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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TL Fight Night 8
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Wells changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wells paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans lands a high kick!
#KD#
Wells cracks Evans with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Evans looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wells finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Chuck Evans has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wells closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Wells lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Evans is rocked!
Wells throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Wells finish him?
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wells blocks an uppercut.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wells unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Evans! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wells is unloading with more strikes now! Evans drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Wells!
A victorious Noah Wells 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:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Probert has Lefevre up against the cage in a clinch.
Probert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Probert stops a takedown attempt from Lefevre.
Probert is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Lefevre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (0) Probert
Probert wants to sweep but Lefevre has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (0) Probert
Probert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Probert stops Lefevre from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Probert regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Probert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily.
Lefevre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Probert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Probert is positioning himself well to prevent Lefevre advancing to mount.
Probert trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
Probert is pressing down on Lefevre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lefevre looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Probert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lefevre uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (8) vs (0) Probert
You can see the frustration on Probert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Probert is trying to get back to half guard.
Lefevre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working.
Probert tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Probert gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (10) vs (0) Probert
Lefevre prevents Probert from getting the reversal.
Probert tries to lock up and control but Lefevre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Probert tries to improve his position but instead Lefevre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (13) vs (0) Probert
Lefevre is hanging on to Probert's back as he tries to escape.
Probert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB#
Probert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Lefevre looking for the choke from the back.
Lefevre keeps control of the position as Probert tries to break free.
#SUB#
Probert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Probert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Probert trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Probert! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (16) vs (0) Probert
Probert tries to lock up and control but Lefevre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Probert tries to reverse the position but Lefevre maintains control.
Probert keeps trying to improve his position.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Probert to control.
Probert is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Lefevre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Probert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Probert is holding on to half guard well.
Lefevre wants to take a breather but Probert is having none of it.
Lefevre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Probert trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Probert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Probert wants to control but Lefevre is keeping busy.
Probert is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Probert looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Lefevre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Lefevre is trying to work for a kimura but Probert is defending well.
#SUB2#
Probert looking for submissions off his back.
Probert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Probert.#T9#
Probert looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Probert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lefevre defends it easily.
Lefevre passes Probert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lefevre prevents Probert from improving his position.
Lefevre wants to pass to mount but Probert is defending the position.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Probert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Probert actively working from the bottom here.
Probert trying to get back to full guard but Lefevre takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (19) vs (0) Probert
Probert wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (22) vs (0) Probert
Probert can't escape the position.
Lefevre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Probert doesn't escape.
Probert is in bad spot here.
Probert turns into Lefevre and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (22) vs (2) Probert#T11#
Probert wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefevre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (24) vs (2) Probert
Probert is trying to hold Lefevre in close to prevent damage but Lefevre has managed to pass into half guard.
Probert wants to get back to full guard.
Probert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Probert tries to get to full guard but Lefevre has control of the leg. #T12#
Probert trying to control but Lefevre postures up.
#SUB2#
Probert with the active half guard here but Lefevre passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (27) vs (2) Probert
Probert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lefevre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Probert is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Probert tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.#T13#
Lefevre trying to control the action but Probert is working from the bottom.
Probert gets back to half guard.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working.
Probert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Probert's guard. #T14#
Lefevre prevents Probert from improving his position.
Lefevre not doing much here.
Probert is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Probert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre trying to control from half guard but Probert is working away.
Probert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 27 to 2. |
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Event:
DMMA 203 Vilkas vs Narushima
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigorian throws a poor cross that misses
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Misak Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton wants to clinch
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Grigorian rushes Norton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grigorian leaning against his opponent.
Norton has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
We've been informed that Grigorian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Grigorian has Norton pushed against the cage.#BC#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Norton checks it.
Norton checks a leg kick nicely.
As Grigorian looks to move away, Norton throws a big counter combo but Grigorian just gets out of the way.
Grigorian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Grigorian moves into the clinch successfully.
Norton avoids the elbow strike from Grigorian, against the cage.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian throws an elbow that misses.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
#T2#
Norton stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norton prevents a body shot from Grigorian.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grigorian throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Grigorian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grigorian.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grigorian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Grigorian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norton is keeping busy.
Come on Grigorian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Norton.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian lands an elbow inside that Norton shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Edd Norton has been cut.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misak Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edd Norton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick from Grigorian is predictable there
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Grigorian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grigorian's knee momentarily.
Norton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Norton misses.
A low kick lands for Norton.
Norton tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian lands with a right hand.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norton half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.#CL2#
Grigorian has managed to clinch.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian lands an elbow inside that Norton shrugs off.
Grigorian effectively controlling the action here.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Norton stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Grigorian.
Norton taking a breather.
Norton avoiding damage as Grigorian throws knees to the body.
Norton'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.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Grigorian tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Grigorian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norton avoids it.
A short left from Norton.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grigorian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grigorian just leaning against Norton, taking a breather.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misak Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edd Norton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Grigorian
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grigorian misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton wants to break free but Grigorian has control.
Grigorian tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian misses with an elbow over the top.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grigorian.
Norton blocking some punches.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton swinging wildly here.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Norton defending well as Grigorian loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Norton's defenses. #T2#
Grigorian moves to clinch but Norton breaks away
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton keeps Grigorian at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton throws a combination that misses
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian scores with a spinning back kick!
Grigorian tries to clinch but Norton moves out of range.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Norton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Grigorian
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Grigorian scores with a hook to the body. Norton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norton avoids a kick to the body.
Misak Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Norton is looking for a counter combo.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton wants to clinch.#T4#
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Norton.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grigorian wants to land a leg kick but Norton is out of range.
Norton avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grigorian effectively controlling the action here.
Norton misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Misak Grigorian.
I've got Grigorian 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misak Grigorian!
Misak Grigorian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Shutes lands a lovely overhand right.
Jay misses the jab.
Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
and Jay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shutes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shutes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes scores with a decent looking hook.
Shutes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Shutes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
Jay tries to bum rush Shutes with a series of wild strikes but Shutes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jay with a nice cross.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Shutes counters by moving into the clinch.
Shutes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shutes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Shutes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Shutes to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Shutes.
Jay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shutes missing with knees to the body.
Shutes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Shutes tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Shutes back against the cage.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shutes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shutes takes a shot to the head.
Shutes lands a right hand. #BC#
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Jay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jay rather than just go for the knockout.
Shutes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shutes counters with a stiff right hand.
Jay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Jay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes tries a low kick but Jay avoids it.
Shutes blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
Jay misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Shutes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Shutes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jay on the side of the head.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shutes tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes works Jay's body with a nice hook.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Shutes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes clobbers Jay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Shutes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shutes lands a head shot.
Jay defending well as Shutes loads up on a big left hand.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Shutes.
It looked like Jay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Jay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shutes lands with an overhand left.
Jay throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shutes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Jay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Shutes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Jay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shutes.
Jay throws a low kick but Shutes moves out of range easily.
Jay swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shutes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shutes.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes scores with a punch to the head.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.#T2#
Shutes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jay.
Jay misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donny Jay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shutes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jay counter with a right hand.
Shutes misses with a two punch combination.
Jay tries a low kick but Shutes avoids it.
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Jay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Shutes.
Shutes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jay. Jay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shutes lands with an overhand left.
Shutes wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Jay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes lunges at Jay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jay's hand.
Jay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shutes with a jab.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shutes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jay scrambles back to his feet.
Jay blocks a low kick nicely.
Jay tried to counter with a leg kick but Shutes avoided it.
Shutes misses with a low kick as Jay jumps back.
Jay throws a series of punches but Shutes avoids them all with ease. #T4#
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!
Shutes works over Jay's head and body with a nice combination.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Shutes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jay tries to clinch up.
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jay throws a nice looking combination but Shutes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay tried to score with a low kick but Shutes checks it.
Jay sets himself, and Shutes steps forward looking for the clinch! Jay avoids it this time.
Shutes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Jay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shutes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jay wants to land a leg kick but Shutes is out of range.
Jay sets himself, and Shutes steps forward looking for the clinch! Jay avoids it this time.
Shutes lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Jay moves out of range.
Shutes lands a body shot.
Jay throws a series of punches but Shutes avoids them all with ease.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shutes throws a combination. Jay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jay has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head kick by Shutes misses
and Shutes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shutes digs a good hook to Jay's body.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1##CL2#
Shutes rushes Jay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shutes slips a jab from Jay.
Shutes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jay takes one to the chin there.
Jay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shutes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jay backs up against the cage.
A jab lands there for Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jay at a distance.
Shutes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay.
Shutes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Jay 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Shutes scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Jab from Shutes.
Jay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Jay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shutes throws a right hand that Jay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jay also avoids with ease.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
A low kick from Jay is predictable there
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Jay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay connects with a crisp jab.
Jay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shutes misses with a series of wild punches.
Donny Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Jay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shutes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jay on the side of the head.
Jay throws a series of punches but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes lands a nice shot that snaps Jay's head back.
#T4#
Shutes with a hook.
Shutes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shutes scores with a sloppy right hand. Jay should have avoided that one.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shutes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jay scrambles back to his feet.
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
Shutes works Jay's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Shutes clinches with his opponent.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Shutes avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage.
Jay tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
Shutes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shutes 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
After the fight, Wesley Shutes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 6
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Cooter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burekovic backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Almir Burekovic has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cooter has knocked Burekovic down with a huge combo! Cooter steps away and waves a wobbly Burekovic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Burekovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burekovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Burekovic is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burekovic misses with a takedown
and Cooter counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Cooter! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 6
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Lahey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Der Livery misses with a wild body shot.
Lahey with a nice cross.
Lahey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lahey. #KD2#
Van Der Livery drops Lahey with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lahey looks back up at him and smiles so Van Der Livery waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahey looks to land a body kick but Van Der Livery moved away.
Van Der Livery uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lahey has time to react.#ROC2#Lahey is rocked!
Lahey ducks into an uppercut from Van Der Livery and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Van Der Livery!
Ford Van Der Livery is the new welterweight champion!
Ford Van Der Livery really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
AFC #9
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Odo throws a combination. Madgov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Kryzstof Madgov has been cut.
Odo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Odo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madgov shoots in but no luck this time.
Odo dances in with a quick combination. Madgov is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Odo snaps Madgov's head back. Madgov stumbles backwards against the cage. Odo steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Madgov'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. Madgov just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Constable Odo! |
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Event:
AFC #8
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Houssein is looking to clinch.
Tyk misses with a right hand #TD#
and Houssein counters with a shoot takedown. Tyk fights it but they end up in guard.
Houssein wants to control from the top but Tyk keeps moving.
Tyk keeping full guard, as Houssein tries to pass. #SUB#
Houssein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Houssein , into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Tyk stands up from Houssein 's guard - Tyk perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Houssein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Houssein jumps guard and drags Tyk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyk wants to control from the top but Houssein keeps moving.
Tyk stops Houssein from standing up.
Tyk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyk trying to control but Houssein is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Houssein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyk. #ES#
Houssein pushes Tyk off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Tyk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tyk prevents Houssein from getting back to his feet.
Tyk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houssein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyk is controlling him.
Tyk wants to control from the top but Houssein keeps moving.
Houssein wants to stand up but Tyk is controlling him. #T3#
Tyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Houssein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Houssein , as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Tyk shoots in and bounces Houssein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Houssein keeping full guard, as Tyk tries to pass.
Tyk won't allow Houssein to get back to his feet.
Houssein wants to get back to his feet but Tyk passes into half guard.
Houssein tries to kick Tyk off in order to stand up. Tyk Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2#
Tyk stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyk moves to clinch but Houssein breaks away #TD#
and Houssein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyk!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Houssein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ton Tyk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Houssein misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Tyk counters with a shoot takedown. Houssein fights it but they end up in guard.
Houssein is looking to stand back up but Tyk counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Houssein . #REVR#
Houssein wants to get back to his feet.
Tyk is pressing down on Houssein 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Houssein is holding on for now.
Tyk moves into full mount! Houssein won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyk controlling the pace for now.
Houssein wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ton Tyk has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tyk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Houssein is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Tyk has taken his back!
Tyk controlling from the back.
Tyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houssein wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyk somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Tyk looking for the choke from the back.
Houssein is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Tyk 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, Houssein has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#ES#
Tyk has his opponent's back but Houssein is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Tyk.
Tyk misses with a two punch combination.
Houssein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houssein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyk but Tyk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houssein defends it well.#T3##TD2#
Tyk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Houssein quickly recovers to half guard.
Houssein is not content to let Tyk control the position.#ES#
Houssein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ton Tyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tyk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Houssein tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tyk manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houssein trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Houssein bucks Tyk off and manages to get back to his feet! #T4#
Houssein scores with a one two! Tyk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Tyk gets a clinch.
Houssein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahya Houssein . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tyk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyk throwing strikes but missing.
Houssein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyk is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ton Tyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Houssein misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Tyk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Houssein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Tyk is trying to trip Houssein . He has hold of a leg but Houssein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tyk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tyk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tyk passes Houssein 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Houssein defending well though.
Houssein is not content to let Tyk control the position.
Tyk stops Houssein from getting back to his feet.
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!
Tyk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Tyk prevents Houssein from standing back up.
#SU2#
Tyk gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Houssein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyk but Tyk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Houssein shoots in for a double leg but Tyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Houssein .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahya Houssein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houssein shoots in and drives through. Tyk sprawls well.#TD2#
Tyk looking to score a takedown here. Houssein is defending well but Tyk drives through and ends up in Houssein 's guard.
Tyk won't allow Houssein to get back to his feet.
Tyk postures up in Houssein 's guard and throws a big left but Houssein blocks it.
Tyk wants to control from the top but Houssein keeps moving. #T2#
Tyk won't allow Houssein to get back to his feet.
Houssein is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tyk dives into side control.
Tyk happy to just control the position for now.
Houssein is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Tyk has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Tyk looking to score a takedown here. Houssein is defending well but Tyk drives through and ends up in Houssein 's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Houssein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Tyk breaks the clinch.
Houssein blocks a head kick by Tyk.
#TD2#
Tyk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Houssein was covering up waiting for the punch and Tyk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Houssein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tyk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Tyk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Houssein tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyk controlling his opponent. #T4#
Houssein tries to buck Tyk off but he can't manage it.
Tyk unloads with some shots from mount but Houssein bucks and avoids them well.
Houssein tries to buck Tyk off but he can't manage it.
Yahya Houssein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ton Tyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ton Tyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyk 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ton Tyk!
A victorious Ton Tyk 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:
DC 56: Knightley vs Rocksteady
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Scarborough misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Sulekov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scarborough drops his hands for a split second and Sulekov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Scarborough face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Sulekov follows up with a right hand that knocks Scarborough into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damar Sulekov!
Damar Sulekov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Boomer Scarborough was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm an embarrassment to Boston.'. |
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Event:
SSG 149 Jagonoy vs Philbert
Date: May 28, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bob Probert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into Probert's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Probert (0) vs (2) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Probert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Probert (2) vs (2) Hunt
Probert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Probert looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Probert content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hunt has locked up a guillotine! Hunt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Probert is holding on here and Hunt must be using up a lot of energy. Probert has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hunt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Hunt!
After winning the bout, Cole Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WVT 106: Knox v Melondov
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay.
Jay unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Jay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jay's coach down at LV MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Jay slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jay counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jay counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jay slips under a jab from Gracie.#T1#
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Jay counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Jay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab by Jay.
Gracie misses with a hook. Jay ducked under it nicely.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jay circles away easily
and Jay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2##KD2#
Jay drops Gracie with a big left hand and mounts him. Gracie is in big trouble! #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Jay is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Jay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Jay catches Gracie napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Gracie to the canvas!
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jay defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jay is aware though and is defending well.
Jay is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him. #T3##SU2#
Jay gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Jay throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie moves to clinch but Jay breaks away
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Bryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Jay counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Gracie down! Jay is looking to finish but Gracie is intelligently defending himself. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Jay has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jay reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jay taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DMMA 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Grigorian checks the leg kick.
Bennett misses with a combination
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Gage Bennett has been cut.
Grigorian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennett is looking to counter punch.
Grigorian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bennett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bennett.#CUT#It looks like Misak Grigorian has been cut.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Grigorian pushes Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Bennett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grigorian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett lands a body punch.
Bennett blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett avoiding damage as Grigorian throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Bennett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett misses with a knee strike.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Grigorian is trying to stall.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bennett throws an elbow but misses.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bennett.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Bennett lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grigorian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Grigorian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian lands with a right to the head.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Bennett misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grigorian tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennett misses with an elbow strike.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Grigorian looking to slow down the pace here.
Grigorian throws an elbow but it misses.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
A body shot lands from Bennett.
Bennett scores with a shot to the side of Grigorian's head.
Bennett lands a left hand.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
Bennett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Grigorian.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Grigorian lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bennett is keeping busy.
Grigorian stalling the fight.
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 Gage Bennett will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bennett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett moves to clinch but Grigorian breaks away
and Grigorian counters with a body kick.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian moves forwards but Bennett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Gage Bennett's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Bennett. Beautiful body shot.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigorian connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grigorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.#T1#
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Bennett checks it.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Grigorian tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennett is wise to it.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Grigorian pushes him off.
A punch combination from Grigorian misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grigorian 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.
Bennett misses the jab.
Grigorian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigorian throws a series of punches but Bennett avoids them all with ease.
Bennett connects with a looping right hand.
Bennett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennett is wise to it.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Bennett.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Bennett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Bennett.
Gage Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grigorian delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grigorian counters with a left and a right that stings Bennett. #CUT2#Gage Bennett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good leg kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Bennett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Grigorian and Bennett falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Grigorian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Misak Grigorian!
A less than humble Misak Grigorian misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Davis takes one to the chin there.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Evans lands a big head kick that sends Davis tumbling to the mat! Evans takes a step backwards and waves Davis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Davis is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like James Davis has been cut.
Davis wants to stay close but Evans steps back to make room for something. Davis seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Evans and Davis drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chuck Evans! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Mallin lands a leg kick that knocks Cooter off balance momentarily.
Cooter lunges at Mallin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mallin's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.
Mallin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mallin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mallin tries to clinch but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mallin moves out of range as Cooter throws a body kick.
Mallin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Cooter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Mallin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mallin trying to land knees to the body.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooter avoids it.
Cooter working hard to break the clinch.
Cooter tries to break free but Mallin pushes him back against the cage.
Mallin tries to throw a body punch but Cooter avoids it by throwing Mallin back against the cage.
Mallin tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooter's efforts to push away.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooter's efforts to push away.#T1#
A body shot lands from Mallin.
Cooter prevents a body shot from Mallin.
Mallin misses with a body punch.
Mallin tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mallin.
Mallin misses with some punches.
Mallin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mallin prevents Cooter from breaking the clinch.
Mallin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mallin has a couple of punches blocked by Cooter.
Mallin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mallin misses with the head strike.
Mallin misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mallin misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Cooter can't break the clinch.
Mallin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooter.
Cooter wants to break free but Mallin has control.
Mallin has a couple of punches blocked by Cooter.
Mallin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mallin has Cooter pressed against the cage, preventing Cooter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mallin tries to work over Cooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooter is trying to force a seperation but Mallin has the dominant position.
Cooter is trying to force a seperation but Mallin has the dominant position.
Cooter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mallin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
Cooter wants to break free but Mallin has control.
Cooter can't break the clinch.
Mallin can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands.
Cooter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mallin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Cooter working hard to break the clinch.
Cooter has had enough of the clinch but Mallin keeps him there for the moment.
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands.
Mallin can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooter's efforts to push away.
Mallin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooter tries to break free but Mallin pushes him back against the cage.
Mallin misses with a body punch.
Mallin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mallin misses with a body punch.
Mallin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooter blocking some punches.
Cooter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooter is trying to force a seperation but Mallin has the dominant position.
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooter working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mallin.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooter's efforts to push away.
Mallin working aggressively here.
Cooter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mallin.
Mallin tries a body shot but Cooter blocks it.
Cooter blocks an uppercut.
Mallin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooter controls his hands.
Cooter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mallin tries to work over Cooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mallin.
Mallin misses with the head strike.
Mallin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooter can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Mallin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Mallin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cooter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cooter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mallin counters with a low kick, right behind Cooter 's knee.
Cooter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooter throws a poor cross that misses
and Mallin counters with a thumping low kick.
Mallin blocks a jab.
Cooter swings for the body but Mallin moves out of range.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Mallin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooter throws a combination that misses
and Mallin counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Mallin knocks Cooter to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#It looks like Joe Cooter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU#
Mallin decides to stand back up. Mallin steps back and let's Cooter get back to his feet.
Mallin tries to clinch but Cooter is having none of it.
Cooter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooter is breathing heavily.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mallin.
Cooter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Mallin.
Cooter avoids the head kick by Mallin.
Cooter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooter misses with a hook. Mallin ducked under it nicely.
Mallin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mallin lands with a slapping head kick.
Cooter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mallin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mallin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooter can do to turn this around?
That kick from Mallin tenderised Cooter's leg. Cooter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mallin throws a hook to the side of Cooter's head but Cooter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooter is looking for the big counter here.
Dexter Mallin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallin is looking to clinch but Cooter is avoiding it.
Mallin looks to clinch
and Cooter counters with a three punch combo that has Mallin backing up. Mallin nods at Cooter to acknowledge the strikes.
Joe Cooter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mallin counters with a good, hard body kick but Cooter shrugs it off. #T2#
Cooter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cooter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mallin.#KD#
Mallin throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cooter stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mallin follows into mount! #ROC#Cooter is rocked!
Cooter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cooter is still in real trouble! Can Mallin finish him?
Cooter blocking the ground and pound.
Mallin throws a sloppy strike and Cooter uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Cooter has ended up in Mallin's guard.
#SUB#
Cooter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mallin wants to stand and escape but Cooter is having none of it.
Cooter seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallin trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Mallin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mallin is trying to control the position but Cooter postures up. #T3#
Mallin wants to hit a sweep here but Cooter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mallin there!
Cooter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mallin to take his back!
Cooter controlling the position well here. Mallin rolled but Cooter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cooter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Mallin wants to get back to his feet.
Mallin rolls, trying to escape but Cooter keeps control of the position.
Mallin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Mallin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mallin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mallin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooter misses with a combination
#KD#
and Mallin counters with a head kick that drops Cooter - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Cooter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mallin.
Mallin is looking to stall here but Cooter recovers full guard.
Cooter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Mallin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cooter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cooter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cooter! #REVB#
Mallin looks to move to half guard but instead Cooter has passed into mount! Damn!
Mallin tries to improve his position but instead Cooter has taken his back!
Mallin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Mallin is in bad spot here.
#SU2#
Cooter stands up.
Cooter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mallin.
Mallin moves out of range of the body kick from Cooter.
As Cooter tries to get set, Mallin tries to push him back and clinch up but Cooter manages to avoid the attempt.
Mallin slips a jab and a cross from Cooter.
An attempted straight right counter from Mallin misses the target.
Cooter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooter misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Mallin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mallin.
Mallin thuds his shin into the meat of Cooter's side.
Cooter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Mallin.
Cooter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cooter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mallin - the referee stops the clock and Cooter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mallin. Cooter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mallin keeps Cooter at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Mallin moves into the clinch.
Mallin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooter is trying to break the clinch but Mallin has him pressed against the cage.
Mallin can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Dexter Mallin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mallin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mallin.
Mallin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cooter wants to get back to striking at distance but Mallin won't allow it.
Cooter is trying to force a seperation but Mallin has the dominant position.
Mallin can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Mallin working aggressively here.
Mallin has a couple of punches blocked by Cooter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallin misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joe Cooter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mallin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Mallin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mallin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Mallin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ding Dong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ding Dong somewhat.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Ding Dong shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins throws a jab when Ding Dong was well out of range.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Ding Dong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ding Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ding Dong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ding Dong shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Ding Dong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Collins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
Ding Dong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Ding Ding Dong has been cut.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ding Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Ding Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ding Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Collins takes a swing at Ding Dong's ribcage but misses.
Ding Dong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ding Dong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ding Dong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Ding Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins swings for the body but Ding Dong moves out of range.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins connects with a body shot.
Ding Dong is breathing heavily.
Ding Dong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins throws a series of punches but Ding Dong moves out of range.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ding Dong at a distance.
Ding Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Ding Dong throws a big counter combination but Collins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Collins catches Ding Dong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Ding Dong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ding Dong at a distance.
Collins thuds his right hand into Ding Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jimme Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins lands a head shot.
Collins throws a right and a left that Ding Dong avoids nicely.
Collins lunges at Ding Dong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ding Dong's hand.
Ding Dong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Collins lands a jab to Ding Dong's midsection.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Collins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ding Dong momentarily.
#T4##KD2#
Collins lands a left and a right that send Ding Dong crashing to the mat, dazed. Collins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Ding Dong is rocked!#KD2#
Collins drops Ding Dong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ding Dong looks back up at him and smiles so Collins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Ding Dong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ding Dong doesn't seem bothered though.
Ding Dong seems to have got his legs back now.
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
Ding Dong throws a wild hook but Collins just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Ding Dong gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Collins raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimme Collins!
In defeat, Ding Ding Dong stepped up to the mic, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Marlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Olofsson should have avoided that one.
Olofsson tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olofsson cracks Marlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olofsson misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Marlin misses.
Marlin takes a swing at Olofsson's ribcage but misses.
Olofsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marlin thuds a left hand into Olofsson's body.#CL2#
Marlin has Olofsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Olofsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olofsson trying to control the position but instead, Marlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olofsson into the cage.
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olofsson wants to stall.
Olofsson tries to stall but Marlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olofsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marlin tries to throw a body punch but Olofsson avoids it by throwing Marlin back against the cage. #T1#
Marlin tries a body shot but Olofsson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Olofsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Marlin avoids the damage to the body.
Olofsson trying to land knees to the body.
Marlin misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Marlin.
Marlin looking to slow down the pace here.
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marlin lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Olofsson effectively controlling the action here.
Olofsson looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Marlin.
#T2#
Marlin digs a right hand into Olofsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olofsson's gas tank.
Olofsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Olofsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Olofsson is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.#CL#
Olofsson closes the distance and clinches.
Olofsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
Marlin stalling.
Olofsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Olofsson has Marlin pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Olofsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olofsson blocking some punches.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofsson.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olofsson just leaning against Marlin, taking a breather.
Marlin misses with a punch to the body.
Olofsson is pushing Marlin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Olofsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olofsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlin.
Marlin throws a head punch that misses.
Olofsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Marlin gets an underhook and turns Olofsson into the cage.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Olofsson tries to clinch
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Marlin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olofsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Marlin.
Marlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Olofsson scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Marlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Olofsson darts in and clinches Marlin up against the cage.
Marlin scores with a shot to the side of Olofsson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Marlin fails to land.
Marlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olofsson's elbow.
Olofsson taking a breather.
Olofsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow.
Olofsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
Olofsson working aggressively here.
Marlin misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Marlin dominated that round.
That's time! Olofsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Olofsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Olofsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Olofsson.
Marlin throws a hook to the side of Olofsson's head but Olofsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olofsson tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Marlin misses the target.
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olofsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olofsson tries to clinch but Marlin moves out of range.
It seemed like Marlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin lands a right hook to the body.
Olofsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marlin.
It looked like Olofsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olofsson lands with a straight right. Marlin didn't see that one coming.
Marlin keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olofsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Olofsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Olofsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mikael Olofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofsson tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Marlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Marlin there.#CL#
Olofsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olofsson tries to stall but Marlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marlin effectively controlling the action here.
Olofsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marlin avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Olofsson prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin presses Olofsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
Marlin working aggressively here.
Olofsson working aggressively here.
Olofsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Olofsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marlin is defending well for now.
Olofsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marlin up against the cage.
Keanu Marlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olofsson trying to stall but Marlin improves his position.
Marlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olofsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marlin is defending well for now.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Marlin.
Olofsson looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marlin blocking some punches.
Olofsson trying to control the position but instead, Marlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olofsson into the cage.
Marlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Marlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olofsson slows down the pace here.
Marlin lands an uppercut.
Olofsson taking a breather.
Olofsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olofsson trying to stall but Marlin improves his position.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Olofsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olofsson.
Olofsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marlin is keeping busy.
Marlin misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.
Marlin scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Marlin swings for the body but Olofsson moves out of range.
Marlin scores with a hook.
Olofsson tries to clinch
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Olofsson misses with a hook. Marlin ducked under it nicely.
Olofsson tries to clinch up.
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!
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Olofsson lands a jab.
Marlin misses with the combination.
Olofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marlin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Marlin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olofsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Olofsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Marlin avoids the damage to the body.
Olofsson looking to stall.
Olofsson has Marlin pushed against the cage.
Marlin working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Marlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Olofsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marlin connects with a single shot there.
Olofsson scores with a nice head shot.
Marlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olofsson scores with the left hand. Marlin knows he should have avoided that one.
Olofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olofsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olofsson tries to clinch but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin misses with a shot to the body
and Olofsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olofsson wants to clinch but Marlin slips to the side
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Olofsson there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olofsson scores with a hook.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Olofsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Olofsson.
Olofsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marlin.
Marlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olofsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olofsson duly obliges.
Olofsson scores with a jab. Marlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Olofsson tries to clinch up
and Marlin counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Marlin tries to keep at a distance but Olofsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marlin scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marlin lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olofsson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olofsson prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Olofsson is trying to stall.
Marlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marlin managing to block the knees to the body from Olofsson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marlin.
Marlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olofsson prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Olofsson.
Marlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards.
Marlin lands with a light punch inside.
Marlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards. #ROC2#Olofsson is rocked!
Marlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Marlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olofsson lands a nice uppercut.
Olofsson can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
Olofsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Olofsson is pushing Marlin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Olofsson takes a shot to the head.
Olofsson is stalling here.
Marlin working aggressively here.
Marlin blocks a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson stalling in the clinch but Marlin improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Marlin.
#T4#
Olofsson blocks a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olofsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marlin avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Olofsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlin.
Olofsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Olofsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.
Marlin misses with a wild combination.
Olofsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Olofsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin catches Olofsson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Olofsson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keanu Marlin! |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Probert shoots in for a takedown but Barnett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Probert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Barnett clinches.
Probert is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Probert manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Probert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probert keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Probert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Probert
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Probert controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Probert has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Probert is working for a kimura but Barnett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Probert is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Probert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Probert is one step ahead there.
Probert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (5) Probert#SUB2#
Probert is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Probert has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnett (0) vs (7) Probert#SUB2#
Probert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnett tries to hold on but Probert postures up.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Probert's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Probert maintains control.#T4#
Probert is looking to work his way around to Barnett's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Probert working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is in no mood to give up.
Barnett is controlling an arm, preventing Probert from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Probert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Probert wants to finish this one by submission but Barnett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Probert. #T5#
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Probert is keeping busy.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Probert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is staying active underneath Probert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Probert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Probert is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.#T6#
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett is not content to let Probert control the position.
Barnett won't allow Probert to pass to mount.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Probert is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Probert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett trying to control here.
#T7##SUB2#
Probert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Probert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Probert eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Probert is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Probert wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB2#
Probert maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barnett could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Probert has cracked it and Barnett is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Probert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Probert! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Semper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Collins has knocked Semper down with a huge combo! Collins steps away and waves a wobbly Semper back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Semper is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sinere Semper has been cut.
Semper drops his hands for a split second and Collins immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Semper face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Collins follows up with a right hand that knocks Semper into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimme Collins! |
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Event:
WVT 98: Torvik v Motts
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickons checks a low kick from Jay.
Jay's coach down at LV MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jay tries for a takedown but Dickons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jay lands with a nice combination. Dickons backs away looking to recover.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but Dickons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jay works Dickons's body with a nice hook.
Jay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dickons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickons has been working on his balance at The Hidden, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jay.
Dickons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jay counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickons misses with a right hand
and Jay counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickons misses with a double jab.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickons was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.#T1#
Dickons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay blocks a head kick by Dickons.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dickons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dickons dives in for a single leg takedown but Jay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Dickons gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jay regains guard.
Dickons is fighting to break Jay's control of his arms but Jay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dickons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay is adopting a defensive guard.
Dickons throws an elbow that misses. Jay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickons's guard. Nice move by Jay!#REVB#
Dickons working a defensive guard but Jay manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dickons sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Dickons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jay pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Jay there.
Dickons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions off his back.
Jay is thwarting Dickons's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dickons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jay.
Dickons trying to control but Jay postures up.
Jay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay passes into side control, despite Dickons's attempt to control the position.
Dickons wants to control but Jay postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Dickons clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the cage.
Dickons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jay lands an uppercut.
Jay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Jay.
Jay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickons wants to stall.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Jay controls his hands.
Jay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dickons tries a body shot but Jay blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Dickons avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage.
Dickons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jay blocks a body shot from Dickons.
Jay tries a body shot but Dickons blocks it.
Dickons blocks a body shot from Jay. #T1#
Dickons lands a left hand.
Dickons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jay working aggressively here.
#BC#
Dickons breaks from the clinch.
Dickons misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Jay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Jay finds it's way through Dickons's defenses.
Jay throws a leg kick
and Dickons counters with a straight right hand.
Jay with a nice calf kick.
Dickons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jay throws a lazy right hand but Dickons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dickons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Jay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dickons's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickons is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dickons is trying to control but can't.
Jay prevents Dickons from improving his position.
Dickons wants to sweep but Jay has passed to side control!
Jay wants to control but Dickons is keeping him busy.
Jay working away.#T3#
Jay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dickons is trying to improve his position.
Dickons struggling a bit here.
Jay cracks Dickons with a big right hand but Dickons just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jay is looking to take a break and control but Dickons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jay is putting a hurting on Dickons here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Dickons takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dickons is not content to let Jay control the position.
Dickons is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickons keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Jay avoids the body shot from Dickons.
Jay tries a quick counter leg kick but Dickons is wise to it.
Dickons slips a straight right by Jay.
Jay falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Dickons counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jay.
Jay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dickons!
Dickons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dickons is looking for a sweep. Jay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickons is trying to control but Jay manages to pass to mount!
Dickons is trying to reverse the position but instead Jay has taken his back - oops!
Dickons is in bad spot here.
#T2##SUB2#
Jay is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dickons knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dickons for a finish.
Dickons wants to escape the position.
Dickons is working hard here to advance position.
Dickons breaks Jay's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dickons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dickons throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
Dickons advances position into side control!
Donny Jay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Jay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dickons is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jay is not content to let Dickons control the position.
Jay is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dickons's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donny Jay.
I've got Jay 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jay!
Donny Jay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Madgov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madgov showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Madgov connects with a nice short shot to Adamz's temple.
Madgov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Madgov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#It looks like Faster Adamz has been cut.
Adamz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madgov winds up and cracks Adamz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Madgov scores with a big shot! Adamz's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Adamz! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kryzstof Madgov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Semenov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Semenov pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Semenov stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
Semenov lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins pushes Semenov off looking to stand but Semenov dives back in and keeps control.
Semenov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Collins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Collins is looking to escape.
Semenov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Semenov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Semenov drops an elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Semenov lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov working Collins over with strikes.
Semenov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Collins!
Semenov with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Semenov! Collins is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirill Semenov!
Our winner, Kirill Semenov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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