to break free but Kirin has control.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Kirin is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Shakespeare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirin lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#The cut above Robbie Shakespeare's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Kirin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Kirin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
Shakespeare looks winded!
Kirin digs a right hand into Shakespeare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakespeare's gas tank.
Kirin tries to work over Shakespeare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands with a left to the head. #CUT#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the head.
Kirin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakespeares head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robbie Shakespeare's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kokkoro Kirin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kokkoro Kirin made sure he mentioned Stoner's Killer Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 001
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Wagon tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagon tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Stanley Wagon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Wagon got wobbled bad by a big combination! Volkov presses forward with punches and knees until Wagon stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Wagon closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Volkov! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 001
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from T Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopper misses with an uppercut.
Hopper misses with a few strikes there.
T Bone stalks Hopper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopper's face. Hopper staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
Hopper just misses with a punch to the body.
T Bone throws a counter combo.
T Bone slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
T Bone slips under a jab from Hopper.
Hopper misses with a straight left.
T Bone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopper with a body shot.#T1#
Hopper slips under a jab.
Hopper lands with a shot to the body.
Hopper looks to land a right hand but T Bone moved out of range.
T Bone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
T Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopper was well out of range. Poor timing from T Bone.
Hopper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
T Bone misses with an uppercut
and Hopper counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopper throws a big shot that misses.
T Bone throws out a counter right but Hopper avoids it with no problem.#T2#
T Bone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! T Bone scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Hopper's head coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hopper misses with an uppercut.
Hopper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from T Bone.
Hopper moves out of range as T Bone strikes.
It looked like Hopper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
T Bone's coach down at Steel Penn Training Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on T Bone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
T Bone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
T Bone is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hopper throws out a loose jab but T Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
T Bone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
T Bone fails to land with a series of punches.
T Bone takes a swing at Hopper's ribcage but misses.
Will Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper misses the shot to the body.
T Bone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hopper with a body shot.
Hopper lands a jab to T Bone's midsection.
T Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
T Bone lands a two punch combo.
T Bone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##KD#
Hopper cracks T Bone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! T Bone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopper finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Hopper cracks T Bone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! T Bone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopper finish him?
#ROC#T Bone is rocked!
T Bone tries to get into range but Hopper steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops T Bone! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hopper scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hopper! |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 11, 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 10 wins and 9 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nozadzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Nozadzi has clasped his hands together around San's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (0) San
San manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
San trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but San is working away.
San has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
San tries to get to full guard but Nozadzi has control of the leg.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nozadzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nozadzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (4) San#T2##SUB2#
San working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
San is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Nozadzi pushed the leg off.
Nozadzi manages to reverse the position and now he's in San's guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) San
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (4) San
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (6) San#SUB2#
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San tries to pass to full mount but Nozadzi defends it. #T3#
Nozadzi tries to roll over but San keeps him under control.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi is refusing to be controlled, as San sits in half guard.
San trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (9) San
Nozadzi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
San wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (12) San
Nozadzi stops San from passing to mount.
Nozadzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite San's best efforts.#SUB2#
San maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nozadzi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but San has cracked it and Nozadzi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance San!
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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