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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Blood lands with a nice body punch.
Avedidteonurmadov shoots and misses #KD2#
and Blood counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Avedidteonurmadov down! Blood is looking to finish but Avedidteonurmadov is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Avedidteonurmadov is rocked!
Avedidteonurmadov is breathing heavily.
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Avedidteonurmadov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Avedidteonurmadov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Avedidteonurmadov tries to get out of the position.
Blood postures up and lands a big shot to Avedidteonurmadov's brow.
Blood is working Avedidteonurmadov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blood trying to control but Avedidteonurmadov is working from the bottom.
Blood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Avedidteonurmadov keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Avedidteonurmadov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Captain Blood!
An out of breath Captain Blood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov stepped up to the mic, saying 'We will be back brotha!'. |
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Event:
CFC 560
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
Davis tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Chimaev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davis! #SUB#
Chimaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chimaev off and has taken his back!
Davis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Chimaev is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Davis gets his way!
#SUB2#
Davis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaev wants to control his opponent's hands but Davis gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Davis working for a choke but Chimaev is defending well. #T1#
Chimaev wants to get back to his feet.
Well, with Davis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chimaev is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Chimaev trying to control the hands but Davis won't let him.
Davis tries to keep control of the position but Chimaev is staying busy.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes.
You can see the frustration on Chimaev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chimaev trying to get back to his feet but Davis is in full control for now.
Even with his hooks in, Davis manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Chimaev rolls, trying to escape but Davis keeps control of the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Davis is persistently looking for the submission but Chimaev is defending it well.
Davis keeps control of the position as Chimaev tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis gets his hands free as Chimaev looks to control.
Chimaev wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Davis has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Chimaev is in real trouble here. Davis gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Chimaev is tapping out! Davis wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Davis! |
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Event:
KIFC 75
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Jassim looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jassim at a distance.
#TD#
Jassim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jassim trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away. #SUB#
Jassim is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jassim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Jassim eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jassim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Jassim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jassim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harris has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jassim is controlling Harris's posture.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Jassim.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Jassim.
Harris trying to control but Jassim is working from the bottom.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Jassim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jassim 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.
Jassim tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris managing to control the position. #T3#
Jassim trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Jassim is looking to advance position but Harris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Jassim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jassim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jassim 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.
Jassim wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
#T4#
Harris working Jassim over with strikes.
Jassim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harris's back!
Jassim wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.#SUB#
Harris fending off the submission attempt from Jassim. #SUB#
Jassim looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jassim looking for the choke from the back.
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!#SUB#
Jassim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Harris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mo Jassim will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jassim misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Jassim backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Jassim manages to avoid it all.
Harris throws a combination. Jassim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Mo Jassim has been cut.
Jassim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Jassim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris works Jassim's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Harris clinches. #TD#
Jassim ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jassim no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jassim keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Jassim controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Jassim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Jassim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jassim looking for a sweep. Not yet Jassim, not yet. #SUB#
Jassim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jassim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jassim wants to control but Harris postures up.#T2#
Harris tries to stand but Jassim is controlling his head.
Harris working away.
Jassim is trying to get back to half guard.
Jassim is working hard here to advance position.
Jassim gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jassim stops Harris from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Harris content just to control the position here.
Jassim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jassim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harris content just to control the position here.
Jassim can't escape the position.
Jassim tries to improve his position but instead Harris has taken his back!
Jassim rolls, trying to escape but Harris keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Jassim wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris gets his hands free.
Jassim tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jassim is keeping busy.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Harris is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jassim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Harris is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jassim is defending well though. Harris let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Jassim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mo Jassim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Jassim on that attempt. #CL2#
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris tries to pull guard but Jassim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harris trying to control the position but instead, Jassim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harris into the cage.#BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jassim defends well and Harris ends up having to push Jassim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Jassim gets caught flat footed, as Harris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jassim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
JJ Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jassim has his feet on Harris's thighs here. He's pushed Harris off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Harris screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mo Jassim! |
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Event:
KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zayer Jr misses with a takedown #TD#
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Zayer Jr didn't expect that.
Zayer Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nakamura manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zayer Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.#T1#
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zayer Jr defending well though.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakamura won't let Zayer Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nakamura looking to ground and pound but Zayer Jr is blocking nicely.
Zayer Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura punching from mount but Zayer Jr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakamura unloads with some shots from mount but Zayer Jr bucks and avoids them well.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Zayer Jr avoids a strike by Nakamura and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Nakamura's guard! Fantastic escape!
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Zayer Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zayer Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zayer Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Nakamura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakamura forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Zayer Jr taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zayer Jr is trying to stand.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Zayer Jr won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
Zayer Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Zayer Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Zayer Jr dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayer Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Nakamura 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zayer Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zayer Jr sprawls and moves away.
Zayer Jr fails with the takedown#CL#
and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakamura.
Zayer Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zayer Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hajime Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Zayer Jr.
Zayer Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zayer Jr throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Nakamura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zayer Jr's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zayer Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
Nakamura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zayer Jr for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Nakamura pushing down on Zayer Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zayer Jr defending well though. #SUB#
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Zayer Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura moves into full mount! Zayer Jr won't be happy about that!
Nakamura thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakamura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Zayer Jr to control.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zayer Jr?
#T3#
Zayer Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakamura looking to finish Zayer Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zayer Jr!#ROC#Zayer Jr is rocked!
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Zayer Jr is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?#CUT#It looks like Christian Zayer Jr has been cut.
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zayer Jr! More shots from Nakamura and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hajime Nakamura!
Hajime Nakamura thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AVKT 23: Destroying Hell
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhammad dodges the punch combination from Legrand.
Muhammad goes for a double leg but Legrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legrand continues to drive forward.#CL#
Legrand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Legrand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Legrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Muhammad tries to keep at a distance but Legrand has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legrand lands with a left to the head.
Muhammad tries to pull guard but Legrand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fernand Legrand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allah Muhammad.
Muhammad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Legrand lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand lands a left hand.
#CUT#It looks like Allah Muhammad has been cut.
Legrand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muhammad backwards.
Muhammad misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legrand.#ROC#Muhammad is rocked!
Legrand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhammad is still on wobbly legs! Can Legrand finish him?#T1#
Legrand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legrand throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhammad. #BC#
Legrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Legrand dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Muhammad has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fernand Legrand!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernand Legrand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Matthew Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sadrano looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arelvam Sadrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadrano misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Sadrano
Smith is pushing down on Sadrano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadrano is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is looking to advance position but Sadrano won't allow it.
Well, if Smith 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.
Sadrano wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Sadrano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Sadrano tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadrano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Sadrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sadrano wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Sadrano
Sadrano is not content to let Smith control the position.
Sadrano prevents Smith from moving into mount. #T3#
Sadrano regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Sadrano defends it. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sadrano moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Sadrano pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Sadrano.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sadrano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sadrano looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Sadrano quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sadrano celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arelvam Sadrano!
A relieved looking Arelvam Sadrano 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:
KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Personal Space wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Personal Space.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Personal Space is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Personal Space misses its intended target.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Personal Space swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Personal Space lands a right hook to the body.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Personal Space counters with a straight right hand.
Personal Space uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Personal Space misses with a wild body shot.
Harris tries to move into range but Personal Space moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Personal Space swivels and escapes.
Personal Space throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Harris tries to clinch but Personal Space moves out of range.
Harris tries to clinch but Personal Space moves away
and Personal Space counters with a big right hand! Oh Harris is in trouble here! Personal Space follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Personal Space!
An out of breath Phillip Personal Space 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:
KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Bat fails with the takedown.
Bat connects with an inside leg kick.
Bat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bat throws an overhand right that lands on Zayer Jr's shoulder, as Zayer Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zayer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Zayer Jr gets a clinch. #TD#
Zayer Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bat clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Bat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zayer Jr. #SUB#
Bat defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zayer Jr's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zayer Jr has the hooks in. Bat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Zayer Jr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Zayer Jr has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bat is in real trouble here. Zayer Jr gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bat is tapping out! Zayer Jr wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Zayer Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Great Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scott off to one side.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Scott with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Smith#T1#
Scott is not content to let Smith control the position.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (5) Smith#SUB#
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Scott content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Smith keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott content to stall in guard here. #T5##SUB#
Scott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scott uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (5) Smith
Smith tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position. #T6#
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Scott is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (7) vs (5) Smith
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Scott jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith is not content to let Scott control the position. #T7#
Smith tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Smith tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scott presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (9) vs (5) Smith
Scott controlling from the full mount. #T8##SUB#
Smith tries to improve his position but Scott has taken his back! Scott has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Smith tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Scott pushes Smith away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Great Scott!
Great Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 546
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Whoyoumessingwith lands a high kick!
Whoyoumessingwith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Vance Chimaev has been cut.
Whoyoumessingwith fakes the leg kick and cracks Chimaev in the body.
Chimaev is breathing heavily.
Whoyoumessingwith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whoyoumessingwith wants it to stay on the feet.
Whoyoumessingwith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chimaev defends it well.
Whoyoumessingwith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chimaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chimaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whoyoumessingwith can pounce on him.
Chimaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whoyoumessingwith scoring well with a low kick there.
Whoyoumessingwith throws a combination. Chimaev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Chimaev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whoyoumessingwith dances in with a quick combination. Chimaev is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Whoyoumessingwith snaps Chimaev's head back. Chimaev stumbles backwards against the cage. Whoyoumessingwith steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Chimaev's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Chimaev just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith! |
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Event:
AVKT 18: Through The Wall
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Muhammad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clarkint manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clarkint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clarkint lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Clarkint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muhammad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clarkint wants to pass the guard but Muhammad is keeping the position.
Clarkint trying to control but Muhammad is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clarkint 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.
Muhammad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Clarkint wants to pass the guard but Muhammad is keeping the position.
Muhammad wants to sweep here but Clarkint controlling him for the moment.
Clarkint won't allow Muhammad to get back to his feet.
Muhammad wants to sweep here but Clarkint controlling him for the moment.
Clarkint passes Muhammad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clarkint wants to pass to mount but Muhammad is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Clarkint is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Clarkint is looking for a kimura but Muhammad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarkint to get the leverage. #T2#
Clarkint is keen to just control but Muhammad is a slippery customer.
Clarkint passes to side control.
Muhammad is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Clarkint is trying to get an arm triangle but Muhammad is defending well.
Muhammad is trying to control Clarkint's posture but Clarkint avoids it.
Muhammad tries to improve position but can't.
Clarkint moves into full mount!
Clarkint wants to control the pace but Muhammad is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Muhammad is looking to get to half guard.
Clarkint trying to control but Muhammad is having none of it. #SUB2#
Clarkint looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Clarkint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muhammad is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Muhammad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clarkint.
Clarkint pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Muhammad is desperately trying to improve his position but Clarkint has a good base and remains in mount.
Muhammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clarkint on the ground.#SUB2#
Clarkint is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Clarkint extends the arm and Muhammad is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Clarkint! |
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Event:
KIFC 44
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris tries for a takedown but Nzee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Nzee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Nzee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura here.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harris can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nzee wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura but Harris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nzee to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is looking to escape.#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura here.
Harris won't allow Nzee to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
Nzee is keen to just control but Harris is a slippery customer.
Nzee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Nzee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well.
Harris wants to improve his position but Nzee is controlling well.
Harris wants to control but Nzee is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Nzee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Nzee eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Nzee seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nzee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nzee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Nzee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nzee. #SUB#
Nzee seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nzee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Nzee is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nzee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Nzee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nzee checks a leg kick nicely.
Nzee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Nzee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Nzee drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Nzee off! Nzee jumps back into Harris's guard.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Nzee from controlling successfully.
Devon Nzee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nzee has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nzee's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Harris is sitting in close to Nzee's body. Nzee has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Harris is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Harris is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nzee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Nzee!
A victorious Devon Nzee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Esposito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zayer Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Zayer Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zayer Jr's coaches at PhoQus Island Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zayer Jr is not content to let Esposito control the position.
Esposito wants to take a breather but Zayer Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Esposito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Zayer Jr trying to control the position.
Esposito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zayer Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esposito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zayer Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Esposito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zayer Jr has momentary wrist control but Esposito slips an elbow through the middle.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Esposito landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Zayer Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esposito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Esposito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zayer Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Zayer Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esposito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Zayer Jr is retaining full guard.
Esposito scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zayer Jr throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Esposito might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Esposito shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zayer Jr defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Esposito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zayer Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christian Zayer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Zayer Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Zayer Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Zayer Jr drives through and clinches with Esposito against the cage.
#BC#
Zayer Jr breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Zayer Jr gets caught napping as Esposito dives in and scores a takedown. Zayer Jr manages to retain guard.
Esposito looking to pass the guard.
Esposito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Esposito dominated that round.
That's time! Zayer Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zayer Jr tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito with the counter takedown but Zayer Jr avoids it easily.
Esposito swats away the attempt to clinch by Zayer Jr.
Zayer Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zayer Jr wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zayer Jr dives in and grabs Esposito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Esposito pushes down on Zayer Jr's head and hops out.
Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito shoots in looking for a takedown but Zayer Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Esposito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Esposito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zayer Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Christian Zayer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Esposito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zayer Jr pinned against the cage. Zayer Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Esposito leaves Zayer Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Zayer Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Esposito to the ground. Zayer Jr is now in Esposito's guard.
Esposito 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.#SU#
Zayer Jr stands up from Esposito's guard - Zayer Jr perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Zayer Jr gets caught napping as Esposito dives in and scores a takedown. Zayer Jr manages to retain guard.#T2#
Esposito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Esposito trying to control but Zayer Jr is working from the bottom.
Esposito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Esposito's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Esposito wants to pass the guard but Zayer Jr is keeping the position.#T3#
Esposito lands a couple of digs.
Zayer Jr wants to stand but Esposito is controlling the position.
Esposito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zayer Jr struggling a bit here.
Zayer Jr is not content to let Esposito control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Esposito looking to score a takedown here. Zayer Jr is defending well but Esposito drives through and ends up in Zayer Jr's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zayer Jr is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Esposito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zayer Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zayer Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Esposito moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Esposito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zayer Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Esposito is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Esposito has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Boxing Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Esposito lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Zayer Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr is being controlled here. #T1#
Zayer Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Esposito is controlling him well.
Zayer Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Esposito swings around for an armbar but Zayer Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Esposito's guard.
Zayer Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Esposito is adopting a defensive guard.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Zayer Jr is looking to stand up but Esposito won't let him.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zayer Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esposito is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Zayer Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Esposito trying to control but Zayer Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Zayer Jr.
Esposito distracts Zayer Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Esposito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Zayer Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4##BC#
Zayer Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Esposito shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Esposito was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Esposito scoring with punches and elbows.
Esposito looking to control but instead Zayer Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayer Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Esposito passes into side control.
Zayer Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Christian Zayer Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Esposito.
I've got Esposito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Esposito! |
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Event:
KIFC 32
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris wants to clinch up but Couture keeps it at a distance.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.
As Harris backs away, Couture returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris checks a low kick from Couture.
Harris shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harris drives through with a takedown into Couture's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harris postures up.
Couture is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harris is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Couture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Couture tries to get out of the position.
Harris trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Couture keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Couture misses.
Harris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
Couture checks a leg kick.
Couture half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Harris.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.#T3#
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
As Harris backs away, Couture returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris looks winded!
Couture throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Couture only half commits.
JJ Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.#T4#
Couture motions for Harris to come forward. Couture throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Couture sprawls well. Couture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture checks a leg kick nicely.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
JJ Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Couture misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Harris.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.#T1#
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Harris shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris is breathing heavily.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Felipe Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Couture lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand. #T2#
Harris moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Harris moves away from the strike by Couture.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Felipe Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture, which made it look bad.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris moves out of range as Couture strikes.#T3#
Couture connects with a solid leg kick.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture with a nice calf kick.
Harris looks for a takedown but Couture sprawls well.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture lands with a right hand.
Harris tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Harris shoots in.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris slips under a jab.
Couture misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Couture counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Couture manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Harris backs away, Couture returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Harris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris slips under a jab from Couture.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Couture counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couture.
Couture wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Couture is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Harris keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Couture has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Couture lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Couture shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Couture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Couture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Harris.
Couture moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
It looked like Couture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
A little feinted left hand from Couture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Couture throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
Couture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Couture is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Couture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JJ Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felipe Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to JJ Harris.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Couture! |
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Event:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Avedidteonurmadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edison pinned against the cage. Edison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Avedidteonurmadov darts in looking for a takedown but Edison gets double underhooks and turns Avedidteonurmadov into the cage. #TD2#
Edison gets control of Avedidteonurmadov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edison is adopting a defensive guard.
Edison is trying to control the position but Avedidteonurmadov postures up.
Avedidteonurmadov looking to sit in guard and control but Edison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Avedidteonurmadov (0) vs (2) Edison
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edison trying to control but Avedidteonurmadov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Edison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Edison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Avedidteonurmadov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avedidteonurmadov wants to sweep here but Edison controlling him for the moment.
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Avedidteonurmadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a triangle but Edison pushes his legs off easily.
Edison forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Avedidteonurmadov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Edison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Avedidteonurmadov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edison is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Edison is trying to control the action in half guard but Avedidteonurmadov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Edison is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Avedidteonurmadov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avedidteonurmadov is staying active underneath Edison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Edison is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Avedidteonurmadov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Addy Edison!
Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov spoke after the fight, saying 'We will be back brotha!'. |
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Event:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matthew Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side#TD#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T2#
Smith passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Smith content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sanchez for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez looks winded!
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T5#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Sanchez is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Smith is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith not doing much here.
#T9##SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith controlling the action here.#SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura here but Sanchez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Smith's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Sanchez#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Smith is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Smith has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanchez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Sanchez!
Rodrigo Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Rojo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chimaev.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chimaev.
Rojo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojo scores with a nice head shot.
Chimaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojo pinned against the cage. Rojo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chimaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramon Rojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance Chimaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev has a takedown stuffed.
Chimaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Chimaev shoots and misses
and Rojo counters with a thumping low kick.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Rojo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Chimaev backs away, Rojo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chimaev looks winded!
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojo as he jumps to the side.
Rojo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chimaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Rojo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chimaev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chimaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rojo defends well and Chimaev ends up having to push Rojo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Chimaev moves to clinch but Rojo breaks away
and Rojo counters with a thumping low kick.
Chimaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojo stuffs the takedown attempt from Chimaev. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojo thumps Chimaev with a low kick.
Rojo dodges the punch combination from Chimaev.
Rojo is looking to counter punch.
Chimaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Chimaev is looking to clinch but Rojo is avoiding it.
Rojo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Rojo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chimaev closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rojo counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Vance Chimaev has been cut.
Rojo throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Chimaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rojo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chimaev dives in and grabs Rojo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rojo pushes down on Chimaev's head and hops out.
Chimaev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rojo counter with a right hand.
Chimaev looks for a takedown but Rojo sprawls well.
Rojo works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojo lands an overhand right.#ROC#Chimaev is rocked!
Chimaev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rojo gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Rojo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Chimaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Villian quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Chimaev escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Villian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chimaev on the ground.#SUB2#
Chimaev drops back looking for a leg! Villian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Villian manages to kick Chimaev off! Chimaev jumps back into Villian's guard. #SUB#
Villian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Villian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chimaev controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Villian trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Villian trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Chimaev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Villian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chimaev postures up and lands a big shot to Villian's brow. #SUB2#
Chimaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chimaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU2#
Chimaev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Chimaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chimaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Villian is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Chimaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chimaev controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Chimaev is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Villian is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vance Chimaev! |
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Event:
KIFC 26
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Zayer Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zayer Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Zayer Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Zayer Jr from controlling successfully.
Zayer Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Natta looking to control.
Natta is controlling Zayer Jr's posture.
Natta is trying to keep Zayer Jr in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Natta pushes a forearm under Zayer Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zayer Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Natta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Talbert sprawls well. Talbert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Talbert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chimaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Chimaev's guard now, I'm sure.
Chimaev pulls Talbert in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Chimaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbert tries to stand but Chimaev is controlling from the bottom.
Chimaev wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Talbert looking to sit in guard and control but Chimaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chimaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Talbert can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Chimaev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Talbert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Talbert has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Chimaev punching from the bottom.
Chimaev pulls Talbert in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Chimaev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Talbert rolls with it to try and escape but Chimaev cranks on the arm and Talbert is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vance Chimaev! |
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Event:
SSG 116 Waterman vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Avedidteonurmadov slaps away a takedown attempt from Moly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moly shoots in and drives through. Avedidteonurmadov sprawls well.
Moly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avedidteonurmadov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Avedidteonurmadov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov
Moly wants to sweep here but Avedidteonurmadov controlling him for the moment.
Moly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Avedidteonurmadov trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avedidteonurmadov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Moly wants to control but Avedidteonurmadov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura but Moly is defending well.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moly is just riding it out for now. Avedidteonurmadov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov wants to work for an arm triangle but Moly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avedidteonurmadov. #T3##SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is working for a kimura here but Moly manages to reverse the position and he's now in Avedidteonurmadov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moly defends well.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moly defends well.#T4#
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Avedidteonurmadov keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moly works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Moly is trying to control. Avedidteonurmadov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Avedidteonurmadov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avedidteonurmadov keeps working.
Moly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moly is looking to advance position but Avedidteonurmadov won't allow it. #T7##SUB#
Moly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Avedidteonurmadov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Moly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T8##SUB#
Moly is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Moly controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moly is stalling here. Avedidteonurmadov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Avedidteonurmadov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (2) vs (6) Avedidteonurmadov
Moly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T10#
Moly tries to roll over but Avedidteonurmadov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov seems to be working for a kimura but Moly defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is working for a submission of some sort.
Avedidteonurmadov looks winded!
Moly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moly.#T11#
Avedidteonurmadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moly is trying to control the position but Avedidteonurmadov postures up. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Avedidteonurmadov has Moly in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (4) vs (6) Avedidteonurmadov
Moly wants to control from the top but Avedidteonurmadov keeps moving. #T12##SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Moly has latched onto it... Big trouble! Moly pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Avedidteonurmadov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Moly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holy Moly!
A relieved looking Holy Moly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov stepped up to the mic, saying 'We will be back brotha!'. |
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