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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DMMA 390: Bjorkman v Klopstock
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frankborger on the side of the head.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Frankborger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankborger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frankborger! But no joy.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frankborger 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.
Frankborger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Holger Frankborger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson with a jab.
Robson throws a sloppy body shot
and Frankborger counters with a straight right hand.
Neal Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Robson lands a left and a right that send Frankborger crashing to the mat, dazed. Robson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Frankborger is rocked!
Robson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Frankborger's head, knocking him out cold! Robson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neal Robson!
Our winner, Neal Robson, 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:
HFA 37
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Matyas Magyar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miklos Magyar throws a big shot that misses.
Matyas Magyar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miklos Magyar sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Matyas Magyar forces Miklos Magyar back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Matyas Magyar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miklos Magyar can't fight it off and eventually Matyas Magyar manages to take the fight to the floor. Miklos Magyar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miklos Magyar 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#
Matyas Magyar gets full guard.
Miklos Magyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Matyas Magyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miklos Magyar tries to free his leg and advance position but Matyas Magyar is retaining full guard.
Miklos Magyar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matyas Magyar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miklos Magyar with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Miklos Magyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Matyas Magyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miklos Magyar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matyas Magyar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miklos Magyar won't allow Matyas Magyar to sweep him here.
Miklos Magyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miklos Magyar trying to control but Matyas Magyar is working from the bottom.
Miklos Magyar postures up in Matyas Magyar's guard and throws a big left but Matyas Magyar blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miklos Magyar wants to pass the guard but Matyas Magyar is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Matyas Magyar coming out on top.
A low kick from Miklos Magyar is predictable there #TD#
and Matyas Magyar counters with a takedown into side control.
Matyas Magyar trying to control the position but Miklos Magyar is working away.
Matyas Magyar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Matyas Magyar is staying tight to Miklos Magyar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Matyas Magyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miklos Magyar keeps working.
Miklos Magyar tries to bench press Matyas Magyar off him but Matyas Magyar keeps the position. #T3#
Matyas Magyar is trying to ground and pound but Miklos Magyar uses the momentary lack of control by Matyas Magyar to regain half guard.
Miklos Magyar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matyas Magyar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matyas Magyar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matyas Magyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Miklos Magyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matyas Magyar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matyas Magyar wants to control from the top but Miklos Magyar keeps moving.
Matyas Magyar controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Matyas Magyar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matyas Magyar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matyas Magyar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Miklos Magyar scores with the left hand. Matyas Magyar knows he should have avoided that one.
Miklos Magyar misses with a looping right.
Miklos Magyar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matyas Magyar.
Miklos Magyar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matyas Magyar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matyas Magyar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Matyas Magyar with that takedown attempt.
Matyas Magyar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matyas Magyar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matyas Magyar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matyas Magyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miklos Magyar can do to turn this around?
Matyas Magyar lands with an uppercut that bounces Miklos Magyar off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Miklos Magyar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miklos Magyar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matyas Magyar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matyas Magyar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miklos Magyar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Matyas Magyar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matyas Magyar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miklos Magyar has time to react.
Miklos Magyar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matyas Magyar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matyas Magyar tests Miklos Magyar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miklos Magyar lunges at Matyas Magyar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matyas Magyar's hand.
Miklos Magyar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Matyas Magyar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miklos Magyar's guard.
Miklos Magyar is trying to keep Matyas Magyar in close.
#T2#
Matyas Magyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matyas Magyar trying to control but Miklos Magyar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miklos Magyar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Matyas Magyar stacks Miklos Magyar 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 Matyas Magyar!#SUB#
Matyas Magyar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matyas Magyar lands an elbow. #T3#
Matyas Magyar slows the pace down.
Miklos Magyar tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matyas Magyar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matyas Magyar grinds an elbow into Miklos Magyar's temple.
Matyas Magyar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miklos Magyar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miklos Magyar seems a little lost for a moment, as Matyas Magyar dominates the positioning.
Miklos Magyar wants to control but Matyas Magyar postures up.
Matyas Magyar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miklos Magyar can't do much from the bottom here.
Matyas Magyar trying to control the position but Miklos Magyar is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matyas Magyar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miklos Magyar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miklos Magyar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matyas Magyar tests Miklos Magyar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matyas Magyar cracks a nice hook into Miklos Magyar's ribs.
Miklos Magyar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miklos Magyar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miklos Magyar throws an off balance right hand
and Matyas Magyar 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.#TD#
Matyas Magyar gets the takedown into side control.
Miklos Magyar 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.
Miklos Magyar is not content to let Matyas Magyar control the position.
Miklos Magyar is trying to control Matyas Magyar's posture but Matyas Magyar avoids it. #T1#
Miklos Magyar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matyas Magyar landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miklos Magyar is trying to control Matyas Magyar's posture but Matyas Magyar avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miklos Magyar manages to get back to half guard.
Miklos Magyar manages to get to full guard.
Matyas Magyar wants to control from the top but Miklos Magyar keeps moving. #T2#
Matyas Magyar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miklos Magyar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matyas Magyar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Matyas Magyar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matyas Magyar keeping moving, preventing Miklos Magyar from controlling successfully.
Miklos Magyar won't allow Matyas Magyar to sweep him here.
Matyas Magyar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miklos Magyar trying to control but Matyas Magyar is working from the bottom. #T3#
Matyas Magyar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Miklos Magyar trying to hold on to Matyas Magyar's head to control him but Matyas Magyar postures up.
Miklos Magyar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matyas Magyar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miklos Magyar is trying to get back to full guard.
Matyas Magyar not doing much here.
#T4#
Miklos Magyar wants to improve his position but Matyas Magyar is controlling well.
Miklos Magyar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matyas Magyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miklos Magyar is trying to control but Matyas Magyar passes into side control!
Matyas Magyar is staying tight to Miklos Magyar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miklos Magyar throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matyas Magyar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matyas Magyar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matyas Magyar!
Our winner, Matyas Magyar, 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.
Miklos Magyar spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 238
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Del Toro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Del Toro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Del Toro with the inside leg kick.
Del Toro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malaki throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Malaki works Del Toro's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Del Toro.
Del Toro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Toro misses with a kick to the body
and Malaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Toro lands with a nice body punch.
Del Toro misses with an uppercut. Malaki saw that one coming.
Del Toro lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Del Toro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malaki! But no joy.
Good exchange - Del Toro coming out on top.
A nice leg kick from Del Toro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Toro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malaki swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Del Toro scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Del Toro misses
and Malaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Malaki.
Malaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Malaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Toro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaki 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.#T2#
Del Toro loads up on a big right hand but Malaki slips the punch.
Malaki throws a head kick that misses.
Del Toro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Del Toro with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Del Toro counters with a straight right hand.
Malaki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Del Toro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaki throws a leg kick but Del Toro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Toro.
Ferocido Del Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaki misses with a low kick.
Malaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Del Toro scores with a jab. Malaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Del Toro lands a nice shot to the body.
Del Toro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Toro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Del Toro. That one must have hurt.
Del Toro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malaki. Malaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Del Toro throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Del Toro. Beautiful body shot.
Del Toro scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Del Toro misses
and Malaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Del Toro does it's job there.
It looks like Del Toro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Toro.
Jab, jab by Del Toro - just one landing.
Malaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Toro.
A countering left hand to the body from Malaki misses.
Del Toro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaki misses the body punch
and Del Toro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malaki throws a right hand that misses
and Del Toro counters with an outside leg kick.
Malaki takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Del Toro misses.
Malaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Toro is just out of range.
Malaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferocido Del Toro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Malaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Del Toro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Toro connects with an inside leg kick.
Malaki walks into a stiff left hand from Del Toro.
Malaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malaki misses with a hook
letting Del Toro counter with a right hand.
Del Toro wants to land a leg kick but Malaki is out of range.
Del Toro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Del Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaki can do to turn this around?
Malaki throws a leg kick but Del Toro sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Malaki backs away, Del Toro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki connects with a body shot that sends Del Toro's belly button to the back.
Malaki avoids the head kick by Del Toro.
Del Toro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Del Toro wants to slow Malaki down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Malaki misses.#T1#
Del Toro misses with a leg kick
enabling Malaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Toro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Del Toro looks to land a body kick but Malaki moved away.
Del Toro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malaki will feel that in the morning.
Del Toro scores with a nice strike.
Malaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaki slips a jab from Del Toro.
Malaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaki moves out of range of the body kick from Del Toro.
Del Toro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Toro.
Del Toro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malaki counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Malaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Del Toro is predictable there
and Malaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Toro loads up on a big right hand but Malaki slips the punch.
Malaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Toro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Toro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Toro.
Ferocido Del Toro is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Toro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Toro connects with a body shot.
Del Toro misses with a wild body shot.
Malaki throws out a counter right but Del Toro avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Del Toro lands a slapping body shot.
Malaki throws a combination that misses
and Del Toro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Malaki.
Malaki misses with a straight left.
Malaki misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Malaki misses
and Del Toro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Toro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Del Toro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Del Toro counters with a left to the body.
Malaki misses with a shot to the body
and Del Toro counters with a nice body kick.
Malaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Del Toro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaki moves away.
Del Toro connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Toro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Toro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Malaki.
Malaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Toro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Del Toro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malaki momentarily.
Malaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Toro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferocido Del Toro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Malaki throws a low kick but Del Toro moves out of range easily.
Malaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Toro manages to avoid it.
Malaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Toro.
A good leg kick by Del Toro.
Malaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malaki throws a looping overhand right but Del Toro ducks down to avoid it.
Del Toro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Del Toro lands a nice shot that snaps Malaki's head back.
Del Toro cracks Malaki with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro misses with a leg kick.
Malaki cracks a nice hook into Del Toro's ribs.
Del Toro checks a low kick from Malaki.
Del Toro moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Del Toro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Del Toro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Del Toro avoids the head kick by Malaki.
Del Toro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malaki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Del Toro.
Malaki throws an overhand right that lands on Del Toro's shoulder, as Del Toro tries to avoid the shot.
Malaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Del Toro's head.
A low kick from Malaki is predictable there
and Del Toro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Malaki looks to land a body kick but Del Toro moved away.
Del Toro connects with a jab.
Del Toro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malaki throws the left hand but Del Toro avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Del Toro thows a leg kick but Malaki checks it
and Malaki counters with a head kick.
Malaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Del Toro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Malaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Toro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malaki counters with a left to the body.
Malaki swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Del Toro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Toro connects with a solid leg kick.
Malaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferocido Del Toro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Toro throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Malaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Toro.
The crowd cheers as Del Toro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malaki doesn't seem phased though.
Del Toro is looking to slow Malaki down with leg kicks.
Del Toro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Toro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malaki has time to react.
Malaki avoids the head kick by Del Toro.
Some bone on bone action there as Del Toro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Del Toro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malaki is able to avoid easily.
Del Toro sizes up Malaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malaki throws a solid leg kick but Del Toro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaki.
Malaki lands a really nice looking cross but Del Toro seems unphased.
#T4#
Del Toro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaki's sensitive parts.
Del Toro scores with a jab.
Isai Malaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Toro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malaki.
Del Toro throws a lazy right hand but Malaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Toro.
Malaki dips to his left and cracks Del Toro with an uppercut!
Del Toro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Del Toro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malaki's head.
Del Toro lands a leg kick that knocks Malaki off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferocido Del Toro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Del Toro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferocido Del Toro!
Ferocido Del Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R2
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Ripken looks to land a left hand but Riggs moved out of range nicely.
Riggs is looking to counter punch.
Ripken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Riggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ripken checks a leg kick nicely.
Ripken with a jab.#KD#
Riggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ripken sprawling to the canvas! Ripken rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Riggs finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
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!
Some wild striking there from Ripken.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggs defending well as Ripken loads up on a big left hand.
Ripken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Riggs on the side of the head.
Ripken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riggs at a distance.
Ripken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Riggs misses the target.
Nice body punch from Ripken.
We've been told by Riggs's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Ripken.
It appears Riggs was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Ripken misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Ripken gets tackled into the cage by Riggs. Riggs maintains the clinch.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken lands a hook that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Riggs misses with some punches.
Riggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riggs misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riggs.
Ripken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggs pushes Ripken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riggs pushes Ripken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripken lands a left hand.
Ripken blocking some punches.
Riggs presses Ripken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ripken tries a body shot but Riggs blocks it.
Riggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riggs working aggressively here.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riggs gets through Ripken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripken's efforts to push away.
Riggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Riggs.
Riggs lands an uppercut.
Riggs blocks an uppercut.
Ripken blocks a body shot from Riggs. #T3#
Riggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripken's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Ripken fails to land.
Riggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Ripken lands a body shot.
Ripken is looking to break free of the clinch but Riggs has double underhooks.
Ripken blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Riggs.
Ripken looks winded!
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken blocks an uppercut.
Riggs lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Riggs.
Riggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggs pushes Ripken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ripken prevents a body shot from Riggs.
Riggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
Ripken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Riggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riggs cracks Ripken with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripken takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Ripken is rocked!
Riggs gets through Ripken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripken is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggs finish him?
Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripken blocking some punches.
Ripken looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Good body shot from Riggs.
Riggs lands a body shot.
Riggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripken backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riggs.
Riggs lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Riggs on the inside.
Riggs works on Ripken's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ripken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riggs lands a body shot.
Riggs scores with a shoulder strike. #KD#
Riggs drops Ripken onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ripken is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Riggs creates a bit of distance and cracks Ripken with a massive left hook! Ripken crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Riggs stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Riggs!
A relieved looking Lamar Riggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lang vs Hanma
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Adamovic misses its intended target.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamovic.
Le Franc doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
Adamovic sizes up Le Franc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adamovic lunges at Le Franc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Le Franc's hand.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Adamovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLe Franc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Adamovic there.
Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Adamovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adamovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Le Franc's head.#T1#
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adamovic lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Adamovic lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Adamovic connects with a jab.
Adamovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc 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.
Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Franc counters with a leg kick.
Adamovic lands with an overhand left.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Adamovic.
Le Franc feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. Adamovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Adamovic.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
Le Franc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Le Franc takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses.
Adamovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adamovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adamovic misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a right hand to the body.
Le Franc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Adamovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Le Franc appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adamovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamovic.
Le Franc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a head kick. Le Franc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adamovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adamovic blocks a head kick by Le Franc.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.#T4#
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
Adamovic connects with a body shot.
Adamovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adamovic stuns Le Franc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adamovic scores with a hook.
Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Adamovic wants to clinch up but Le Franc keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses.
Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Adamovic misses.
A swing and a miss from Adamovic.
Le Franc only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adamovic works the jab nicely.
Adamovic with a jab.
Adamovic tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Le Franc scores with a hook to the body. Adamovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adamovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Adamovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Le Franc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Franc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamovic.
Le Franc tries a quick counter leg kick but Adamovic is wise to it.
Adamovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Adamovic.
Adamovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Adamovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
Le Franc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adamovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Adamovic lands with a nice body punch.
Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Franc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Le Franc's head but Le Franc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Adamovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Adamovic throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.
Le Franc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Adamovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adamovic throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Adamovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamovic connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Le Franc drops his hands momentarily and Adamovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adamovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adamovic misses with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adamovic lands an overhand right.
Adamovic misses with a hook. Le Franc ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Franc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adamovic cracks Le Franc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Adamovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adamovic throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamovic jabs at Le Franc's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Le Franc might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Adamovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Le Franc swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamovic.
Le Franc steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Adamovic.#CL#
Adamovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc is trying to pull guard but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem.
Le Franc walks into a left hand. #CL#
Adamovic darts in and clinches Le Franc up against the cage.
Le Franc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamovic smiles and moves away.
Adamovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adamovic misses the jab.
Le Franc flicks out a counter leg kick but Adamovic steps away.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adamovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet.
Adamovic throws a head kick that Le Franc semi-blocks.
Adamovic scores with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Adamovic there.#T1#
Adamovic dips to his left and cracks Le Franc with an uppercut!
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Le Franc connects with a single shot there.
Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adamovic's knee momentarily.
Adamovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick and Adamovic moves out of range easily. #T2#
Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.
Adamovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Adamovic.
Adamovic catches Le Franc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Franc lands a body shot.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Adamovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc staying out of range there.#CL#
Adamovic pushes Le Franc up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Adamovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Adamovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Franc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Franc tries to circle away but Adamovic has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Le Franc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adamovic loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Le Franc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valentin Adamovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Adamovic connects with a jab.
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a lazy head kick
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Adamovic.
Le Franc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adamovic.
Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Adamovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Adamovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adamovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic!
Valentin Adamovic 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:
Just some fights 10
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Gonna Get looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well.
It seemed like McCoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from McCoy as Gonna Get shoots in.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCoy sprawls well. McCoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonna Get gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Covid Gonna Get. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCoy! But no joy.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoy as he jumps to the side.
Gonna Get closes the distance and clinches up with McCoy, looking for a takedown. Gonna Get pushes McCoy against the cage but McCoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoy as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonna Get off to one side.
A little jabbing left from McCoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt - McCoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonna Get dives in and grabs McCoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes down on Gonna Get's head and hops out.
McCoy is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Gonna Get dives in and grabs McCoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes down on Gonna Get's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCoy! But no joy.
Gonna Get is breathing heavily.
Gonna Get fails with the takedown#KD2#
and McCoy counters with a crisp one two that drops Gonna Get! McCoy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gonna Get to his feet! Gonna Get is in big trouble!#ROC2#Gonna Get is rocked!
Gonna Get has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
McCoy lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gonna Get head around and knocks him out cold! McCoy hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank McCoy!
Covid Gonna Get spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry, I still got you.'. |
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Event:
Testing time
Date: Jan 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Mayker rushes Kooljak and presses him up against the ropes.
Kooljak stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kooljak up against the ropes.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kooljak is stalling here.
Kooljak stalling.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayker trying to stall but Kooljak improves his position.
Mayker taking a breather.
Mayker can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mayker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Prophet Mayker.#CL2#
Kooljak clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Kooljak.
Well Kooljak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for King Kooljak!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
Just some fights 9
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrawn throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrawn counters with a two punch combo. #KD#
Sullivan steps into range and cracks Thrawn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thrawn flops backwards and Sullivan dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT#It looks like Grand Admiral Thrawn has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrawn is keeping the position for now.
Thrawn is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.
Sullivan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Sullivan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thrawn lands a head kick!
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Thrawn moves away and avoids it.
Thrawn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan circles away.
#T2##CL2#
Thrawn instigates a clinch.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sullivan's defenses.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thrawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Sullivan lands a left hand.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Thrawn working aggressively here.
#BC#
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrawn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sullivan scores with a counter punch that sends Thrawn to the canvas! Sullivan smells blood - he's punishing Thrawn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thrawn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sullivan! |
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Event:
SYN 1132 Harris vs. Dariush
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Cowan tests Alawi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cowan swings for the body but Alawi moves out of range.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cowan throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Alawi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cowan is wriggling around but Alawi manages to pass to half guard.
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Cowan is defending well.
Alawi works his way into side control.
Alawi advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alawi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Alawi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Alawi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alawi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cowan's coaches at Tokyo All-Stars have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Alawi controlling his opponent.
Alawi mounts Cowan! Really nice guard pass there!
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowan is looking to escape.
Cowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alawi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Cowan wants to control but Alawi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Alawi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cowan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cowan shrugs it off.
Cowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alawi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alawi wants to control the pace but Cowan is squirming around nicely. #T3#
You get the feeling that Cowan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alawi controlling his opponent.
Cowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Alawi has a good base and remains in mount.
Alawi looking to control but Cowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alawi fails to take his opponent's back.
Cowan is trying to escape the mount.
Alawi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cowan is in real trouble.
Cowan can't escape the position.
#T4#
Alawi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Cowan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alawi gets his way!
Alawi tries to get the hooks in deep but Cowan pushed the leg off.
Alawi is riding his opponent, not letting Cowan buck him off.
Alawi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Alawi is persistently looking for the submission but Cowan is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tahboule Alawi dominated that round.
That's time! Cowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cowan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cowan connects with a body shot that sends Alawi's belly button to the back.
Alawi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cowan tries to sprawl out of it but Alawi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cowan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi avoids the body shot from Cowan.
Alawi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Cowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alawi moves away.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cowan.
Cowan lands a nice looking body shot.
Alawi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Cowan as Alawi shoots in.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
Cowan looks to land a combination but Alawi avoids it well. #T2#
Alawi misses with a takedown attempt
and Cowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alawi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cowan circles away.
Cowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alawi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cowan.
Alawi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alawi ducks right into an uppercut from Cowan.
A cross from Cowan lands.
Cowan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alawi on the side of the head.
Mickey Cowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#TD2#
Alawi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cowan is trying to defend but Alawi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cowan pushes Alawi off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Cowan cracks Alawi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown but Cowan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mickey Cowan is winning the standup battle so far.
Alawi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Cowan. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Cowan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cowan.
Cowan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alawi moves out of range of the strikes.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Cowan lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Cowan misses.
And Alawi tries to counter it with a takedown but Cowan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alawi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cowan circles away.
Cowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Cowan.
Cowan cracks Alawi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alawi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Alawi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cowan avoids it really well and circles away.
Cowan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Alawi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Alawi passes to side control.
Alawi works to advance to full mount. Cowan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alawi prevents Cowan from getting the reversal.
Cowan is trying to stand.
Cowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Cowan is squirming around, avoiding Alawi's attempts to control the action.
Cowan wants to get back to his feet.
Alawi wants to take Cowan's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Alawi controlling the position easily from mount.
Cowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alawi can do to turn this around?
Cowan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cowan tries to improve his position but instead Alawi has taken his back! #SUB2#
Alawi working for a choke but Cowan is defending well.
Alawi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Alawi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alawi biding his time, controlling Cowan.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Alawi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cowan is defending well though. Alawi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Alawi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cowan wants to get back to his feet.
Tahboule Alawi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Alawi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cowan is defending well though. Alawi let's go of the attempt for now.
Cowan tries to escape the position.
Cowan wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Alawi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Alawi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tahboule Alawi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alawi 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Pitbull XIV
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Robertson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (0) vs (2) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maykit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maykit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (2) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maykit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maykit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.#SUB2#
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Maykit defends easily.
#SUB2#
Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maykit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Robertson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maykit has passed into half guard!
#T3##SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Maykit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit stalling. #T7#
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Maykit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Robertson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Maykit pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (2) Robertson
Robertson regains half guard.
Maykit trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well. #T9#
Maykit is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Maykit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maykit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maykit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Maykit content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Maykit seems content to control.#T13##SUB2#
Robertson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maykit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (8) vs (2) Robertson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (11) vs (2) Robertson#T14#
Robertson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maykit's guard. Nice work there by Robertson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (11) vs (4) Robertson
Maykit controlling the position.
Robertson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maykit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (13) vs (4) Robertson
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Woodie Maykit made sure he mentioned Hawaii Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Testes again
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Mayker clinches up with Kooljak and pushes him back against the cage.
Kooljak could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kooljak letting Mayker take a breather here.
Mayker letting Kooljak take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayker being controlled against the cage.
Kooljak seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Kooljak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kooljak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kooljak.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by King Kooljak.#CL#
Kooljak rushes Mayker and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalling in the clinch from Mayker.
Prophet Mayker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Kooljak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kooljak avoiding damage as Mayker throws knees to the body.
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 King Kooljak.
Well Kooljak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for King Kooljak!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for King Kooljak!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for King Kooljak!
King Kooljak wins by unanimous decision!
King Kooljak decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Loco cracks Remington with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Loco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remington feinted with a counter takedown.
Remington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loco.
Xicko Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remington misses with a looping left.
Remington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Remington defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Loco throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Remington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Remington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Loco controlling the position well.
Remington 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.
Loco trying to control but Remington postures up.
Loco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Remington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Remington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Remington is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Loco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Remington is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Remington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Remington.
Remington is taking a breather. Loco 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.
Remington passes into side control, despite Loco's attempt to control the position.
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
Remington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Loco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Loco is trying to improve his position.
Remington trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Remington is working Loco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Remington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loco 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.
Remington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Remington working the head and body with strikes.
Remington is thwarting Loco's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Remington looks to land a strike but Loco avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Remington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Remington is fighting to break Loco's control of his arms but Loco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Loco wants to sweep but no luck.
Remington landing with the ground and pound.
Loco 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.
Remington working some strikes from top position.
Remington landing with the ground and pound.
Loco pulls Remington in close to his closed guard and prevents Remington from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Remington postures up.
Remington preventing the sweep.
Remington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Remington content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Loco keeping moving, preventing Remington from controlling successfully.
Remington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loco is keeping the position for now.
Loco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loco has his hands on Remington's head, controlling the position.
Remington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Remington from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Loco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Loco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Remington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Loco throws an overhand right that lands on Remington's shoulder, as Remington tries to avoid the shot.
Remington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?#TD#
Loco gets caught napping as Remington dives in and scores a takedown. Loco manages to retain guard.
Loco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Remington is one step ahead there.
Remington trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco controlling Remington's posture.
Loco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is looking to sweep but instead, Remington has passed into half guard.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Loco gets back to full guard.
Loco trying to keep a closed guard but Remington is proving a slippery customer.
Remington trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Remington chips away with some ground and pound.
Remington chips away with some ground and pound.
Remington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loco's guard. #T2#
Loco is in trouble now - Remington has advanced to mount!
Remington working the ground and pound effectively.
Loco can't escape the position.
Remington fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Loco is squirming around, avoiding Remington's attempts to control the action.
Loco is trying desperately to improve position.
Remington lands a big shot there that rocks Loco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Remington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loco hang on?#CUT#It looks like Xicko Loco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remington avoids the attempt from Loco to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Remington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Loco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Loco is doing well to control the position and prevent Remington from advancing to side control.
Remington trying to mount his opponent but Loco defends it.
Remington not doing much here.
Remington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Remington drops an elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Reese Remington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Remington is nestled in close to Loco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Remington drops an elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Loco trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Remington there. #T4#
Remington drops an elbow to the side of Loco's head. #ROC#Loco is rocked!
Remington stalling.
Loco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Loco is still in real trouble! Can Remington finish him?#SUB#
Remington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Remington tries to pass to full mount but Loco defends it.
Remington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Loco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Remington there.
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!
Remington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Remington is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Loco is hurt! He's hurt bad - Remington fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Loco from any more punishment! Congratulations to Remington! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reese Remington!
During a confident post fight interview, Reese Remington thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Magyar scores with a nice right hand.
Magyar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Magyar dives in and scores a takedown into Zofewa's guard.#SUB2#
Zofewa pushes a forearm under Magyar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Magyar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arctium Zofewa!
During a confident post fight interview, Arctium Zofewa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Monteiro Da Costa fakes the leg kick and cracks Riggs in the body.
Riggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riggs.
Monteiro Da Costa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riggs can pounce on him.
Monteiro Da Costa moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Riggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riggs working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Monteiro Da Costa fails to land.
Riggs pushes Monteiro Da Costa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monteiro Da Costa misses with a body punch.
Riggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Riggs.
Riggs cracks Monteiro Da Costa with a nice body shot.
Monteiro Da Costa looks winded!
Riggs lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs presses Monteiro Da Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Riggs lands a right hand.
Monteiro Da Costa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riggs is leaning against Monteiro Da Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riggs lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Riggs lands with a light punch inside.
Riggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riggs. #ROC#Monteiro Da Costa is rocked!
Riggs lands a body shot.
Monteiro Da Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggs finish him?#KD#
Riggs drops Monteiro Da Costa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Monteiro Da Costa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Monteiro Da Costa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Riggs is unloading with more strikes now! Monteiro Da Costa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Riggs! |
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Event:
TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A head kick by McKracken misses
and Django connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Mick McKracken has been cut.
McKracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Django was well out of range. Poor timing from McKracken.
McKracken takes a swing at Django's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Django was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKracken scores with a jab to the head.
Django on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Django counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McKracken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Django takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McKracken jabs Django to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKracken stuns Django with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McKracken throws an off balance right hand
and Django counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Django takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Django takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Django looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKracken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKracken jabs at Django's body.
McKracken connects with a nice looking jab.
McKracken throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Django counters with a crisp one two that drops McKracken! Django thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McKracken to his feet! McKracken is in big trouble!#ROC#McKracken is rocked!
McKracken throws a right hand that misses
and Django counters with a right hand from hell and McKracken is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). FanDan Django!
FanDan Django 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:
TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
A big right from Thorgard misses.
Kluz just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kluz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thorgard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kluz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorgard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorgard with a hook.
Kluz misses with an uppercut. Thorgard saw that one coming.
Kluz connects with a right hand. Thorgard shakes it off.
Thorgard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Thorgard is countered with a crisp right hand from Kluz that sends him to the canvas! Kluz follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Thorgard is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard wants to control but Kluz postures up.
Thorgard tries to improve position but can't.
Kluz slows the pace down.
Thorgard is looking to reverse the position.
Thorgard struggling a bit here.#T1#
Thorgard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kluz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kluz wants to control but Thorgard is keeping him busy.
Thorgard is trying to get back to half guard.
Thorgard struggling a bit here.
Thorgard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Thorgard with the active half guard here but Kluz passes nicely into side control.
Kluz staying calm.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorgard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kluz off and has taken his back!
Kluz is trying to stand back up.
Kluz rolls, trying to escape but Thorgard keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Kluz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thorgard off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kluz holding both Thorgard 's hands and preventing any damage.
Thorgard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kluz covering up well under a series of strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard is trying to stick to Kluz's back but Kluz is turning into Thorgard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thorgard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kluz.
Thorgard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thorgard is really struggling to control Kluz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Kluz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kluz controlling from the top position.
Kluz trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Thorgard working a defensive guard but Kluz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thorgard is trying to control Kluz's posture but Kluz avoids it. #T5#
Thorgard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kluz off and has taken his back!
Kluz rolls, trying to escape but Thorgard keeps control of the position.
Kluz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Thorgard lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kluz's head.
Thorgard throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kluz could be in trouble here!
Thorgard is landing with strikes. Kluz can't take much more of this.
Thorgard lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Thorgard controls the position.
Thorgard scores with punches and elbows.
Thorgard loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kluz hold on?
#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorgard gets his hands free as Kluz looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorgard is looking to control Kluz but Kluz is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Kluz showing good submission defense here.
Kluz just trying to survive but Thorgard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kluz tries to escape the position.
Thorgard trying to control.#T7#
Kluz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Thorgard.
Kluz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thorgard's guard. Nice work there by Kluz.
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Kluz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thorgard working for a triangle but Kluz defends it easily.
Thorgard keeping full guard, as Kluz tries to pass. #T8##SUB#
Thorgard is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kluz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Thorgard's body to avoid the submission. Thorgard has instead reached around Kluz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Thorgard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnus Thorgard!
Magnus Thorgard thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 384: Rolls v Skolz
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Bin-Semen misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bin-Semen jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Bin-Semen scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Bin-Semen tries to pass. #SUB#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bin-Semen 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 Taylor.
Taylor's coaches at Bigfoot BJJ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bin-Semen misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bin-Semen throwing strikes but Taylor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control the position but Bin-Semen is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Bin-Semen is right now.
Bin-Semen is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor taking a breather here.
Taylor trying to control the action but Bin-Semen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Taylor controlling from side mount.
Bin-Semen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bin-Semen is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Bin-Semen defends it.
Bin-Semen is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard. #T3#
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Bin-Semen is defending well.
Bin-Semen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bin-Semen looking to control.
Taylor pushes down on Bin-Semen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bin-Semen is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Taylor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Bin-Semen defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taylor is working for an americana but Bin-Semen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Taylor was thinking about the submission.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Bin-Semen is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor catches Bin-Semen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Bin-Semen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bin-Semen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen seems to be looking for submissions.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Bin-Semen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Bin-Semen is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Taylor is staying active underneath Bin-Semen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor tries to roll over but Bin-Semen keeps him under control.
Osama Bin-Semen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bin-Semen trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bin-Semen misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Bin-Semen missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bin-Semen throws a right hand that misses
letting Taylor counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bin-Semen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bin-Semen.
A jab from Bin-Semen misses.
It looked like Taylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bin-Semen throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bin-Semen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bin-Semen throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Bin-Semen had a free shot at his head there.
Bin-Semen shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bin-Semen.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Taylor is trying to control Bin-Semen's posture but Bin-Semen avoids it. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bin-Semen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Taylor is looking to control Bin-Semen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin-Semen trying to control from Taylor's half guard. Taylor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bin-Semen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor pulls Bin-Semen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bin-Semen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bin-Semen preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin-Semen trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bin-Semen misses with a looping left.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Bin-Semen with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Bin-Semen with a poor takedown
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Mick Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Bin-Semen missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bin-Semen misses with a left hand
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin-Semen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mick Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bin-Semen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bin-Semen tries to move to mount but Taylor blocks the move with his legs.
Bin-Semen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bin-Semen off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin-Semen just trying to survive but Taylor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Taylor is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bin-Semen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bin-Semen for a finish. #T2#
Bin-Semen is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Taylor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bin-Semen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Taylor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Bin-Semen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Taylor just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB#
Bin-Semen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Taylor gets his way!
Osama Bin-Semen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Bin-Semen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bin-Semen just trying to survive but Taylor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Bin-Semen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Taylor's arms.
Bin-Semen tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor trying to control.
Bin-Semen tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position but Taylor manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin-Semen tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mick Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bin-Semen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Taylor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bin-Semen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mick Taylor!
An out of breath Mick Taylor 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:
Pitbull XII
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ameen Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Maykit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robertson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robertson (0) vs (2) Maykit#SUB#
Robertson actively working from the bottom here.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maykit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (0) vs (5) Maykit
Maykit prevents Robertson from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit controlling from the full mount.
Robertson tries to improve his position but instead Maykit has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Robertson (0) vs (8) Maykit#T1#
Maykit controlling well, preventing Robertson from escaping the position.
What can Robertson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Robertson can't escape the position.
Maykit has good solid back control here.
Maykit controlling well, preventing Robertson from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Maykit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Maykit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Robertson doesn't escape.
Robertson is trying to break free.
Robertson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Maykit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maykit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Robertson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Robertson working for a triangle but Maykit defends it easily.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Maykit controlling him for the moment.
Robertson being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Maykit slips nicely into half guard.
Robertson tries to roll over but Maykit keeps him under control.
Maykit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maykit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Maykit trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maykit controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (8) Maykit#T6#
Maykit controlling Robertson's posture.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson is working hard here to advance position.
Maykit pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maykit is retaining full guard. #T7#
Maykit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson stands and throws Maykit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (8) Maykit
Robertson tries to advance to mount but Maykit instead regains half guard.
Robertson wants to pass to mount but Maykit is defending the position. #T9#
Robertson wants to advance to full mount but Maykit doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Maykit seems keen to control Robertson's posture.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maykit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit is pulling down on Robertson's head to control his posture.
Maykit controls Robertson momentarily but Robertson frees himself. #T10#
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maykit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robertson (5) vs (10) Maykit
Robertson wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Robertson actively working from the bottom here.
Maykit prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard but Maykit has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (13) Maykit#T12#
Robertson tries to improve position but can't.
Maykit taking a breather here.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maykit in side control, just content to control the action for now.
More stalling from Maykit.#T13#
Robertson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maykit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson sneaks back into half guard.
Robertson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maykit has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (16) Maykit
Robertson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Robertson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maykit has picked Robertson up and slammed him! Robertson can't keep hold of the triangle and Maykit manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (19) Maykit
Maykit staying calm.
It looks like Maykit might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 19 to 5.
Woodie Maykit very nearly forgot to thank Hawaii Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
NYF 99: Zigaro vs Ramsey
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Sokolov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sokolov tries for a takedown but Mendes circles away easily
letting Mendes counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Sokolov gets the takedown into side control.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.
Sokolov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mendes has one of Sokolov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
The strikes coming from Sokolov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sokolov cracks Mendes with a big right hand but Mendes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokolov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sokolov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mendes is looking to reverse the position.
Mendes is working hard here to advance position.
Sokolov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sokolov working the strikes but Mendes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendes won't allow Sokolov to pass to mount. #T2#
Sokolov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sokolov trying to control from half guard but Mendes is working away.
Mendes tries to kick Sokolov off but Sokolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sokolov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Sokolov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mendes's face.
Sokolov lands a couple of good shots and Mendes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Sokolov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mendes rolls, trying to escape but Sokolov keeps control of the position.
Sokolov is not going to allow Mendes to sit and survive in this position.
Sokolov scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Mendes fending off the submission attempt from Sokolov. #SUB2#
Sokolov working for the choke.
Sokolov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mendes.
#T4##SUB2#
Sokolov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The referee is taking a good look at Mendes as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sokolov!
Sokolov scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sokolov working for the choke.
Sokolov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov 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#
Mendes has a takedown stuffed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendes, as that shot connected.
Sokolov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sokolov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendes, which made it look bad.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sokolov misses with a takedown attempt - Mendes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paulo Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
Sokolov has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov throws a shot from downtown. Mendes moves away and avoids it.
Mendes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sokolov back to the cage. Mendes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sokolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Sokolov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendes on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendes's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokolov looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mendes 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. #T1#
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Mendes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sokolov working a defensive guard here.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokolov controlling Mendes's posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
Sergei Sokolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes throws a strike but Sokolov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sokolov wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Sokolov controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself. #T3#
Sokolov pulls Mendes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokolov looking to control.
Sokolov pulls Mendes in to control the position.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sokolov 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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sokolov working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mendes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sokolov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendes is in Sokolov's guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes throws an elbow that misses. Sokolov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendes's guard. Nice move by Sokolov!#REVB#
Sokolov slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Mendes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sokolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes throwing a counter right hand but Sokolov manages to avoid it.
Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokolov.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Sokolov avoids them all with ease.
Sokolov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Sokolov drives through with a takedown into Mendes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mendes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sokolov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mendes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulo Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.#TD2#
Sokolov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendes was covering up waiting for the punch and Sokolov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Sokolov postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
Sokolov landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Mendes's brow.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Sokolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokolov looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Mendes won't allow Sokolov to sweep him here.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing.
Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokolov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Sokolov is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sokolov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Sokolov is keeping the position.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Sokolov.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokolov is retaining full guard. #T4#
Mendes wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Sokolov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
Sokolov pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendes as he jumps to the side.
Sokolov scores with a jab. Mendes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokolov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Mendes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Mendes!
Paulo Mendes 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:
Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campos looks to throw the jab but DuVicius is out of range.
Campos lands a nice shot that snaps DuVicius's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Jakul DuVicius has been cut.
Campos's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Campos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Campos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DuVicius.
Ezequiel Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DuVicius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campos throws out the jab.
DuVicius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DuVicius there as he acknowledges the shot.
DuVicius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos misses with a lunging right hand
enabling DuVicius to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ezequiel Campos has been cut.
Campos takes a swing at DuVicius's ribcage but misses.
DuVicius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Campos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DuVicius misses with a kick to the body
and Campos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DuVicius seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Campos throws a big shot that misses.
DuVicius blocks a head kick by Campos.
Campos misses with a straight left.
DuVicius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Campos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DuVicius.
A telegraphed right hand from Campos misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from DuVicius.
Campos throws a head kick that misses.
DuVicius ducks under a wild hook from Campos.
DuVicius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Campos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
DuVicius rushes Campos and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
DuVicius works on Campos's body with a couple of short punches.
DuVicius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
DuVicius lands a body punch.
DuVicius lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DuVicius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DuVicius lands a body punch in the clinch.
DuVicius pushes Campos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DuVicius pushes Campos back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Campos looks winded!
DuVicius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
DuVicius lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from DuVicius.
DuVicius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from DuVicius.
DuVicius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DuVicius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DuVicius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
DuVicius gets through Campos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DuVicius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakul DuVicius dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! DuVicius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Campos throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and DuVicius moves into the clinch.
DuVicius scores with a nice hook to the head.
DuVicius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DuVicius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Campos wants to break the clinch but can't.
DuVicius presses Campos against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DuVicius.
Campos has had enough of the clinch but DuVicius keeps him there for the moment.
DuVicius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from DuVicius.
DuVicius pushes Campos back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from DuVicius - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DuVicius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from DuVicius.
DuVicius just leaning against Campos, taking a breather.
Campos is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by DuVicius.
DuVicius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from DuVicius.
DuVicius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campos can do to turn this around?#T1#
DuVicius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, DuVicius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from DuVicius.
DuVicius lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by DuVicius.
A short right from DuVicius on the inside. #ROC#Campos is rocked!
DuVicius creates a bit of distance and cracks Campos with a big uppercut! Campos goes down! The referee pushes DuVicius away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Campos make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! DuVicius takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jakul DuVicius!
Jakul DuVicius is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Jakul DuVicius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull XI
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Robertson. No joy for Norman on that attempt.
Robertson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norman defends it well.
Norman shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Robertson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (0) vs (2) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson is working for a kimura but Norman is defending it quite comfortably.
Norman's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Norman is doing well to control the position and prevent Robertson from advancing to side control.
Robertson trying to mount his opponent but Norman defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (0) vs (5) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (5) Robertson#T1#
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robertson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Norman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson is trying to escape the position but Norman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson tries to bench press Norman off him but Norman keeps the position.
Robertson sneaks back into half guard.
Robertson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there.
Norman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robertson wants to hit a sweep here but Norman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robertson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Robertson regains half guard.
Norman prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Norman trying to control the pace.
Robertson tries to roll over but Norman keeps him under control.#T4#
Norman passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (11) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Norman (14) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson is really stuck here.
Robertson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robertson manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Norman stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Robertson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Norman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Norman prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard but Norman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (17) vs (5) Robertson
Robertson is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Robertson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Norman (20) vs (5) Robertson
Norman is trying to stick to Robertson's back but Robertson is turning into Norman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Norman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robertson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (20) vs (7) Robertson#T7#
Robertson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robertson trying to mount his opponent but Norman defends it. #SUB2#
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura but Norman is defending well.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but Norman defending well. #SUB2#
Robertson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robertson.
Norman won't allow Robertson to pass to mount. #T8#
Norman tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Robertson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (20) vs (10) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (22) vs (10) Robertson#SUB2#
Robertson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Norman stacks Robertson 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 Norman! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (25) vs (10) Robertson
Robertson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Norman (25) vs (14) Robertson#T9##SUB2#
Robertson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Norman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Robertson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ameen Robertson! |
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