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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Adamz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Adamz
Adamz is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon manages to get to full guard.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adamz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (2) Adamz
Gascon trying to control but Adamz is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to sit in guard and control but Adamz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (4) Adamz#SUB#
Gascon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adamz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Adamz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gascon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adamz has managed to get both his arms back between Gascon's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon wants to sweep here but Adamz controlling him for the moment.
Adamz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Adamz is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is adopting a defensive guard.
Adamz advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Adamz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gascon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Faster Adamz!
During a confident post fight interview, Faster Adamz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Spooner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spooner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laurez finds it's way round the side to connect with Spooner's head.
Spooner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laurez feints a jab promting Spooner to slip. Laurez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spooner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Junior Spooner has been cut.
Laurez connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laurez .
Laurez scores with a jab to the body.
Laurez with a nice cross.
Crunch! Laurez slams his shin into Spooner's torso.
Laurez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laurez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spooner on the side of the head.
Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spooner.
Spooner misses the shot to the body.
Spooner misses with a few strikes there.
Laurez with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Laurez .
Spooner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spooner throws a hook but Laurez blocks it.
Laurez lands an overhand right.#T1#
Laurez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spooner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laurez lands a body shot.
Spooner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spooner takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses.
Laurez slips under a jab from Spooner.
Spooner throws a series of punches but Laurez avoids them all with ease.
Spooner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laurez .
Spooner missing with a left hand there. Laurez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laurez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spooner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laurez .
Spooner throws a jab when Laurez was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laurez .
Laurez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spooner's head.
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!
Spooner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laurez to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Spooner is rocked!
Laurez connects with a solid leg kick.
Laurez thuds a left hand into Spooner's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Laurez as he connects with a hook.
Oh Spooner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laurez scores with a hook to the body. Spooner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Laurez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spooner seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Laurez .
Laurez with the inside leg kick.
Laurez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laurez lands a jab to Spooner's midsection.
Laurez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spooner throws an off balance right hand
and Laurez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Laurez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spooner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spooner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Laurez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Spooner misses.
Laurez tests Spooner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laurez lands the left hand.
Laurez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spooner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laurez throws out a counter right but Spooner avoids it with no problem.
Spooner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laurez . That one must have hurt.
Laurez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spooner eats them both and turns towards Laurez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laurez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spooner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Laurez thows a body kick. Spooner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Teofomo Laurez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurez tries to close the distance and clinch but Spooner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spooner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laurez .
Spooner cracks Laurez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laurez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laurez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spooner misses with a hook. Laurez ducked under it nicely.
Laurez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spooner.
Laurez drops Spooner with a huge uppercut! Spooner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Laurez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofomo Laurez ! |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kuningas gets caught napping as Adamz dives in and scores a takedown. Kuningas manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Adamz#SUB2#
Adamz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuningas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuningas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (2) Adamz
Kuningas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle here but Kuningas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (2) Adamz
Adamz is looking to reverse the position.
Adamz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kuningas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kuningas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamz tries to get to full guard but Kuningas has control of the leg.
Adamz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Adamz wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment.
Kuningas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura here.
Adamz is pressing down on Kuningas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuningas won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Kuningas defends easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adamz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuningas passes into half guard.
#T2#
Adamz has a hand on Kuningas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuningas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (8) vs (2) Adamz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuningas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Adamz is surviving well by controlling Kuningas's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamz working to try and regain half guard.
Kuningas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adamz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (11) vs (2) Adamz#SUB#
Kuningas is cranking Adamz's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Adamz! He's tightened the choke and Adamz is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
MMAH 101 Christmas Showdown
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Ganozri shoots in looking for a takedown but Runner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganozri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ganozri scores with a jab to the body.
Runner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganozri swinging wildly here.
Ganozri lands a head shot.
Ganozri misses with a takedown
and Runner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganozri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Runner somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner staying out of range there.
As Ganozri looks to move away, Runner throws a big counter combo but Ganozri just gets out of the way.
Ganozri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Ganozri.
Ganozri keeps the fight on the outside.
Ganozri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ganozri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ganozri's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ganozri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Ganozri throws a hook but Runner blocks it.
Ganozri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Ganozri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Runner sneaks out the side door and pushes Ganozri away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Runner lands a leg kick that knocks Ganozri off balance momentarily.
Ganozri jabs Runner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Runner tenderised Ganozri's leg. Ganozri is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!#TD#
Ganozri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Runner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Runner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Runner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ganozri looking for a sweep. Not yet Ganozri, not yet. #T2#
Ganozri controls Runner momentarily but Runner frees himself.
Runner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Runner throws a big elbow that misses.
Runner looking to sit in guard and control but Ganozri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ganozri landing some decent shots from guard.
Ganozri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Runner is trying to control the position but Ganozri postures up.
Ganozri trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ganozri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Runner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Runner working a defensive guard but Ganozri passes into half guard.
Ganozri slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Runner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ganozri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Ganozri.
Runner manages to get to full guard.
Ganozri trying to control but Runner is working from the bottom.
Runner is looking to sweep but instead, Ganozri has passed into half guard.
Ganozri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Ganozri lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ganozri there.
Ganozri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ganozri lands strikes from half guard.
Ganozri slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Ganozri is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Ganozri.
Runner trying to get back to full guard but Ganozri takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ganozri cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganozri unloading with bombs!
Runner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ganozri winds up and cracks Runner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ganozri is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Ganozri dominated that round.
That's time! Runner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ganozri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runner tries to avoid it but Ganozri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runner to the ground. Runner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Runner thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mo Ganozri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ganozri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Runner has his feet on Ganozri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Runner misses with a double jab.
Runner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner digs a good hook to Ganozri's body.
Ganozri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ganozri gets a takedown into half guard.
Runner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ganozri shoots for a double leg takedown but Runner sprawls well. He's pushed Ganozri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Runner works over Ganozri's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Mo Ganozri has been cut.#TD2#
Ganozri drives through with a takedown into Runner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Runner wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Ganozri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Runner to counter with a crisp jab.
Ganozri misses with a looping left.
Runner takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Runner gets caught flat footed, as Ganozri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganozri is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Runner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ganozri defends it easily.
Ganozri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ganozri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganozri postures up and lands a big shot to Runner's brow.
Ilander Runner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runner wants to sweep here but Ganozri controlling him for the moment.
Ganozri lands a couple of digs.
Ganozri scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Runner has his foot on Ganozri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganozri works his way back into a safe position though.
Ganozri is working Runner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Runner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ganozri manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runner postures up in Ganozri's guard and throws a big left but Ganozri blocks it.
Ganozri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ganozri looking to control.
Runner throws a strike but Ganozri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Runner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ganozri is controlling him. #SUB#
Runner working for a triangle but Ganozri defends it easily.
#T3#
Ganozri postures up and lands a big shot to Runner's brow.
Ganozri preventing the sweep.
Ganozri scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Runner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ganozri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ganozri postures up and lands a big shot to Runner's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Runner is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ganozri frees his head nicely. Oh but Runner has switched to an armbar! Ganozri is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 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 5 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Adamz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Adamz
My spies in Gumburcules Gym inform me that Adamz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Adamz swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adamz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (4) Adamz
Adamz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adamz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (6) Adamz
Adamz preventing the sweep.
CleaPain trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamz passes into half guard.
Adamz wants to advance to full mount but CleaPain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Adamz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Adamz looking to pass the guard.
Adamz stands and throws CleaPain's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Adamz#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Adamz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
CleaPain struggling a bit here.#T2#
CleaPain prevents Adamz from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Adamz tries for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
CleaPain prevents Adamz from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Adamz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
CleaPain holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3##SUB2#
Adamz tries for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adamz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Adamz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
Adamz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Adamz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, CleaPain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adamz but great work by CleaPain. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (6) vs (9) Adamz
Adamz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adamz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adamz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5#
Adamz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Adamz working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
CleaPain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Adamz has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.
Adamz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#T6##SUB2#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Adamz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because CleaPain has passed into half guard!
Adamz is looking to improve his position.
Adamz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamz.#SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#SUB2#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adamz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adamz is pressing down on CleaPain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
CleaPain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (9) vs (9) Adamz
Adamz manages to work his way to half guard, despite CleaPain's best efforts.
Adamz wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Adamz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Adamz has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.
Adamz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#SUB2#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adamz looks winded!#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Adamz's guard. #T10##SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
CleaPain won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Adamz slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (11) Adamz
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Adamz tries to pass.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Adamz passes into half guard.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep. Adamz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Adamz wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Adamz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB2#
Adamz is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
Adamz trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #T13#
CleaPain wants to get back to full guard.
CleaPain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adamz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Adamz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CleaPain sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Adamz seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.
Adamz prevents CleaPain from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Adamz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep. Adamz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura but CleaPain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adamz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Adamz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adamz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (9) vs (14) Adamz
And that's the end of the fight!
Adamz wins on points by 14 to 9.
A very excited looking Faster Adamz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MMAH 95
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Spooner rushes Nguyen and presses him up against the cage.
Spooner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Nguyen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Spooner. #TD2#
Nguyen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguyen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spooner wants to stand and escape but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spooner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nguyen is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nguyen manages to pass to side control.
Nguyen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Let's hope that Nguyen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spooner is trying to stand.
Well, if Nguyen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nguyen moves into full mount! Spooner won't be happy about that!
Nguyen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spooner tries to buck Nguyen off but he can't manage it.
Nguyen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nguyen controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Spooner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nguyen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spooner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nguyen controlling the pace for now.
Spooner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Spooner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nguyen controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nguyen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spooner is surviving well by controlling Nguyen's body position as best he can.
Spooner is trying to escape the mount but Nguyen keeps good control and instead manages to take Spooner's back.
Spooner trying to get back to his feet but Nguyen is in full control for now. #T3##SUB2#
Nguyen has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Spooner! Can he survive? No! He's out! Nguyen gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RSE 28: Legions
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Spooner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Russo.
Russo scores with a jab to the body.
Russo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spooner lands a slapping body shot.
Spooner takes a swing at Russo's ribcage but misses.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spooner but Spooner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Spooner lands.#CUT2#It looks like Lil Russo has been cut.
Spooner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spooner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spooner. Russo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Spooner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Russo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Russo thows a huge punch but Spooner dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Spooner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
Spooner is looking to escape.
Russo stalling.
Russo prevents Spooner from standing back up.
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Russo throwing shots but Spooner is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Russo. #ROC#Spooner is rocked!
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Spooner is still in real trouble! Can Russo finish him?
Russo scores with a big shot! Spooner's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Spooner! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Russo!
An out of breath Lil Russo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Idowu moves into the clinch.
Runner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idowu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Runner lands with a short shot to the head.
Idowu can't get the takedown.
Runner pushes Idowu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Idowu is trying to drag Runner to the mat but Runner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Runner letting Idowu take a breather here.
Runner lands an elbow that stopped Idowu in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner lands a knee to the body.
Runner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Idowu avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Runner fails to land.
Idowu tries for a takedown but Runner manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Idowu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runner scores with a shot to the side of Idowu's head.
Runner missing with knees to the body.
Runner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idowu managing to block the knees to the body from Runner.
Idowu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Runner to keep the fight standing.
Idowu is breathing heavily.
Idowu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Runner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Runner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Runner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Runner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idowu.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Idowu is trying to pull guard but Runner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Runner.
Runner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idowu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Idowu avoiding damage as Runner throws knees to the body.
Idowu avoiding damage as Runner throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Idowu fails to pull guard.
Runner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Idowu or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Runner.
Runner has Idowu pressed against the cage.
Idowu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Runner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Runner - that will leave a mark!
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Runner has knocked Idowu down with a huge combo! Runner steps away and waves a wobbly Idowu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Idowu is rocked!
Runner connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idowu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Idowu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##CL2#
Runner darts in and clinches Idowu up against the cage.
Runner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Idowu blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Runner.
Runner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Runner pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body.
Runner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Runner lands a shoulder strike.
Runner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.#T4#
Runner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Idowu's defenses.
Runner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#Chinweike Idowu's cut is getting worse.
Runner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Runner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Idowu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Runner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runner managing to block the knees to the body from Idowu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Runner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Runner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Runner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idowu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Runner.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Runner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Runner working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Runner is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Runner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu is looking to control Runner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Idowu avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Idowu strikes from the bottom but Runner uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T1#
Runner scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Runner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Runner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Idowu defending against the ground and pound.
Idowu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Runner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Idowu is trying to maintain the position but Runner is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Runner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Runner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Runner uses his free foot to push down on Idowu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idowu.
Runner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runner misses with a head shot.
Runner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Idowu is holding on tight.
Idowu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T3#
Runner misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Idowu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Runner.
Ilander Runner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Runner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Idowu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Idowu for a finish.
Runner connects with a big shot to the side of Idowu's head.
Idowu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #ES#
Idowu manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T4#
Idowu throws a head kick that misses
and Runner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idowu's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Runner gets a clinch.
Runner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
Runner lands an elbow just above Idowu 's eye.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Runner.
Stalling in the clinch from Runner.
A knee to the head by Runner.
Knees to the body from Runner.
Runner gets through Idowu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runner lands a knee to the body.
Runner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Runner has managed to clinch.
Runner throws an elbow but it misses.
Idowu looking for a takedown.
Runner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
Runner lands a nice elbow.
Runner missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu jumps guard but Runner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.
Runner crunches a lovely knee into Idowu's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Runner.
#T1#
Runner looking to throw knees to the head but Idowu is blocking nicely.
Runner lands an elbow inside.
Runner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Idowu up against the cage.
Runner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Idowu is defending well for now.
A short right from Runner on the inside.
Idowu tries to stall but Runner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Idowu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Runner lands an elbow inside that Idowu shrugs off.
Runner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
#T2#
Runner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Runner.
Runner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilander Runner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Runner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Runner.
Idowu letting Runner take a breather here.
Runner lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner has Idowu pressed against the cage.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
Idowu missing with knees to the body.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runner.
Runner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Runner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runner trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Runner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idowu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Runner tries to throw a body punch but Idowu avoids it by throwing Runner back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runner.
Runner lands a big knee! That's hurt Idowu! Oh, he's all over the place! Runner lands another knee that sends Idowu to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Castro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adamz! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adamz (0) vs (4) Castro
Adamz tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adamz can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adamz is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is staying tight to Adamz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Adamz is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control.
Castro controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamz is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Castro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adamz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is staying tight to Adamz's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Adamz tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Adamz is letting Castro control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adamz tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
Adamz is trying to escape the position but Castro is controlling the position.
Adamz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Castro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Castro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adamz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adamz is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Castro not doing much here.
Adamz tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Adamz actively working from the bottom here.
Castro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Castro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Adamz is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Castro is taking a breather. Adamz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Adamz tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castro in particular looking to stall.
Adamz is looking for a sweep. Castro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adamz gets full guard.#SUB#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro is stalling in the full guard.
Castro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
It looks like Castro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Adamz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Castro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Adamz. Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (7) Castro
Adamz is trying to escape the position but Castro is controlling the position. #T6#
Adamz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adamz is pressing down on Castro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Adamz has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Castro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Castro postures up.
Castro content to stall in guard here.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castro is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamz is keeping the position for now.
Castro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adamz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but Castro defends easily.
#SUB#
Adamz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Castro passes Adamz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (10) Castro
A lull in the action here as Castro stalls from top position.
Adamz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adamz tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10##SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back.
Castro trying to mount his opponent but Adamz defends it.
Adamz trying to control here.
Castro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Castro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adamz! Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (13) Castro
Adamz is trying desperately to improve position.
Adamz prevents Castro from taking his back.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Castro prevents Adamz from getting the reversal.
Castro is trying to take his opponent's back.
Castro content just to control the position here. #T12#
Castro takes Adamz's back. Score +3 for taking back: Adamz (0) vs (16) Castro
Good control from Castro.
Adamz rolls, trying to escape but Castro keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Adamz right now.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Adamz tries to break free.
Adamz is working hard here to advance position.
What can Adamz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Castro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Adamz wants to escape the position.
#T13#
I would not like to be Adamz right now.
Adamz rolls, trying to escape but Castro keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Castro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Adamz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Adamz for a finish.
Castro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Adamz doesn't escape. #T14#
Adamz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Castro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Adamz.
Adamz breaks Castro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adamz (2) vs (16) Castro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamz won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Adamz wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro wins on points by 16 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Marcelo Castro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Crunch! Takahashi slams his shin into Spooner's torso.
Kenji Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spooner looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Spooner loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi with the counter takedown but Spooner avoids it easily.
Spooner loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Spooner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spooner cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
and Spooner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Takahashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Takahashi stands up over Spooner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takahashi chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takahashi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Takahashi prevents Spooner from getting back to his feet.
Spooner can't keep his opponent in guard - Takahashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takahashi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takahashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spooner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takahashi lands a nice short elbow.
Spooner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Takahashi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Spooner is rocked!
Takahashi scores with a big shot! Spooner's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Spooner! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Takahashi!
A relieved looking Kenji Takahashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Runner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Merali counters with a nice uppercut.
Merali lands a nice shot that snaps Runner's head back.
Runner misses with a few strikes there.
Merali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runner. That did some damage!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merali has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runner as he jumps to the side.
Merali lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a lazy right hand but Merali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Runner misses.
Merali throws out a counter right but Runner avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Runner misses with a hook. Merali ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Merali there.
Runner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Runner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Runner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Runner wants to stand and escape but Merali is having none of it.
Merali is in close to Runner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
Runner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Merali presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Merali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Runner throws a low kick, looking for Merali's leg but Merali calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Runner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merali was well out of range. Poor timing from Runner.
Merali keeps the fight on the outside.
Merali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Merali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merali misses with a hook. Runner ducked under it nicely.
Dante Merali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merali shoots in for a takedown but Runner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Runner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runner throws a right hand that misses
and Merali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Merali.
Runner throws a right hand that Merali ducks under and follows up with a left that Merali also avoids with ease.#T3#
Merali connects with a looping right hand.
Merali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merali lunges at Runner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Runner's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Runner. Those never looked like landing.
Runner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merali.
Runner thows a leg kick but Merali checks it
and Merali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merali cracks Runner with a good jab.
Runner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Merali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Runner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Merali with a jab.
Runner fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Runner is looking to clinch.
Merali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merali slips under a jab from Runner.
Merali misses with an uppercut
and Runner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merali thinking. #TD2#
Merali shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merali showed some decent athleticism there.
Merali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merali slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Merali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Merali looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES#
Runner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Merali is on him like a limpet, forcing Runner back against the cage.
Runner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Merali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Merali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Merali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merali scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Runner.
Runner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Runner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Merali misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Merali throws a lazy right hand but Runner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merali just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRunner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a leg kick
and Merali counters with a stiff right hand.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runner slips under a jab.
Runner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Merali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runner.
It looked like Runner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Merali tests Runner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Merali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Merali with a nice calf kick.
Runner blocks a jab.
Merali lands a leg kick that knocks Runner off balance momentarily.
Runner tries to move into range but Merali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Merali misses with a low kick.
It looked like Runner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merali throws out a leg kick but Runner moves out of range and Merali only half commits.
Runner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Merali gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Merali working over Runner with some ground and pound. Runner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runner is trying to stand.
Merali working Runner over with strikes. #SUB2#
Merali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Runner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Runner tries to kick Merali off but Merali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merali working over Runner with some ground and pound. Runner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merali on the ground.#T3#
Merali is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merali 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. #SUB2#
Merali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Runner wants to get back to his feet.
Merali lands with a punch from half guard.
Merali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Merali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Merali there. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merali lands a nice short elbow.
Runner pushes Merali off looking to stand but Merali dives back in and keeps control.
Dante Merali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Merali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Runner tries to kick Merali off but Merali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merali 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.
Merali stops Runner from getting back to his feet.
Merali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merali is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Merali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Runner tries to clinch there but Merali circles away.
Runner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Runner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merali manages to avoid it.
Merali lands a really nice looking cross but Runner seems unphased.
Merali cracks Runner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runner lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Merali feints the counter takedown.
Runner checks a leg kick nicely.
Runner throwing a counter right hand but Merali manages to avoid it.
Merali lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Merali lands with an uppercut that bounces Runner off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Runner misses.
Dante Merali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dante Merali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Merali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Merali shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Runner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Runner is looking to stand up but Merali isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Merali passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Runner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Merali with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merali lands a nice shot to the head.
Merali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Runner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Merali landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Merali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Runner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Merali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merali's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ES#
Runner bucks Merali off and manages to get back to his feet!
Runner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Merali lands with a hook. Runner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Merali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Merali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runner scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merali is defended easily by Runner.#T4#
Runner tries to clinch there but Merali circles away.
Merali tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Runner as Merali shoots in.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Runner tries to clinch up but Merali circles away and keeps his distance.
Runner looks to clinch #TD2#
and Merali counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runner!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merali is staying tight to Runner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Runner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
Ilander Runner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runner throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Merali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Merali 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Merali!
In defeat, Ilander Runner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real!'. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 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 4 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Velasco looking to score a takedown here. Adamz is defending well but Velasco drives through and ends up in Adamz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Adamz
Velasco won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Adamz working for a triangle but Velasco defends it easily.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Velasco is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Adamz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Velasco is looking to defend but Adamz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Velasco! Adamz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Velasco taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Faster Adamz!
After winning the bout, Faster Adamz 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Spooner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spooner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spooner moves out of range as World Citizen strikes.
Nico World Citizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spooner tries a head kick but it misses.
Spooner blocks a head kick by World Citizen.
World Citizen throws a lazy uppercut
and Spooner counters with a head kick. That will keep World Citizen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
World Citizen misses the body punch
and Spooner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. World Citizen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spooner tries to close the distance and clinch but World Citizen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
World Citizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
World Citizen is looking to clinch but Spooner is avoiding it.
World Citizen throws a head kick but Spooner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooner throws a head kick but World Citizen moves out of range.
Spooner looks winded!
World Citizen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spooner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
World Citizen keeps the fight on the outside.
World Citizen avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
World Citizen swings for the body but Spooner moves out of range.
Spooner misses with a head kick.
Spooner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from World Citizen.
Spooner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spooner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
World Citizen swings for the body but Spooner moves out of range.
World Citizen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A jab from World Citizen misses.
Spooner swats away the attempt to clinch by World Citizen.
Spooner looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spooner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
World Citizen blocks a head kick by Spooner.
A looping hook to the body misses from World Citizen. Spooner does a little dance to reset his feet.
World Citizen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spooner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spooner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
World Citizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
World Citizen throws a lazy head kick
and Spooner counters with a good, hard body kick but World Citizen shrugs it off.
Spooner ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen.
Spooner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
World Citizen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spooner counters with a head kick. That will keep World Citizen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spooner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spooner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
World Citizen scores with a jab.
World Citizen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spooner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Spooner moves into the clinch successfully.
Spooner with a knee to the head.
World Citizen tries to work over Spooner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A short left from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
World Citizen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spooner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from World Citizen.
Spooner tries a knee to the head but World Citizen blocks it.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
World Citizen pushes Spooner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and World Citizen avoids it.
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spooner blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
Spooner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. World Citizen is defending well for now.
World Citizen pushes Spooner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spooner throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Spooner.
#T4#
World Citizen blocks an elbow strike.
Spooner blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Spooner controls his hands.
Spooner missing with knees to the body.
Spooner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
World Citizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spooner missing with knees to the body.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and World Citizen avoids it.
Spooner landing knees to the body.
World Citizen is working Spooner over against the cage.
A short right from World Citizen.
Spooner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but World Citizen blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for World Citizen.
Spooner misses with a knee to the head.
Spooner throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Spooner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
World Citizen throws a head kick but Spooner moves out of range.
World Citizen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spooner counters with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from World Citizen. Those never looked like landing.
Spooner is trying to counter with his kicks.
World Citizen lands a jab to the head.
Spooner throws a nice head kick!
Spooner misses with a low kick.
Spooner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from World Citizen.
World Citizen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
World Citizen 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.
Spooner misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World Citizen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spooner counters with a solid body kick.
World Citizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spooner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as World Citizen checks a leg kick. #T1#
World Citizen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spooner is breathing heavily.
Spooner staying out of range there.
Spooner tries to clinch but World Citizen is having none of it.
World Citizen tries to clinch but Spooner is having none of it.
World Citizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spooner lets loose with a powerful body kick. World Citizen will feel that in the morning.
Spooner scores with a spinning back kick!
Spooner closes the distance looking to clinch
and World Citizen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
World Citizen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spooner follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
World Citizen looks to land a right hand but Spooner moved out of range.#T2#
World Citizen tries to clinch up.#CL2#
World Citizen gets tackled into the cage by Spooner. Spooner maintains the clinch.
Spooner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spooner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but World Citizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spooner blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
Spooner looking to throw knees to the head but World Citizen is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by World Citizen.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for World Citizen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
World Citizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spooner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spooner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
World Citizen misses with a punch to the body.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
World Citizen misses with some punches.
World Citizen pushes Spooner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from World Citizen on the inside.
World Citizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
World Citizen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for World Citizen.
World Citizen cracks Spooner with a nice body shot.
World Citizen working aggressively here.
Spooner tries a knee to the head but World Citizen blocks it.
Still in the clinch, World Citizen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spooner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Spooner.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spooner landing knees to the body.
#T4#
Spooner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
World Citizen lands a body shot.
Spooner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. World Citizen is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from World Citizen fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
World Citizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spooner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but World Citizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spooner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but World Citizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from World Citizen.
Spooner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but World Citizen blocks it with crossed arms.
World Citizen tries a body shot but Spooner blocks it.
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Spooner controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Spooner.
A short right from World Citizen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nico World Citizen will probably get the nod.
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#
Spooner looks to land a body kick but World Citizen moved away.
Spooner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from World Citizen.
Spooner throws a fast counter high kick but World Citizen manages to duck under it in time.
Spooner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from World Citizen.
World Citizen throws a body punch but Spooner moves out of range.
World Citizen missing with a left hand there. Spooner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spooner avoids the head kick by World Citizen.
Spooner looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spooner swats away the attempt to clinch by World Citizen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooner defending well as World Citizen loads up on a big left hand.
World Citizen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from World Citizen.
World Citizen swats away the attempt to clinch by Spooner.
Nico World Citizen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - World Citizen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Spooner darts in and clinches World Citizen up against the cage.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the head but World Citizen blocks with his arms.
Spooner connects with a knee to the head.
Spooner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spooner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spooner blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and World Citizen avoids it.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spooner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
World Citizen tries a body shot but Spooner blocks it.
World Citizen is leaning against Spooner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
World Citizen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spooner backwards.
Spooner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but World Citizen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from World Citizen.
Spooner throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for World Citizen.
World Citizen misses with the head strike.
World Citizen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spooner backwards.
World Citizen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
World Citizen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spooner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spooner misses with a hook from the clinch.
World Citizen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spooner blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Spooner blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
Spooner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
World Citizen digs a right hand underneath Spooner's ribcage. Spooner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
World Citizen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spooner backwards.
Spooner takes a shot to the head.
Spooner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spooner prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
Spooner takes a shot to the head.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spooner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. World Citizen is defending well for now.
World Citizen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
World Citizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spooner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from World Citizen.
#T4#
Spooner blocking some punches.
Spooner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
World Citizen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spooner blocking some punches.
Spooner blocking some punches.
World Citizen pushes Spooner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spooner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flash Spooner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Spooner.
Spooner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Spooner controls his hands.
World Citizen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
World Citizen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nico World Citizen.
I think World Citizen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 26
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Ines connects with the punch.
Ines throws a sloppy body shot
and Spooner counters with a flying knee. Nice. #KD2#
Spooner lands a big head kick that sends Ines tumbling to the mat! Spooner takes a step backwards and waves Ines back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ines is rocked!
Ines throws the left hand but Spooner avoids the punch easily.
Oh Ines is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ines throws a good cross that connects.
Ines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ines misses with a looping right.
Spooner throws a fast counter high kick but Ines manages to duck under it in time.
Ines seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spooner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spooner blocks a head kick by Ines.
Ines looks for the body kick but Spooner saw that one coming.
Spooner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spooner avoids the body shot from Ines.
#TD#
Ines closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ines controlling the position.
Spooner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ines asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Ines misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Spooner tries to escape but Ines is in control.
Ines controlling the position.
Ines lands a nice forearm strike.
Ines sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Spooner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ines misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ines controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ines working the ground and pound from side control.
Spooner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Spooner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Spooner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ines.
An elbow from Ines crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spooner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ines asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on Ines's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spooner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ines's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ines has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ines happy to just control the position for now.
Spooner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ines scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spooner to see if he's OK.#T3#
Spooner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ines asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Spooner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spooner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ines happy to just control the position for now.
Ines connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spooner some visible discomfort.
Ines is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Spooner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Spooner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ines has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Ines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spooner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ines throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Spooner wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Ines in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ines controlling the position from side mount.
Ines misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ines lands some shots froms side control.
Spooner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ines throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ines working the head and body with strikes.
Spooner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Spooner is letting Ines control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Ines dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Ines misses
and Spooner counters with a big head kick but Ines shrugs it off.
Spooner tries to clinch up.
Spooner moves out of range of the leg kick from Ines.
Spooner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ines sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ines. Spooner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ines looks to throw the jab but Spooner is out of range.
Ines looks to throw the jab but Spooner is out of range.
Ines throws a body punch but Spooner moves out of range.
A jab from Ines finds it's way through Spooner's defenses.
Spooner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooner misses with a head kick.
Ines throws an overhand right that lands on Spooner's shoulder, as Spooner tries to avoid the shot.
Spooner throws a counter combo.
Ines looks to score with a jab to the body but Spooner is just out of range.
Ines darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Spooner throws a sloppy head kick and Ines moves out of range easily.
Ines fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spooner on the side of the head.
Ines misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Ines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spooner sprawls well initially but Ines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spooner wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ines has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Spooner defend it? Ines steps over the head and cranks it - Spooner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ines!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Van Ines! |
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Event:
RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Spooner misses with a double jab
and Dahlgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Spooner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Dahlgren.
Spooner 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.
Dahlgren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spooner at a distance.
Dahlgren moves out of range as Spooner strikes.
Junior Spooner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spooner throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Dahlgren counters with a crisp one two that drops Spooner! Dahlgren thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Spooner to his feet! Spooner is in big trouble!#ROC#Spooner is rocked!
Spooner throws a jab when Dahlgren was well out of range.
Spooner is still on wobbly legs! Can Dahlgren finish him?
Dahlgren lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Spooner - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Dahlgren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Dahlgren! |
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Event:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bjornsson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Runner dodges it nicely.
Runner has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vancouver Island Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Runner is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Runner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner is in trouble now - Bjornsson has advanced to mount! #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Runner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Runner is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Bjornsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Runner is surviving well by controlling Bjornsson's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Runner is having none of it.
Bjornsson unloads with some shots from mount but Runner bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Bjornsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Bjornsson has hold of Runner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Runner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Bjornsson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Runner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Bjornsson!
Ilander Runner was interviewed post fight and said 'Keep it real!'. |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nutz closes the distance and clinches.
Nutz is pressed up against the cage. Adamz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nutz down to the mat. Nutz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adamz shoots in and drives through. Nutz sprawls well.
Adamz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nutz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adamz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faster Adamz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamz fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Nutz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nutz.
Nutz is trying to drag Adamz to the mat but Adamz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Nutz lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Nutz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nutz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Adamz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nutz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Adamz pulls down on the head and he's put Nutz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Faster Adamz!
Faster Adamz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
MMAH 76
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gauthier clinches.
Runner has a couple of punches blocked by Gauthier.
#BC2#
Runner breaks from the clinch.
Gauthier dips to his left and cracks Runner with an uppercut!
Gauthier lands a head shot.
Gauthier misses with a series of wild punches.
Runner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gauthier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runner doesn't seem bothered though.
Runner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gauthier.
Gauthier darts in trying to clinch
and Runner counters with a three punch combo that has Gauthier backing up. Gauthier nods at Runner to acknowledge the strikes.
Runner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runner tries to clinch but Gauthier is having none of it.
Gauthier is looking to counter the offense by Runner and move into the clinch.
Gauthier is looking to clinch but Runner is avoiding it.
Gauthier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##CL#
Gauthier has managed to clinch.
Gauthier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gauthier lands an elbow that stopped Runner in his tracks for a moment.
Gauthier controlling the action here for a moment.
Runner landing knees to the body.
Runner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gauthier walks away with a smile on his face. Runner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Runner takes a swing at Gauthier's ribcage but misses.
Gauthier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gauthier scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Gauthier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runner doesn't seem phased though.
Gauthier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gauthier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Runner misses with a low kick as Gauthier jumps back.
Runner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gauthier moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gauthier with a jab.#T2#
Gauthier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gauthier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Gauthier moves into the clinch successfully.
Gauthier lands a shoulder strike.
Gauthier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gauthier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner is trying to drag Gauthier to the mat but Gauthier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryder Gauthier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilander Runner.
Runner is trying to pull guard but Gauthier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Runner pulls Gauthier into guard.
Runner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gauthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Runner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gauthier's guard. #REVB#
Runner trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Gauthier wants to control but Runner passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Runner is trying for a kimura here. Gauthier looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Runner wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Adamz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Adamz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Adamz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adamz somewhat.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Adamz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faster Adamz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (5) Jones
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Adamz is trying desperately to improve position.
Adamz is working hard here to advance position.
Adamz is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Adamz can't escape the position.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adamz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones fails to take his opponent's back.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Adamz tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adamz tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adamz tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Adamz is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adamz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Adamz wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adamz gets back to half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Adamz won't allow it. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Adamz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Adamz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Jones is taking a breather. Adamz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Adamz wants to get back to full guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adamz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones controlling the action here.#SUB#
Adamz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Adamz wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones controlling the action here.
Adamz trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adamz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones not doing much here.
Adamz is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Adamz actively working from the bottom here.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adamz is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Adamz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Adamz defending well.
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adamz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Jones wants to pass to mount but Adamz is defending the position.
Adamz gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adamz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Adamz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adamz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Adamz's legs - danger averted.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adamz being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Adamz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Adamz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adamz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Adamz won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adamz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Adamz defends it. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adamz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Adamz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Adamz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adamz is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adamz keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13#
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Adamz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adamz (2) vs (5) Jones
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adamz is one step ahead there.
Jones has his hands on Adamz's head, controlling the position. #T14##SUB#
Adamz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Adamz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Adamz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Adamz eventually gives up the hold.
Jones wants to improve his position but Adamz is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamz tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 7
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Spooner connects with a nice looking jab.
Warren looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Warren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Spooner coming out on top.
Warren gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Spooner gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Spooner! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Doncic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doncic showed some decent athleticism there.
Doncic trying to pass the guard but Spooner defending well.
Doncic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spooner tries to kick Doncic off but Doncic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Doncic seems to be looking for submissions.
Doncic prevents Spooner from standing back up.
Spooner tries to kick Doncic off in order to stand up. Doncic Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Doncic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spooner is trying to buck Doncic off.
Spooner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Doncic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doncic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spooner wants to get back to his feet but Doncic is dominant here and he's now got Spooner's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doncic lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T1#
Doncic lands a shot to the body.
Doncic is landing with strikes. Spooner can't take much more of this.
Doncic is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Spooner up.
#SUB#
Spooner is trying to defend against the choke here but Doncic has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Doncic Tightens the hold and Spooner taps out furiously! Doncic displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darko Doncic!
In his post fight interview, Darko Doncic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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