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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hanz Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wagner gets caught flat footed, as Kline shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Wagner
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wagner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wagner looking for a sweep. Not yet Wagner, not yet.
Kline passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Wagner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wagner looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
#T1#
Kline wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Wagner is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Kline drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Kline off! Kline jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Kline wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner is looking to sweep but instead, Kline has passed into half guard.
Wagner is trying to control but Kline manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (0) Wagner
Kline trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. #T3#
Wagner working to try and regain half guard.
Kline sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wagner can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kline swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wagner is now in Kline's guard. A big mistake from Kline there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Wagner
Kline has Wagner pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Wagner pushes down on Kline's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kline wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
Wagner wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wagner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline gets back to full guard.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #T5##SUB#
Kline has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (7) vs (2) Wagner#SUB#
Kline drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Kline off! Kline jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Kline is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kline wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Wagner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kline is aware though and is defending well.
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner is looking to sweep but instead, Kline has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Kline is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kline controls the pace.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Wagner is trying to keep Kline in close.
#T8##SUB2#
Wagner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kline passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline.
Kline wants to free his trapped foot but Wagner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Wagner tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
Wagner wants to control but Kline is keeping busy.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Wagner is working away.
Kline content to control rather than advance.
Wagner is trying to control but Kline manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (10) vs (2) Wagner#T10#
Wagner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura here.
Kline prevents Wagner from improving his position.#SUB#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wagner sees it coming and defends easily.
Wagner won't allow Kline to pass to mount. #T11#
Kline is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position.
Kline wants to pass to mount but Wagner is defending the position.
Kline wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Wagner is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wagner avoid being mounted?
Kline tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kline works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (13) vs (2) Wagner#T12#
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
Wagner stops Kline from passing to mount.
Kline moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kline (15) vs (2) Wagner#SUB#
Kline looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wagner is looking to improve his position but Kline isn't that keen on the idea.
Wagner wants to hold on but Kline pushes him away.#T13#
Wagner is trying desperately to improve position.
Kline trying to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Kline wants to take Wagner's back here but Wagner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Kline working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kline can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape. #T14#
Kline with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wagner 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: Kline (15) vs (4) Wagner#SUB#
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (17) vs (4) Wagner
Wagner trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner wants to hit a sweep here but Kline passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wagner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (20) vs (4) Wagner
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
The defeated Hanz Wagner had this to say: 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoccato feints the counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Zoccato shows good takedown defense.
Borrisinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoccato.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Borrisinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zoccato wants to improve his position but Borrisinov is controlling well.
Borrisinov working the head and body with strikes.
Borrisinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoccato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zoccato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Borrisinov jumps into side control!
Borrisinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoccato keeps working.
Zoccato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Borrisinov pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Borrisinov landing shots from mount.
Borrisinov scoring with strikes but Zoccato is staying in there.
Zoccato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borrisinov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borrisinov lands a couple of good shots and Zoccato has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Borrisinov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Zoccato's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Borrisinov scores with strikes from the back.
#T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Borrisinov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Zoccato tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Borrisinov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoccato can't escape the position.
Zoccato gets back to half guard.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Zoccato's head.
Borrisinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Borrisinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Borrisinov seems content to control.
Borrisinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zoccato actively working from the bottom here.
Borrisinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom.
Zoccato is trying to get back to full guard.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zoccato, which made it look bad.
Borrisinov slips under a jab.
Borrisinov attempts a counter takedown but Zoccato avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Borrisinov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borrisinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Borrisinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoccato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borrisinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoccato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borrisinov ducks under a wild hook from Zoccato.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoccato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoccato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borrisinov has time to react.
Zoccato lands a right hook to the body.
Borrisinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zoccato scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Zoccato tries to sprawl but Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from improving his position.
Zoccato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoccato 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.
Borrisinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borrisinov postures up and lands a big shot to Zoccato's brow. #T1#
Borrisinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borrisinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoccato can do to turn this around?
Borrisinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borrisinov won't allow Zoccato to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a triangle but Borrisinov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a triangle but Borrisinov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borrisinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borrisinov passes Zoccato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zoccato taking some punishment here, with Borrisinov in his half guard.
Borrisinov is controlling the pace.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Borrisinov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zoccato tries to roll over but Borrisinov keeps him under control.
Borrisinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borrisinov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zoccato for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoccato misses with a straight right.
Borrisinov shoots in for a double leg but Zoccato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoccato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borrisinov defends it well.
A slow jab from Zoccato misses its intended target.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Borrisinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zoccato did well to prevent Borrisinov getting side control.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borrisinov throwing shots but Zoccato is blocking nicely.
Zoccato tries to roll over but Borrisinov keeps him under control.
Borrisinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zoccato tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borrisinov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoccato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Zoccato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Zoccato gets caught flat footed, as Borrisinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borrisinov landing with the ground and pound.
Borrisinov is in close to Zoccato's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Zoccato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borrisinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zoccato has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borrisinov slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom. #T1#
Borrisinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Borrisinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borrisinov controlling the pace.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borrisinov in particular looking to stall.
Zoccato is trying to stand back up but Borrisinov is controlling him
Borrisinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zoccato has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borrisinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zoccato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoccato.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoccato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov is really struggling to control Zoccato but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Borrisinov is pushing down on Zoccato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zoccato is fighting to maintain full guard but Borrisinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borrisinov not doing much here.
#T3#
Borrisinov wants to take a breather but Zoccato is having none of it.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zoccato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Borrisinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Borrisinov seems content to control.
Borrisinov wants to control but Zoccato is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Zoccato is refusing to be controlled, as Borrisinov sits in half guard. #T4#
Borrisinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borrisinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Zoccato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Borrisinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zoccato tries to get to full guard but Borrisinov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Zoccato's head.
Borrisinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoccato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borrisinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodimir Borrisinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borrisinov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodimir Borrisinov!
Volodimir Borrisinov 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:
RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Lesnar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.
Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Lesnar misses.
Christ closes the distance and clinches up with Lesnar, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes Lesnar against the cage but Lesnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Christ counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Christ. #SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Christ with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christ is controlling him.
Christ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB#
Lesnar looking for a guillotine here but Christ defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ 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.
Christ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christ prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Christ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Christ is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar controls Christ momentarily but Christ frees himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christ throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Lesnar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Christ dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Christ is in close to Lesnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Christ working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christ defends it easily.
Christ wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. #T3#
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lesnar has his foot on Christ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christ works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Christ postures up.
Christ slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar pulls Christ in to control the position.
Christ slips nicely into half guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar tries to kick Christ off in order to stand up. Christ Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lesnar!
Lesnar gets back to half guard.
Christ passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Christ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff Christ's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christ shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lesnar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lesnar cracks Christ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lesnar defends well and Christ ends up having to push Lesnar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Christ tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christ.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.#TD2#
Christ closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lesnar to the mat! Lesnar manages to get full guard.
Lesnar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Christ is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##BC#
Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Christ gets a double leg takedown into Lesnar's guard.
Christ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Christ is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted.
Christ landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar wants to stand up but Christ is controlling him.
Christ chips away with some ground and pound.
Christ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christ scoring with some ground and pound.
Christ slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jeff Christ has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Christ chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christ wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Christ postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow.
Christ is standing up over Lesnar. Lesnar looks to escape but Christ dives into side control.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Lesnar tries to escape but Christ is in control.
Lesnar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lesnar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sydney Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lesnar wants to sweep but Christ has passed to side control!
Lesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Lesnar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lesnar lands with a nice body kick.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
Christ tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Lesnar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christ in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Christ's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lesnar throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lesnar as he jumps to the side.
Christ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lesnar throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Brock Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnar.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
Christ scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Christ bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Lesnar tries to buck Christ off but Christ is having none of it.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Christ lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lesnar down.
Lesnar tries to buck Christ off but Christ is having none of it.
Christ working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Christ's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lesnar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Christ is controlling him well.
Christ working away.
Christ lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Lesnar is looking to reverse the position.
Christ lands some shots froms side control.
A big shot lands for Christ! That's hurt Lesnar! Will he recover? Christ fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Christ! |
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Event:
BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Supachok Poomchantuek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Poomchantuek forces Kline back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Poomchantuek drags the fight down to the ground.
Poomchantuek is pulling down on Kline's head to control his posture.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poomchantuek is keeping the position for now.
Kline is still trying to improve position.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Poomchantuek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poomchantuek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kline pushes down on Poomchantuek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poomchantuek trying to hold on to Kline's head to control him but Kline postures up.
Poomchantuek wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Poomchantuek is working away.
Poomchantuek is looking for a sweep. Kline is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Poomchantuek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Kline seems to be looking for submissions.
Kline is keen to just control but Poomchantuek is a slippery customer.
Poomchantuek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poomchantuek keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Poomchantuek looking to control.
Poomchantuek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kline controls the pace.#T3#
Kline looking to sit in guard and control but Poomchantuek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poomchantuek (2) vs (0) Kline
Poomchantuek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poomchantuek passes Kline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poomchantuek trying to control the pace.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.
Poomchantuek is thwarting Kline's attempts to control the position.
Poomchantuek content to control rather than advance.
Kline is refusing to be controlled, as Poomchantuek sits in half guard. #T5#
Poomchantuek is controlling the pace.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Poomchantuek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kline 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.
Kline keeping control of the position.
Poomchantuek is controlling the pace.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poomchantuek in particular looking to stall.
Kline wants to control but Poomchantuek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poomchantuek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poomchantuek's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kline trying to control the position.
#T7#
Poomchantuek wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Poomchantuek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poomchantuek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poomchantuek's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poomchantuek (2) vs (4) Kline
I really don't envy Poomchantuek right now.
A lull in the action here.
#T8##SUB2#
Kline is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Poomchantuek knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Poomchantuek for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline not allowing Poomchantuek to control his hands.
Poomchantuek breaks Kline's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poomchantuek (4) vs (4) Kline
Kline should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Poomchantuek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poomchantuek preventing the sweep.
Poomchantuek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poomchantuek is working hard here to advance position.#T9##SUB2#
Kline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poomchantuek postures up.
Poomchantuek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Poomchantuek trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Poomchantuek looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Kline 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.
Kline is trying to control the position but Poomchantuek postures up.
Poomchantuek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kline wants to sweep here but Poomchantuek controlling him for the moment.
Poomchantuek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Poomchantuek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poomchantuek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Poomchantuek wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Poomchantuek tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poomchantuek preventing the sweep.
Poomchantuek controlling from the top position.
Poomchantuek wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poomchantuek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Kline is trying to keep Poomchantuek in close.
Kline is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Poomchantuek advances to half guard.
Kline gets back to full guard.
Poomchantuek content to stall in guard here.
Kline managing to control the position.
Poomchantuek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Poomchantuek stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.
Kline trying to control the position.
Kline might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Poomchantuek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Poomchantuek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kline is trying to control the position but Poomchantuek postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poomchantuek controlling from the top position.
Kline looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Poomchantuek puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kline gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kline wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
RSE 56: Living To Die
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Borrisinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sadrano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borrisinov somewhat.
Borrisinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sadrano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borrisinov somewhat.
Sadrano tries to counter by clinching up but Borrisinov breaks away and moves out of range.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arelvam Sadrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.#TD2#
Borrisinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sadrano gets full guard.
Sadrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borrisinov throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Borrisinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Borrisinov with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Sadrano working for a triangle but Borrisinov defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sadrano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borrisinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sadrano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borrisinov stays in close to Sadrano's body and controls the position.
Borrisinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Sadrano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Borrisinov has picked Sadrano up and slammed him! Sadrano can't keep hold of the triangle and Borrisinov manages to pass to side control!
Sadrano is not content to let Borrisinov control the position. #T3#
Sadrano tries to buck Borrisinov off but Borrisinov is having none of it.
Sadrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borrisinov is chipping away with strikes.
Borrisinov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sadrano works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Sadrano actively working from the bottom here.
Borrisinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadrano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borrisinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sadrano's head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Borrisinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Sadrano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borrisinov slips a nice elbow through Sadrano's hands, connecting with Sadrano's forehead.#SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Copes. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Borrisinov controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sadrano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches up with Sadrano, looking for a takedown. Borrisinov pushes Sadrano against the cage but Sadrano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borrisinov is defended easily by Sadrano.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Sadrano sprawls well.
Arelvam Sadrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Sadrano stuffs the takedown.
Sadrano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Borrisinov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sadrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Borrisinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borrisinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sadrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borrisinov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Borrisinov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Borrisinov sits in half guard.
Sadrano is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Borrisinov wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Borrisinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borrisinov content to control rather than advance.
Borrisinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sadrano is trying to get back to full guard.
Borrisinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borrisinov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borrisinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working. #T3#
Sadrano is looking to improve his position.
Borrisinov content to control rather than advance.
Borrisinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borrisinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Borrisinov controlling the pace.
Borrisinov wants to take a breather but Sadrano is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borrisinov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sadrano sprawls well. He's pushed Borrisinov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sadrano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Borrisinov has his takedown stuffed
and Sadrano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Borrisinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sadrano swivels and escapes.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt - Sadrano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sadrano as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadrano pinned against the cage. Sadrano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sadrano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Arelvam Sadrano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sadrano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
Sadrano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Borrisinov just manages to avoid it.
Borrisinov has his takedown stuffed
and Sadrano counters with a low kick, right behind Borrisinov 's knee. #TD2#
Borrisinov shoots in and bounces Sadrano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borrisinov trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sadrano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borrisinov is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borrisinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sadrano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Sadrano working for a triangle but Borrisinov defends it easily.
Borrisinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadrano's head.#SUB#
Borrisinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borrisinov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sadrano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borrisinov trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov content to stall in guard here.
Borrisinov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov shoots in for a double leg but Sadrano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arelvam Sadrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.#T3#
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sadrano counters with a good low kick that Borrisinov was not able to check.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sadrano defends it nicely.
As Borrisinov tries to get set, Sadrano tries to push him back and clinch up but Borrisinov manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Borrisinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Sadrano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borrisinov wants to free his trapped foot but Sadrano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sadrano manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Borrisinov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadrano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Volodimir Borrisinov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Sadrano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Borrisinov stacks Sadrano 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 Borrisinov!
Borrisinov controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Sadrano tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodimir Borrisinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Borrisinov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodimir Borrisinov!
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Event:
RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Christ shoots in but Ilmarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Ilmarinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christ.
Christ lands with a nice body punch.
Ilmarinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christ.
Christ avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ thuds his right hand into Ilmarinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christ moves away from the strike by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ shoots in but Ilmarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sisu Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Christ.
Ilmarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Ilmarinen wants to clinch but Christ slips to the side#TD2#
and Christ counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Christ wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving.
Ilmarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there.
Christ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Christ works over Ilmarinen with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT2#It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Christ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christ lands a couple of elbows.
Christ is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ is looking to work some ground and pound but Ilmarinen has wrist control.
Christ tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilmarinen is retaining full guard.
Ilmarinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christ on the ground.
Christ throwing strikes but missing.
Christ with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ilmarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christ cracks Ilmarinen with a solid left hand.
Christ lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Ilmarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Christ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ilmarinen being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sisu Ilmarinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ilmarinen sprawls well. Ilmarinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Ilmarinen forces Christ back against the cage and clinches.
Christ is trying to pull guard but Ilmarinen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ tries to pull guard but Ilmarinen won't allow it.
Sisu Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
Christ wants a takedown but no success here.
Christ tries to score a body lock takedown but Ilmarinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Ilmarinen fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ilmarinen. #T1#
Christ's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christ prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ilmarinen pushes Christ back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen works on Christ's body with a couple of short punches.
Ilmarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.
Christ wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Ilmarinen.
Christ is breathing heavily.
A short left from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is leaning against Christ and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Ilmarinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ilmarinen is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Christ.#T2#
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilmarinen.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping right.
Ilmarinen swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Christ counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen is working hard here to advance position.
Christ thows a huge punch but Ilmarinen dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Christ keeps him under control.
Christ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ilmarinen defending well though. #T3#
Christ trying to control from half guard but Ilmarinen is working away.
Christ is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Christ moves into full mount! Ilmarinen won't be happy about that!
Christ in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT2#Sisu Ilmarinen's cut is getting worse.
Ilmarinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#Sisu Ilmarinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sisu Ilmarinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeff Christ! |
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Event:
RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanselman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanselman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hanselman tries to counter with a takedown but Borrisinov is quick to defend against it.
Hanselman slaps away a takedown attempt from Borrisinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borrisinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanselman defends well and Borrisinov ends up having to push Hanselman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanselman feinted with a counter takedown.
Stevie Hanselman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Nice takedown defense from Hanselman. No joy for Borrisinov on that attempt.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borrisinov is defended easily by Hanselman.#TD2#
Borrisinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanselman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borrisinov off and has taken his back!
Borrisinov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hanselman lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hanselman.
#T1#
Hanselman misses with punches from the back.
Borrisinov just trying to survive but Hanselman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hanselman lands with a hammerfist to the side of Borrisinov's head.
Borrisinov tries to break free.
Hanselman lands with a hammerfist to the side of Borrisinov's head.
Hanselman misses with a punch to the head.
Hanselman controlling from the back.
Hanselman not allowing Borrisinov to control his hands.
Borrisinov has hold of Hanselman's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Hanselman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Borrisinov hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanselman trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
Borrisinov tries to escape the position.
Will Hanselman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hanselman cracks Borrisinov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Borrisinov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Borrisinov tries to escape but Hanselman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Borrisinov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hanselman controlling well, preventing Borrisinov from escaping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov is covering up but some of the strikes from Hanselman are getting through and doing damage.
#T3#
Hanselman struggling to land strikes to the head as Borrisinov covers up.
Hanselman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Borrisinov is in bad spot here.
Borrisinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanselman lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Borrisinov tries to break free.
Hanselman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Will Hanselman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Hanselman not allowing Borrisinov to control his hands.
Hanselman is trying to stick to Borrisinov's back but Borrisinov is turning into Hanselman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanselman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov is working Hanselman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanselman managing to control the position.
Hanselman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanselman trying to control the position.
Hanselman 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanselman tries to pass to full mount but Borrisinov defends it.
Hanselman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hanselman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanselman, which made it look bad.
Hanselman attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Hanselman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borrisinov can do to turn this around?
Hanselman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanselman wants it to stay on the feet.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Hanselman sprawls well.
Stevie Hanselman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.#TD2#
Borrisinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanselman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hanselman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borrisinov connects with a decent elbow.
Hanselman is looking for a sweep.
Borrisinov wants to control but Hanselman is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov working the head and body with strikes.
Borrisinov is putting a hurting on Hanselman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hanselman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hanselman is looking for a sweep.
Borrisinov controlling from side mount.
Hanselman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Hanselman sneaks back into half guard.
Hanselman gets back to full guard.
Hanselman working a defensive guard here.
Borrisinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hanselman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanselman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borrisinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borrisinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Borrisinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Hanselman keeps moving. #T2#
Hanselman 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.
Stevie Hanselman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Hanselman keeps moving.
Hanselman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borrisinov's guard. #REVR#
Hanselman stopping the sweep attempt from Borrisinov.
Hanselman trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hanselman is really struggling to control Borrisinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hanselman throws a big elbow that misses.
Borrisinov is pulling down on Hanselman's head to control his posture.
Hanselman throws an elbow that misses. Borrisinov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanselman's guard. Nice move by Borrisinov!#REVB#
Hanselman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanselman wants to hit a sweep here but Borrisinov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanselman there!
Hanselman is desperately trying to improve his position but Borrisinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Borrisinov avoids the attempt from Hanselman to control.#T4#
Borrisinov with good strikes from the mount here!
Hanselman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borrisinov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Borrisinov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanselman is desperately trying to improve his position but Borrisinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Borrisinov landing strikes from the mount and Hanselman is in trouble!
Borrisinov looking to finish Hanselman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hanselman!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov wants to control the pace but Hanselman is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Borrisinov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hanselman is desperately trying to improve his position but Borrisinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanselman is working hard here to advance position.
Borrisinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanselman?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanselman is trying to control the position but Borrisinov postures up.
Borrisinov is pushing down on Hanselman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hanselman is fighting to maintain full guard but Borrisinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanselman is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borrisinov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Borrisinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borrisinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Borrisinov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanselman is looking to improve his position but Borrisinov isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Borrisinov lands a couple of good shots and Hanselman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hanselman tries to escape the position.
Hanselman trying to control the position but Borrisinov manages to sink in the hooks.
Borrisinov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hanselman is looking for a way out.
Hanselman is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Borrisinov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hanselman could be in trouble here!
Borrisinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Borrisinov controlling the positon.
Hanselman is really stuck here.
#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Borrisinov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Borrisinov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hanselman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hanselman tries to roll but Borrisinov sticks to his back.
Borrisinov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hanselman's head.
Borrisinov has the hooks in. Hanselman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Hanselman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hanselman covers up after that shot from Borrisinov.
Hanselman is in bad spot here.
Hanselman's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Borrisinov's hands.
Borrisinov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanselman tries to escape the position.
Borrisinov lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Can Hanselman hold on?! Borrisinov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#ROC2#Hanselman is rocked!
Hanselman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Hanselman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borrisinov is hanging on to Hanselman's back as he tries to escape.
Borrisinov connects with a big shot to the side of Hanselman's head.
Borrisinov lands shots from the back.
Hanselman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov is raining down hard shots and and Hanselman has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Volodimir Borrisinov!
A very excited looking Volodimir Borrisinov 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:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Filip Kupon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kupon has managed to clinch.
Kline jumps guard but Kupon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kupon manages to pull guard.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Kupon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kupon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kline doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kupon is tightening it up a little... Kline has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kline reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kline taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kupon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Filip Kupon!
After winning the bout, Filip Kupon 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:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Ballard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lee Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Valentine gets caught napping as Ballard dives in and scores a takedown. Valentine manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ballard (2) vs (0) Valentine
Ballard is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ballard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentine holds on and takes a little breather.
Valentine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ballard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballard controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine trying to control the position here. #T1#
Ballard is looking to pass into half guard but Valentine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valentine is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballard (2) vs (2) Valentine
Ballard is looking to sweep but instead, Valentine has passed into half guard.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ballard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ballard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ballard is looking to improve his position.
Ballard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballard.#T2#
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballard is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Valentine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ballard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valentine has managed to get both his arms back between Ballard's legs - danger averted.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving. #SUB#
Ballard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valentine has picked Ballard up and slammed him! Ballard can't keep hold of the triangle and Valentine manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (2) vs (5) Valentine
Valentine tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Ballard is looking to regain half guard here but Valentine keeps moving and retains side control.
Ballard manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ballard looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine prevents Ballard from improving his position.
Ballard gets full guard.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ballard keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine is pushing down on Ballard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballard is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentine has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ballard is trying to maintain the position but Valentine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Valentine prevents Ballard from improving his position.
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ballard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
Ballard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Ballard defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Valentine passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (2) vs (8) Valentine
Valentine working away.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballard is defending well.
Valentine controls the position from side control.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballard keeps working. #T7#
Ballard is trying to improve his position.
Valentine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ballard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valentine off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ballard (6) vs (8) Valentine
Valentine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Ballard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Ballard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valentine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ballard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ballard is working away from the top position though.
Valentine keeping hold of Ballard's head, controlling as best he can.
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
Ballard wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #T9#
Valentine managing to control the position.
Ballard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Ballard trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Ballard defends easily.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck. #T11##SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballard stands and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (9) vs (8) Valentine#SUB#
Ballard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valentine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valentine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ballard is working for a kimura but Valentine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ballard is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now. #T12#
Ballard is working hard here to advance position.
Ballard trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ballard pulls his head out easily.
Ballard tries to pass to full mount but Valentine defends it. #T13#
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
Ballard trying to mount his opponent but Valentine defends it.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ballard is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ballard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Valentine gets full guard.
Ballard looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ballard (9) vs (10) Valentine#SUB#
Ballard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valentine defends well.
Ballard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ballard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kline closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valentine to the mat! Valentine manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Valentine
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Valentine
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valentine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kline working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kline wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Valentine is now in half guard. #T1#
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Valentine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kline (6) vs (2) Valentine
Kline is trying to stick to Valentine's back but Valentine is turning into Kline. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kline's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valentine. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (4) Valentine#T2#
Kline wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Kline looking to control.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Valentine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Valentine wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline is pulling down on Valentine's head to control his posture.
We've been informed that Valentine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Kline is trying to keep Valentine in close.
#T4#
Valentine trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there. #T5#
Kline has his hands on Valentine's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kline has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage. #T6#
Valentine won't allow Kline to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Kline is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kline manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Kline's guard.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (4) Valentine
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.#T7#
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline preventing the sweep.
Kline 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.
Valentine controlling Kline's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Kline trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kline wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #T9#
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (6) Valentine
Kline wants to control but Valentine passes easily into half guard.
Kline trying to control but Valentine postures up.
Kline controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kline manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (10) vs (6) Valentine
Valentine pulls Kline in close to his closed guard and prevents Kline from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there. #T11#
Valentine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kline puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura but Valentine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kline to get the leverage.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now. #T12#
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Valentine is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Kline is looking to advance position but Valentine won't allow it. #T13#
Valentine is controlling Kline's trapped leg to prevent Kline from advancing to side control.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine trying to control but Kline postures up.
Valentine gets full guard.
Kline trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Kline is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine pulls Kline in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Valentine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson is looking to pass Valentine's guard but actually Valentine recovers to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valentine pulls Atkinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Atkinson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valentine wants to hit a sweep here but Atkinson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Valentine there! #T2#
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
Atkinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Atkinson has control of Valentine's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Valentine regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Valentine is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson wants to take Valentine's back here but Valentine is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atkinson takes Valentine's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Valentine is in trouble.
Valentine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Valentine is defending against the submission attempts here by Atkinson.
Valentine keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aden Atkinson 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##TD#
Atkinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Atkinson is in Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valentine is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Atkinson is pulling down on Valentine's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson working a defensive guard but Valentine passes into half guard.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.
#T1#
Valentine is thwarting Atkinson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valentine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aden Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkinson tries to reverse the position but Valentine maintains control.
Atkinson has given up his back here.
#T2#
Valentine has the hooks in. Atkinson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Atkinson is in a bad position with Valentine working for a choke. Atkinson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Atkinson trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atkinson defends it easily.
Atkinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Valentine pulls Atkinson in to control the position.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Atkinson slips nicely into half guard.
Valentine is controlling Atkinson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Valentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Valentine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson managing to control the position.
Valentine won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Valentine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Atkinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Atkinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valentine wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
Atkinson is trying to control. Valentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valentine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valentine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson stands and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Valentine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
Atkinson is pulling down on Valentine's head. It's preventing any offense from Valentine, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Atkinson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Valentine has passed into half guard!
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valentine trying to control from half guard but Atkinson is working away.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but Atkinson defending well. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson won't allow Valentine to pass to mount. #T3#
Atkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Atkinson is positioning himself well to prevent Valentine advancing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Atkinson moves into full guard.
Valentine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valentine trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Valentine! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Larson looking to score a takedown here. Ballard is defending well but Larson drives through and ends up in Ballard's guard.
Larson wants to control from the top but Ballard keeps moving. #SUB#
Ballard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Larson has his hands clasped together but Ballard extends and breaks Larson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ballard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Ballard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Booth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Booth trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantrell looking to control.
Booth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Booth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Booth wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell has control of Booth's left arm, preventing Booth from doing any damage.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Cantrell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Booth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Booth is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Booth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cantrell.
Booth has his hands clasped together around Cantrell's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Cantrell trying to control the pace.
Booth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Booth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cantrell 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. #T3#
Cantrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Booth has his foot on Cantrell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cantrell works his way back into a safe position though.
Booth keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Cantrell passes Booth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Booth wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
Cantrell is keen to just control but Booth is a slippery customer.
Booth trying to hold on to Cantrell's head to control him but Cantrell postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Booth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cantrell to the mat! Cantrell manages to get full guard.
Cantrell pulls Booth in close to his closed guard and prevents Booth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cantrell trying to keep a closed guard but Booth is proving a slippery customer.
Booth won't allow Cantrell to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantrell working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Booth dominated that round.
That's time! Booth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Booth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Booth is looking for a triangle here but Cantrell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Cantrell tries for a kimura but Booth is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell tries to advance to mount but Booth denies him. #T1#
Booth is trying to control Cantrell's posture but Cantrell avoids it. #SUB2#
Cantrell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Booth is trying to control Cantrell's posture but Cantrell avoids it.
Booth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Booth trying to control from the bottom.
Booth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Booth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cantrell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Booth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Booth trying to control but Cantrell is working from the bottom.
Cantrell looking to control.
Cantrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Booth wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.#T3#
Booth is looking to pass into half guard but Cantrell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cantrell is in guard.#REVB#
Booth working a defensive guard but Cantrell passes into half guard.
Booth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cantrell wants to control from the top but Booth keeps moving.
Booth controlling Cantrell's posture. #SUB#
Booth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cantrell stacks Booth 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 Cantrell!#T4#
Booth wants to control but Cantrell postures up.
Booth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Booth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Booth wants to hold on but Cantrell pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booth is trying desperately to improve position.
Cantrell avoids the attempt from Booth to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Cantrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Cantrell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Booth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cantrell is in Booth's guard.
Booth keeping moving, preventing Cantrell from controlling successfully.
Cantrell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Booth is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth manages to get back to half guard.
Booth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cantrell is working away from the top position though.
Booth is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Booth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cantrell manages to pass to mount!
Booth stops Cantrell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Booth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Booth regains half guard.
Booth is trying to maintain the position but Cantrell is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Booth is looking to improve his position.
Cantrell is looking to pass Booth's guard but actually Booth recovers to full guard.
Cantrell looking to pass the guard.
Cantrell trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom.
Cantrell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Booth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cantrell enables Booth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cantrell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cantrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Booth has gone for a leg lock! Cantrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Booth's guard.#REVB#
Cantrell preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Booth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cantrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cantrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cantrell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cantrell wants to pass the guard but Booth is keeping the position.
Cantrell is still trying to improve position.
Booth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Booth 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.
Booth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malachi Cantrell.
Well Cantrell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Cantrell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Mccullough looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kline!
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.
Kline struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Mccullough looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kline looking for a sweep but Mccullough has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough prevents Kline from getting the reversal.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Mccullough with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kline wants to control but Mccullough is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mccullough jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kline manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kline stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kline tries to bench press Mccullough off him but Mccullough keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mccullough is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kline's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline tries to bench press Mccullough off him but Mccullough keeps the position.
Mccullough has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kline!
Kline is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mccullough is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kline is surviving well by controlling Mccullough's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Mccullough with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kline is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Kline tries to hold on but Mccullough postures up.
Kline working to try and regain half guard.
Kline wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kline rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mccullough is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Mccullough wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kline keeps working. #SUB2#
Mccullough is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kline is just riding it out for now. Mccullough eventually gives up the hold.
Kline tries to roll over but Mccullough keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccullough is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mccullough wants to take his opponent's back but Kline doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Mccullough dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Mccullough shoots in and bounces Kline off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kline controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Mccullough trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kline shoots in and bounces Mccullough off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Mccullough.
Mccullough keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Mccullough has his hands on Kline's head, controlling the position.
Mccullough controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T2#
Kline trying to control but Mccullough is working from the bottom.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccullough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Micah Mccullough has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mccullough looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kline shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mccullough napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Kline stalls from top position.#T3##SUB#
Mccullough wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kline has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mccullough's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mccullough is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rhett Kline! |
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