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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries to clinch but Moly is having none of it. #CL#
Moly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moly stops a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Moly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Moly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Moly looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vieira is defending well. Moly quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vieira has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moly celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holy Moly!
Our winner, Holy Moly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eli Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyao tries to clinch there but Vieira circles away.
Miyao fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Vieira clinches up with Miyao and pushes him back against the cage.
Vieira wants a takedown but no success here.
Vieira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vieira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miyao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyao prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Miyao lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Miyao
Vieira keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Vieira working for submissions but it's allowed Miyao to get to half guard.
Miyao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Miyao moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vieira. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) Miyao
Miyao advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (0) vs (7) Miyao#T2#
Miyao seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vieira is holding on tight.
Vieira tries to reverse the position but Miyao maintains control.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira stops Miyao from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Miyao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vieira is looking to escape.
Vieira tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Miyao fails to move to back control.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Miyao is working for a guillotine from mount but Vieira frees his head quite easily.
Miyao fails to take his opponent's back.
Vieira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Miyao controlling from mount.
Miyao is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vieira is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (0) vs (10) Miyao
Vieira can't escape the position.
Vieira trying to control the hands but Miyao won't let him.
Will Miyao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T5##SUB2#
Miyao patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vieira wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyao gets his hands free.
Miyao tries to get the hooks in deep but Vieira pushed the leg off.
Vieira tries to escape but Miyao has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Miyao is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vieira trying to control the hands but Miyao won't let him. #SUB2#
Miyao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Miyao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vieira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T6#
Vieira trying to control the hands but Miyao won't let him. #SUB2#
Miyao looking for the choke from the back.
Vieira just trying to survive but Miyao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vieira is keeping busy.
Vieira is really stuck here.
#T7##SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a choke. Vieira gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Vieira manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (10) Miyao
Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Miyao looking to control.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vieira passes Miyao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira prevents Miyao from improving his position.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vieira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9##SUB2#
Miyao looking for submissions off his back.
Miyao wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
Vieira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miyao! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (10) Miyao#SUB#
Vieira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miyao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miyao and Vieira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vieira advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (7) vs (10) Miyao#T10#
Vieira wants to control but instead Miyao manages to regain half guard.
Vieira moves into full mount! Miyao won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (10) vs (10) Miyao
Vieira takes Miyao's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (13) vs (10) Miyao
Miyao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyao tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Miyao tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Vieira tries to control but Miyao wriggling away.
Miyao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (13) vs (12) Miyao
Vieira can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyao prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Vieira trying to control but Miyao postures up.
#SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vieira defends it well. #T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyao in particular looking to stall.
Miyao trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it.
Well,Vieira is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Vieira wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Miyao wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB2#
Miyao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for subs from the bottom but Miyao mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (13) vs (15) Miyao
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Miyao's attempts to control the action.
Miyao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.
Vieira has given up his back. Will we see Miyao going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (13) vs (18) Miyao
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Miyao looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 18 to 13.
Our winner, Paulo Miyao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Hadrovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hadrovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Hadrovic avoids it easily.
Hadrovic scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Hadrovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hadrovic is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Hadrovic tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson jumps guard but Hadrovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hadrovic jumps guard.
Hadrovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hadrovic is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.#T1#
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Hadrovic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hadrovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hadrovic misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Hadrovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hadrovic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hadrovic slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Hadrovic passes into side.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jackson tries to control but Hadrovic manages to take his back.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson prevents Hadrovic from getting a body triangle.
Jackson trying to control the position but Hadrovic manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Hadrovic struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Jackson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hadrovic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jackson tries to escape but Hadrovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hadrovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hadrovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Hadrovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big right from Hadrovic misses.
Hadrovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hadrovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Hadrovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hadrovic misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Hadrovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Hadrovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hadrovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Amir Hadrovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hadrovic taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hadrovic to see if he's OK.
Hadrovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#Hadrovic is rocked!
Jackson lands a huge shot from side control! Hadrovic is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Jackson! |
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Event:
The Baddest Beatdownz
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Turmarrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turmarrov controlling from side mount.
It looks like Turmarrov 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.#SUB2#
Turmarrov has hold of Yamato's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yamato seems comfortable defending it but Turmarrov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yamato is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yamato is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Turmarrov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexey Turmarrov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuffin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before West has time to react.
McGuffin throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
West sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from McGuffin misses.
McGuffin lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by McGuffin - just one landing.
McGuffin cracks West with a good jab.
West looks winded!
McGuffin lands with a cross.
McGuffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuffin with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuffin scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for McGuffin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuffin, as that shot connected.
#ROC#West is rocked!
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuffin finish him?
McGuffin lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the cage and back into range.#T1#
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
McGuffin misses with the combination.
McGuffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuffin fails to land the takedown.
McGuffin scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuffin lands a jab-cross combination.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuffin throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West slips a straight right by McGuffin.#T2#
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuffin throws out the jab.
McGuffin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuffin throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuffin works the jab nicely.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuffin catches West with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuffin loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alan West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuffin scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuffin throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
McGuffin throws out a powerful jab.
McGuffin lands a jab.
McGuffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
McGuffin connects with a right that clearly hurt West. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as McGuffin proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till West collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonesy McGuffin!
A very excited looking Jonesy McGuffin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.#CUT#It looks like Alan West has been cut.
West looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim looks to clinch
letting West counter with a right hand.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.#T1##KD#
Kim sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks West to the ground! Kim dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#West is rocked!#SUB#
Kim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but West is surviving well by controlling Kim's body position as best he can.
West is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Kim is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West walks into a jab.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Kim with a poor takedown
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West blocks a head kick by Kim.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kim moves into range and clinches up with West.#T3#
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for West.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
West ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. West no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and West dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
West gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kim darts in trying to clinch
and West counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
Kim throws a head kick that half lands.
Kim tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Seul Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan West's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kim misses with a combination
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Han Seul Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Kim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. West manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
West has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kim has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Kim pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
West lying in Kim's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kim decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! West taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Seul Kim! |
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Event:
CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vieira misses with a hook
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vieira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovacs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovacs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacs misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands the left hand.
Kovacs throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Vieira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kovacs's guard.#SUB#
Kovacs looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacs pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB#
Kovacs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kovacs has control of Vieira's left arm, preventing Vieira from doing any damage.
Kovacs can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vieira is just content to waste time from the top position. Kovacs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kovacs is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kovacs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vieira is tightening it up a little... Kovacs has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kovacs reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kovacs taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eli Vieira!
A pretty intense looking Eli Vieira took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'. |
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Event:
CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Turmarrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turmarrov showed some decent athleticism there.
Rajcevski is controlling Turmarrov's trapped leg to prevent Turmarrov from advancing to side control.
Rajcevski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turmarrov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turmarrov's back!#SUB#
Rajcevski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Rajcevski has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Turmarrov is defending well but eventually Rajcevski manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Turmarrov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimche Rajcevski!
A victorious Dimche Rajcevski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Gordon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noah Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson staying out of range there.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gordon defends it well.
Gordon scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Gordon throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Gordon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. #T1#
Gordon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gordon scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gordon points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Jackson wakes up just in time to hear Gordon thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Gordon! |
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Event:
Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Averescu misses with a hook.
Vieira unleashes a big counter combination but Averescu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Averescu throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Averescu with a body shot.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a two punch combo.
Vieira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Averescu defends it well.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Averescu throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
And Vieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Averescu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Averescu misses with a straight left.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Averescu with a body shot.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Averescu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vieira manages to mount him!
We've been hearing good reports from Averescu'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.
Averescu is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira takes his back!
Averescu wants to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Averescu manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Vieira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVieira.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Vieira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Vieira wants to counter the offense by Averescu and move into the clinch position.
Averescu throws the left hand but Vieira avoids the punch easily.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Vieira unleashes a big counter combination but Averescu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Averescu throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Averescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Vieira counters with a nice body shot.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a solid body kick.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target. #T4#
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Vieira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averescu thinking.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vieira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Averescu fights it but they end up in guard.
Vieira is standing up over Averescu. Averescu looks to escape but Vieira dives into side control.
#REVR#
Vieira advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eli Vieira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Vieira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Vieira is standing up over Averescu. Averescu looks to escape but Vieira dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Vieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Averescu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Averescu!
Vieira looking to control but Averescu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Vieira moves to take his opponent's back.
Averescu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Averescu is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Vieira manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
West looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Shima cracks West with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! West looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shima finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Alan West has been cut.
West bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Shima comes at him with an uppercut from hell! West falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! West was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
An out of breath Tetsuo Shima 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 102
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Sabel steps into range and cracks Turmarrov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Turmarrov flops backwards and Sabel dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT#It looks like Alexey Turmarrov has been cut.#SUB2#
Turmarrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Turmarrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabel cracks Turmarrov with a solid left hand.#ROC#Turmarrov is rocked!
Sabel slips nicely into half guard.
Turmarrov is still in real trouble! Can Sabel finish him?
Sabel sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Turmarrov! Oh, Turmarrov is in big trouble! Sabel lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Loke Sabel! |
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Event:
MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Apuro dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Apuro's head and hops out.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Apuro avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Apuro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Apuro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apuro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Apuro lands some shots froms side control.
Apuro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Apuro lands an elbow.
An elbow from Apuro crashes against the mat.
Jackson wants to control but Apuro postures up.
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Apuro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Apuro in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jackson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Apuro turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mursk Apuro waved his t-shirt featuring Sakura Style's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in West's guard.
West is looking to stand back up but Anderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by West. #REVB#
Anderson is taking a breather. West 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.#SUB#
Anderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can West defend it? Anderson steps over the head and cranks it - West is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Sparky Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dickinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickinson throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dickinson misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vieira checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Vieira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vieira blocks a leg kick.
Vieira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Vieira avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
A head kick by Dickinson misses
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vieira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieira throws a counter combo.
Dickinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Dickinson looking to score a takedown here. Vieira is defending well but Dickinson drives through and ends up in Vieira's guard.
Dickinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Vieira has his feet on Dickinson's thighs here. He's pushed Dickinson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dickinson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Shima with a jab.
West looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima cracks West with a nice body shot.#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Shima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
West is trying to escape back to his feet but Shima uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#ROC#West is rocked!
West is still in real trouble! Can Shima finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima controls the position.
West seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Shima seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down West for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Shima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Shima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shima happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Shima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Shima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Shima gets a clinch.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
West working aggressively here.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
West is breathing heavily.
West letting Shima take a breather here.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
#T1#
West being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Alan West has been cut.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Shima digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Shima. #BC#
Shima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
West gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima has West pushed against the cage.
Shima's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Shima digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL#
Shima pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima presses West against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Shima has clasped his hands together around West's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shima in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shima working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shima has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan West'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#
Shima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shima lands a really nice looking cross but West seems unphased.
Shima plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends West swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! West face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!
A very excited looking Tetsuo Shima 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:
Nfld liive 51
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Jewish slips under a jab from Vieira.
Vieira throws a shot from downtown. Jewish moves away and avoids it.
I Am Jewish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jewish scores with a leg kick.
Jewish is looking to slow Vieira down with leg kicks.
Jewish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vieira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jewish lands a lovely overhand right.
Jewish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jewish misses with a body shot
and Vieira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jewish thinking.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira misses with a wild combination.
Vieira takes a swing at Jewish's ribcage but misses.
Jewish scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jewish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jewish slips a straight right by Vieira.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jewish.
Vieira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jewish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jewish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jewish.
#T1##TD#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vieira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jewish is trying to improve his position.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jewish keeps working.
Vieira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vieira tries to move to full mount but Jewish actually manages to regain half guard. #T2##SU#
Vieira decides to return to a standing position.
Jewish tries to work over Vieira's front leg with a kick but Vieira checks it. #TD#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jewish napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jewish stops Vieira from passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jewish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Vieira decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jewish misses with a looping left.
Jewish tries to land a front kick but Vieira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jewish shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jewish throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Jewish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vieira checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jewish. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
I Am Jewish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Jewish jabs at Vieira's body.
Jewish throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Jewish lands a jab to the head.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jewish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jewish scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Vieira pushes Jewish up against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira wants a takedown.
Jewish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Jewish is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vieira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jewish to the mat. Jewish regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jewish keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Jewish pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jewish is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Vieira trying to move into half guard but instead Jewish has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Vieira has an active guard here but Jewish has managed to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira wants to control but Jewish passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
I Am Jewish dominated that round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jewish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Jewish with a nice calf kick.
Jewish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vieira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jewish throws a low kick but Vieira moves out of range easily.
Jewish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vieira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Jewish moves out of range.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jewish does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jewish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vieira.
Jewish lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vieira backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Jewish moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jewish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jewish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jewish takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into Jewish's guard.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jewish is retaining full guard.
Jewish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Jewish defends easily.
#SUB#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Jewish defends easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira is trying to keep Jewish in close.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Jewish defends easily.
#SUB#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jewish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vieira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jewish throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vieira's body to avoid the submission. Vieira has instead reached around Jewish's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vieira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eli Vieira!
A determined Eli Vieira didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from McDonald.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - McDonald scoring with strikes.
McDonald trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jackson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
A victorious David McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Pinales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Pinales persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Pinales maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! West could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pinales has cracked it and West is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pinales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Vieira connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu tries to clinch up but Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Liu sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Liu throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.#TD#
Vieira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Liu kicks off Vieira and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira misses with a body kick.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Liu misses.#CL2#
Liu moves into range and clinches up with Vieira.
Vieira letting Liu take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liu prevents it.
#T1#
A short left from Liu.
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vieira is trying to stall.
Liu has Vieira pressed against the cage, preventing Vieira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Liu on the inside. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Liu gets a clinch.
Vieira avoiding damage as Liu throws knees to the body.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards. #T2#
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Vieira wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira has Liu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Vieira has Liu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vieira pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Liu tumbling to the mat - Vieira dives into Liu's guard.
Liu keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Liu prevents Vieira from improving position.
Vieira prevents Liu from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Vieira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
#T4#
A big right from Liu misses.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vieira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vieira is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Liu swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Liu clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieira. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Liu clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Liu gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage. #KD2#
Liu drops Vieira with a big knee straight up the middle! Vieira is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Vieira is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.
Liu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vieira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vieira looks to clinch but Liu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vieira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jun Liu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Liu thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Handicks checks a leg kick.
Vieira slips a jab from Handicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vieira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vieira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Handicks.
Vieira cracks a nice hook into Handicks's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks misses with a left hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira scores with a sloppy right hand. Handicks should have avoided that one.
Vieira tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Vieira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Vieira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Vieira scores with a shot to the body.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Handicks as he jumps to the side.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Vieira lands a jab-cross combination.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Handicks is looking for the big counter here.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Vieira misses its target.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Vieira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Handicks quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Handicks is defending well.
Vieira wants to stand up but Handicks manages to regain full guard.
Handicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Handicks keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Handicks controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vieira.
Handicks sneaks out the side door and pushes Vieira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Eli Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Vieira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handicks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vieira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vieira lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.#T4#
Handicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Handicks is quick to defend against it.
Handicks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD#
Vieira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vieira tries to stand but Handicks is controlling his head.
Handicks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vieira moves into full mount!
Vieira avoids the attempt from Handicks to control.
Vieira fails to advance to Handicks's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Vieira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Handicks gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage.
Vieira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Handicks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vieira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Handicks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Vieira has closed the distance and engaged Handicks in a clinch.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling him.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handicks up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Handicks manages to get underhooks.
Vieira has Handicks pressed against the cage.
Vieira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vieira is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Handicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Handicks stops a takedown attempt from Vieira.
#TD#
Vieira wants the takedown. Handicks is fighting it off but Vieira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Handicks's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Handicks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Handicks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Handicks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handicks is trying to push Vieira away but Vieira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Handicks prevents it.
Vieira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.#T2#
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Handicks is pressed up against the cage. Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Handicks down to the mat. Handicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Vieira jabs Handicks right on the nose. Handicks blinks but takes it well.
Vieira misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.#T3#
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vieira throws out a powerful jab.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Handicks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vieira lands a nice hook to Handicks's body. Handicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handicks lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vieira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Handicks's head backwards.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Vieira lands an overhand right.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Vieira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Handicks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Handicks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vieira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Handicks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vieira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Handicks is trying to push Vieira away but Vieira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Handicks tries to break free but Vieira pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vieira just leaning against Handicks, taking a breather.
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 Eli Vieira 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#
Vieira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Vieira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Handicks to the ground. Vieira is now in Handicks's guard.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handicks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Handicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handicks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handicks looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Handicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Handicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vieira looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Handicks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handicks trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Handicks wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Handicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Vieira as he connects with a hook.
Handicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Handicks misses with a hook. Vieira ducked under it nicely.
Handicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Handicks misses with a hook.#T4#
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Handicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Handicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira misses with a body kick.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Vieira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Handicks is trying to defend but Vieira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vieira moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vieira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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