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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 392 Elvul vs Hunt
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Macker scores with a takedown into Solo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Macker#SUB2#
Macker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Macker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solo controlling the position for now.
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Macker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solo's guard. #T1#
Solo trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Solo won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker stalling.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it. #T2#
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macker trying to advance position but Solo counters by regaining guard.
Macker is pushing down on Solo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solo is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Macker controlling the action here.#T4#
It looks like Macker 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.
Macker is pressing down on Solo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solo is holding on for now.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard.
Solo gets full guard.
Solo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Macker
Macker is trying to keep Solo in close.
#T6#
Macker wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Macker is trying to hold Solo in close to prevent damage but Solo has managed to pass into half guard.
Macker trying to control here.
Solo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.
Solo is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Macker wants to control the action here but instead Solo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Macker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solo fails to move to back control.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Solo trying to control the pace. #T9#
Macker wants to get back to full guard.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macker keeps working.
Solo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Macker actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Solo prevents Macker from improving his position.
Solo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker trying to hold on to Solo's head to control him but Solo postures up.
#T11#
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Solo wants to take a breather but Macker is having none of it.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Macker wants to control but Solo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Macker gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Solo wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Macker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Solo has passed into half guard!
Macker is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker controlling the position well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Macker wants to get back to full guard.
Solo stalling.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Macker is defending the position.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solo is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Hand Solo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 393 Helvig vs Feet
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 32 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helvig drives through with a takedown into Feet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Feet
Feet pulls Helvig in close to his closed guard and prevents Helvig from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig forces his way into half guard.
Helvig prevents Feet from improving his position.
Feet trying to control from the bottom.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helvig is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Feet
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is trying to take his opponent's back.
Feet tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.#T1#
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Feet is trying desperately to improve position.
Feet wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Feet regains half guard.
Feet wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Helvig is pressing down on Feet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feet is holding on for now. #T2#
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Feet is looking to improve his position.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
Helvig prevents Feet from improving his position.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helvig is pressing down on Feet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feet is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Feet is pressing down on Helvig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feet is trying to keep Helvig in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Feet holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Feet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Feet is keeping the position.
Helvig won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Feet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
Helvig trying to move into half guard but instead Feet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Feet
Helvig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (2) Feet
Feet wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Helvig controlling the action here.
Feet won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Feet wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
#T6#
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Helvig 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.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Feet trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
#T7#
Feet gets back to full guard.
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Feet can't keep his opponent in guard - Helvig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feet is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.
Feet won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Feet wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Feet defends it.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Feet tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Feet wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Feet defending well.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Feet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy.
Feet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Feet working a defensive guard here.
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feet is pulling down on Helvig's head. It's preventing any offense from Helvig, at least for the moment.
Feet wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feet is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#T11#
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feet seems keen to control Helvig's posture.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Feet is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Feet keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Feet wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Feet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (4) Feet
Helvig is trying to control but Feet manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (7) Feet
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig wants to control but Feet is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Feet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Feet is pressing down on Helvig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helvig is holding on for now.
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feet not doing much here.
Feet has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (10) Feet
Helvig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Helvig manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Feet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 10 to 7.
Our winner, Seemah Feet, 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:
TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tatum.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
A swing and a miss from Tatum.
Leao ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Leao with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Leao clinches up with Tatum and pushes him back against the cage.
Tatum slowing the pace effectively.
Leao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Tatum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
Leao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatum in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Leao misses the target.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Tatum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Leao takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Tatum 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.
Dredd Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leao manages to avoid it.
Leao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tatum throws a sloppy body shot
and Leao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tatum's knee momentarily.
Leao slips under a jab.
Leao defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum swings for the body but Leao moves out of range.
Tatum throws a jab when Leao was well out of range.
Leao tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Leao.
Tatum throws a hook but Leao avoids it easily.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leao counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Leao counters by moving into the clinch.
Tatum looking to stall.
Tatum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tatum wants to break free but Leao has control.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leao lands with a right to the head.
Leao lands a nice uppercut.
Tatum looking to stall.
Leao has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Leao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Leao has the dominant position.#T3#
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leao avoiding damage as Tatum throws knees to the body.
Leao tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leao lands an elbow that stopped Tatum in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Dredd Tatum has been cut.
Leao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Tatum.
Leao misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch.
A big right from Tatum misses.
That kick from Leao tenderised Tatum's leg. Tatum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatum misses the jab.
Tatum throws a jab when Leao was well out of range.
Tatum lunges at Leao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leao's hand.
Tatum swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Leao counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leao. #T4#
Tatum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leao throws a head punch that misses.
Leao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leao misses with a punch to the body.
Leao misses with a punch to the body.
Leao lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Tatum is rocked!
Leao creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tatum with a big uppercut! Tatum tries to clinch up but Leao pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tatum to the mat! Tatum covers up and Leao unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leandro Leao!
After the fight, Leandro Leao was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Macker moves into range and clinches up with Itinya.#TD2#
Itinya wants the takedown. Macker is fighting it off but Itinya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macker's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Macker.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker wants to sweep but no luck.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Itinya trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya stays in close to Macker's body and controls the position.
Macker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Macker 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.
Macker trying to control the position.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker wants to improve his position but instead Itinya has moved into half guard.
Macker trying to control here.
#T2#
Itinya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Itinya
Itinya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Itinya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Macker tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.#T3#
Macker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Macker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macker regains half guard.
Itinya is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Macker trying to control but Itinya postures up.
#SUB#
Macker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Itinya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Itinya prevents Macker from improving his position.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Itinya is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Macker wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Itinya seems content to control.
Itinya prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker is pressing down on Itinya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Itinya passes Macker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Macker trying to get back to full guard but Itinya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (8) Itinya
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Itinya controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Itinya trying to control but Macker is having none of it.
Macker is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Macker is squirming around nicely.
Macker tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Macker is looking to improve his position but Itinya isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action.
Macker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker gets full guard.
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Macker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Itinya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (8) Itinya
Itinya keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Itinya has Macker pulled in close to control his posture.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Itinya being controlled here, momentarily.
Macker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Macker wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving. #T13#
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Macker won't allow Itinya to sweep him here.
Itinya trying to control the position.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Itinya trying to control the position.
Macker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Stix Itinya 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:
STRIKE! 54
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Northrop throws a big shot that misses.
Berinjela fires out a quick counter leg kick but Northrop just manages to avoid it.
Northrop looks to land a left hand but Berinjela moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Berinjela misses the target.
Berinjela moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Berinjela throws a counter high kick but Northrop was just alert enough to avoid it.
Berinjela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Northrop thuds his right hand into Berinjela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Berinjela has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Berinjela.
Northrop misses with an uppercut. Berinjela saw that one coming.
Berinjela looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Northrop is predictable there
and Berinjela counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berinjela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
A jab from Northrop misses.
Northrop misses with an uppercut
and Berinjela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berinjela misses with a low kick.
Northrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berinjela.
Berinjela looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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!
Berinjela scores with a punch to the head.
Berinjela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Berinjela gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berinjela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berinjela misses with a body punch.
Northrop takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berinjela.
Berinjela scores with a shot to the side of Northrop's head.
Berinjela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Northrop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Northrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A good leg kick by Northrop.
Northrop misses with a low kick.
Berinjela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Russell Northrop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Berinjela tests Northrop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berinjela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berinjela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berinjela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Northrop misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Berinjela slips the punch.
Berinjela needs to keep his hands up - Northrop had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Berinjela counters with a stiff right hand.
Northrop misses with a hook
and Berinjela counters with an outside leg kick.
Berinjela lands with a good body shot.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Berinjela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Northrop is rocked!
Berinjela slips a straight right by Northrop.
Berinjela connects with a quick right hand that sends Northrop tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the cage, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruno Berinjela!
An out of breath Bruno Berinjela 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:
SYN 1131 Madzarov vs. Oneil
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Macaco throws a head kick that misses.
Bekzod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bekzod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Bekzod moved away.
Bekzod unleashes a big counter combination but Macaco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Macaco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bekzod misses with a hook
and Macaco counters with a leg kick.
Macaco misses with a two punch combination.
Macaco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Macaco there.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Macaco moves out of range as Bekzod strikes.
Macaco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bekzod just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Macaco throws a leg kick
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macaco misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
Macaco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Macaco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macaco pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Macaco drives through and clinches with Bekzod against the cage.
Bekzod throws a head punch that misses.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
Macaco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macaco tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod pushes Macaco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Macaco on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
Macaco throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod blocks an elbow strike from Macaco.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Macaco lands a body punch.
Macaco lands an elbow that stopped Bekzod in his tracks for a moment.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macaco's elbow.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Macaco misses the target.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macaco throws a hook to the side of Bekzod's head but Bekzod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macaco misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Bekzod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macaco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Macaco cracks Bekzod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Macaco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bekzod counters with a nice uppercut.
Macaco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Macaco throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Bekzod misses the target.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bekzod thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Macaco clinches up with Bekzod and pushes him back against the cage.
Macaco presses Bekzod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Macaco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bekzod's efforts to push away.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macaco.
Bekzod tries to work over Macaco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macaco pushes Bekzod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macaco lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Azad Bekzod has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Macaco avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macaco pushes Bekzod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macaco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macaco blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azad Bekzod's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Macaco scores with a hook.
Diego Macaco is winning the standup battle so far.
Macaco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diego Macaco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macaco with a nice cross.
Macaco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bekzod.
Macaco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod walks into a stiff left hand from Macaco.
Bekzod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bekzod swings widly with a right hand
enabling Macaco to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Macaco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bekzod.
Nice straight punches there by Bekzod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bekzod.
Macaco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range and Macaco settles back down.
Bekzod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Macaco throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Macaco finds it's way round the side to connect with Bekzod's head.
Macaco throws a head kick but Bekzod moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bekzod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Macaco lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Bekzod rushes Macaco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Macaco.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Macaco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macaco prevents a body shot from Bekzod. #BC2#
Bekzod breaks from the clinch.
Bekzod moves away from the strike by Macaco.
Macaco lands with a hook. Bekzod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bekzod scores with a hook to the body. Macaco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macaco misses with an uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a stiff right hand.
Macaco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Bekzod checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Macaco does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Macaco misses the target.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target. #T3#
Macaco motions for Bekzod to come forward. Macaco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bekzod is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bekzod jabs Macaco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bekzod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bekzod looks to land a left hand but Macaco moved out of range nicely.
Macaco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Macaco lands a nice hook to Bekzod's body. Bekzod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bekzod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bekzod connects with a high kick. #T4#
Macaco throws a wild body kick that Bekzod sees coming a mile off.
Bekzod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Macaco lands with a right hand.
Macaco throws a head kick that half lands.
Bekzod tries to clinch
and Macaco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Macaco throws a low kick, looking for Bekzod's leg but Bekzod calmly moves out of range.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Bekzod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Macaco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bekzod under the eye.
Bekzod lands with a kick to the temple. Macaco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Macaco throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Azad Bekzod'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bekzod throws a poor cross that misses
and Macaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod moves out of range of the body kick.
Macaco scores with a body shot.
Bekzod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macaco throws a sloppy head kick
and Bekzod counters with a good low kick that Macaco was not able to check.
Macaco scores with a three punch combo!
Macaco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bekzod can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bekzod on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Macaco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Macaco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Macaco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macaco lands a head shot.
Bekzod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bekzod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Bekzod has managed to clinch.
Macaco works on Bekzod's body with a couple of short punches.
Macaco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Macaco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekzod.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Macaco lands a body punch.
Bekzod takes a shot to the head.
Bekzod takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macaco throws an elbow that misses.
Macaco throws an elbow that misses.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
Bekzod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macaco lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macaco tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macaco.
Bekzod takes an elbow to the temple.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
Macaco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
A short body shot lands from Bekzod as the two fighters clinch.
Bekzod lands a body shot. #T3#
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macaco.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macaco.
Macaco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
A shot in the inside from Macaco. #BC2#
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macaco throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
Macaco throws a low kick, looking for Bekzod's leg but Bekzod calmly moves out of range.
And Bekzod responds with a good body kick, but Macaco manages to step out the way in time.
Macaco throws a hook but Bekzod avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
Bekzod tries to move into range but Macaco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bekzod tests Macaco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Azad Bekzod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Macaco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Macaco scores with a nice head shot.
Bekzod thows a leg kick but Macaco checks it
and Macaco counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macaco lands a jab.
Macaco loads up on a big right hand but Bekzod slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
Macaco lands with an overhand left.
Macaco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bekzod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macaco.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Macaco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macaco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Macaco!
Diego Macaco spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSG 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Feet instigates a clinch.
Feet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chai has Feet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Feet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Feet jumps guard.
Feet has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chai has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (3) Chai
Feet is looking for a sweep.
Feet wants to control but Chai postures up.
Feet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Feet is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai staying calm.#T1#
Feet tries to improve position but can't.
Feet struggling a bit here.
Feet has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Feet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Feet's face as Chai controls the position. #T2#
Feet tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Feet is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai fails to move to back control.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Feet is looking to get to half guard.
Chai controlling his opponent. #T3#
Feet regains half guard.
Feet is not content to let Chai control the position.#SUB#
Feet has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (8) Chai
Feet wants to control but Chai postures up.
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Feet is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Chai trying to control the position but Feet is working away.
Chai controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Feet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Feet defending well. #T5#
Chai is trying to control. Feet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Feet defending well.
Feet gets back to full guard.
Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (8) Chai
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (10) Chai
Feet tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai is thwarting Feet's attempts to control the position.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (2) vs (13) Chai#T7#
Feet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Feet keeping hold of Chai's head, controlling as best he can.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (2) vs (16) Chai
Feet is letting Chai control him for a moment. #T8#
Feet wants to control but Chai postures up.
Feet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chai controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Feet trying to remain calm as Chai controls from the top position.#T9#
Feet gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (2) vs (18) Chai
Feet is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Feet to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Feet (2) vs (21) Chai
Feet is really stuck here.
Chai gets his hands free as Feet looks to control.
Chai has the hooks in. Feet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Feet turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (4) vs (21) Chai
Feet preventing the sweep. #T10#
Feet is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Feet passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feet trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #T11#
Chai wants to sweep but Feet has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (7) vs (21) Chai
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Feet trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai wants to control but Feet postures up.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Chai prevents Feet from improving position.
Feet trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Well,Feet is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Feet controls the position.#SUB#
Feet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai is trying to control Feet's posture but Feet avoids it. #T13##SUB#
Feet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Feet is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (9) vs (21) Chai
Chai is looking to improve his position but Feet isn't that keen on the idea.
Feet is trying to control here but Chai has managed to regain half guard.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Feet sits in half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Feet wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.
Feet trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 21 to 9.
Our winner, Stsyapan Chai, 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:
DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Manteiga throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Adeyemi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manteiga tries a body shot but Adeyemi blocks it.
Adeyemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manteiga avoids it.
Manteiga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manteiga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adeyemi's brow.
I was talking to Adeyemi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manteiga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adeyemi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manteiga is defending well for now.
Manteiga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adeyemi's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manteiga.
Manteiga told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Manteiga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manteiga lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ayinde Adeyemi has been cut.
Adeyemi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manteiga is defending well for now.
Adeyemi scores a nice knee to the body.
Adeyemi missing with knees to the body.
Manteiga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adeyemi or not.
Manteiga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adeyemi.
Manteiga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeyemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Adeyemi blocks a body shot from Manteiga.
Adeyemi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manteiga lands an elbow inside.
Manteiga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manteiga throws an elbow that misses.
Adeyemi working aggressively here.
Manteiga lands an elbow just above Adeyemi 's eye.
Adeyemi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adeyemi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manteiga is defending well for now.
Adeyemi missing with knees to the body.
Manteiga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adeyemi blocking some punches.
Manteiga lands a nice elbow.
Adeyemi throws a head punch that misses.
Manteiga blocks an uppercut.
Manteiga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Manteiga on the inside.
Adeyemi trying to land knees to the body.
Manteiga misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Manteiga throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeyemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manteiga avoids it.
Manteiga misses with a body punch.
Manteiga pushes off an throws an elbow but Adeyemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adeyemi lands a right hand.
Manteiga throws an elbow that misses.
Manteiga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adeyemi lands a good knee to the midsection. Manteiga won't want to take too many of those.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adeyemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manteiga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adeyemi prevents a body shot from Manteiga.
Adeyemi trying to land knees to the body.
Adeyemi dodges an elbow strike from Manteiga.
Manteiga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manteiga throws a punch but it's blocked by Adeyemi.
Adeyemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manteiga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manteiga can't find room to land a body shot as Adeyemi controls the action.
Adeyemi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adeyemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manteiga avoids it.
Adeyemi tries a body shot but Manteiga blocks it.
Adeyemi dodges an elbow strike from Manteiga.
#BC2#
Manteiga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manteiga throws a hook but Adeyemi avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Adeyemi misses
and Manteiga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adeyemi catches Manteiga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick from Manteiga lands but Adeyemi takes it in his stride.
Adeyemi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Adeyemi is rocked!
and Manteiga counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Adeyemi! He's just covering up as Manteiga starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Manteiga!
A very excited looking Marcos Manteiga 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Bucket.
Lamotta misses with a looping right.
Bucket bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bucket connects with a nice looking jab.
Lamotta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bucket. Bucket obviously looking to wear him down.
Lamotta takes one on the button.
Bucket comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bucket keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bucket lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamotta wants to clinch but Bucket slips to the side
and Bucket counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lamotta's knee momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Lamotta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Charlie Bucket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamotta walks into a stiff left hand from Bucket.
Bucket throws a leg kick which misses Lamotta's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamotta tries to avoid it. #T1#
Lamotta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bucket lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bucket moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamotta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bucket lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lamotta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bucket lands with a straight right. Lamotta didn't see that one coming.
Bucket scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Lamotta has been cut.
Bucket scores with the left hand. Lamotta knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamotta swings for the body but Bucket moves out of range.
Charlie Bucket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
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!
Bucket tests Lamotta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamotta misses with a left hand
and Bucket counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bucket lands a jab to the nose.
Bucket lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lamotta will feel that in the morning.
Bucket scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Bucket cracks Lamotta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lamotta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bucket finish him?
#ROC2#Lamotta is rocked!
Lamotta walks straight into a right hand from Bucket - that's dropped him! Bucket jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lamotta from any more punishment! Lamotta complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Bucket!
An out of breath Charlie Bucket thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jon Lamotta stepped up to the mic, saying 'Let's take a moment to praise skibidi toilet for fanum taxing our grimus shakes in ohio'. |
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Event:
DMMA 384: Rolls v Skolz
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Myers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flanders. Flanders obviously looking to wear him down.
Flanders misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers counters with a left and a right that stings Flanders.
Myers throws a series of punches but Flanders avoids them all with ease.
Flanders misses with a body kick.
Flanders moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Flanders takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Flanders throws a wild body kick that Myers sees coming a mile off.
Flanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myers connects with a leg kick.
Myers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Flanders is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flanders! But no joy.
A jab from Flanders misses.
Myers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flanders doesn't seem bothered though.
Flanders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Myers to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanders counters with a straight right hand.
Flanders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Flanders lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Flanders throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Myers misses with a series of wild punches.
Flanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Flanders avoids the body shot from Myers.
Flanders jabs at Myers's body.
Myers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flanders checks it well.
Flanders takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flanders throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanders misses with a left hand
and Myers counters with an inside leg kick.
Myers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flanders connects with a body shot that sends Myers's belly button to the back.#T2#
Myers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Myers wants to land a leg kick but Flanders is out of range.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Flanders saw that one coming.
Myers walks into a stiff left hand from Flanders.
Crunch! Flanders slams his shin into Myers's torso.
Myers throws a front kick aimed at Flanders's knee but Flanders avoids it well.
Flanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flanders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Myers misses the target.
Flanders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flanders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Myers at a distance.
Myers throws a jab when Flanders was well out of range.
Myers throws a leg kick
and Flanders makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Flanders misses with a looping right.
Myers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers swinging wildly here.
Flanders throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
A jab from Myers does it's job there.
Flanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanders.
Myers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Myers with a nice calf kick.
Myers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Myers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Flanders tries to land a body kick
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Flanders throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Flanders misses.
Myers misses with a right hand
and Flanders counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers connects with a leg kick.
Flanders throws a sloppy body shot
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Myers is looking to score with low kicks.
Flanders misses with a straight right.
Myers moves out of range as Flanders throws a body kick.
Myers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flanders misses the shot to the body.
Flanders throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dallas Flanders will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Flanders checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flanders tries a quick counter leg kick but Myers is wise to it.
Flanders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Myers.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Flanders's front leg but catches the back leg as Flanders tries to avoid it.
Myers walks into a jab.
Flanders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flanders lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flanders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flanders checks a leg kick.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers checks a low kick from Flanders.
Flanders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Myers finds it's way round the side to connect with Flanders's head.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders misses with a body punch
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Flanders cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flanders.
Myers tried to counter with a leg kick but Flanders avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Flanders misses the target.
Flanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flanders.
Flanders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Myers throws a hook but Flanders avoids it easily.
Myers misses with a leg kick
and Flanders counters with a stiff right hand.
Flanders works Myers's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Myers.#CL2#
Flanders has closed the distance and engaged Myers in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Flanders. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanders can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
Flanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Flanders lands a hook that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Flanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Flanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flanders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Myers.
Flanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myers misses with an elbow over the top.
Myers cracks Flanders with a nice body shot.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Flanders blocks a body shot from Myers.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Flanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myers scores with a sloppy right hand. Flanders should have avoided that one.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flanders.
Flanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myers.
Flanders appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Myers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flanders.#T3#
Myers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Flanders's front leg but catches the back leg as Flanders tries to avoid it.
Flanders falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Myers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick lands for Flanders.
A low kick from Myers misses
and Flanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dallas Flanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flanders throws a chopping leg kick but Myers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Myers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Myers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flanders.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Flanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers misses with a right hand
and Flanders counters with a nice uppercut.
Flanders throws a low kick, looking for Myers's leg but Myers calmly moves out of range.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Flanders throws out a counter right but Myers avoids it with no problem.
Myers sizes up Flanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Myers throws a head kick that misses
and Flanders counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Flanders.
Flanders lands a jab.
Flanders lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Flanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Flanders lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flanders scores with a hook.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Flanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myers misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Flanders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flanders's elbow.
Nice elbow from Myers.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Flanders.
Myers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanders.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flanders.
Myers tries to work over Flanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Flanders.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Flanders breaks the clinch.
A combination from Myers does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flanders.
Myers thows a leg kick but Flanders checks it
and Flanders counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Flanders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flanders. That's going to slow Myers down.
A jab from Myers misses.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Flanders walks into a straight right hand from Myers.
Myers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flanders.
Flanders connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Myers.
Flanders throws the kick towards the body but Myers avoids it.#T2#
Myers moves out of range as Flanders strikes.
Flanders connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanders blocks a jab.
Flanders throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Flanders scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flanders throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flanders lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Myers.
A head kick from Flanders lands but Myers takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Myers misses
and Flanders counters with a thumping low kick.
Myers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flanders.
Marlon Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Flanders wants to clinch.
Myers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flanders thuds his shin into the meat of Myers's side.
Flanders misses with an uppercut.
Flanders moves away from the strike by Myers.
Flanders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Myers looks to throw the jab but Flanders is out of range.
Myers tries to land a leg kick but Flanders saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Flanders releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Flanders throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Flanders lands with a nice body punch.
Flanders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Myers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Flanders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Myers scrambles back to his feet.
Flanders drops his hands momentarily and Myers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Flanders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myers swings for the body but Flanders moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Flanders - just one landing.
Myers tries to land a front kick but Flanders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Myers takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Flanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flanders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Flanders!
A very excited looking Dallas Flanders 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:
STRIKE! 52
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Bozic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berinjela manages to avoid it.
Bozic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berinjela can pounce on him.
Berinjela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berinjela lands a leg kick that knocks Bozic off balance momentarily.
A big left from Berinjela misses.
Bozic swings for the body but Berinjela moves out of range.
Berinjela misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Berinjela lands but Bozic takes it in his stride.
Berinjela avoids a kick to the body.
Bozic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berinjela.
Bozic throws a body punch but Berinjela moves out of range. #T1#
Berinjela ducks under a wild hook from Bozic.
Bozic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berinjela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berinjela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berinjela.
Bozic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bozic checks a leg kick.
Bozic throws out a counter right but Berinjela avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Berinjela.
Good shot there by Berinjela.
Berinjela cracks Bozic with an open hand slap.#T2#
Bozic throws a push kick but Berinjela slaps the foot to one side.
Bozic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berinjela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berinjela moves out of range of the body kick from Bozic.
Bozic slips under a jab.
Bozic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Berinjela blocks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berinjela.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berinjela.
Bozic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berinjela.
Bozic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berinjela is out of range and Bozic settles back down.
Bozic misses the body punch
and Berinjela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Berinjela dominated that round.
That's time! Berinjela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Berinjela cracks Bozic with an open hand slap.
Berinjela swings for the body but Bozic moves out of range.
Berinjela tests Bozic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bozic misses with an uppercut
and Berinjela finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bozic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bozic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berinjela lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Berinjela.
Berinjela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bozic. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berinjela tries a head kick but it misses.
Berinjela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozic.
Berinjela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berinjela connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Bozic misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Berinjela throws a hook but Bozic blocks it.
Berinjela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Berinjela connects with a solid leg kick.
Bozic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berinjela.
Bozic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Berinjela lands a nice shot that snaps Bozic's head back.
Berinjela misses with a looping left.
Berinjela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berinjela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bozic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Berinjela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berinjela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Berinjela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berinjela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berinjela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bozic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berinjela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bruno Berinjela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bozic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berinjela lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Berinjela dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Bozic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gabrijel Bozic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berinjela listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berinjela jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Berinjela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bozic misses with a hook.
Bozic ducks under a wild hook from Berinjela.
Bozic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bruno Berinjela is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Berinjela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berinjela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berinjela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bozic checks a leg kick. #T1#
Berinjela is looking to slow Bozic down with leg kicks.
Bozic tries to clinch but Berinjela moves out of range.
Berinjela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looks like Berinjela has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Berinjela with a nice cross.
Bozic loads up on a big right hand but Berinjela slips the punch.
You can see that Bozic has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Bozic misses with a double jab
and Berinjela counters with a straight right hand.
Bozic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berinjela throws a looping overhand right but Bozic ducks down to avoid it.
Berinjela scores with a jab.#T2#
Berinjela lands a head kick. Bozic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Berinjela scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Berinjela.
Bozic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bozic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berinjela.
Berinjela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berinjela blocks the body kick.
Bozic throws a sloppy body shot
and Berinjela counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berinjela.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Berinjela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berinjela has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Berinjela!
Bruno Berinjela decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Graves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That kick from Soap tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a leg kick
letting Soap counter with a right hand.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Soap throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Graves's coach down at Berloga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Soap throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves scores with a hook.
Soap fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Soap saw that one coming.
Soap throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soap momentarily.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soap misses with a leg kick.
Graves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soap staying out of range there.#T1#
Soap 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.
Soap wants to clinch.
Phil Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves moves away from the strike by Soap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soap checks a leg kick.
Soap swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
Soap looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Soap checks a leg kick.
Soap loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Soap blocks it well.
Soap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Soap throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soaps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Soap's head coaches at Dorito Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Graves moves out of range as Soap strikes.
Soap throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves swats away the attempt to clinch by Soap.
Graves defending well as Soap loads up on a big left hand.
Graves scores with a punch to the head.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soap throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soap scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Soap misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soap. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves misses the jab.
Soap throws a solid leg kick but Graves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soap.
Soap avoids a kick to the body.
Soap misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Soap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves 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 Soap has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Soap and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves throws a body punch but Soap moves out of range.
Soap tried to score with a low kick but Graves checks it.
The fighters circling - Soap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soap. That's going to slow Graves down.
Soap connects with a nice looking jab.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL#
Soap has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Phil Graves has been cut.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap.
Soap scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Soap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graves.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Soap struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soap lands an elbow inside. #T5#
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Soap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Soap.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Graves misses with some punches.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Soap lands a shot to the body.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Soap.
Soap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves taking a breather.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
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!
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
#T6#
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
Graves takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soap.
Soap lands an elbow that stopped Graves in his tracks for a moment.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soap lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocks a body shot from Soap.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Soap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves working aggressively here.
#T7#
A hook to the body from Graves.
Soap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.
Soap is breathing heavily.
Soap works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Soap working aggressively here.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Soap.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves digs a right hand into Soap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soap's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch. #T8#
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Soap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Soap.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves is leaning against Soap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soap takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
#T9#
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands a left hand.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Soap avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soap can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Soap should have avoided that one.
Graves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soap is able to avoid easily.
Soap avoids a kick to the body.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Soap is just out of range.
Soap on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soap blocks a jab.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves is looking to chop away at Soap's legs.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soap tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Soap drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap misses with the head strike.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Soap is working Graves over against the cage.
Phil Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves digs a right hand into Soap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soap's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Soap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Graves's defenses.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soap pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Soap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soap struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
#T2#
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves is working Soap over against the cage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Soap throws an elbow but it misses.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soap misses with a body punch.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Soap.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Soap fails to land.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soap has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Soap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
#T3#
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Graves. #ROC2#Soap is rocked!
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Soap.
Oh Soap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soap misses with some punches.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Soap.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves cracks Soap with a nice body shot.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves. #T4#
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries a body shot but Soap blocks it.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Soap throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Soap blocking some punches.
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocks an elbow strike.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soap seems to have got his legs back now.#T5#
Soap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Soap misses with an elbow over the top.
Soap throws an elbow that misses.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Soap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
A short uppercut from Soap.
Soap lands a left hand.
Graves avoids a wild elbow strike from Soap.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Soap's ribcage. Soap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses. #T6#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Soap.
Graves tries to work over Soap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soap.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Soap lands a body punch.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Soap tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soap throws an elbow but misses.
Soap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T7#
Soap throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soap's elbow.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Soap's ribcage. Soap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Soap.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves blocks the elbow strike.
Soap blocks a body shot from Graves.
Soap blocks an uppercut.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves cracks Soap with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves presses Soap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T8#
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soap swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap prevents a body shot from Graves.
A short right from Graves.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Soap.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Soap controls the action.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Soap controls his hands.
Soap misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soap lands with a light punch inside. #T9#
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Soap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap digs a right hand into Graves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graves's gas tank.
Soap lands an elbow just above Graves 's eye.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Soap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves blocking some punches.
Soap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves gets through Soap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Soap's ribcage. Soap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Soap.
Graves pushes Soap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves avoids the elbow strike from Soap, against the cage.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soap or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soap backwards.
Soap takes a shot to the head.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
and Graves counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Soap! He's just covering up as Graves starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Graves!
Phil Graves is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Phil Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 31 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Helvig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Macker on his heels. He'll look to pass Macker's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Helvig
Macker looking to control.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Helvig passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Helvig
Macker is trying to escape the position but Helvig is controlling the position.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Helvig tries to advance to mount but Macker denies him. #T1#
Helvig moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Macker is trying to escape the position but Helvig is controlling the position.
Macker is trying to control Helvig's posture but Helvig avoids it.
Helvig in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Helvig 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 Macker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Helvig tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macker's legs.
Helvig 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 Macker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Macker is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Helvig advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (7) Helvig#T4#
Macker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig controlling his opponent. #T6#
Macker tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker is trying desperately to improve position.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Helvig sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Helvig tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it. #T7#
Helvig sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker trying to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig is pressing down on Macker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macker is holding on for now.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
Helvig passes into side control, despite Macker's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (10) Helvig#T8#
Helvig taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macker prevents Helvig from improving position.
Macker wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping him busy.
Helvig moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (12) Helvig#T9#
Macker stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Macker is controlling Helvig's trapped leg to prevent Helvig from advancing to side control.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Helvig is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (15) Helvig
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Macker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macker has given up his back. Will we see Helvig going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (0) vs (18) Helvig
Macker is keeping busy.
#T12#
Good control from Helvig.#SUB2#
Helvig working for the choke.
Macker tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Helvig controls the action.#T13#
Macker breaks Helvig's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (18) Helvig
Helvig keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Macker being controlled here momentarily.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T14#
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helvig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (20) Helvig
Helvig controlling the action here.
Macker wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macker keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath Bjørn Helvig 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 385 Finn vs Feet
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Feet as he avoids it easily.
Feet leaves Finn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Feet scores with a takedown into Finn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Feet
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Feet drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Feet jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finn 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#T1#
Feet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finn has control of Feet's left arm, preventing Feet from doing any damage.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feet is one step ahead there.
Finn is pulling down on Feet's head to control his posture.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn controlling Feet's posture.
Feet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Feet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Feet#T2#
Finn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Feet wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Finn is trying to improve his position.
Finn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Feet presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Finn (0) vs (7) Feet
Feet wants to take Finn's back but he can't do it this time.
Finn tries to hold on but Feet pushes him away.
Finn is trying to escape the mount.
Finn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Finn is squirming around, avoiding Feet's attempts to control the action.
Feet fails to advance to Finn's back. #T3#
Feet avoids the attempt from Finn to control.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Finn reaches up and holds on to Feet to control the position.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Feet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Feet trying to control the action but Finn is working from the bottom.
Finn is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Finn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feet trying to pass the guard but Finn defending well.
Finn is trying to control but can't.
Finn is concentrating on defense, preventing Feet from advancing position. #SUB2#
Finn is defending against the submission attempts here by Feet.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn is looking to control Feet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finn avoid being mounted?
Finn gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Finn is pulling down on Feet's head to control his posture.
Finn 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.
Feet postures up.
Finn is adopting a defensive guard.
Feet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Feet postures up.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn pulls Feet in close to his closed guard and prevents Feet from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Finn continues to stall.
Finn is trying to control the position but Feet postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet preventing the sweep.
Finn has Feet pulled in close to control his posture.
Feet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Feet stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.
Feet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Finn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Feet
Feet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (9) Feet
Finn managing to control the position. #T8#
Feet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finn pulls Feet in close to his closed guard and prevents Feet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Feet preventing the sweep.
Finn is adopting a defensive guard.
Feet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Feet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg. #T9#
Finn wants to control but Feet is keeping busy.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Dorito Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Finn is trying to maintain the position but Feet is very close to passing his half guard.
Feet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finn is looking to control Feet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finn avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Finn won't allow Feet to pass to mount. #T10#
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Finn defends it.
Finn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Finn trying to control but Feet postures up.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Finn is defending well.
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Feet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finn wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Finn is positioning himself well to prevent Feet advancing to mount.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn has Feet pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Feet postures up.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
Finn trying to control the position here.
Finn keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Finn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (9) Feet
Feet moves into full guard.
Finn won't allow Feet to sweep him here. #T13#
Finn postures up.
Feet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (11) Feet
Finn controlling the position for now.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Finn is defending well.
Feet prevents Finn from improving his position.#T14#
Feet content to control rather than advance.
Feet is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet is thwarting Finn's attempts to control the position.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg.
Finn is controlling Feet's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn is not content to let Feet control the position.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 11 to 4.
Seemah Feet thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 186
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Marsden misses with a straight right.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marsden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marsden with a nice calf kick.
Marsden walks into a straight right hand from Mesquita.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Mesquita 's knee.
Mesquita scores with a nice strike.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into Marsden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marsden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Mesquita throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.#T1#
Marsden drops his hands momentarily and Mesquita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Mesquita lands.
Mesquita blocks a jab.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mesquita closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mesquita or perhaps it was just good defense by Marsden, which made it look bad.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marsden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Marsden misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Marsden controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsden is keeping the position for now.
Marsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marsden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita throws a strike but Marsden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle here but Marsden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marsden's best efforts.
Marsden seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
#T4#
Mesquita 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.#SU2#
Marsden gets to his feet. Mesquita looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marsden misses with a hook
and Mesquita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Marsden.
Marsden throws a front kick aimed at Mesquita's knee but Mesquita avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marsden.
Mesquita was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mesquita lands a jab to the nose.#T5#
Mesquita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Mesquita misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Mesquita walks into a straight right hand from Marsden.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden slips a straight right by Mesquita.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsden to the mat! Marsden manages to get full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsden wants to get back to his feet but Mesquita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound. #T7##SUB#
Mesquita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marsden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mesquita, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Marsden gets to his feet. Mesquita looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita scores with a sloppy right hand. Marsden should have avoided that one.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden misses with a straight right.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Marsden moved out of range.
Marsden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T8#
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Marsden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mesquita in his tracks.
Mesquita lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita misses with a left hand
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Mesquita 's knee. #TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsden to the mat! Marsden manages to get full guard.
Marsden scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T9#
Marsden throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Marsden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marsden misses the jab.
Marsden connects with a crisp jab.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Marsden gets caught flat footed, as Mesquita shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Marsden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Marsden!#REVB#
Marsden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Marsden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Marsden shows good takedown defense.
Marsden flicks out a counter leg kick but Mesquita steps away.
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Marsden defending well as Mesquita loads up on a big left hand.
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick lands for Marsden.
Marsden throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Marsden.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Marsden wants to land a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range.
Mick Marsden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mesquita connects with a body shot.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Marsden cracks Mesquita with a good jab.
Mesquita misses with a body punch
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden scores with a jab to the head.
Mesquita throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mesquita misses with a lunging right hand
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden blocks a jab.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Mesquita moved out of range nicely.
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Marsden is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Mesquita takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita ducks right into an uppercut from Marsden.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Mesquita lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marsden doesn't seem phased though.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Marsden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mesquita misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Marsden misses with an uppercut
and Mesquita counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mick Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden wants to clinch but Mesquita slips to the side
and Mesquita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marsden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Marsden, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Marsden against the cage but Marsden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita backing away here, and Marsden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marsden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mesquita momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marsden!
#T4#
Mesquita takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Marsden moved out of range.
Mesquita swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marsden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mesquita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
Marsden throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marsden is looking to slow Mesquita down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Mesquita. That snapped Marsden's head back.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Mesquita moves out of range easily. #T5#
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Marsden as Mesquita shoots in.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden connects with a leg kick.
Mesquita on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mesquita is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Marsden's body.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Marsden motions for Mesquita to come forward. Marsden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita blocks a low kick nicely.#T6#
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Mesquita backing away here, and Marsden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Mesquita shoots in but Marsden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Mesquita misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mesquita misses the target.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T7#
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Mesquita avoids the head kick by Marsden.
Mesquita throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Marsden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Marsden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Mesquita takes an elbow to the temple.
Marsden lands a left hand.
Marsden misses with an elbow over the top.
Mesquita is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Mesquita manages to break the clinch.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T8#
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Marsden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body.
Marsden scores with a leg kick.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesquita throws out the jab.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Mesquita tests Marsden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range. #CL2#
Marsden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mesquita dodges an elbow strike from Marsden.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mesquita's elbow.
Mesquita is trying to maintain a safe position but Marsden gets an underhook and turns Mesquita into the cage.#T9#
Marsden pushes off an throws an elbow but Mesquita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mesquita blocks a body shot from Marsden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Marsden misses with an elbow over the top.
Marsden gets through Mesquita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden digs a right hand into Mesquita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mesquita's gas tank.
Mesquita blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden keeps control of Mesquita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
Marsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marsden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Marsden works over Mesquita's head and body with a nice combination.
Mesquita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Marsden tries to clinch there but Mesquita circles away.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden lands with a nice body punch.
Marsden misses the jab.
Mesquita looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
Marsden dips to his left and cracks Mesquita with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Marsden.#T1#
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden thows a leg kick but Mesquita checks it #TD#
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marsden manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marsden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Mesquita is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mesquita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Mesquita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mesquita dodges an elbow strike from Marsden.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mesquita seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but Marsden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Marsden.
Marsden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mesquita scores with a punch to the head.
Mesquita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Mesquita gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marsden defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mesquita trying to control from Marsden's half guard. Marsden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mick Marsden has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Marsden manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mick Marsden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Marsden. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Marsden.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Mesquita controls the action.
Marsden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mesquitas head.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Mesquita.
A right hook to the body lands for Mesquita.
Marsden lands a body punch.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden is pressed up against the cage. Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marsden down to the mat. Marsden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita thuds a left hand into Marsden's body.
Mesquita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot. #T5#
Mesquita misses with a looping left.
Mesquita looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita misses with a lunging right hand
letting Marsden counter with a right hand.
Marsden lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mesquita.
Marsden misses with a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a straight right hand.
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
#T6#
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden looks for the body kick but Mesquita saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden tests Mesquita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsden connects with a crisp jab.
Marsden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Marsden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marsden wriggles free and stands up. #T7#
Marsden scores with a shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the side of Marsden's head but Marsden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marsden counters with a leg kick.
Marsden with a hook.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mesquita shoots in but Marsden avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T8#
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Mesquita sets himself, and Marsden steps forward looking for the clinch! Mesquita avoids it this time.
Mesquita moves out of range of the leg kick from Marsden.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mesquita.
Mesquita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Marsden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Mick Marsden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marsden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a jab to Marsden's midsection.
Marsden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range and Marsden settles back down.
Marsden throws a chopping leg kick but Mesquita manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luan Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita blocks a jab.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mesquita's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Marsden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marsden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Marsden!
An out of breath Mick Marsden 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Bucket.
Bucket throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pawlikowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pawlikowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Pawlikowski misses
and Bucket counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pawlikowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pawlikowski throws a leg kick
and Bucket counters with a stiff right hand.
Pawlikowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pawlikowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bucket counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bucket throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pawlikowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Pawlikowski is rocked!
Daniel Pawlikowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlikowski moves in looking to clinch but Bucket pushes him off.
Bucket feints and then cracks Pawlikowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pawlikowski down. #T1#
Bucket lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pawlikowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bucket finish him?
Bucket fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Pawlikowski out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Charlie Bucket!
A very excited looking Charlie Bucket made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 382 Ozymandias vs Majere
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Feet or perhaps it was just good defense by Itinya, which made it look bad. #CL#
Feet clinches up against the cage.
Feet tries to pull guard but Itinya won't allow it.
Feet gets underhooks to prevent Itinya's takedown attempt.
Itinya tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Feet pulls Itinya into guard.
#SUB#
Feet looking for subs off his back but Itinya has passed one foot through into half guard.
Feet is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Itinya seems content to control.
Feet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Dorito Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Feet looking for submissions off his back.
Feet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Itinya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Feet is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feet avoid being mounted?
Itinya content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.#T3#
Itinya stalling.
Let's hope that Itinya 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.#T4#
Feet moves into full guard.
Feet has control of Itinya's left arm, preventing Itinya from doing any damage. #SUB#
Feet is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Itinya rolls with it to try and escape but Feet cranks on the arm and Itinya is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seemah Feet!
After winning the bout, Seemah Feet 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:
TOF 184
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Leao slips under a jab.
Leao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Punch.
Leao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Punch misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leao.
Leao lands with an uppercut that bounces Punch off the cage and back into range.
Leao connects with a solid leg kick.
Punch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punch's sensitive parts.
Punch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leao throws a front kick aimed at Punch's knee but Punch avoids it well.
Punch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leao blocks it well.#T1#
Punch moves out of range of the strikes.
Leandro Leao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Leao.#CUT#It looks like Thunda Punch has been cut.
Punch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Leao blocks a head kick by Punch.
Punch throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Punch. #CL#
Leao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punch, pushing him back against the cage.
Leao tries to throw a body punch but Punch avoids it by throwing Leao back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leao.
Leao tries to work over Punch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punch lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Leao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Punch.
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!
Punch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Punch pushes Leao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Punch.
Punch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leao working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Punch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Leao.
Punch blocks the body kick.
Punch counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Leao misses the target.
Punch looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punch is looking for the big counter here.
Punch misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Leao misses the target.
Punch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Leao works the jab nicely.
Punch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leao moves out of range as Punch throws a body kick.
Punch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leao counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Punch is rocked!
Leao weaves into range and cracks Punch right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Punch goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Leao is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Leao!
In his post fight interview, Leandro Leao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 381 Finn vs Gracias
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Elvul gets caught napping as Macker dives in and scores a takedown. Elvul manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker pushes down on Elvul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Elvul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1##SUB#
Elvul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macker pulls his head out easily.
Macker stalling.
Macker prevents Elvul from improving his position.
Elvul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elvul.#T2#
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elvul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Macker
Elvul wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Macker has an active guard here but Elvul has managed to pass into half guard.
Elvul prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Elvul is now in half guard.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.#T4#
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Elvul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Macker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Elvul has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (5) vs (2) Macker
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker regains half guard.
Elvul trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Macker has a hand on Elvul's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Elvul takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (8) vs (2) Macker
Elvul wants to control the pace but Macker is squirming around nicely.
Macker can't escape the position.
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Elvul's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Elvul has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (2) Macker
Elvul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Elvul tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
Macker reaches up and holds on to Elvul to control the position.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Elvul's attempts to control the action. #T9##SUB#
Elvul goes for an armbar but Macker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Macker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (11) vs (4) Macker
Macker wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
Macker slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10#
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Elvul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elvul looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Macker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Elvul! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (7) Macker
Macker wants to take his opponent's back but Elvul doesn't allow it. #T11#
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elvul tries to improve his position but instead Macker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (11) vs (10) Macker
Macker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Macker keeps control of the position as Elvul tries to break free.
#T12#
Macker wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
Macker not allowing Elvul to control his hands.
Elvul is keeping busy.
Elvul is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Elvul right now.
Macker is hanging on to Elvul's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Macker is controlling the position but Elvul somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB2#
Macker is trying to work for a kimura but Elvul is defending well.
Macker moves into full mount! Elvul won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (13) Macker#T14#
Macker prevents Elvul from getting the reversal.
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 13 to 11.
A victorious Dan Macker 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:
UCF 94: Chuck v Bolkvadze
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Myers misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Bin-Semen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bin-Semen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
Bin-Semen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bin-Semen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bin-Semen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bin-Semen dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound from side control.
Bin-Semen throws an elbow but Myers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bin-Semen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Myers is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
Myers taking a bit of punishment here - Bin-Semen scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura but Myers is defending well. #T2#
Bin-Semen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bin-Semen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Myers is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myers, who protects the arm well.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom. #T3#
Myers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bin-Semen asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Bin-Semen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bin-Semen is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bin-Semen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Myers's legs.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myers misses with a body shot.
Bin-Semen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bin-Semen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myers throws a leg kick
and Bin-Semen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bin-Semen shoots and misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bin-Semen lands with a shot to the body.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Bin-Semen counters with a takedown into side control.
Bin-Semen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ground and pound from Bin-Semen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Myers is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Bin-Semen cracks Myers with a big elbow.
Myers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bin-Semen wants to control but Myers is keeping him busy.
Bin-Semen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Myers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #ES#
Myers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Myers misses with a right hand
letting Bin-Semen counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bin-Semen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Bin-Semen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Myers counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Osama Bin-Semen has been cut.
Myers's corner calls for a 1-2. Myers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bin-Semen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers feints and then cracks Bin-Semen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bin-Semen down.
Myers lands a two punch combo.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Bin-Semen's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin-Semen tries to avoid it. #T3#
Bin-Semen has his takedown stuffed
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Marlon Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen jabs Myers right on the nose. Myers blinks but takes it well.
Bin-Semen misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bin-Semen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Myers does no damage. #TD2#
Bin-Semen drives through with a takedown into Myers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bin-Semen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bin-Semen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bin-Semen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
Bin-Semen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Myers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bin-Semen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Myers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen's cut.
That's time! Myers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Bin-Semen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin-Semen lands a nice shot that snaps Myers's head back.
Bin-Semen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers misses with a hook.
Bin-Semen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bin-Semen.
Myers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bin-Semen misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Bin-Semen.
Myers moves away from the strike by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Bin-Semen as he checks the leg kick.
Bin-Semen feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Bin-Semen throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers lands the left hand.
Bin-Semen misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Bin-Semen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marlon Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Bin-Semen. That snapped Myers's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Bin-Semen's head back.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Bin-Semen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Myers's corner calls for a 1-2. Myers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bin-Semen shoots in but no luck this time.
As Bin-Semen backs away, Myers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Myers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bin-Semen swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Myers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bin-Semen. Bin-Semen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Bin-Semen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bin-Semen misses with a looping right.
Myers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bin-Semen tries for a takedown but Myers circles away easily
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marlon Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Myers blocks a jab.
Bin-Semen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Myers momentarily.
#T3#
Myers misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Myers won't be happy with that.
Myers explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Myers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bin-Semen cracks Myers with a good jab.
Bin-Semen misses with a body shot.
Bin-Semen misses with a hook
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myers is looking to counter with head kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myers.
Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Myers won't be happy with that. #T4#
Bin-Semen looks up at the clock and then as Myers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bin-Semen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Myers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bin-Semen.
Myers tries to buck Bin-Semen off but Bin-Semen is having none of it.
Bin-Semen 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.
Bin-Semen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bin-Semen looks up at the clock and then as Myers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bin-Semen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Bin-Semen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Myers defending against the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Myers is avoiding damage well.
Myers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bin-Semen is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marlon Myers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen'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.#R4#
That kick from Myers tenderised Bin-Semen's leg. Bin-Semen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Myers lands a right hook to the body.
Myers takes a swing at Bin-Semen's ribcage but misses.
Bin-Semen lands a jab to the nose.
Bin-Semen slips under a jab.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bin-Semen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marlon Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Myers lands with an uppercut that bounces Bin-Semen off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers connects with a crisp jab.
Myers misses the jab.
Bin-Semen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bin-Semen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Myers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Myers scores with a head kick. Bin-Semen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Myers needs to keep his hands up - Bin-Semen had a free shot at his head there.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin-Semen misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Myers missing with a left hand there. Bin-Semen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Bin-Semen moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Bin-Semen blocks the low kick.
Bin-Semen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Myers defends it well.
Bin-Semen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bin-Semen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Myers scores with a body shot.
Bin-Semen throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Bin-Semen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Myers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bin-Semen is in Myers's guard.
Myers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bin-Semen dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Bin-Semen trying to control the position but Myers is working away.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound but Myers is defending the strikes.
Myers regains half guard, as Bin-Semen was trying to land strikes.
Myers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myers's head.
Myers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
Bin-Semen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bin-Semen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myers's head.
Bin-Semen with the ground and pound but Myers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Myers had his way with Osama Bin-Semen in that round.
The cut man is working on Osama Bin-Semen'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Myers throws a head kick that misses
and Bin-Semen counters with a left to the body.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin-Semen throws out the jab.
Myers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bin-Semen digs a good hook to Myers's body.
A low kick from Myers is predictable there #TD2#
and Bin-Semen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bin-Semen distracts Myers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving. #T1#
Bin-Semen distracts Myers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin-Semen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myers is keeping the position for now.
Bin-Semen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bin-Semen cracks Myers with a solid left hand.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin-Semen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin-Semen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bin-Semen postures up in Myers's guard and throws a big left but Myers blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bin-Semen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bin-Semen walks into a jab.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bin-Semen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bin-Semen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bin-Semen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myers is fending him off so far but Bin-Semen persists. Nope, Myers circles away and we're back to standing.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marlon Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osama Bin-Semen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Myers throws a head kick that misses.
Bin-Semen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Myers cracks Bin-Semen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bin-Semen misses its intended target.
Myers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Myers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bin-Semen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers wants to clinch up but Bin-Semen keeps it at a distance.
Marlon Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Bin-Semen off balance momentarily.
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bin-Semen misses with a takedown
and Myers counters with a thumping low kick.
Myers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice cross by Bin-Semen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bin-Semen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Marlon Myers.
I think Myers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marlon Myers!
Marlon Myers retains his featherweight title!
Marlon Myers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
UCF 94: Chuck v Bolkvadze
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Shorts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manteiga sprawls well. Manteiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shorts gets slowly back to his feet.
Shorts walks into a left hand.
Manteiga throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Shorts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manteiga pushes Shorts off and gets back to his feet.
Manteiga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shorts's head.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Shorts shoots in for a double leg but Manteiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shorts checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shorts or perhaps it was just good defense by Manteiga, which made it look bad.
Shorts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manteiga pinned against the cage. Manteiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shorts moves out of range of the strikes.
Manteiga scores with a jab. Shorts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manteiga throws a looping overhand right but Shorts ducks down to avoid it.
Manteiga misses with a low kick.
Manteiga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Shorts tries for a takedown but Manteiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manteiga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shorts manages to avoid it.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt.
Manteiga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manteiga misses with an uppercut.
Manteiga misses with a hook.
Shorts tries to counter with a takedown but Manteiga is quick to defend against it.
Marcos Manteiga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Shorts.
Shorts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shorts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Manteiga leaves Shorts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shorts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shorts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manteiga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manteiga looks to land a body kick but Shorts moved away.
Shorts feinted with a counter takedown.
Shorts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manteiga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shorts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manteiga circles away.
Shorts walks into a straight right hand from Manteiga.
Manteiga misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Shorts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shorts content to control rather than advance.
Shorts wants to take a breather but Manteiga is having none of it. #T4##ES2#
Manteiga kicks Shorts off and gets back to his feet.
Shorts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manteiga cracks Shorts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Shorts is rocked!
Shorts gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcos Manteiga!
Our winner, Marcos Manteiga, 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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