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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Arima is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Arima's guard.
Kinkead slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arima can't keep his opponent in guard - Kinkead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kinkead is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kinkead trying to control but Arima is having none of it.
Kinkead is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Kinkead is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arima is surviving well by controlling Kinkead's body position as best he can. #T1##SUB#
Kinkead is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arima to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arima shrugs it off.
Arima is squirming around, avoiding Kinkead's attempts to control the action.
Kinkead controlling the position easily from mount.
Kinkead tries to control but Arima wriggling away.
Kinkead definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine from mount but Arima is having none of it.
Kinkead controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kinkead moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arima has worked his arm free - good work by Arima!
Arima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arima won't allow Kinkead to pass to mount.
Arima tries to kick Kinkead off but Kinkead keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kinkead is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arima!
Kinkead controlling from the full mount.
Arima is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Arima keeps trying to improve his position.
Kinkead trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Arima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arima is looking to stand up but Kinkead won't let him. #T4#
Kinkead wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kinkead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a triangle but Arima pushes his legs off easily.
Kinkead trying to keep a closed guard but Arima is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kinkead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arima with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead 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##TD#
Kinkead looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arima!#SUB#
Kinkead wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arima, who protects the arm well.
Arima is looking to reverse the position.
Arima is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arima tries to control but Kinkead manages to take his back.#T1#
Arima is in bad spot here.
Rhashaun Kinkead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arima trying to control the hands but Kinkead breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kinkead looking for the choke but no joy.
Arima is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Kinkead looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Good control from Kinkead.
Arima can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Arima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kinkead.
Arima is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kinkead tightening his grip on Arima, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kinkead looking to break Arima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kinkead will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Kinkead controlling the position well here. Arima rolled but Kinkead kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Kinkead looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Kinkead is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Arima defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kinkead looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Arima is controlling Kinkead 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kinkead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arima can do to turn this around?#T4#
Arima trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
Arima preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Arima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arima has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.
Kinkead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead 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#
Kinkead is keen to just control but Arima is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Arima looking to score a takedown here. Kinkead is defending well but Arima drives through and ends up in Kinkead's guard.
Arima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kinkead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arima postures up.
Arima wants to get up but he can't break Kinkead's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet.
Arima pushes down on Kinkead's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kinkead is trying to maintain the position but Arima is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard.
Arima seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SU2#
Arima gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Arima moves out of range easily.
Arima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinkead can pounce on him.
Kinkead lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kinkead looks to score with a jab to the body but Arima is just out of range.
Kinkead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinkead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arima tries to avoid it but Kinkead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arima to the ground. Arima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kinkead changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinkead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arima misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Kinkead counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arima tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rhashaun Kinkead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Arima tries to lock up and control but Kinkead gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kinkead controlling from the full mount.
Arima is trying desperately to improve position.
Kinkead sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arima is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Kinkead content just to control the position here.
Kinkead seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arima for as long as he can get away with.
Deimos Arima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arima 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.
Kinkead has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kinkead wants to control the pace but Arima is squirming around nicely.
Kinkead takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arima tries to hold on but Kinkead postures up.
Kinkead controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhashaun Kinkead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kinkead 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhashaun Kinkead!
Our winner, Rhashaun Kinkead, 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:
SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Kalla misses with a wild body shot.
Kalla cracks a nice hook into Till's ribs.
Kalla looks to land a combination but Till avoids it well.
Till has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Till is just out of range.
Till is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalla. #TD#
Till shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Till was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kalla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Till working away.
Kalla is trying to get back to half guard.
Till has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kalla!
Till landing strikes from the mount and Kalla is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Till looking to control but Kalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Till pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Till with shots to the head and body - Kalla looks very uncomfortable down there.
Till connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Kalla is working to get back to half guard.
Till breaks from Kalla's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Till looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Till cracks Kalla with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Till! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 007
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Till swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kinkead.#CUT#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Till doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Till but Till pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Till swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Till jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kinkead misses with a series of wild punches.
Kinkead throws a leg kick which misses Till's front leg but catches the back leg as Till tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Till ducks under a wild hook from Kinkead.
Kinkead throws out a leg kick but Till moves out of range and Kinkead only half commits.
Till takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Kinkead throws a right hand that Till ducks under and follows up with a left that Till also avoids with ease.
Kinkead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Till.
Kinkead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead missing with a left hand there. Till was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinkead lands a head kick. Till smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Neo Till is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Till throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinkead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Till throws out the jab.
Kinkead is looking to land body kicks.
Till has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunplay MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Till throws a shot from downtown. Kinkead moves away and avoids it.
Kinkead connects with a body shot.
Till swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
#T2##TD2#
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Till is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Till's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Till wants to sweep here but Kinkead controlling him for the moment.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving.
Kinkead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Till haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kinkead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Till is keeping the position for now.
Kinkead being controlled here momentarily.
Till keeping full guard, as Kinkead tries to pass.
Till looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kinkead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kinkead tries to free his leg and advance position but Till is retaining full guard.
Till wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kinkead passes Till's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Till wants to improve his position but Kinkead is controlling well.
Kinkead is trying to control. Till wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Till trying to control here.
Till is trying is best to control the position here.
Till is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Till is looking for a sweep. Kinkead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kinkead is looking for a kimura but Till is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kinkead to get the leverage.
Well, if Kinkead is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Till is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Till is working hard here to advance position.
Till is looking to control Kinkead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Till avoid being mounted?
Kinkead controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Till is trying to get back to full guard.
Kinkead looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Kinkead drives through with a takedown into guard.
Till 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.
Kinkead trying to control but Till is working from the bottom.
Till working a defensive guard here.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving.
Till is trying to keep Kinkead in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kinkead trying to control but Till is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Till is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Till keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Till scores with the left hand. Kinkead knows he should have avoided that one.
Till keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Till swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kinkead swings for the body but Till moves out of range.
Kinkead scores with a jab.
Till throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kinkead on the side of the head.
Kinkead connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kinkead.
Till catches Kinkead with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Kinkead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rhashaun Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Till ducks right into an uppercut from Kinkead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Till lands a slapping body shot.
Kinkead scores with the left hand. Till knows he should have avoided that one.
Kinkead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Till throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Kinkead counters with a nice double leg into side control. Till won't be happy with that.
Till can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Till is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kinkead's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kinkead passes to side control. #T3#
Till looks to move to half guard but instead Kinkead has passed into mount! Damn!
Kinkead content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kinkead is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Till can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Till is desperately trying to improve his position but Kinkead has a good base and remains in mount.
Kinkead tries to control but Till wriggling away.
Till slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Till wants to improve his position but Kinkead is controlling well.
Kinkead is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Till! #T4#
Till keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kinkead looking to control but Till is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Till wants to control but Kinkead is having none of it.
Till tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kinkead looking to control but Till is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Till tries to hold on but Kinkead pushes him away. #SUB2#
Till tries to improve his position but Kinkead has taken his back! Kinkead has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Till tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kinkead pushes Till away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rhashaun Kinkead!
Rhashaun Kinkead 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:
SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Kalla lands the left hand.
Wanjiku takes a swing at Kalla's ribcage but misses.
Kalla feints the counter takedown.
Kalla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wanjiku manages to avoid it.
Kalla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalla scores with a body shot.
Kalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wanjiku but Wanjiku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalla throws out a loose jab but Wanjiku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanjiku sizes up Kalla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalla punishes Wanjiku's body with a nice straight punch.
Wanjiku throws a sloppy head kick and Kalla moves out of range easily.
Kalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wanjiku.
Kalla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Wanjiku - just one landing.
Kalla 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.
Kalla defending well as Wanjiku loads up on a big left hand.
Kalla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanjiku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalla.
Wanjiku throws a looping overhand right but Kalla ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Wanjiku. No joy for Kalla on that attempt. #T1##TD2#
Kalla feints and as Wanjiku raises his hands in defense, Kalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalla postures up in Wanjiku's guard and throws a big left but Wanjiku blocks it.
Kalla throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalla trying to control but Wanjiku is working from the bottom. #ES#
Wanjiku is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wanjiku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalla.
Kalla effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku lands a shoulder strike.
Kalla tries to stall but Wanjiku uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalla effectively controlling the action here.
Wanjiku lands a right hand. #T2#
Wanjiku misses with the head strike.
Kalla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Wanjiku. #BC2#
Kalla breaks from the clinch.
Kalla throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku lands a right hook to the body.
Wanjiku misses with an uppercut.
Gatimu Wanjiku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanjiku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalla manages to avoid it.
Kalla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wanjiku defends it well.
Kalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalla moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Wanjiku gets caught flat footed, as Kalla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wanjiku wriggles free and stands up.
Kalla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wanjiku rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalla lands the left hand.
Wanjiku ducks under a wild hook from Kalla.
Gatimu Wanjiku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wanjiku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wanjiku throws a looping overhand right but Kalla ducks down to avoid it.
Kalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Wanjiku's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gatimu Wanjiku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pykky Kalla.
Kalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalla swings for the body but Wanjiku moves out of range.
Wanjiku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wanjiku avoids the body shot from Kalla.
Wanjiku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalla has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wanjiku, as that shot connected.
Kalla throws a leg kick but Wanjiku moved away.
A jab from Wanjiku misses.
Kalla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wanjiku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Wanjiku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanjiku. Kalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanjiku throws a leg kick but Kalla moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanjiku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
A cross from Wanjiku lands.
Kalla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalla connects with a single shot there.
Kalla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalla slips a jab from Wanjiku.
Kalla punishes Wanjiku's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalla takes one to the side of the head.
Wanjiku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Wanjiku.
Kalla just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wanjiku tries to avoid it but Kalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wanjiku to the ground. Wanjiku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Kalla misses its intended target.
Kalla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wanjiku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalla.
Kalla moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalla takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#Kalla is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatimu Wanjiku 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#
Kalla misses with a body shot.
Kalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Wanjiku finish him?#CUT#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Gatimu Wanjiku is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalla bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Wanjiku comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kalla falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kalla was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatimu Wanjiku!
Our winner, Gatimu Wanjiku, 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:
SPPS Resurrection 003
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kinkead lands a really nice looking cross but Sleon seems unphased.
Kinkead looks to land a combination but Sleon avoids it well.
Sleon swinging wildly here.
Sleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinkead.
Sleon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Kinkead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sleon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead throws a combination. Sleon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kinkead lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sleon blocks a low kick nicely.
Sleon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kinkead blocks a head kick by Sleon.
Kinkead moves out of range as Sleon strikes.
A jab from Kinkead misses. #T1#
Sleon misses with an uppercut. Kinkead saw that one coming.
Kinkead slips a jab from Sleon.
Sleon throws a push kick but Kinkead slaps the foot to one side.
Kinkead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sleon's sensitive parts.
Kinkead lands a body shot.
Kinkead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sleon doesn't seem bothered though.
Sleon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sleon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sleon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kinkead takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kinkead lands a high kick!
Kinkead lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinkead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sleon is fending him off so far but Kinkead persists. Nope, Sleon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kinkead misses with a double jab.
Sleon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kinkead lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Kinkead misses with a hook. Sleon ducked under it nicely.
Sleon jabs Kinkead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kinkead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
Kinkead has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sleon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kinkead staying out of range there.
Kinkead takes one to the side of the head.
Kinkead throws a right hand that Sleon ducks under and follows up with a left that Sleon also avoids with ease.
Sleon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sleon dips to his left and cracks Kinkead with an uppercut!
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sleon. That snapped Kinkead's head back.
Sleon swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
#T3#
Kinkead throws a nice head kick!
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead misses with a double jab
and Sleon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sleon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Sleon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinkead misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkead. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinkead throws out a powerful jab.
Sleon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinkead moves away.
A punch combination from Sleon misses.
Sleon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sleon scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sleon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Kinkead moves out of range easily.
Sleon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinkead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Kinkead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kinkead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kinkead tries for a takedown but Sleon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinkead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinkead.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Kinkead moved away.
Kinkead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sleon misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinkead ducks under a wild hook from Sleon.
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Kinkead moved out of range nicely.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinkead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Sleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kinkead checks a leg kick.
Kinkead throws a right and a left that Sleon avoids nicely.
Sleon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kinkead blocks it well.
Sleon jabs Kinkead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sleon avoids a kick to the body.
Sleon slips a jab and a cross from Kinkead.
Sleon cracks Kinkead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Kinkead.
Kinkead throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead connects with a jab.
Sleon throws a sloppy head kick and Kinkead moves out of range easily.
Sleon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kinkead. Kinkead gets slowly back to his feet.
Sleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinkead was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleon.#T1#
Sleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Kinkead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kinkead takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kinkead is pressing down on Sleon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleon is holding on for now.
Sleon manages to get to full guard.
Kinkead won't allow Sleon to sweep him here.
Kinkead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sleon wants to control the position but Kinkead says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sleon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sleon is trying to control but can't.
Kinkead wants to control but Sleon is keeping him busy.
Sleon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sleon.#T3#
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kinkead stays in close to Sleon's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sleon swings for the body but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sleon circles away.
Sleon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kinkead.
Sleon misses with a straight left.
Kinkead tries to counter with a takedown but Sleon is quick to defend against it.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Kinkead.
#T4#
Sleon lands the left hand.
Kinkead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kinkead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sleon thumps Kinkead with a low kick.
Sleon lands a jab.
Kinkead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sleon is fending him off so far but Kinkead persists. Nope, Sleon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhashaun Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sleon.
Sleon lands a slapping body 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 punch combination from Kinkead misses.
Kinkead misses with a head kick.
Sleon misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Sleon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rhashaun Kinkead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
That's time! Kinkead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead throws out a loose jab but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhashaun Kinkead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sleon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Kinkead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon trying to keep a closed guard but Kinkead is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon can't keep his opponent in guard - Kinkead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kinkead tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sleon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sleon is looking to control Kinkead's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sleon avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sleon is looking to escape.
Sleon is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sleon lands the left hand.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon takes a swing at Kinkead's ribcage but misses.
Kinkead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Sleon. Beautiful body shot.
Sleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Sleon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sleon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinkead lands a head kick. Sleon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sleon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sleon checks the leg kick.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kinkead steps away.
Kinkead swinging wildly here.
Kinkead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinkead throws a leg kick but Sleon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sleon duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sleon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Sleon staying out of range there.
Sleon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sleon throws a chopping leg kick but Kinkead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses.
Kinkead throws a sloppy head kick and Sleon moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkead. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sleon flicks out a counter leg kick but Kinkead steps away.
Sleon throws a head kick but Kinkead moves out of range.
Kinkead slips a jab and a cross from Sleon.
Sleon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kinkead bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sleon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape 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!
Kinkead thuds his shin into the meat of Sleon's side.#T4#
Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinkead misses with a series of wild punches.
Sleon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sleon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinkead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sleon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sleon lands with a nice body punch.
Kinkead looks to land a combination but Sleon avoids it well.
Sleon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sleon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sleon throws a low kick but Kinkead avoids it.
Sleon with a nice cross.
Kinkead takes a swing at Sleon's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Sleon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sleon 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Sleon!
A very excited looking Edward Sleon 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:
SPPS Resurrection 001
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Kalla lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Dory as Kalla shoots in.
Dory now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kalla lands with a right hand.
Kalla throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Dory counters by moving into the clinch.
Kalla is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dory will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kalla up against the cage.
Dory taking a breather.
Kalla tries to break free but Dory pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dory lands a nice uppercut.
Dory being controlled against the cage.
Dory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalla tries to throw a body punch but Dory avoids it by throwing Kalla back against the cage. #T1#
Kalla tries a body shot but Dory blocks it.
Kalla tries to work over Dory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalla trying to stall but Dory improves his position.
Dory managing to block the knees to the body from Kalla.
Dory is leaning against Kalla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Kalla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalla throws a poor cross that misses
and Dory counters with a nice leg kick.
Dory walks into a straight right hand from Kalla.
Kalla loads up on a big right hand but Dory slips the punch.
Dory replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kalla blocks it well.
Kalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dory moves away.
Dory tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been hearing reports that Kalla has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dory moves away.
Kalla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dory.#T2#
Kalla throws an overhand right that lands on Dory's shoulder, as Dory tries to avoid the shot.
Kalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dory moves away.
Dory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalla looks to land a left hand but Dory moved out of range nicely.
Kalla lands with a right hand.
Kalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dory moves away.
Dory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kalla with a body shot.
Kalla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dory on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalla. Kalla obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dory tries to avoid it but Kalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dory to the ground. Dory escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dory feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalla. Dory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalla misses with a body punch
and Dory counters with a nice leg kick.
Dory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalla.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dory.
Kalla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pykky Kalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalla connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dory momentarily.
Kalla scores with a body shot.
Kalla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dory lands a body shot.
#T4#
Kalla throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dory to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalla shoots and misses
and Dory counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pykky Kalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalla.
A countering left hand to the body from Dory misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dory misses the target. #TD#
Kalla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dory's guard.
Kalla being controlled here momentarily.
Kalla postures up in Dory's guard and throws a big left but Dory blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pykky Kalla will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kalla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalla.
Kalla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pykky Kalla is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalla misses with a low kick as Dory jumps back.
Dory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalla swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dory counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalla throws a hook but Dory blocks it.
Dory feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalla shoots in for a double leg but Dory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dory wants to counter with a clinch but Kalla pushes him away.
Dory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dory scrambles back to his feet.
Kalla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalla throws an off balance right hand
and Dory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Dory takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dory has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kalla throws an overhand right that lands on Dory's shoulder, as Dory tries to avoid the shot.
John Dory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalla misses with a hook to the body
and Kalla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalla misses with a right hand
and Dory counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalla throws a lazy uppercut
and Dory counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Kalla misses.
Dory tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kalla throws a right hand that misses
and Dory scores with a counter punch that sends Kalla to the canvas! Dory smells blood - he's punishing Kalla with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kalla has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dory!
After winning the bout, John Dory thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 82:
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Kalla slips the punch.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Kalla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalla throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Kalla ducks down to avoid it.
Blake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalla on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kalla has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalla.
Blake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Blake throws a hook to the side of Kalla's head but Kalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
Kalla avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake lands with a shot to the body.
Blake feints and then cracks Kalla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalla down.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Kalla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blake avoids the body shot from Kalla.
Blake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalla misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Blake misses the target.
Scherwin Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake takes a swing at Kalla's ribcage but misses.
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blake misses with a few strikes there.
Kalla jabs Blake right on the nose. Blake blinks but takes it well.
Kalla throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalla walks into a straight right hand from Blake.#TD2#
Kalla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalla scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blake to see if he's OK.
Blake is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kalla connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Kalla in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kalla working away.
Blake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kalla.
Blake tries to bench press Kalla off him but Kalla keeps the position.
Blake struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla landing strikes.
Kalla throws an elbow but Blake slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blake is looking to reverse the position.
Blake taking a bit of punishment here - Kalla scoring with strikes. #T3#
Blake tries to improve position but can't.
Blake is not content to let Kalla control the position.
Blake wants to control but Kalla postures up.
Blake being controlled for a moment.
Blake takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kalla scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blake to see if he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalla wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy. #T4#
Kalla scoring with punches and elbows.
Kalla landing a few strikes.
Blake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kalla slows the pace down in half guard.
Kalla lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blake wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blake wants to get back to full guard but Kalla has passed into side control.
Kalla working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pykky Kalla will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blake misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Kalla.
Blake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kalla walks into a stiff left hand from Blake.
Jab from Blake.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalla.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Kalla lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Kalla slips the punch.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Kalla moves out of range as Blake strikes.
Blake lands with a right hand.
Kalla scores with a nice right hand.
Kalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake avoids the body shot from Kalla.
Kalla scores with the left hand. Blake knows he should have avoided that one.
Blake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Blake connects with a jab.
Blake throws a looping overhand right but Kalla ducks down to avoid it.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Kalla counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalla is working away from the top position though.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Kalla looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blake with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blake trying to hold on to Kalla's head to control him but Kalla postures up.
Kalla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kalla scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kalla throwing shots but Blake is blocking nicely.
Kalla is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blake! #T2#
Kalla raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake can't escape the position.
Kalla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalla lands a heavy elbow.
Kalla with shots to the head and body - Blake looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Blake is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Kalla.
Oh Blake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalla lands a big elbow - Blake is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Blake is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
RSE 80:
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Kinkead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Rhashaun Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhashaun Kinkead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinkead dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendiola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Mendiola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Mendiola misses its intended target.
Mendiola misses with a few strikes there.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Mendiola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Mendiola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kinkead tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendiola is in Kinkead's guard.#SUB#
Kinkead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Mendiola defends easily.
#T1#
Mendiola controlling from the top position.
Mendiola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendiola 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendiola trying to control but Kinkead is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but Mendiola defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kinkead throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendiola uses it to pass to side control.
Kinkead can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendiola scores with punches from side control.
Kinkead has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mendiola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinkead keeps working.
Mendiola taking a breather here. #T3#
Kinkead struggling a bit here.
Kinkead is looking for a sweep.
Kinkead is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kinkead is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola trying to control the action but Kinkead is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendiola controls the position.
Kinkead is looking for a sweep.
Kinkead manages to get back to half guard.
Kinkead is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kinkead fakes the leg kick and cracks Mendiola in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kinkead misses with a looping left.
Mendiola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kinkead connects with an inside leg kick.
Kinkead swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Mendiola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sabas Mendiola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kinkead is trying to improve his position.
Kinkead is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendiola off and has taken his back!
Mendiola tries to roll but Kinkead sticks to his back.
Mendiola 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.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinkead biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Mendiola 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 Kinkead gets his way!
#T1##SUB#
Mendiola is having to fend off submission attempts from Kinkead, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kinkead doesn't have the hooks in though and Mendiola manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kinkead keeping full guard, as Mendiola tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kinkead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but Mendiola defends it easily.
Kinkead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendiola postures up.
Kinkead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kinkead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendiola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendiola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinkead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mendiola lands a couple of digs.
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendiola stays in close to Kinkead's body and controls the position.
Kinkead is trying to keep Mendiola in close.
Mendiola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kinkead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendiola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinkead throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendiola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabas Mendiola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinkead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Kinkead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendiola circles away.
Kinkead shoots and misses
and Mendiola counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhashaun Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinkead throws a hook but Mendiola avoids it easily.
Kinkead throws a head kick but Mendiola moves out of range.
Kinkead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendiola clobbers Kinkead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Kinkead is rocked!#CUT2#Rhashaun Kinkead's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Kinkead drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Kinkead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendiola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kinkead seems to have got his legs back now.
Kinkead trying to control the action but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhashaun Kinkead's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kinkead misses with a body shot.
Mendiola misses with an uppercut.
Kinkead half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinkead lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Kinkead looking to score a takedown here. Mendiola is defending well but Kinkead drives through and ends up in Mendiola's guard.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendiola's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendiola preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Kinkead trying to advance position but Mendiola counters by regaining guard.
Kinkead wants to pass the guard but Mendiola is keeping the position.
Kinkead passes into half guard.
Mendiola wants to control but Kinkead is keeping busy.
Mendiola wants to improve his position but Kinkead is controlling well.
Rhashaun Kinkead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kinkead is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendiola!
Mendiola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendiola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead wants to finish this one by submission but Mendiola is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kinkead.
Mendiola wants to control but Kinkead is having none of it.#SUB#
Kinkead is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mendiola has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mendiola! #T3#
Mendiola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendiola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kinkead has his foot on Mendiola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendiola works his way back into a safe position though.
Kinkead 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.
Mendiola content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Mendiola defends easily.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kinkead wants to sweep but no luck.
Kinkead keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kinkead's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabas Mendiola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendiola defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhashaun Kinkead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendiola 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabas Mendiola! |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lynch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cantrell (0) vs (2) Lynch#SUB#
Cantrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynch postures up.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Cantrell keeps moving. #SUB#
Cantrell looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (0) vs (5) Lynch#T1#
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Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantrell keeps working.
Cantrell looking for a sweep but Lynch has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cantrell (0) vs (7) Lynch
Lynch trying to control but Cantrell is having none of it.
Cantrell can't escape the position.
#T2#
Lynch forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cantrell (0) vs (10) Lynch#SUB2#
Lynch 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, Cantrell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Cantrell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cantrell is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cantrell fending off the submission attempt from Lynch.
Lynch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB2#
Lynch looking to break Cantrell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cantrell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lynch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lynch keeps control of the position as Cantrell tries to break free.
Cantrell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lynch's guard. Nice work there by Cantrell.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (2) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch can't keep his opponent in guard - Cantrell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lynch is defending against the submission attempts here by Cantrell.
Lynch tries to get to full guard but Cantrell has control of the leg. #T4#
Cantrell passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (5) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch is looking to get to half guard.
Cantrell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynch is looking to escape.
Cantrell controlling from the full mount.
Lynch tries to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away. #T5#
Lynch is controlling an arm, preventing Cantrell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Cantrell looking to secure an arm triangle but Lynch defends it well.
Lynch is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cantrell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cantrell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lynch tries to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cantrell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lynch is surviving well by controlling Cantrell's body position as best he can.
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding Cantrell's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Lynch wants to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away.
Cantrell trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Cantrell has control of Lynch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lynch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Cantrell working for a guillotine from mount but Lynch is in no mood to give up.
Lynch is controlling an arm, preventing Cantrell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Cantrell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cantrell (8) vs (10) Lynch
Lynch manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cantrell's guard. Nice work there by Lynch.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (8) vs (12) Lynch
Cantrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch trying to control but Cantrell is working from the bottom.
Lynch is fighting to break Cantrell's control of his arms but Cantrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch stays in close to Cantrell's body and controls the position. #T8#
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
Lynch trying to control but Cantrell is working from the bottom.
Cantrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch is looking to advance position but Cantrell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cantrell (12) vs (12) Lynch
Lynch is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Cantrell can't control as he wanted to and Lynch manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cantrell trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
Cantrell is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cantrell pulls his head out easily.
Lynch is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Cantrell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Lynch is trying to keep Cantrell in close.
Cantrell trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch looking to control.
#T11#
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet. #SUB2#
Lynch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cantrell escapes and throws Lynch's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (15) vs (12) Lynch
Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cantrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynch, who protects the arm well.
Lynch stops Cantrell from passing to mount. #T12#
Lynch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cantrell is working for a submission of some sort.
Cantrell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Lynch keeping control of the position.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
Lynch gets back to full guard.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Cantrell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Lynch has his hands on Cantrell's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Cantrell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Lynch is pulling down on Cantrell's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cantrell takes the fight on points by 15 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Idaho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalla is trying to defend but Idaho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalla (0) vs (2) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho is pressing down on Kalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalla is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Idaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalla is trying to maintain the position but Idaho is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalla sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla wants to improve his position but Idaho is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Kalla is looking to improve his position.
Kalla gets back to full guard.
Kalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Kalla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kalla (4) vs (2) Idaho
Kalla wants to control the pace but Idaho is squirming around nicely.
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalla has a good base and remains in mount.
Idaho 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.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Kalla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
We've been hearing that Kalla has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Kalla's attempts to control the action.
Idaho regains half guard.
Kalla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (7) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Kalla maintains control.#SUB#
Kalla is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idaho is surviving well by controlling Kalla's body position as best he can.
Kalla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho is looking to improve his position but Kalla isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kalla working for a submission but Idaho is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Idaho can't escape the position.
Idaho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Idaho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Kalla is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
Kalla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kalla wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Idaho moves into full guard.
Kalla looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalla trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Kalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for subs off his back but Kalla has passed one foot through into half guard.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Kalla is controlling well.
Idaho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalla defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Kalla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idaho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalla is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalla has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Idaho tries to roll over but Kalla keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Kalla tries to pass to full mount but Idaho defends it. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalla. #SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Kalla defends easily.
Idaho looking for a sweep. Not yet Idaho, not yet. #T8##SUB#
Kalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalla trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Idaho keeping full guard, as Kalla tries to pass.
Idaho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kalla has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (10) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho regains half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Kalla has control of the leg.
Kalla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (13) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9##SUB#
Kalla working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up.
Idaho is trying to escape the mount.
Idaho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Idaho is refusing to be controlled, as Kalla sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Kalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalla pulls his head out easily.
Idaho is refusing to be controlled, as Kalla sits in half guard.
Kalla prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Kalla wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Kalla slows the pace down in half guard.
Kalla wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position. #T11##SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Kalla perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idaho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kalla is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Idaho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
San has Kinkead up against the cage in a clinch.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kinkead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
San is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
San lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kinkead (0) vs (2) San
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinkead is keeping the position for now.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! San has picked Kinkead up and slammed him! Kinkead can't keep hold of the triangle and San manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (5) San
Kinkead manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kinkead's coaches at New York Public Gym 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.
Kinkead wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
#SUB2#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kinkead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead trying to control but San postures up.
#T1#
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (8) San#SUB2#
San is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kinkead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no San has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kinkead is trying to control San's posture but San avoids it. #SUB2#
San swings around for an armbar but Kinkead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (8) San
Kinkead looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #T2#
Kinkead showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kinkead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kinkead drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and San dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (10) San
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (4) vs (10) San
San wants to improve his position but instead Kinkead has moved into half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kinkead is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.#T3#
San manages to get to full guard.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
San working for submissions but it's allowed Kinkead to get to half guard.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Kinkead has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (7) vs (10) San
San tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kinkead presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kinkead (9) vs (10) San
Kinkead wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely. #T4#
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
San gets back to half guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinkead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well. #T5#
San manages to get to full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kinkead has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (12) vs (10) San
Kinkead is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
Kinkead working away.#T6#
Kinkead wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
Kinkead controlling from side mount.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
San keeps trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Kinkead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kinkead has control of an arm but San manages to advance to Kinkead's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (12) vs (14) San
San controlling well, preventing Kinkead from escaping the position.
Kinkead trying to control but not successfully.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Kinkead pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Kinkead is defending it well.
#T8#
Kinkead trying to control the action but San just sinks the hooks in.
Kinkead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine from mount but Kinkead is having none of it.
Kinkead bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (14) vs (14) San
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinkead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (14) vs (16) San
Kinkead is trying to keep San in close.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San passes Kinkead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kinkead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San looking to pass the guard.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kinkead's guard.
Kinkead moves into full guard.
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (16) San
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinkead tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard. #T10#
San looking to control.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kinkead manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (18) San
Kinkead 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.#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkead.
Kinkead keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkead is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (18) San
Kinkead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (20) San#T11#
San looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead has his hands on San's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet. #T12#
San is looking to advance position but Kinkead has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (22) vs (20) San
Kinkead prevents San from getting the reversal.
Kinkead looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
San tries to control Kinkead's head but Kinkead pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! San is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
A relieved looking Rhashaun Kinkead thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kalla pulls guard effortlessly.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kalla is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chai has his hands clasped together but Kalla extends and breaks Chai's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kalla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kinkead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berendas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berendas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kinkead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Berendas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kinkead is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berendas to the mat. Berendas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (0) vs (2) Kinkead#SUB#
Berendas pushes a forearm under Kinkead's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kinkead is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marshall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cantrell's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cantrell (0) vs (2) Marshall
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cantrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cantrell pulls Marshall in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshall from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Cantrell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cantrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marshall has gone for a leg lock! Cantrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (2) vs (2) Marshall#T1#
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cantrell postures up. #SUB2#
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cantrell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Cantrell tries to pass.
Marshall working a defensive guard but Cantrell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (5) vs (2) Marshall#SUB#
Cantrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marshall is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Cantrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Marshall is defending well.
Cantrell wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cantrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marshall, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Cantrell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marshall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cantrell's guard! Nice work there by Marshall! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (5) vs (4) Marshall
Cantrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cantrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marshall stands and throws Cantrell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (5) vs (7) Marshall
Marshall is looking to take a break and control but Cantrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Cantrell tries to buck Marshall off but Marshall is having none of it.#SUB2#
Marshall tries for a kimura but Cantrell is defending well. #SUB2#
Marshall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Cantrell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (7) vs (7) Marshall
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Marshall controls Cantrell momentarily but Cantrell frees himself.
Marshall is pulling down on Cantrell's head to control his posture.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB#
Cantrell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cantrell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marshall 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.
Marshall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cantrell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (7) vs (9) Marshall
Cantrell wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cantrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (9) vs (9) Marshall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall pulls Cantrell in to control the position. #T7#
Cantrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cantrell drops back looking for a leg! Marshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall manages to kick Cantrell off! Cantrell jumps back into Marshall's guard.
Marshall is trying to control the position but Cantrell postures up.
Cantrell forces his way into half guard.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall is positioning himself well to prevent Cantrell advancing to mount. #T8#
Marshall tries to roll over but Cantrell keeps him under control.
Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cantrell not doing much here.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall is trying to control but Cantrell manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (12) vs (9) Marshall#T9#
Marshall tries to hold on but Cantrell postures up.
Cantrell tries to control but Marshall wriggling away.
Marshall tries to hold on but Cantrell postures up.#SUB#
Cantrell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marshall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marshall shrugs it off.
Marshall can't escape the position.
#T10#
Cantrell trying to control but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Marshall defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cantrell.
Marshall tries to hold on but Cantrell postures up.#T11#
Marshall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (12) vs (11) Marshall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantrell 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.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.
Marshall won't allow Cantrell to sweep him here.
Cantrell is working hard here to advance position.
Cantrell looking to control.
#T12#
Cantrell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cantrell trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Cantrell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cantrell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantrell is retaining full guard.
Marshall stays in close to Cantrell's body and controls the position.
Marshall postures up.
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Cantrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (14) vs (11) Marshall
Marshall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cantrell passes Marshall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cantrell prevents Marshall from improving his position.#T14#
Marshall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cantrell (17) vs (11) Marshall
Marshall wants to control but Cantrell is having none of it.
Cantrell fails to move to back control.
Marshall is squirming around, avoiding Cantrell's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Cantrell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marshall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (17) vs (13) Marshall
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cantrell (19) vs (13) Marshall
And that's the end of the fight!
Cantrell takes the fight on points by 19 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Viera closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kalla gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Kalla
Kalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Kalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalla is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalla is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera trying to control from the bottom.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Kalla seems to be working for a kimura but Viera defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kalla is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Viera is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalla.
#SUB2#
Kalla seems to be looking for submissions.
Viera is not content to let Kalla control the position.#T2#
Viera wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Viera is defending well. #SUB2#
Kalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viera sees it coming and defends easily.
Viera trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a kimura here.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera is staying active underneath Kalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Viera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalla is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Kalla stays in close to Viera's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Kalla is proving a slippery customer.
Kalla pushing down on Viera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viera is trying to control but Kalla manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Kalla
Kalla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Viera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Kalla looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Viera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Viera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (5) Kalla#SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking to cinch up a triangle. Viera throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kalla's body to avoid the submission. Kalla has instead reached around Viera's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kalla arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pykky Kalla! |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grant Harklie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Harklie dives in and scores a takedown into Kinkead's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kinkead (0) vs (2) Harklie
Harklie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kinkead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harklie is one step ahead there.
Harklie wants to pass the guard but Kinkead is keeping the position.
Kinkead being controlled here, momentarily.
Harklie stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkead.#SUB#
Harklie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harklie pushing down on Kinkead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kinkead is defending against the submission attempts here by Harklie.
#SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Kinkead is staying active underneath Harklie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harklie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kinkead! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (5) Harklie
Kinkead is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Harklie has control of Kinkead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kinkead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kinkead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harklie looking to control but Kinkead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harklie avoids the attempt from Kinkead to control.#T2##SUB2#
Harklie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kinkead is surviving well by controlling Harklie's body position as best he can.
Kinkead is desperately trying to improve his position but Harklie has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Harklie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kinkead has worked his arm free - good work by Kinkead!
Kinkead's coaches at New York Public Gym 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Harklie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Harklie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Harklie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kinkead is defending well.
Kinkead gets back to half guard.
Kinkead trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Kinkead wants to improve his position but Harklie is controlling well.
Harklie wants to pass to mount but Kinkead is defending the position. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kinkead defends it well.
Kinkead desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kinkead trying to control from the bottom.
Kinkead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kinkead.
Harklie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (8) Harklie#T4#
Harklie trying to control the position but Kinkead is working away.
Harklie working away.#SUB2#
Harklie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kinkead prevents Harklie from moving into mount.
Harklie working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Harklie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kinkead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kinkead is not content to let Harklie control the position.
Kinkead won't allow Harklie to pass to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Harklie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kinkead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harklie trying to pass the guard but Kinkead defending well. #SUB#
Kinkead actively working from the bottom here.
Kinkead moves into full guard.
Kinkead 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.#SUB#
Kinkead looking for subs off his back but Harklie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard.
Harklie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (11) Harklie#T6#
Harklie avoids the attempt from Kinkead to control.
Kinkead gets back to half guard.
Kinkead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harklie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kinkead looking for a guillotine here but Harklie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Harklie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harklie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harklie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kinkead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinkead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harklie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (11) Harklie#T7#
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving.
Kinkead preventing the sweep.
Harklie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Harklie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harklie looking for a sweep. Not yet Harklie, not yet.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Harklie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Harklie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kinkead has passed into half guard!
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harklie keeps working. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Harklie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harklie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kinkead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harklie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kinkead has managed to get both his arms back between Harklie's legs - danger averted.
Harklie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
Harklie keeping full guard, as Kinkead tries to pass.
Kinkead passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (5) vs (11) Harklie#T9#
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harklie keeps working.
Harklie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Kinkead is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Harklie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kinkead.
Harklie tries to roll over but Kinkead keeps him under control.
Harklie regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Kinkead preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kinkead passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (8) vs (11) Harklie
Harklie tries to improve position but can't.
Harklie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (8) vs (13) Harklie
Harklie stalling away here and it's allowed Kinkead to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harklie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (10) vs (13) Harklie#SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kinkead passes into half guard.
Harklie wants to get back to full guard but Kinkead has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (13) vs (13) Harklie#T11#
Kinkead trying to control the position but Harklie is working away.
Kinkead tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harklie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kinkead off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (13) vs (17) Harklie#SUB2#
Harklie looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kinkead preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harklie. #T12#
Kinkead tries to escape but Harklie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Harklie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kinkead defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Harklie is looking for the choke from the back position but Kinkead is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Harklie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kinkead just trying to survive but Harklie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kinkead is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Harklie looking for the RNC.
Kinkead breaks Harklie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (15) vs (17) Harklie
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Harklie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinkead stopping the sweep attempt from Harklie.#T13#
Harklie keeps trying to improve his position.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kinkead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kinkead trying to control but Harklie is working from the bottom. #T14#
Harklie is trying to keep Kinkead in close.
Harklie keeping moving, preventing Kinkead from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Harklie looking for a guillotine here but Kinkead defends easily.
#SUB2#
Harklie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Harklie keeps moving.
Harklie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinkead is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harklie wins on points by 17 to 15.
Grant Harklie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pykky Kalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalla (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Kalla 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.#SUB#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berendas defends well.#SUB#
Kalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
Kalla is in trouble now - Berendas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (0) vs (5) Berendas
Kalla regains half guard.
Kalla wants to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Berendas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kalla tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Kalla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalla.
Kalla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Kalla is trying to keep Berendas in close.
Kalla seems keen to control Berendas's posture.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalla is trying to keep Berendas in close.
#SUB#
Kalla looking for a guillotine here but Berendas defends easily.
Kalla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (2) vs (5) Berendas#T3#
Kalla wants to pass the guard but Berendas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Berendas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalla defends it easily.
Kalla wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berendas has control of Kalla's left arm, preventing Kalla from doing any damage.
Kalla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (5) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kalla working away.
Kalla is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berendas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalla working away.
Berendas seems a little lost for a moment, as Kalla dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Kalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalla is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Kalla swings around for an armbar but Berendas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kalla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (5) vs (7) Berendas#SUB#
Kalla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berendas has picked Kalla up and slammed him! Kalla can't keep hold of the triangle and Berendas manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (5) vs (10) Berendas
Kalla struggling a bit here.
Kalla seems a little lost for a moment, as Berendas dominates the positioning.
Kalla is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berendas wants to control but Kalla is keeping him busy. #T6#
Berendas advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalla (5) vs (12) Berendas
Kalla is trying to escape the mount but Berendas keeps good control and instead manages to take Kalla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kalla (5) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas controls the action.#SUB2#
Berendas working for a choke but Kalla reverses nicely into Berendas 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (7) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kalla (7) vs (17) Berendas
Berendas is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalla is retaining full guard. #T7#
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berendas is controlling the pace.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg. #T8#
Berendas is looking to pass Kalla's guard but actually Kalla recovers to full guard.
Berendas slips nicely into half guard.
Berendas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalla wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
Kalla is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Berendas is taking a breather. Kalla 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.
Berendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berendas trying to control the pace.
Kalla has his hands clasped together around Berendas's back. He's all about the action.
Berendas wants to pass to mount but Kalla is defending the position.
Kalla controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Berendas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berendas. #T10#
Kalla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kalla looking for submissions off his back.
Kalla manages to get to full guard.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #T11#
Kalla controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself.
Berendas stays in close to Kalla's body and controls the position.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Kalla is keeping the position.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berendas won't allow Kalla to sweep him here. #T12#
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Berendas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kalla trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Kalla is trying to hold Berendas in close to prevent damage but Berendas has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Berendas wants to take a breather but Kalla is having none of it.
Berendas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kalla wants to control but Berendas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kalla (7) vs (20) Berendas
Kalla struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berendas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berendas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Berendas works to advance to full mount. Kalla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kalla (7) vs (22) Berendas
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berendas is looking to work his way around to Kalla's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kalla is looking to escape.
Kalla gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura here.
Kalla tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 22 to 7.
An out of breath Uvele Berendas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ivanovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cantrell on his heels. He'll look to pass Cantrell's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Cantrell
Ivanovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cantrell is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanovic postures up.
#T1#
Cantrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanovic is one step ahead there.
Cantrell keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass.
Cantrell looking to control.
#T2#
Cantrell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cantrell is pulling down on Ivanovic's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic 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.
Cantrell has control of Ivanovic's left arm, preventing Ivanovic from doing any damage.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cantrell looking to control.
Ivanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Cantrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Cantrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cantrell, not yet.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic controlling from the top position.
Ivanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantrell is keeping the position for now.
Cantrell is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.#T5#
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cantrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cantrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Cantrell.
Ivanovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cantrell's guard.
Cantrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic stalling.
Ivanovic is thwarting Cantrell's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic controlling the action here.
Ivanovic moves into full mount! Cantrell won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Cantrell#T7#
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cantrell tries to reverse the position but Ivanovic maintains control.
Ivanovic content just to control the position here.
Ivanovic fails to take his opponent's back.
Ivanovic controlling from mount.
Cantrell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (2) Cantrell#T8#
Ivanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanovic is controlling Cantrell's posture.
Cantrell passes into half guard.
Ivanovic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cantrell has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (5) Cantrell
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position but Cantrell isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Cantrell is working for a guillotine from mount but Ivanovic frees his head quite easily.
Ivanovic is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Cantrell avoids the attempt from Ivanovic to control.
Ivanovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Cantrell has a good base and remains in mount.
Cantrell tries to control but Ivanovic wriggling away.
Ivanovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cantrell avoids the attempt from Ivanovic to control.
Cantrell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanovic is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Cantrell looking for a guillotine from mount but Ivanovic is having none of it. #T10#
Ivanovic wants to control but Cantrell is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ivanovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cantrell.
Cantrell looking to control but Ivanovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanovic regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cantrell is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanovic is defending well.
Cantrell trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away. #T11#
Ivanovic is trying to maintain the position but Cantrell is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cantrell wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cantrell 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.
Cantrell is trying to control. Ivanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Ivanovic is controlling Cantrell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ivanovic wants to control but Cantrell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanovic tries to roll over but Cantrell keeps him under control.
Ivanovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ivanovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T13#
Cantrell trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away. #SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura but Ivanovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cantrell to get the leverage.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Cantrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cantrell trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Ivanovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ivanovic is refusing to be controlled, as Cantrell sits in half guard. #T14#
Ivanovic wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
Ivanovic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cantrell tries to pass to full mount but Ivanovic defends it.
Ivanovic is staying active underneath Cantrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanovic is controlling Cantrell's trapped leg to prevent Cantrell from advancing to side control.
Ivanovic gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic 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.
Ivanovic trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Cantrell gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Cantrell wins on points by 6 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kalla gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Kalla
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Kalla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalla has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerbandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Kalla.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Kalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.#T2#
Gerbandi won't allow Kalla to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at The Firm inform us that Kalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Kalla's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Kalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Kalla
Kalla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalla looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (2) Kalla#T4#
Kalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi pushing down on Kalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kalla wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalla tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Kalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalla working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Kalla keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Kalla controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Kalla keeps moving.
Gerbandi 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.
Kalla looking to control.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Gerbandi trying to control but Kalla is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kalla holds on and takes a little breather.
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Kalla
You can see the frustration on Kalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kalla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gerbandi but great work by Kalla. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Kalla#SUB2#
Kalla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerbandi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gerbandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi is not content to let Kalla control the position.
Gerbandi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
#T8#
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Kalla defending well.
Gerbandi uses his free foot to push down on Kalla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalla. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi fails to advance to Kalla's back.
Kalla is trying desperately to improve position.
Gerbandi looking to control but Kalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Gerbandi tries to push Kalla's head away but Kalla is holding on tight.
Kalla is trying to escape the mount but Gerbandi keeps good control and instead manages to take Kalla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (15) vs (6) Kalla
Kalla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gerbandi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kalla is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.
Gerbandi wants to control but Kalla is keeping busy.#T10#
Kalla trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Kalla tries to break free.
Kalla trying to control the action but Gerbandi just sinks the hooks in.
Gerbandi controlling from the back.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11##SUB#
Gerbandi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Gerbandi has got one arm under Kalla's chin. This could be trouble... Kalla trying to control the other hand but Gerbandi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kalla has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kinkead moves into the clinch.#TD#
Viera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Viera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kinkead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kinkead postures up.
Kinkead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kinkead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Kinkead pushes his legs off easily.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Viera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kinkead stacks Viera 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 Kinkead! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (3) Kinkead
Kinkead taking a breather here. #T1#
Kinkead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera tries to bench press Kinkead off him but Kinkead keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Kinkead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viera is not content to let Kinkead control the position. #T2#
Viera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kinkead's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Kinkead tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Viera is trying to maintain the position but Kinkead is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Kinkead trying to control the action but Viera is working from the bottom.
Kinkead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kinkead is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kinkead content to control rather than advance.
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kinkead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kinkead's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (3) Kinkead#T4#
Kinkead tries to break free.
Kinkead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Viera trying to control.#SUB#
Viera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Viera controlling well, preventing Kinkead from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Kinkead fending off the submission attempt from Viera.
Viera gets his hands free as Kinkead looks to control.
Kinkead is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Viera off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera keeps control of the position as Kinkead tries to break free.
Kinkead keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5#
Kinkead wants to control his opponent's hands but Viera gets his hands free. #SUB#
Viera is looking for the choke from the back position but Kinkead is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Viera is persistently looking for the submission but Kinkead is defending it well.
Kinkead trying to control but not successfully.
Kinkead is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Viera looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kinkead taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malachi Cantrell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Liam Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cantrell gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cantrell (4) vs (0) Blevins
Blevins is trying to get back to half guard.
Cantrell working away.#SUB#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blevins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cantrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blevins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cantrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Cantrell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blevins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blevins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blevins struggling a bit here.
Blevins is not content to let Cantrell control the position. #SUB#
Cantrell tries for a kimura but Blevins is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Cantrell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cantrell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blevins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cantrell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Cantrell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blevins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blevins wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cantrell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blevins sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blevins wants to control but Cantrell is keeping busy.
Blevins controlling the position well. #SUB#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Cantrell wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy.
Blevins is trying to control but can't.
Cantrell trying to control the action but Blevins is working from the bottom.
Blevins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cantrell is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cantrell seems to be working for a kimura but Blevins defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Blevins is not content to let Cantrell control the position.
We've been informed that Blevins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Cantrell is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cantrell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blevins is just riding it out for now. Cantrell eventually gives up the hold.
Blevins is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Blevins tries to roll over but Cantrell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blevins defends it well.
Cantrell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blevins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cantrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cantrell's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cantrell (4) vs (4) Blevins
Cantrell tries to roll but Blevins sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB2#
Blevins has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Cantrell! Can he survive? No! He's out! Blevins gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Blevins! |
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