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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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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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Event:
SMASH: Mukunzi vs Pushkin
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
White throws a series of punches but Shakespeare moves out of range.
White tests Shakespeare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
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.
Shakespeare jabs at White's body.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
letting White counter with a right hand.
White jabs Shakespeare to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.
White works Shakespeare's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
White cracks Shakespeare with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shakespeare looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can White finish him?
Shakespeare misses the shot to the body.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
Shakespeare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Shakespeare misses with a combination
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.#T1#
White jabs at Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare is breathing heavily.
Shakespeare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
and White counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shakespeare! He's just covering up as White starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barron White!
An out of breath Barron White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 329 Feet vs Finn
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
San rushes Kuningas and presses him up against the cage.
Kuningas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San is defending well.#TD2#
San pulls Kuningas into guard.
#SUB2#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuningas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
San working for a triangle but Kuningas defends it easily.
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas is stalling in the full guard.
Kuningas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuningas stalling.
San wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Kuningas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San has managed to free his arm - good work.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuningas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuningas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (0) vs (4) San#T2##SUB2#
San looking to break Kuningas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kuningas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise San will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kuningas trying to control the hands but San won't let him. #SUB2#
San working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kuningas turns into San and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (4) San
Kuningas trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kuningas is now in half guard.
San is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kuningas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (4) San#SUB#
Kuningas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, San has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuningas prevents San from getting the reversal.
Kuningas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuningas wants to take San's back here but San is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kuningas tries to control but San wriggling away. #T4#
San is looking to get to half guard.
Kuningas controlling the pace for now.
San is trying to escape the mount.
Kuningas mounts San! Really nice guard pass there!
San working to try and regain half guard.
Kuningas avoids the attempt from San to control.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Kuningas looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuningas moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (8) vs (4) San
San is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
San staying busy and making it hard for Kuningas to control.
Kuningas controlling well, preventing San from escaping the position.
San is still trying to improve position.#T6#
What can San do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
San tries to roll but Kuningas sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
San breaks Kuningas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (8) vs (6) San
San looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there. #T7#
Kuningas is trying to control the position but San postures up.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuningas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Kuningas is trying to keep San in close.
#T8#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas pulls San in close to prevent any damage.
San trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuningas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (10) vs (6) San
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas controlling from the top position.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
San wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment.
Kuningas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuningas preventing the sweep.
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuningas pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuningas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
San wants to get back to full guard but Kuningas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (13) vs (6) San#T10#
San is looking to get to half guard.
San tries to hold on but Kuningas postures up.
San 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: Kuningas (13) vs (8) San#SUB#
Kuningas working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
San works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Kuningas keeping control of the position.
Kuningas trying to control from the bottom.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kuningas makes his way to full guard, as San worked for a kimura.
San looking to pass the guard.
San pushes down on Kuningas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
San working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuningas's thigh. Kuningas counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kuningas has his foot on San's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (13) vs (11) San
San controlling the position. #T13#
Kuningas manages to get back to half guard.
San wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it.
San wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
San stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (13) vs (14) San#SUB2#
San is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuningas is defending well. #T14#
Kuningas struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
San tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuningas wants to control but San postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuningas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in San's guard! Nice work there by Kuningas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (15) vs (14) San#SUB2#
San throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kuningas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (18) vs (14) San
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas takes the fight on points by 18 to 14. |
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Event:
SSG 324 Hunt vs Finn
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
San is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soderberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
San drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soderberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but San holds him up against the cage and eventually Soderberg drops back down to his feet.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soderberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krister Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Soderberg is trying to drag San to the mat but San just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Soderberg successfully pulls guard.
San sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soderberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soderberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soderberg! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (0) San
San tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Soderberg has worked his way into a potential kimura here. San is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Soderberg yanks on the arm and San is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Soderberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 322 Gomes vs Hlervu
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
San clinches up with Viera and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
San is trying to trip Viera. He has hold of a leg but Viera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. San persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) San
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Viera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. San doesn't defend quickly enough and Viera has managed to lock this one up! Can San escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Viera on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 318 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Jun 16, 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 2 wins and 9 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
San tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Kim 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: San (0) vs (4) Kim
San tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
San is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kim trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
San is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
San has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee asks Kim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kim prefers to stall for the moment though.
San is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (4) vs (4) Kim#T2#
I really don't envy Kim right now.
#SUB#
Kim defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
San has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kim is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kim defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of San's arms. #SUB#
San is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
San is trying to stick to Kim's back but Kim is turning into San. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in San's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (6) Kim
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
San trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kim postures up.
San wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
San is working hard here to advance position.
San has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (9) Kim
San tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
San tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kim presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (4) vs (11) Kim
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim controlling his opponent.
Kim tries to control but San wriggling away.
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
San wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: San (4) vs (14) Kim
San is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
San showing good submission defense here.
San rolls, trying to escape but Kim keeps control of the position.
Well, with Kim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before San is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I would not like to be San right now.
Kim keeps control of the position as San tries to break free.
#T7#
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Kim has the hooks in. San is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kim tries to get the hooks in deep but San pushed the leg off.
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and San manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (6) vs (14) Kim
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8##SUB#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
San wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
Kim is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim is trying to control the position but San postures up.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
San wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San looking to pass the guard.
Kim trying to control the position.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
San passes into half guard.
San trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Kim trying to control but San postures up.
San is looking to advance position but Kim won't allow it.
San passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (9) vs (14) Kim
Kim is controlling an arm, preventing San from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Kim tries to lock up and control but San gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
San has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
San trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Kim 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: San (9) vs (16) Kim
Kim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.#T12#
San working a defensive guard here.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kim preventing the sweep.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Kim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.#T13#
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.
San keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
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.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San trying to control the position.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Kim trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 16 to 9.
Harry Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 83:
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Lasner checks a low kick from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Burk Lasner has been cut.
Lasner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Lasner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD2#
Shakespeare lands a big uppercut and Lasner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lasner looks OK. Shakespeare waves Lasner back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shakespeare engages and cracks Lasner with a massive lead left hook - Lasner tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shakespeare is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 83:
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Spencer has his takedown stuffed
and Hopper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spencer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopper wants it to stay on the feet.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
and Hopper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Spencer is rocked!
A big right from Spencer misses.
Spencer misses the body punch
and Hopper counters with a big left hand that crumples Spencer! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hopper! |
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Event:
SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke
Date: May 26, 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 2 wins and 8 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Moly rushes San and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
San manages to pull guard.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.
Moly is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San tries to get to full guard but Moly has control of the leg.
Moly is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moly in particular looking to stall.
San is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San avoid being mounted?
Moly trying to pass the guard but San defending well. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Moly has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (3) Moly#T2#
San is trying to work for a sweep but Moly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (0) vs (5) Moly
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
San is working hard here to advance position.
Moly trying to control but San is having none of it.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Moly has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB2#
San tries to improve his position but Moly has taken his back! Moly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will San tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moly pushes San away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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RSE 79:
Date: May 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Ngam Chit slips under a jab.
Ngam Chit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkov throws a hook but Ngam Chit blocks it.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ngam Chit just manages to avoid it.
Ngam Chit scores with a leg kick.
Ngam Chit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Ngam Chit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov backing away here, and Ngam Chit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Ngam Chit.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ngam Chit cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngam Chit slips under a jab.
Ngam Chit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ngam Chit connects with a solid leg kick.
Ngam Chit throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngam Chit is just out of range.#T1#
Volkov misses the jab.
Ngam Chit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Volkov eats them both and turns towards Ngam Chit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Ngam Chit lands a two punch combo.
Ngam Chit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ngam Chit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Ngam Chit blocks a jab.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Ngam Chit throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Ngam Chit cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ngam Chit ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Ngam Chit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngam Chit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ngam Chit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ngam Chit fails to land with a series of punches.
Ngam Chit ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
#T2#
Volkov throws a hook but Ngam Chit blocks it.
A big right from Ngam Chit misses.
Ngam Chit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ngam Chit throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Ngam Chit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Ngam Chit.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ngam Chit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngam Chit misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Ngam Chit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ngam Chit moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Ngam Chit lands a two punch combo.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ngam Chit throws a combination. Volkov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
A jab from Ngam Chit finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Ngam Chit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ngam Chit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ngam Chit scoring well with a low kick there.
Ngam Chit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ngam Chit misses with an uppercut
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Ngam Chit avoids it.
Ngam Chit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngam Chit is just out of range.
Ngam Chit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ngam Chit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ngam Chit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Ngam Chit ducks down to avoid it.
Ngam Chit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Ngam Chit moves out of range easily.
Ngam Chit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngam Chit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.#T4#
Ngam Chit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ngam Chit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but Ngam Chit manages to avoid it.
Ngam Chit moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngam Chit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngam Chit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngam Chit sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ngam Chit finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.
Ngam Chit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ngam Chit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
That kick from Ngam Chit tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ngam Chit is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ngam Chit tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngam Chit throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Ngam Chit connects with an inside leg kick.
Ngam Chit scores with a one two! Volkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ngam Chit misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ngam Chit lands a head shot.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Ngam Chit.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but Ngam Chit manages to avoid it.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ngam Chit moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Ngam Chit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ngam Chit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Ngam Chit's head but Ngam Chit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ngam Chit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ngam Chit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit avoids a kick to the body.
Ngam Chit scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngam Chit moves away.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Ngam Chit.#T1#
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Ngam Chit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ngam Chit scores with a head kick. Volkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ngam Chit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ngam Chit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Ngam Chit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volkov in his tracks.
Ngam Chit lands with a cross.
Ngam Chit thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Ngam Chit is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ngam Chit is able to avoid easily.
Ngam Chit connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ngam Chit scores with a hook.
Ngam Chit avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ngam Chit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Volkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ngam Chit scrambles back to his feet.
Ngam Chit misses with the combination.
Ngam Chit throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Ngam Chit with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Ngam Chit finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ngam Chit blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Ngam Chit lands a jab to the head.
A left lands for Ngam Chit.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ngam Chit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
#T3#
Ngam Chit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ngam Chit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov wants to slow Ngam Chit down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ngam Chit throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Ngam Chit jumps back.
Ngam Chit connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ngam Chit.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ngam Chit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Ngam Chit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngam Chit tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Volkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ngam Chit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Ngam Chit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ngam Chit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Ngam Chit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ngam Chit prevents a body shot from Volkov.
The referee calls for Ngam Chit to work.
Ngam Chit looking to stall.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Ngam Chit's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Ngam Chit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ngam Chit lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ngam Chit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ngam Chit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ngam Chit with a nice cross.
Ngam Chit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ngam Chit cracks Volkov with a good jab.
Ngam Chit looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Ngam Chit fails to land with a series of punches.
Ngam Chit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ngam Chit scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov checks a low kick from Ngam Chit.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Ngam Chit dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ngam Chit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Volkov.#T1#
Ngam Chit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ngam Chit scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Ngam Chit connects with an inside leg kick.
Ngam Chit slips a jab from Volkov.
Ngam Chit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Ngam Chit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Ngam Chit misses.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ngam Chit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ngam Chit lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Ngam Chit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngam Chit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ngam Chit with a hook.#T2#
Ngam Chit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ngam Chit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ngam Chit connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ngam Chit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decent striking displayed by Volkov there.
Ngam Chit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ngam Chit.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ngam Chit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ngam Chit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Ngam Chit with a hook.
Ngam Chit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Ngam Chit.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Volkov moves out of range as Ngam Chit strikes.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Ngam Chit avoids nicely.
Ngam Chit is looking for the big counter here.
Ngam Chit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Ngam Chit tries a quick counter leg kick but Volkov is wise to it.
Ngam Chit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ngam Chit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ngam Chit scores with a three punch combo!
Ngam Chit's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ngam Chit duly obliges.
Ngam Chit throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Ngam Chit swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ngam Chit.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ngam Chit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ngam Chit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ngam Chit lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand. #T4#
Ngam Chit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Ngam Chit is out of range.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Ngam Chit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ngam Chit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Volkov up against the cage.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Ngam Chit content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Ngam Chit avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Bogdan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borwornsit Ngam Chit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ngam Chit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borwornsit Ngam Chit! |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San has Gaul up against the cage in a clinch.
San looking for a takedown. #TD#
Gaul 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: Gaul (4) vs (0) San
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San manages to get back to half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Gaul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down San for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) San#T1#
Gaul manages to reverse the position and now he's in San's guard. Nice work there by Gaul.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (4) San
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
San controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
San keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (6) San#T2##SUB#
San lying in Gaul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gaul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! San taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
A relieved looking Lamban Gaul thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 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 2 wins and 6 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
San gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
San pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
San is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Hunt
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San 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.
San is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Hunt
San is working to get back to half guard.
San regains half guard.
San is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Hunt
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T4#
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
San gets back to half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (11) Hunt
Hunt is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (13) Hunt
San tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
San regains half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
San gets full guard.#SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
San has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for San. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (16) Hunt
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Hunt taking a breather here.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
San is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (18) Hunt
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T9#
San is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt tries to control but San wriggling away.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
San sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T11#
San manages to get to full guard.
San has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
San keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but San won't allow it.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (21) Hunt
Hunt content just to control the position here.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
San regains half guard.#T14#
San wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (24) Hunt
San can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 24 to 2.
Post fight, Mike Hunt took to the microphone: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hopper. That snapped Cifaretto's head back.
Ralph Cifaretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cifaretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper misses with a looping right.
Cifaretto moves away from the strike by Hopper.
We've been told by Hopper's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cifaretto swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopper throws an overhand right that lands on Cifaretto's shoulder, as Cifaretto tries to avoid the shot.
Cifaretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto misses with a combination
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Cifaretto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Cifaretto misses with a body shot
and Cifaretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Hopper. Beautiful body shot.
Hopper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Cifaretto is rocked!
Hopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Cifaretto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cifaretto showed some decent athleticism there.
Cifaretto prevents Hopper from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hopper is defending against the submission attempts here by Cifaretto.
Hopper is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Cifaretto is keen to just control but Hopper is a slippery customer.
Hopper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cifaretto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cifaretto's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Cifaretto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cifaretto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopper controlling from the back.
Hopper is hanging on to Cifaretto's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Cifaretto prevents Hopper from getting a body triangle.
Cifaretto tries to escape but Hopper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cifaretto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cifaretto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hopper.
Hopper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cifaretto looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hopper.
Cifaretto is in bad spot here.
Hopper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cifaretto tries to break free.
Cifaretto is still trying to improve position.
Hopper wants to control but Cifaretto is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hopper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cifaretto misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Hopper. Those never looked like landing.
Cifaretto throws an off balance right hand
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.
Cifaretto misses with a double jab
and Hopper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cifaretto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cifaretto shoots for a takedown but Hopper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Hopper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper throws a jab but it's blocked by Cifaretto.
Hopper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cifaretto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Hopper sends Cifaretto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hopper is motioning to the referee to let Cifaretto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cifaretto is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopper finish him?#T1#
Cifaretto with a poor takedown #KD#
and Hopper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cifaretto! Hopper lets Cifaretto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cifaretto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cifaretto is breathing heavily.
Hopper lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cifaretto off his feet! Cifaretto tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hopper! |
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