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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sea Snake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as John Snake sprawls well. John Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sea Snake gets slowly back to his feet.
Sea Snake misses with a takedown #CL#
and John Snake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sea Snake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
John Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Snake.#TD#
John Snake has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sea Snake regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: John Snake (2) vs (0) Sea Snake
John Snake wants to control from the top but Sea Snake keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea Snake is trying to hold John Snake in close to prevent damage but John Snake has managed to pass into half guard.
John Snake is keen to just control but Sea Snake is a slippery customer.#T1#
Sea Snake is trying to control but can't.
Sea Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Sea Snake won't allow John Snake to pass to mount.
Sea Snake wants to control the action here but instead John Snake manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (5) vs (0) Sea Snake
Sea Snake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John Snake wants to take his opponent's back but Sea Snake doesn't allow it.
Sea Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Sea Snake tries to get to full guard but John Snake has control of the leg.
Sea Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
John Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
John Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sea Snake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Sea Snake's legs - danger averted.
Sea Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Sea Snake, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
John Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John Snake wants to pass the guard but Sea Snake is keeping the position.
John Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
John Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Sea Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (5) vs (2) Sea Snake
Sea Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
John Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Sea Snake trying to control but John Snake is working from the bottom.
John Snake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sea Snake is pushing down on John Snake's leg trying to pass to half guard. John Snake is fighting to maintain full guard but Sea Snake has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
John Snake has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sea Snake escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sea Snake! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (5) vs (5) Sea Snake
Sea Snake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for John Snake! Score +2 for reaching mount: John Snake (5) vs (7) Sea Snake
John Snake bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (7) vs (7) Sea Snake
John Snake postures up.
#T5#
John Snake preventing the sweep.
Sea Snake looking to control.
John Snake stands and throws Sea Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (10) vs (7) Sea Snake
Sea Snake stops John Snake from passing to mount.
Sea Snake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on John Snake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sea Snake is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Sea Snake gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sea Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead John Snake passes into half guard.
Sea Snake is looking for a sweep. John Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sea Snake is not content to let John Snake control the position.
Sea Snake is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
John Snake wants to free his trapped foot but Sea Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sea Snake moves into full guard.
Sea Snake is trying to control the position but John Snake postures up.
John Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sea Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sea Snake keeping moving, preventing John Snake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sea Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and John Snake defends well.#T8#
Sea Snake keeping full guard, as John Snake tries to pass.
Sea Snake wants to control the position but John Snake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Sea Snake actively working from the bottom here.
Sea Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of John Snake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take John Snake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: John Snake (10) vs (11) Sea Snake
Sea Snake controlling well, preventing John Snake from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sea Snake working for a choke but John Snake reverses nicely into Sea Snake 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (12) vs (11) Sea Snake
Sea Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9##SUB2#
Sea Snake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
John Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Sea Snake.
John Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sea Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Sea Snake, not yet. #T10#
Sea Snake trying to control the position here.
John Snake trying to control but Sea Snake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sea Snake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! John Snake has picked Sea Snake up and slammed him! Sea Snake can't keep hold of the triangle and John Snake manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: John Snake (15) vs (11) Sea Snake
Sea Snake is trying to improve his position.
Sea Snake tries to control but John Snake manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: John Snake (18) vs (11) Sea Snake
John Snake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
John Snake biding his time, controlling Sea Snake. #T11##SUB#
Sea Snake fending off the submission attempt from John Snake.
Sea Snake tries to escape but John Snake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. John Snake controlling the positon.
Sea Snake trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Sea Snake prevents John Snake from getting a body triangle.
Sea Snake is in bad spot here.
John Snake struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sea Snake is in bad spot here.
#T13#
John Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sea Snake tries to roll but John Snake sticks to his back.
Sea Snake turns into John Snake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (18) vs (13) Sea Snake
Sea Snake trying to control but John Snake is working from the bottom.
Sea Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sea Snake has gone for a leg lock! John Snake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sea Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John Snake (20) vs (13) Sea Snake#T14##SUB2#
Sea Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John Snake defends it easily.
John Snake forces his way into half guard.
Sea Snake wants to control but John Snake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John Snake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
John Snake prevents Sea Snake from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Snake takes the fight on points by 20 to 13. |
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Event:
HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Hoo looks to land a left hand but Karras moved out of range nicely.
Hoo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karras throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karras lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karras has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savate Club in the buildup to the fight.
Karras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karras throws a hook but Hoo blocks it.
Hoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karras as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karras lands with a shot to the body.
Karras slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Hoo swings for the body but Karras moves out of range.
Hoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karras lands with a nice combination. Hoo backs away looking to recover.
Karras connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Karras misses the target.
Karras moves out of range as Hoo strikes.
Hoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karras misses with a wild body shot.
Karras stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoo. Hoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Damien Karras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wa Hoo.
Karras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Karras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karras throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karras counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoo thinking.
Karras changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoo missing with a left hand there. Karras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Karras lands a jab to Hoo's midsection.
The fighters circling - Hoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karras scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoo should have avoided that one.
Hoo swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Karras counter with a right hand.
Hoo misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Karras misses the target.
Karras swings for the body but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karras.
Hoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karras rather than just go for the knockout.
Karras works the jab nicely.
Hoo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karras connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoo scrambles back to his feet.
Karras scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karras manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hoo.
Karras misses with a hook.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karras moves away.#T4#
Karras throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karras misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Hoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karras is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karras looks to land a right hand but Hoo moved out of range.
Hoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoo shoots for a takedown but Karras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karras looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo is just out of range.
Hoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karras misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Karras dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karras lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karras throws a series of strikes that have Hoo backpedaling.
Karras connects with a body shot that sends Hoo's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Karras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoo as he connects with a hook.
Karras throws a body punch but Hoo moves out of range.
Karras moves away from the strike by Hoo.
Karras throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karras fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Karras misses with a body punch
and Hoo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donk. Hoo catches Karras right on the button with a cross.
Hoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karras manages to avoid it.
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karras moves away.
A jab from Karras finds it's way through Hoo's defenses.
The fighters circling - Karras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoo misses the shot to the body.
Hoo walks into a stiff left hand from Karras.
Hoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Karras catches Hoo right on the button with a cross.#T2#
A jab from Hoo does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoo misses with an uppercut
and Karras counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoo tries to bum rush Karras with a series of wild strikes but Karras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karras tries to counter by clinching up but Hoo breaks away and moves out of range.
Karras thuds a left hand into Hoo's body.
Hoo throws an overhand right that lands on Karras's shoulder, as Karras tries to avoid the shot.
Hoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karras misses with a body shot.
Karras misses with a straight right.
Hoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karras.
Hoo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karras at a distance.
#T3#
Hoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karras sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karras was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoo.
Karras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karras throws out a loose jab but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damien Karras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoo misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Karras on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Damien Karras has been cut.
Karras throws a series of punches but Hoo avoids them all with ease.
Karras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoo.#T4#
Karras walks into a straight right hand from Hoo.
Karras digs a good body shot into Hoo's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karras moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo with a nice cross.
Hoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Hoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoo can do to turn this around?
Karras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoo moves away.
Karras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoo scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wa Hoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Karras's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Hoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karras.
Karras takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karras takes one to the chin there.
Hoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoo misses with a body shot
and Karras counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karras throws an off balance right hand
and Hoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoo misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Hoo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Hoo misses its intended target.
Hoo missing with a left hand there. Karras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoo.#T1#
Hoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Karras wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karras scores with a jab to the body.
Karras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karras avoids the body shot from Hoo.
No joy there for Hoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karras misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karras connects with a looping right hand.
Karras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoo looks for a takedown but Karras sprawls well.#T2#
Hoo defending well as Karras loads up on a big left hand.
Hoo lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoo misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Karras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Hoo does it's job there.
Karras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoo throws the left hand but Karras avoids the punch easily.
Karras swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Karras throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoo.
Hoo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karras.
Karras throws a shot from downtown. Hoo moves away and avoids it.
Karras throws a body punch but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karras with a body shot.
Hoo digs a good hook to Karras's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Karras as he connects with a hook.
Hoo throws the left hand but Karras avoids the punch easily.
Karras slips under a jab from Hoo.
Karras scores with a jab to the head.
Karras lands with a shot to the body.
Karras throws a right hand that Hoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoo also avoids with ease.#T4#
Hoo slips a straight right by Karras.
Hoo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karras lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karras misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Hoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karras.
Hoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoo.
Karras on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoo's hands.
Karras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Karras was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Wa Hoo just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Damien Karras's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Hoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karras.
Karras lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoo off the cage and back into range.
Hoo misses with a looping right.
Hoo takes a swing at Karras's ribcage but misses.
Hoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karras lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karras throws a big shot that misses.
Damien Karras is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoo cracks Karras with a good jab.
Karras jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karras with a jab.
Hoo misses the body punch
and Karras makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karras connects with a body shot.
Karras throws a body punch but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo misses with a hook
and Karras counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoo thinking.
Hoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Karras counter with a right hand. #ROC#Hoo is rocked!
Karras ducks under a wild hook from Hoo.
Karras throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Hoo just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Karras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karras misses with a body shot
and Karras takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo looks to throw the jab but Karras is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Karras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karras cracks a nice hook into Hoo's ribs.
Karras connects with a crisp jab.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoo cracks Karras with an open hand slap.#T3#
Hoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karras throws out the jab.
Hoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoo misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoo misses the target.
Karras scores with a decent looking hook.
Karras falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Karras does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Hoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Karras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karras throwing a counter right hand but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Hoo looks to land a right hand but Karras moved out of range.
Hoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karras scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Karras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo.
Karras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karras lands with a hook. Hoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Hoo gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Karras had his way with Wa Hoo in that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Karras's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hoo tests Karras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karras throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoo.
Hoo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Karras to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Karras to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoo swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Karras counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karras.
Hoo struggles to land a body shot inside as Karras controls his hands.
Karras blocking some punches.
#T1#
Karras takes a shot to the head.
Karras gets through Hoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoo is leaning against Karras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Hoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karras lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoo at a distance.
Karras misses with a body shot.
Hoo scores with a shot to the body.
Hoo blocks a jab.
Hoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoo misses with an uppercut
and Karras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karras looks to land a combination but Hoo avoids it well.
Hoo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Hoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karras eats them both and turns towards Hoo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karras misses with a series of wild punches.
Karras looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo is just out of range.
Karras dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoo moves forwards but Karras connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoo misses with a looping right.
Karras swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karras sizes up Hoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
A left lands for Karras.
Hoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Karras finish him?
Hoo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karras misses with a straight right.
Hoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoo takes one on the button.
Hoo throws out a loose jab but Karras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo tries to bum rush Karras with a series of wild strikes but Karras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karras gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karras thuds his right hand into Hoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoo misses with a straight left.
Karras was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Karras throws out a loose jab but Hoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoo moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoo! But no joy.
Karras fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karras. Karras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoo throws a hook but Karras blocks it.
Hoo throws a looping overhand right but Karras ducks down to avoid it.
Hoo looks to land a right hand but Karras moved out of range.
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 Damien Karras.
I think Karras 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 Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Karras!
Damien Karras retains his featherweight title!
Damien Karras bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Messi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mora shoots in for a double leg but Messi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Messi.
Messi misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Mora tries to keep at a distance but Messi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Messi pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Messi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mora is in close to Messi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi looking for a sweep. Not yet Messi, not yet.
Mora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mora landing some decent shots from guard.
Mora lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Messi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY HELSINKI that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Messi pulls Mora in close to prevent any damage.
Messi trying to control the position.
Mora is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mora throws a strike but Messi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mora is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messi.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Messi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mora is proving hard to escape from.
Mora keeping moving, preventing Messi from controlling successfully. #SU#
Mora is working an open guard so Messi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Mora stuffs the takedown attempt from Messi. Messi gets slowly back to his feet.
Messi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mora defends it nicely.
Mora misses with a left hand #TD#
and Messi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mora is looking for a sweep. Messi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mora won't allow Messi to pass to mount.
Messi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mora 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.#T4#
Messi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mora reverses the position - he's now on top in Messi's guard.
Mora is working Messi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mora 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.
Mora distracts Messi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mora scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mora lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mora looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Messi looking for a sweep. Not yet Messi, not yet.
Mora trying to control but Messi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Re Mora will probably get the nod.
That's time! Messi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Messi showed some decent athleticism there.
Messi wants to take a breather but Mora is having none of it.
Mora blocking the ground and pound attempt from Messi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi content to control rather than advance.
Messi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Mora is squirming around, avoiding Messi's attempts to control the action.
Messi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mora can do to turn this around?
Messi tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Mora is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mora regains half guard.
Mora trying to hold on to Messi's head to control him but Messi postures up.
#SUB#
Messi is working for a kimura but Mora is defending it quite comfortably.
Mora wants to get back to full guard but Messi has mounted him!#T3#
Mora gets back to half guard.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mora keeps working.
Leonard Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mora is looking for a sweep. Messi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Messi controlling the pace.
Messi tries to pass to full mount but Mora defends it.
Mora is looking to control Messi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mora avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Messi trying to control the action but Mora is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nice strikes from Messi there.
Mora is looking to control Messi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mora avoid being mounted?
Mora wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mora's thigh. Mora counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Messi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Messi throws a low kick but Mora avoids it.
Messi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mora misses with an uppercut. Messi saw that one coming.
Mora throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Messi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mora lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Messi backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mora.
Mora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mora lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi shoots for a double leg takedown but Mora sprawls well. He's pushed Messi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mora changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mora circles away.
Messi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messi slips a straight right by Mora.#T1#
Messi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mora scores with a sloppy right hand. Messi should have avoided that one.
Mora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messi circles away quickly and effectively.
Messi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mora.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi misses with a body shot.
Mora slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Messi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Mora tries to counter it with a takedown but Messi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Messi scores with a takedown into Mora's guard.
Messi preventing the sweep.
Mora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Messi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mora is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Messi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mora landing some decent shots from guard.
Messi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messi tries to get out of the position.
Mora with a nice head shot there.
Messi managing to control the position.
Mora makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Messi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mora's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Mora is looking to work some ground and pound but Messi has wrist control.
Messi wants to stand up but Mora is controlling him.
Mora makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Messi has momentary wrist control but Mora slips an elbow through the middle.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Mora chips away with some ground and pound.
Mora stands up over Messi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mora is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Mora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mora postures up and lands a big shot to Messi's brow. #T4#
Mora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Messi's head.#SUB#
Messi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mora landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Messi is rocked!
Mora works over Messi with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Messi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mora showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Messi seems to have got his legs back now.
Mora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Mora distracts Messi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Messi 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Re Mora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Gurnisson misses the shot to the body.
Arai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gurnisson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Arai lands an overhand right.
Arai throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Gurnisson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arai won't be happy with that.
Arai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gurnisson is trying to get an arm triangle but Arai is defending well. #SUB#
Gurnisson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arai, who protects the arm well.
Arai is not content to let Gurnisson control the position. #T1#
Arai tries to escape but Gurnisson is in control.
Arai tries to buck Gurnisson off but Gurnisson is having none of it.
Gurnisson prevents Arai from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Arai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gurnisson is staying active.#SUB#
Gurnisson tries for a kimura but Arai is defending well.
Arai tries to bench press Gurnisson off him but Gurnisson keeps the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gurnisson trying to control the position but Arai is working away. #SUB#
Gurnisson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Arai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gurnisson's best efforts.
Arai is trying to stand.
Arai is trying to control but can't.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arai.
Jab, jab by Arai - just one landing.
A cross from Arai lands.
Arai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arai throws a nice looking combination but Gurnisson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arai throws a body punch but Gurnisson moves out of range.
Saint Arai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gurnisson throws a sloppy body shot
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Gurnisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arai loads up on a big right hand but Gurnisson slips the punch.
Gurnisson feinted with a counter takedown.
Arai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gurnisson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arai thinking. #T4#
Gurnisson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurnisson throws a hook to the side of Arai's head but Arai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gurnisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gurnisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gurnisson blocks a jab.
Arai looks to land a left hand but Gurnisson moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Arai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gurnisson.
Arai avoids the body shot from Gurnisson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saint Arai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gurnisson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Gurnisson misses.
Arai scores with the left hand. Gurnisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Arai throws a right hand that misses
and Gurnisson counters with a left to the body.
Gurnisson digs a good hook to Arai's body.
Gurnisson lands a jab to the nose.
Arai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arai misses with a hook.
Gurnisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurnisson is looking to wear down Arai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurnisson avoids the body shot from Arai.
Arai lands with a cross.
Arai misses with a straight left.
Arai throws a body punch but Gurnisson moves out of range. #T1#
Arai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gurnisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gurnisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gurnisson has a takedown stuffed.
Arai slaps away a takedown attempt from Gurnisson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gurnisson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gurnisson misses its target.
Arai misses with a lunging right hand
and Gurnisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Arai misses the target.
Arai lands with a hook. Gurnisson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Arai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gurnisson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arai takes a swing at Gurnisson's ribcage but misses.
Gurnisson slips a jab from Arai.
Some wild striking there from Arai.
Arai takes a swing at Gurnisson's ribcage but misses.
Gurnisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Arai.
A big left from Gurnisson misses.
Saint Arai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arai throws a body punch but Gurnisson moves out of range.
Saint Arai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Gurnisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arai.
Arai just misses with a punch to the body.
Arai misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Gurnisson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Arai misses
and Gurnisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gurnisson.
Arai misses the shot to the body.
Gurnisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gurnisson scores with a jab. Arai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Gurnisson.
Arai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Arai scores with a nice right hand.
Arai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurnisson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gurnisson slips a jab from Arai.
Arai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Gurnisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gurnisson misses with a shot to the body
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gurnisson lands with a straight right. Arai didn't see that one coming.
Gurnisson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arai cracks Gurnisson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arai misses with an uppercut. Gurnisson saw that one coming.
Arai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saint Arai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Gurnisson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gurnisson.
Arai misses with a wild body shot.
Gurnisson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arai looks to land a combination. Gurnisson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gurnisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gurnisson.
Gurnisson walks into a left hand.
Gurnisson misses with a straight left. #CL#
Gurnisson drives through and clinches with Arai against the cage.
#BC#
Gurnisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gurnisson misses with a left hand
and Arai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gurnisson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arai! But no joy.
Gurnisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arai.
Gurnisson throws a body punch but Arai moves out of range.
Arai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arai takes a swing at Gurnisson's ribcage but misses.
Gurnisson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurnisson is just out of range.
Gurnisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arai manages to avoid it.
Arai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gurnisson throws out the jab.
Arai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Arai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gurnisson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gurnisson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gurnisson blocks a jab.
It looked like Gurnisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Arai.
Arai lands a nice hook to Gurnisson's body. Gurnisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurnisson is just out of range.
A jab from Gurnisson misses.
Gurnisson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gurnisson ducks under a wild hook from Arai.#T3#
Gurnisson misses with a left hand
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gurnisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arai misses with a hook.
It looked like Gurnisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arai digs a good body shot into Gurnisson's ribs.
Gurnisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arai lands a jab to the nose.
Arai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Gurnisson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arai won't be happy with that.
Arai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Arai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gurnisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arai.
Arai with a jab.
Gurnisson throws a big shot that misses.
Arai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Gurnisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arai misses with a body shot.
Gurnisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arai.
Gurnisson dodges the punch combination from Arai.
Gurnisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Gurnisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from Arai both land. Nice combination.
Arai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gurnisson throws the left hand but Arai avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Arai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arai throws a shot from downtown. Gurnisson moves away and avoids it.
Arai misses with a looping left.
Gurnisson misses with a body punch
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gurnisson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai looks to land a combination but Gurnisson avoids it well.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurnisson is just out of range.
Gurnisson misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Arai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gurnisson.
Arai lands a lovely overhand right.
Gurnisson throws a hook but Arai blocks it.
Gurnisson throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.
Arai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arai misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Gurnisson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arai's guard.
Arai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Arai not doing much here.
Arai trying to mount his opponent but Gurnisson defends it. #T2#
Gurnisson wants to control but Arai is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gurnisson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arai pulls his head out easily.
Arai is looking to take a break and control but Gurnisson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arai controlling the pace.
Arai is trying to control. Gurnisson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Arai trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gurnisson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arai not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Arai trying to control from half guard but Gurnisson is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arai slaps away a takedown attempt from Gurnisson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gurnisson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gurnisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arai. Gurnisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arai moves out of range as Gurnisson strikes.
Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurnisson moves away.
Gurnisson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gurnisson somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gurnisson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Arai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gurnisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arai lunges at Gurnisson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gurnisson's hand.
Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gurnisson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gurnisson misses.
Arai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gurnisson at a distance.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurnisson is just out of range.
Arai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Arai misses the jab.
Arai connects with a looping right hand.
Gurnisson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gurnisson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gurnisson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gurnisson scores with a jab to the body.
Arai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gurnisson takes one to the chin there.
Gurnisson blocks a jab.
Arai throws a shot to the body.
Gotrek Gurnisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gurnisson misses the jab.
Arai lands a nice shot to the body.
Arai throws a body punch but Gurnisson moves out of range.
Donk. Arai catches Gurnisson right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arai misses with a series of wild punches.
Arai just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gurnisson misses the target.
Arai throws a hook to the side of Gurnisson's head but Gurnisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gurnisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gurnisson. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gurnisson walks into a stiff left hand from Arai.
Arai misses with a looping right.
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurnisson manages to avoid it.
Gurnisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Saint Arai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gurnisson slips a straight right by Arai.
Gurnisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gurnisson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arai slips under a jab.
Gurnisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arai misses with a jab to the body
and Gurnisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Gurnisson punishes Arai's body with a nice straight punch.
Arai lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gurnisson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arai quickly recovers to half guard.
Arai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Arai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gurnisson throwing strikes from guard but Arai blocks nicely.
Gurnisson won't allow Arai to get back to his feet.
Arai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saint Arai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Arai!
Saint Arai is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Saint Arai 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:
FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1#
West scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Fry misses the target.
Fry scores with a nice head shot.
Fry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West throws a jab when Fry was well out of range.
Fry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fry just misses with a punch to the body.
Fry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
West misses the jab.
Fry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fry fails to land with a series of punches.
West misses with a straight right.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Fry.
West misses with a right hand
and Fry counters with a three punch combo that has West backing up. West nods at Fry to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West loads up on a big right hand but Fry slips the punch.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by West.
West throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fry.
Fry is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Fry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fry connects with a solid leg kick.
West 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.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fry defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fry takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Fry checks a low kick from West.
Small Fry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West lands a really nice looking cross but Fry seems unphased.
West misses with an uppercut. Fry saw that one coming.
Fry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Fry.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Fry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fry circles away.
West looks to land a right hand but Fry moved out of range.
West scores with a jab to the head.
Fry moves out of range of the body kick.
West stuns Fry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from West.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
West throws a leg kick
and Fry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fry ducks under a wild hook from West.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from West misses.
West misses with an uppercut. Fry saw that one coming.
As West backs away, Fry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fry's head.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fry avoids the head kick by West.
West throws out a loose jab but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fry dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!#ROC#West is rocked!
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fry counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Small Fry!
An out of breath Small Fry 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:
FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Sarinnen misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Sarinnen.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fish cracks Sarinnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Sarinnen there.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sarinnen. #SUB#
Sarinnen swings around for an armbar but Fish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sarinnen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish is still trying to improve position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarinnen is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Sarinnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fish 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! Sarinnen rolls with it to try and escape but Fish cranks on the arm and Sarinnen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Fish!
Big Fish is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Big Fish 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Seadragon misses with a few strikes there.
Cueva avoids the body shot from Seadragon.
Seadragon misses the shot to the body.
Cueva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seadragon.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Seadragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Seadragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cueva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cueva defending well as Seadragon loads up on a big left hand.
Cueva wants to counter the offense by Seadragon and move into the clinch position.
Seadragon just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Seadragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seadragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cueva misses the shot to the body.
Seadragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cueva is just out of range.
Cueva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seadragon is looking to wear down Cueva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seadragon throws a lazy right hand but Cueva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seadragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Cueva tries to counter it with a takedown but Seadragon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seadragon slips under a jab.
Seadragon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seadragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Cueva just misses with a punch to the body.
Seadragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cueva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seadragon throws a body punch but Cueva moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cueva.
Cueva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Seadragon misses with a hook
and Cueva counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seadragon. Cueva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seadragon throws a body punch but Cueva moves out of range. #T3#
Seadragon misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Seadragon closes the distance and pushes Cueva back into the cage.
Cueva tries a body shot but Seadragon blocks it.
Seadragon lands a hook that snaps the head of Cueva backwards.
Seadragon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seadragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cueva tries to pull guard but Seadragon won't allow it.
Seadragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Cueva tries to throw a body punch but Seadragon avoids it by throwing Cueva back against the cage.
Cueva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seadragon walks away with a smile on his face. Cueva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cueva tries to clinch up but Seadragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Leafy Seadragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seadragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cueva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cueva wants to counter the offense by Seadragon and move into the clinch position.
Seadragon throws an overhand right that lands on Cueva's shoulder, as Cueva tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Seadragon misses the shot to the body.
Seadragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cueva.
Nice defenses there by Seadragon.
Cueva slips under a jab from Seadragon.
Seadragon throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cueva misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Seadragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cueva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seadragon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leafy Seadragon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Seadragon swings for the body but Cueva moves out of range.
Seadragon sets himself, and Cueva steps forward looking for the clinch! Seadragon avoids it this time.
Seadragon thuds a left hand into Cueva's body.
Seadragon misses the shot to the body.
Seadragon sets himself, and Cueva steps forward looking for the clinch! Seadragon avoids it this time.
Seadragon misses with a looping left.
Cueva wants to counter the offense by Seadragon and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Seadragon has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Seadragon as the two fighters clinch.
Seadragon lands a right hand.
Seadragon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seadragon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Seadragon is leaning against Cueva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cueva is breathing heavily.
Seadragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Seadragon lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seadragon lands a left hand.
Seadragon works on Cueva's body with a couple of short punches.
Seadragon works on Cueva's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seadragon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Raul Cueva has been cut.
A body shot lands from Seadragon.
Seadragon presses Cueva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seadragon lands an uppercut.
Seadragon is working Cueva over against the cage.
Seadragon lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Cueva is rocked!
A short left from Seadragon.
Cueva is still on wobbly legs! Can Seadragon finish him?
Seadragon dips a shoulder and cracks Cueva with a mighty uppercut! Cueva falls back against the cage and Seadragon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cueva is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Seadragon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leafy Seadragon! |
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Event:
SSG 369 Feet vs Helvig
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 30 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marlin tries to keep at a distance but Gaul has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gaul has Marlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gaul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marlin tumbling to the mat - Gaul dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Marlin#SUB2#
Marlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marlin working for a triangle but Gaul defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position.#T1#
Gaul passes Marlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin gets full guard.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Marlin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gaul wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Gaul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marlin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaul's guard! Nice work there by Marlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (5) vs (2) Marlin
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marlin content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marlin defends it easily.#T3#
Marlin looking to pass the guard.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul looking to control.
#T4##SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaul isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marlin stacks Gaul on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Marlin! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (5) Marlin#T5#
Marlin wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Marlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gaul sneaks back into half guard.
Marlin is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Marlin trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Marlin is taking a breather. Gaul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T7#
Gaul is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is trying is best to control the position here.
Marlin content to control rather than advance.
Gaul trying to control here.
Gaul is staying active underneath Marlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Marlin seems content to control.#T8##SUB2#
Marlin is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Marlin postures up. #SUB#
Gaul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlin is one step ahead there.
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marlin trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
Marlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gaul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass.
Marlin trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Marlin is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Marlin tries to pass. #SUB#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself. #T12#
Marlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul managing to control the position. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marlin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (8) Marlin
Gaul tries to improve position but can't.
Marlin is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Marlin is keen to just control but Gaul is a slippery customer.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Marlin trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Marlin postures up.
#T14##SUB#
Marlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Marlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Marlin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marlin wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Striped Marlin 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:
HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Meta.
Meta throws a body shot but no joy.
Meta throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Palo Meta has been cut.
Meta misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Hall counters with a crisp right hand that drops Meta! Hall lets Meta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Meta is rocked!
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!
Meta lands with a shot to the body.
Meta is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Meta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Meta seems to have recovered his senses.
Meta throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Meta cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Meta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Meta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meta takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Meta is looking to clinch.
Meta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Meta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Meta.
Meta 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.#T2#
Hall looks to land a right hand but Meta moved out of range.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meta.
A little feinted left hand from Hall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meta throws a shot to the body.
Meta lands a right hook to the body.
Hall is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meta misses with a few strikes there.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meta misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Meta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Palo Meta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meta takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meta lands a body shot.
Meta swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hall. Hall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Meta cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Meta feints a jab promting Hall to slip. Meta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Meta cracks Hall with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hall tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Meta pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hall is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Palo Meta!
Palo Meta is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Palo Meta 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:
ENIGMA 226
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Carp throws a body shot but no joy.
Carp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ray looks to land a combination. Carp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD#
Ray drops Carp with a left right combo! Ray follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#It looks like Common Carp has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Ray stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ray connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Carp is rocked!
Ray is looking to clinch.
Carp throws a lazy uppercut
and Ray scores with a counter punch that sends Carp to the canvas! Ray smells blood - he's punishing Carp with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Carp has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Lee Ray!
Our winner, Charles Lee Ray, 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:
ENIGMA 226
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Blue Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gill connects with a solid leg kick.
Gill lands a head kick. Robertson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gill ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Gill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill misses with a straight left.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
Robertson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Gill misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Gill.
Gill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gill scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Robertson looks to throw a body kick
and Gill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gill thuds his shin into the meat of Robertson's side.
Gill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Robertson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robertson is able to avoid easily.
Robertson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gill lands a nice shot to the body.
Gill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Honu Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Robertson throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gill to counter with a crisp jab.
Robertson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gill misses with a low kick as Robertson jumps back.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Gill is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Robertson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gill throws out the jab.
Robertson avoids the body shot from Gill.
A big left from Robertson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gill misses with a body kick.
Robertson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Gill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gill throws a combination. Robertson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Gill sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Robertson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gill.
#CL#
Gill moves into the clinch successfully.
Gill struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertson controls his hands.
Robertson tries to circle away but Gill has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gill.
A left hand lands to the body for Gill.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gill.
Robertson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Robertson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gill.
A shot in the inside from Gill. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gill.
A left hand lands to the body for Gill.
Robertson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Robertson.
Gill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gill prevents Robertson from breaking the clinch.
Gill pushes Robertson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gill.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gill.
A right handed body shot lands from Gill.
A right hook to the body lands for Gill.
Gill blocking some punches.
Gill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Gill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Robertson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gill throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Gill. #CL#
Gill moves into the clinch.
Gill scores with a shoulder strike.
Gill scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gill.
Robertson tries to break the clinch but Gill is controlling the position.
Gill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gill lands a body shot.
Gill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertsons head.
Gill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blue Gill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gill cracks Robertson with a nice body shot.#T1#
Gill digs a right hand underneath Robertson's ribcage. Robertson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robertson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gill has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson working aggressively here.
Gill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robertson.
Robertson tries to break free but Gill pushes him back against the cage.
Gill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gill presses Robertson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gill cracks Robertson with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Gill.
A short body shot lands from Gill as the two fighters clinch.
Gill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Gill presses Robertson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gill scores with a shoulder strike.
Gill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Gill.
Gill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robertson backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gill digs a right hand underneath Robertson's ribcage. Robertson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gill lands a nice shot to the body.
Gill is leaning against Robertson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robertson.
Gill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gill is leaning against Robertson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gill.
A right handed body shot lands from Gill.
Gill has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A shot in the inside from Gill.
Gill presses Robertson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gill pushes Robertson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Gill lands a hook that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Gill as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Gill on the inside.
Gill lands a body shot.
Gill digs a right hand into Robertson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robertson's gas tank.
Gill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gill lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gill.
#ROC#Robertson is rocked!
Gill pushes Robertson against the cage. Gill is working some dirty boxing. Gill pushes off with a quick right hook! Robertson goes down! Robertson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gill moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Gill!
Blue Gill decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kamatis tries to clinch but Seadragon moves out of range.
Seadragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamatis manages to avoid it.
Kamatis lunges at Seadragon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seadragon's hand.
Seadragon needs to keep his hands up - Kamatis had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Seadragon is rocked!
Kamatis wants to clinch up but Seadragon keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Kamatis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Seadragon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kamatis manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kamatis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Seadragon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamatis creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Seadragon is out cold and this one is all over! Kamatis climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boy Kamatis! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -7-
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Gallegos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trout finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallegos's head.
Gallegos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Gallegos does it's job there.
Gallegos scores with a punch to the head.
Gallegos lands a jab to Trout's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallegos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brooks Gallegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trout was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallegos.
A jab from Gallegos misses.
Trout looks to throw the jab but Gallegos is out of range.
Gallegos lands a really nice looking cross but Trout seems unphased.
Gallegos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trout.
Gallegos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Gallegos has Trout up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Gallegos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gallegos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallegos working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallegos.
Gallegos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Gallegos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallegos.
Gallegos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallegos misses with a punch on the inside.
Gallegos blocks an uppercut.
Trout lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Trout.
Gallegos stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trout.
Gallegos scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallegos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trout misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trout tries to circle away but Gallegos has him pinned against the cage.
Gallegos blocking some punches.
Trout wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallegos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallegos working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trout. #T2#
Gallegos blocking some punches.
Gallegos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallegos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gallegos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trout can't break the clinch.
Gallegos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trout being controlled against the cage.
Gallegos has Trout pressed against the cage, preventing Trout from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallegos is stalling here.
Gallegos slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Trout fails to land.
Trout blocks an uppercut.
Trout working aggressively here.
Trout misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Trout fails to land. #T3#
Gallegos scores with a shot to the side of Trout's head.
Gallegos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trout swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallegos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallegos lands a right hand.
Gallegos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trout swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallegos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallegos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trout backwards.
Gallegos lands with a light punch inside. #KD2#
Gallegos drops Trout onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Trout is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Trout is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallegos is muscling Trout up against the cage and as Trout bounces back off, Gallegos cracks him with a huge right hand! Trout crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brooks Gallegos!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brooks Gallegos waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cardosi as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Cardosi forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.
Cardosi 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.#TD2#
Cardosi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Snake regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Cardosi#SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cardosi stands and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Cardosi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi controls the position.
Snake struggling a bit here.#T1#
Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardosi's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Snake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily.
Snake trying to control here.
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Cardosi trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it. #SUB#
Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Snake tries to roll over but Cardosi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a kimura but Snake is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Cardosi slows the pace down in half guard.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but Cardosi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (8) Cardosi
Snake sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snake gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardosi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Snake looking for subs off his back but Cardosi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snake trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Snake gets full guard.
Snake controlling the position.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Snake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Snake has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cardosi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snake. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (11) Cardosi
Cardosi trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Cardosi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (13) Cardosi#T6#
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Snake is squirming around nicely.
Cardosi avoids the attempt from Snake to control.
Snake has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snake (0) vs (16) Cardosi
Snake tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Snake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Cardosi wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
Snake looking to control.
#SUB#
Snake has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snake keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Snake is refusing to be controlled, as Cardosi sits in half guard.
Snake moves into full guard.
Cardosi postures up.
Cardosi looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake wants to sweep here but Cardosi controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Cardosi is proving a slippery customer.
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardosi is now in half guard.
Snake is pressing down on Cardosi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardosi looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (16) Cardosi
Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi looking to control.
Cardosi 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.#T10#
Cardosi trying to control the position here.
Cardosi trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Snake won't allow Cardosi to sweep him here. #T11#
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardosi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (16) Cardosi#T12#
Cardosi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control Snake's posture but Snake avoids it.
Snake wants to control but Cardosi is keeping him busy.
Snake wants to control for a moment but Cardosi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Snake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Snake is trying to control. Cardosi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake trying to control the pace.
Snake is looking to stall here but Cardosi recovers full guard. #T14#
Cardosi trying to control the position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardosi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Cardosi's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (16) Cardosi
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Thiago Cardosi 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:
HFA 24
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Chub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chub 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.
Chub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chub.
Chub jabs Frey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frey slips a jab from Chub.
Chub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chub misses with a lunging right hand
and Frey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Tui Chub has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chub scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chub.
Chub throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Frey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chub! Frey lets Chub back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Chub is rocked!#T1#
Chub looks to score with a jab to the body but Frey is just out of range.
Chub fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frey manages to avoid it.
Frey slips under a jab from Chub.
Chub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frey moves away.
It looked like Frey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chub misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Chub, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chub lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Damien Frey has been cut.
Chub throws a sloppy body shot
letting Frey counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Tui Chub's cut even more.#T2#
Chub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Chub misses.
Chub scores with a shot to the body.
Chub is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frey.
Chub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frey is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chub scores with a jab to the body.
Frey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chub connects with a right hand. Frey shakes it off.#T3#
Chub lands a jab.
Frey is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Frey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chub counters with a crisp right that sends Frey to the canvas! Chub follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tui Chub!
Tui Chub thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 364 Solo vs Feet
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Miyao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Miyao
Marlin is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
Miyao is trying to control. Marlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Marlin is defending well.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Marlin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Marlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Marlin, not yet.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao passes easily into half guard.
Marlin wants to control the action here but instead Miyao manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Miyao
Marlin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marlin tries to lock up and control but Miyao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyao wants to control the pace but Marlin is squirming around nicely.
Marlin wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.#T2#
Miyao is looking to work his way around to Marlin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount but Miyao keeps good control and instead manages to take Marlin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (0) vs (8) Miyao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao is hanging on to Marlin's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Marlin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Miyao doesn't have the hooks in and Marlin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (8) Miyao#T3#
Miyao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (10) Miyao#SUB#
Marlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (10) Miyao
Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB#
Marlin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miyao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marlin has Miyao in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (4) vs (12) Miyao
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Marlin is looking for a triangle but Miyao pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up. #SUB#
Marlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Marlin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Marlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily.
Miyao moves into full mount! Marlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (4) vs (15) Miyao
Marlin has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (4) vs (18) Miyao#T7#
I really don't envy Marlin right now.
Miyao is riding his opponent, not letting Marlin buck him off. #SUB2#
Marlin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miyao's arms. #SUB2#
Miyao looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Marlin has hold of Miyao's leg, trying to break free but it's let Miyao lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Marlin is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Miyao throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
A victorious Paulo Miyao 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:
FCL - 60
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Engberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fry! But no joy.
Fry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Engberg moves away.
Engberg slips under a jab from Fry.
A little feinted left hand from Engberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fry misses with a double jab.
Engberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fry.
The fighters circling - Engberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Engberg misses with a body shot.
Engberg looks to land a right hand but Fry moved out of range.
Engberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Fry is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Engberg misses
and Fry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engberg closes the distance but Fry moves to the side
and Fry counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Vidar Engberg has been cut.
Fry misses with a looping left.
Fry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engberg throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease.
Fry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Engberg throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease.
Fry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fry digs a good hook to Engberg's body.
Fry has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Engberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fry throws a leg kick which misses Engberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Engberg tries to avoid it.
Fry digs a good hook to Engberg's body.
Fry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Engberg throws a right and a left that Fry avoids nicely.
Fry scoring well with a low kick there.
Engberg lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Engberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Engberg throws a hook but Fry avoids it easily.
Engberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Engberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fry throws a jab when Engberg was well out of range.#T2##KD2#
Fry cracks Engberg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Engberg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fry finish him?
#ROC2#Engberg is rocked!
Engberg sizes up Fry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fry! Engberg is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Fry!
Small Fry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSKT 23 San Chai vs Shitnobi
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Blanco.
Decent striking displayed by Crab there.
Crab tries a low kick but Blanco avoids it.
Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanco manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Blanco. Beautiful body shot.
Crab tries to clinch up.
Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Crab tried to score with a low kick but Blanco checks it.
It looked like Blanco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blanco lands with a nice body kick.
Blanco throws a body shot but no joy.
Blanco lands with an uppercut that bounces Crab off the cage and back into range.
Blanco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blanco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crab takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco tries to bum rush Crab with a series of wild strikes but Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crab takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crab defending well as Blanco loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Crab gets tackled into the cage by Blanco. Blanco maintains the clinch.
Blanco looking to slow down the pace here.
Crab has Blanco pressed against the cage, preventing Blanco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Crab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blanco swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Crab counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crab.
Crab landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crab scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crab trying to land knees to the body.
Crab misses with a knee to the head.
Crab misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crab throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blanco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blanco missing with knees to the body.
Blanco is trying to force a seperation but Crab has the dominant position.
Crab with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crab tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crab is defending well for now.
Blanco scores with a shot to the side of Crab's head.
Crab prevents Blanco from breaking the clinch.
Blanco wants to break free but Crab has control.
Blanco blocks a body shot from Crab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Blanco breaks from the clinch.
Crab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanco.
Blanco throws a body shot but no joy.
Crab takes a swing at Blanco's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Blanco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crab.
Blanco misses with a double jab.
Crab throws a jab when Blanco was well out of range.
Blanco misses the jab.
Crab tries to land a front kick but Blanco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rolly Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Crab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crab.
Crab moves out of range as Blanco strikes.
Crab takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blanco misses with a low kick as Crab jumps back.
Crab steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blanco.
Crab defending well as Blanco loads up on a big left hand.
Blanco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blanco misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Blanco blocks a jab.
Blanco thuds his right hand into Crab's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Crab clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Crab.
Crab lands a left hand.
Crab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blancos head.
Crab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crab throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanco.
Blanco working hard to break the clinch.
Crab lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blanco or not.
Blanco is looking to break free of the clinch but Crab has double underhooks.
Crab makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crab throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blanco blocks it with crossed arms.
Crab has Blanco pressed against the cage, preventing Blanco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Crab.
Crab lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crab misses with a wild body shot.
Blanco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crab.
#T4#
Crab fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Blanco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blanco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crab in his tracks.
Blanco misses with a hook. Crab ducked under it nicely.
Blanco throws a leg kick that misses.
Crab tries to clinch up.
Crab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crab doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crab buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crab takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanco swings for the body but Crab moves out of range.
Crab doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blanco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blanco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crab.
Crab thows a body kick. Blanco tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T5#
Blanco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crab circles away quickly and effectively.
Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blanco moves away.
Blanco lands a nice looking body shot.
Blanco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blanco scores with a sloppy right hand. Crab should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Blanco. Beautiful body shot.
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
Crab keeps the fight on the outside.
Crab missing with a left hand there. Blanco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crab with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crab throws a jab but it's blocked by Blanco.
Blanco lands a jab to Crab's midsection.
Blanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crab replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blanco blocks it well.#T6#
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crab manages to avoid it.
Blanco looks to throw the jab but Crab is out of range.
Crab raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!
Crab works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Crab.
Crab is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blanco with a body shot.
Crab avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanco lands a nice looking body shot.
Crab throws a shot to the body.
Crab takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blanco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crab avoids the body shot from Blanco.
Blanco looks to land a combination but Crab avoids it well.
Crab is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blanco with a body shot.
Blanco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crab stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blanco tries to bum rush Crab with a series of wild strikes but Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crab takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T7#
Blanco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blanco stuns Crab with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crab works the jab nicely.
Crab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crab will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanco.
Blanco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crab rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blanco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanco lands a nice hook to Crab's body. Crab takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Crab misses.
Blanco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blanco.
Blanco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanco 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blanco throws a body punch but Crab moves out of range. #T8#
Blanco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crab.
Crab works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Rolly Blanco has been cut.
Blanco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crab throws a body kick that misses.
Crab throws a hook to the side of Blanco's head but Blanco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blanco throws a shot to the body.
Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Blanco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crab manages to avoid it.
Blanco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crab's head.
Blanco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanco swinging wildly here.
Crab steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blanco.
Crab tries to land a front kick but Blanco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crab lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blanco circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Blanco misses its target.#T9#
Crab misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blanco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crab's head backwards.
Crab doesn't manage to clinch there - Blanco circles away.
Blanco is looking to wear down Crab with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crab throws a head kick but Blanco moves out of range.
Blanco misses with an uppercut. Crab saw that one coming.
Blanco scores with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Crab.
Blanco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blanco lands a nice looking body shot.
Crab scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blanco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blanco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blanco misses the shot to the body.
Crab follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Crab with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crab swings for the body but Blanco moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolly Blanco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blanco 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 10:9
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 10:9
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolly Blanco! |
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Event:
SSG 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marlin shoots in but Dresner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dresner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dresner but Dresner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Marlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dresner as he avoids it easily.
Marlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dresner swivels and escapes.
Marlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dresner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marlin somewhat.
Marlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dresner is fending him off so far but Marlin persists. Nope, Dresner circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Dresner clinches up against the cage.
Marlin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Dresner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it. #SUB2#
Marlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dresner.
#SUB#
Marlin with the active half guard here but Dresner passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Dresner#T1#
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marlin is looking to reverse the position.
Marlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (5) Dresner
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresner is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Marlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (5) Dresner
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but Dresner doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marlin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dresner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dresner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (5) vs (7) Dresner
Dresner trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Dresner won't allow Marlin to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Marlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dresner stacks Marlin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dresner! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (10) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Marlin is defending well. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Marlin is defending well.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marlin tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Dresner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dresner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marlin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (5) vs (12) Dresner#SUB2#
Marlin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner.
Marlin tries to reverse the position but Dresner maintains control.
Dresner tries to control but Marlin wriggling away.
Marlin wants to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.#SUB2#
Dresner looking to secure an arm triangle but Marlin defends it well.
Marlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Dresner has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dresner has control of Marlin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marlin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Dresner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Marlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dresner looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Marlin is in no mood to give up.
Dresner avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Dresner looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marlin wants to control but Dresner is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dresner has hold of Marlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
Marlin tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.
Dresner wants to control the pace but Marlin is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Marlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dresner stalling.
Dresner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (15) Dresner
Dresner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Marlin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner. #T9#
Marlin regains half guard.
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Marlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage.
Marlin tries to get to full guard but Dresner has control of the leg.
Dresner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (18) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Marlin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner. #T10##SUB2#
Dresner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marlin is now in Dresner's guard. A big mistake from Dresner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (7) vs (18) Dresner
Marlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (10) vs (18) Dresner
Marlin is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is trying to get an arm triangle but Dresner is defending well. #T11#
Dresner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlin trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dresner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner is looking to regain half guard here but Marlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Marlin trying to control the position but Dresner is working away.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.
Marlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dresner's legs. #SUB#
Marlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dresner manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Marlin stalling away here and it's allowed Dresner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dresner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully. #T14#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dresner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Dresner's legs - danger averted.
Dresner controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Dresner defends it.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Dresner is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner wins on points by 18 to 10.
An out of breath Christian Dresner 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:
FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Antero throws a leg kick
and Fry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Antero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Fry.
Antero takes one to the side of the head.
Fry throws a leg kick which misses Antero's front leg but catches the back leg as Antero tries to avoid it.
Fry lands a nice looking body shot.
Fry closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Antero! Fry dives in looking to finish! Antero is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Fry!
Small Fry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake shoots for a takedown but Nozadzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nozadzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snake.
Snake tries for a takedown but Nozadzi circles away easily#TD2#
and Nozadzi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nozadzi passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nozadzi has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is pulling down on Snake's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Snake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake won't allow Nozadzi to sweep him here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from Nozadzi.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Snake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snake wants to control from the top but Nozadzi keeps moving.
Snake advances to half guard.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nozadzi wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Nozadzi#T5#
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take a breather but Nozadzi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Snake. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snake defends well.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snake trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (10) vs (2) Nozadzi
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake is looking to work his way around to Nozadzi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Nozadzi tries to lock up and control but Snake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Nozadzi working to try and regain half guard.
Snake with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Nozadzi is squirming around, avoiding Snake's attempts to control the action.
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Snake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Nozadzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (10) vs (4) Nozadzi
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
#SUB#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Snake is tightening it up a little... Nozadzi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nozadzi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nozadzi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Snake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sea Snake!
Sea Snake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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