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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kline did well to prevent Maximus getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline looking to control.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Kline is looking to sweep but instead, Maximus has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kline tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kline wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus stalling.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Kline is defending well. #T3#
Maximus controlling the action here.
Kline trying to control here.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Kline is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kline gets full guard.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Maximus pushing down on Kline's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Kline controlling the position for now.
Kline is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kline trying to control from the bottom.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Kline
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kline wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Kline won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kline manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (2) Kline
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Kline keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Kline managing to control the position.
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus prevents Kline from improving his position.#T9#
Kline trying to control here.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kline managing to control the position.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T10#
Kline can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (4) Kline
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus pulls Kline in close to his closed guard and prevents Kline from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Kline won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus wants to hit a sweep here but Kline passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (7) Kline
Maximus tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
My spies in Guerrilla Fight Club 💣 inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kline looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kline wants to take his opponent's back but Maximus doesn't allow it. #T12#
Kline looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kline wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kline can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximus is looking to escape.
Maximus tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away. #T13#
Maximus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (4) vs (10) Kline#SUB2#
Kline working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Kline is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maximus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kline not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
Maximus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kline.
Kline not allowing Maximus to control his hands. #T14#
Will Kline go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Maximus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kline.
Kline controlling well, preventing Maximus from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kline working for the choke.
Kline not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson feints and as Kline raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Robinson
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline looking to control.
Robinson passes Kline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson prevents Kline from improving his position.
Kline is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Kline keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kline is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now. #T1#
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Kline is working away.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kline is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Kline trying to control but Robinson postures up.
#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kline has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson wants to advance to full mount but Kline doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kline controlling the position.
Kline keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Kline keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Kline has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Kline pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Kline works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kline has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (8) vs (2) Robinson#T6#
Kline trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kline has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Robinson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kline (10) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kline has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.#T7#
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kline has a good base and remains in mount.
Kline tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #SUB#
Kline working for a guillotine from mount but Robinson is in no mood to give up.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Kline wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Kline maintains control.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Kline gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kline fails to advance to Robinson's back.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Kline isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.
Kline tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #T9#
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Kline is working for a guillotine from mount but Robinson frees his head quite easily.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kline looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Robinson tries to improve his position but instead Kline has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kline (13) vs (2) Robinson
Kline is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson 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 Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (13) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (15) vs (4) Robinson
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (15) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB#
Kline has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (17) vs (6) Robinson
Kline is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Our spies down at at Guerilla Fight Club inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson 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 (17) vs (8) Robinson
Kline has his hands clasped together around Robinson's back. He's all about the action.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.#T14##SUB#
Kline looking for submissions off his back.
Kline trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Kline wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Kline trying to control here.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 17 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (4) vs (0) Kline
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.
Kline tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Kline is letting Hall control him for a moment.
Hall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kline is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kline prevents Hall from moving into mount.
Kline struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Kline is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hall's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kline is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Hall controlling the action here.#T2#
Hall is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now.
Kline is holding on to half guard well.
Hall stalling.
Kline trying to control but Hall postures up.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kline looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kline is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall is taking a breather. Kline says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Kline's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kline. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (7) vs (0) Kline
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Kline is trying to escape the mount.
Kline tries to hold on but Hall postures up.#T4#
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling from mount.
Kline can't escape the position.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall prevents Kline from getting the reversal.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall'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 is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Hall controlling from mount.
Kline wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Kline is still trying to improve position.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Kline tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Kline working to try and regain half guard.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Kline can't escape the position.
Hall wants to take Kline's back here but Kline is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kline wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Kline regains half guard.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (10) vs (0) Kline#T7#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.#T8#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kline really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kline wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Kline keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kline tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Kline is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Kline wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Kline sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kline tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall not doing much here.
#T10#
Kline slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Hall.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall prevents Kline from improving his position.
Hall stalling. #SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (13) vs (0) Kline
Hall controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kline is just holding on here. Hall manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (16) vs (0) Kline
Kline is trying to break free.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
#T13#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kline for as long as he can get away with.
Kline is really stuck here.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Kline wants to escape the position.
Hall controlling the position well here. Kline rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kline can't escape the position.
Kline just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kline is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Our winner, Scott Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF 112: Saragih vs Hopson
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Draconis shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Christ shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Draconis wants to get back to full guard.
Draconis taking some punishment here, with Christ in his half guard.
Draconis wants to get back to full guard but Christ has passed into side control.
Draconis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Draconis struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ trying to control the action but Draconis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Draconis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christ wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Christ misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Christ grinds an elbow into Draconis's temple.
Draconis can't do much from the bottom here.
Draconis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Christ off and has taken his back!
Christ just trying to survive but Draconis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Draconis is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Draconis gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Draconis gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Draconis apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Christ. No joy for Draconis on that attempt.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Draconis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Christ.#TD#
Christ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Draconis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Christ trying to control from the bottom.
Draconis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
Christ is trying to get back to full guard.
Christ wants to control but Draconis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ moves into full guard.
Draconis postures up.
#T3#
Draconis trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Draconis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Draconis from controlling successfully.
Christ is trying to keep Draconis in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Christ does it's job there.
Draconis fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
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.
Christ shoots in and drives through. Draconis sprawls well.
Draconis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Draconis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Christ manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Draconis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christ wants to sweep here but Draconis controlling him for the moment.
Draconis trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Draconis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Christ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Draconis preventing the sweep.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Draconis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christ as he jumps to the side.
Draconis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christ defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Draconis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Draconis misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Draconis or perhaps it was just good defense by Christ, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Christ shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Draconis's guard.
Draconis wants to sweep but no luck.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Draconis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Christ scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Christ lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Christ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christ pushes down on Draconis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christ is keen to just control but Draconis is a slippery customer.
Draconis is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Christ looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Draconis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Christ wants to free his trapped foot but Draconis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Christ is looking for submissions but instead, Draconis has regained full guard.
Christ is in close to Draconis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christ wants to control from the top but Draconis keeps moving.
Christ won't allow Draconis to sweep him here.
Christ chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Draconis.
Christ postures up and lands a big shot to Draconis's brow.
Draconis 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##SUB#
Draconis seems to be looking for submissions.
Christ has hold of Draconis's hands but Draconis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christ is pressing down on Draconis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christ is trying to control the position but Draconis postures up. #T4#
Christ keeping moving, preventing Draconis from controlling successfully.
Christ is trying to control the position but Draconis postures up.
Christ 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#
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draconis's head.
Christ controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Christ is working for a kimura but Draconis is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ trying to advance position but Draconis counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draconis.
Draconis throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Christ doesn't manage to clinch there - Draconis circles away.
Christ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Christ scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Draconis is trying to get back to half guard.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draconis keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Draconis sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Draconis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christ's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christ's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Draconis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Christ as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Draconis!
Draconis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Christ doesn't escape.
Christ tries to escape but Draconis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Draconis is landing with strikes from the back. #CUT#It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.#T2#
Christ is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Draconis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Christ tries to escape the position.
Christ trying to control the action but Draconis just sinks the hooks in.
Christ grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Christ can't escape the position.
Jeff Christ has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Draconis is looking for the choke from the back position but Christ is controlling his hands well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ rolls, trying to escape but Draconis keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Draconis lands strikes to the head. #SUB#
Draconis working for the choke.
Draconis lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #CUT#The cut above Jeff Christ's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeff Christ's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Draconis!
A very excited looking Tommy Draconis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 406 Gomes vs Makarov
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 51 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Anderson has picked Kline up - he's going for a ride! Anderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Kline
Anderson trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kline with the active half guard here but Anderson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (0) Kline
Kline tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson just content to control the position. #T1#
Anderson working away.
Kline is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kline holds on to Anderson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kline tries to improve position but can't.
Kline is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson tries to move to mount but Kline blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Kline gets back to half guard.
Kline is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (8) vs (0) Kline
Kline is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kline trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now. #T3#
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Kline preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (11) vs (0) Kline#T4#
Kline manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anderson prevents Kline from improving his position.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Kline 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: Anderson (11) vs (2) Kline#T5##SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts New York inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anderson is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?#T6##SUB2#
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is looking to pass Anderson's guard but actually Anderson recovers to full guard.
Kline wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Kline is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself.
Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kline has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kline pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Anderson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
NYF 108: Kemppainen vs Crusher
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Sticks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christ swivels and escapes.
Christ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sticks tries for a takedown but Christ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Christ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christ is aware though and is defending well.
Christ wants to pass the guard but Sticks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sticks looking for a triangle here. Christ is fighting it but it looks tight! Sticks pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Christ is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fiddle Sticks!
In his post fight interview, Fiddle Sticks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 402 Borgia vs Gomes
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 56 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laitila moves into the clinch successfully.
Laitila gets underhooks to prevent Kline's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Laitila lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Kline
Laitila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kline! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Kline
Laitila tries to control but Kline wriggling away.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kline wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Laitila working for a submission but Kline is keeping him at bay.
Laitila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kline is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away. #T1#
Kline has given up his back. Will we see Laitila going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (8) vs (0) Kline
Kline tries to escape the position.
Laitila wants to control but Kline is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Kline right now.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kline looking very determined here, making life difficult for Laitila.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline tries to roll but Laitila sticks to his back.
Laitila avoiding Kline 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Laitila is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Kline turns into Laitila and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Kline
Laitila 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: Laitila (10) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laitila is working for a kimura but Kline is defending it quite comfortably.
Laitila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kline knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Kline is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Laitila is staying active.#T3#
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Kline defends it.
Kline trying to control but Laitila postures up.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Kline won't allow it.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kline is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Kline is still trying to improve position.
Kline is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Laitila seems to be working for a kimura but Kline defends the submission attempt.
Laitila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Laitila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kline has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kline! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (13) vs (4) Kline
Laitila is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline preventing the sweep.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts New York inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kline throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Laitila's body to avoid the submission. Laitila has instead reached around Kline's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Laitila arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jari Laitila!
Our winner, Jari Laitila, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 399 Maximus vs Makarov
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nozadzi has closed the distance and engaged Kline in a clinch.
#TD#
Nozadzi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kline can't fight it off and eventually Nozadzi manages to take the fight to the floor. Kline looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline controlling the position.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Nozadzi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kline had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nozadzi 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.
Kline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Kline wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Nozadzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Kline gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Kline
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kline looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kline passes easily into half guard.
Nozadzi has a hand on Kline's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kline takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (5) Kline
Nozadzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kline controlling the pace for now.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Nozadzi has given up his back here. Will Kline look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (2) vs (8) Kline
Kline just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kline controlling well, preventing Nozadzi from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Kline has got one arm under Nozadzi's chin. This could be trouble... Nozadzi trying to control the other hand but Kline gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Nozadzi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rhett Kline!
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 394 Gracias vs Chai
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Snake gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Snake
Kline is positioning himself well to prevent Snake advancing to mount.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kline trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Kline has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kline 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) Snake
Snake wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Snake with the active half guard here but Kline passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Snake
Snake is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kline happy to just control the position for now.
Kline tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working. #SUB#
Kline goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kline's guard! Nice work there by Snake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (5) vs (4) Snake#T4#
Snake won't allow Kline to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kline pushes a forearm under Snake's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Snake is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
NYF 103: Kemppainen vs Christ
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Christ feints and as Kemppainen raises his hands in defense, Christ changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ looking to sit in guard and control but Kemppainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kemppainen preventing the sweep.
Christ manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kemppainen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Christ 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. #SUB2#
Christ is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kemppainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kemppainen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Our spies down at at Gronk Apes inform us that Christ has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Christ is trying to control the position but Kemppainen postures up. #T1#
Christ has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kemppainen has passed into side control.
Christ struggling a bit here.
Christ is looking to reverse the position.
Christ gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Christ wants to improve his position but Kemppainen is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christ manages to get to full guard.
Christ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kemppainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christ has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kemppainen has managed to get both his arms back between Christ's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Christ is looking to sweep but instead, Kemppainen has passed into half guard.
Well, if Kemppainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Christ is trying to get back to full guard.
Kemppainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kemppainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christ manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christ wants to sweep here but Kemppainen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Christ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kemppainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Christ doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kemppainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kemppainen defends well and Christ ends up having to push Kemppainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kemppainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christ.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kemppainen sprawls well. Kemppainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chaos Kemppainen will probably get the nod.
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#
Kemppainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christ to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Kemppainen's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kemppainen as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kemppainen misses the target.
Kemppainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kemppainen misses the shot to the body.
Christ bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kemppainen's head.
Christ will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemppainen is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.
Christ dives in for a single leg takedown but Kemppainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chaos Kemppainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
Kemppainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kemppainen.
Christ darts in looking for a takedown but Kemppainen gets double underhooks and turns Christ into the cage.
A head kick from Kemppainen lands but Christ takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.
Christ swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kemppainen.
Christ tries to clinch up
and Kemppainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Kemppainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Kemppainen is pulling down on Christ's head to control his posture.
Christ postures up.
Kemppainen wants to sweep here but Christ controlling him for the moment.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kemppainen keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
Christ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kemppainen pulls Christ in close to his closed guard and prevents Christ from doing any damage or advancing position.
Christ stopping the sweep attempt from Kemppainen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kemppainen throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ throws a hook but Kemppainen avoids it easily.
Kemppainen swinging wildly here.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends Kemppainen's belly button to the back.#T4##CL2#
Christ clinches up with Kemppainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Kemppainen controls the action.
#BC#
Kemppainen manages to break the clinch.
Christ scores with a jab.
Christ avoids the head kick by Kemppainen.
Kemppainen misses with a two punch combination.
Christ shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kemppainen defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kemppainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christ wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Christ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeff Christ's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Christ wants to clinch.
Kemppainen throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.
Kemppainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kemppainen misses with a low kick.
Christ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kemppainen takes one on the button.
Kemppainen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kemppainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kemppainen moves away.#T1#
Christ moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Christ has Kemppainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kemppainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land. #BC#
Kemppainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kemppainen defends it nicely.
Kemppainen throws a big shot that misses.
Christ misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemppainen.
#CL2#
Christ closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kemppainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kemppainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Christ prevents a body shot from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Kemppainen avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Kemppainen.
Christ has Kemppainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kemppainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chaos Kemppainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Kemppainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Christ controls his hands.
Kemppainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
Kemppainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ. #T3#
Kemppainen prevents a body shot from Christ. #BC#
Kemppainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Christ darts in and clinches Kemppainen up against the cage.
Kemppainen tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Kemppainen back against the cage.
Kemppainen working aggressively here.
Christ takes a shot to the head.
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kemppainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christ blocks a body shot from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Christ controls his hands.
Christ is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kemppainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kemppainen misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Christ prevents a body shot from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen presses Christ against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Kemppainen.
Christ prevents a body shot from Kemppainen. #BC#
Kemppainen breaks from the clinch.
Jeff Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kemppainen tries to keep at a distance but Christ has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christ struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemppainen controls his hands.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kemppainen tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Kemppainen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ blocks a body shot from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaos Kemppainen clearly takes that 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.#R4#
Kemppainen just misses with a punch to the body.
And Christ tries to counter it with a takedown but Kemppainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Christ rushes Kemppainen and presses him up against the cage.
Christ tries for a takedown but Kemppainen manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Kemppainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kemppainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Christ rushes Kemppainen and presses him up against the cage.
Kemppainen misses with a body punch.
Kemppainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kemppainen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Christ is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kemppainen to the mat. Kemppainen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kemppainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kemppainen is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Kemppainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kemppainen stopping the sweep attempt from Christ.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kemppainen stays in close to Christ's body and controls the position.
Christ looking to control.
#SUB2#
Christ working for a triangle but Kemppainen defends it easily.
Christ wants to sweep but no luck.
Christ working a defensive guard here.
Christ wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kemppainen is now in half guard. #T3#
Kemppainen is thwarting Christ's attempts to control the position.
Christ is trying to get back to full guard.
Christ gets full guard.#SUB2#
Christ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kemppainen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Christ had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kemppainen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kemppainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christ has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kemppainen has managed to get both his arms back between Christ's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kemppainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Kemppainen instigates a clinch.
Kemppainen tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Kemppainen misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Kemppainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kemppainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kemppainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Kemppainen lands a head kick. Christ smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chaos Kemppainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff Christ's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nice shot by Kemppainen.
Kemppainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Christ clinches.
Christ prevents a body shot from Kemppainen.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Kemppainen avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kemppainen.
Kemppainen tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christ gets through Kemppainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kemppainen is leaning against Christ and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christ is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemppainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Kemppainen works on Christ's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Kemppainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kemppainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Christ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Kemppainen lands the left hand.
Christ connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kemppainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kemppainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Christ takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Kemppainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kemppainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Kemppainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kemppainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kemppainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Christ takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemppainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Christ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kemppainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Christ gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kemppainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chaos Kemppainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
Kemppainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christ gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kemppainen.
Danga de danga de dang - Kemppainen scores with a four punch combination!
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Christ lands.#T4#
Kemppainen lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Jeff Christ's cut even more.
Kemppainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ swings for the body but Kemppainen moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kemppainen tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kemppainen to the ground. Kemppainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown. Kemppainen tries to sprawl out of it but Christ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kemppainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chaos Kemppainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kemppainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaos Kemppainen!
Chaos Kemppainen retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Chaos Kemppainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF 102: Carter vs Babcock III
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Donk. Yordan catches Borrisinov right on the button with a cross.
Yordan swings for the body but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Yordan takes one on the button.
Borrisinov throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Borrisinov.
Yordan swings for the body but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Yordan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borrisinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yordan lands a high kick!
#ROC#Borrisinov is rocked!
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borrisinov moves away.
Yordan connects with a nice looking jab.
Borrisinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Yordan finish him?
Yordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borrisinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borrisinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yordan defends it well.
Borrisinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been told by Yordan's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borrisinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yordan.
Yordan misses with a hook.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yordan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yordan misses with a straight left.
Borrisinov with the counter takedown but Yordan avoids it easily.
Borrisinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Borrisinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Borrisinov.
A swing and a miss from Yordan.
A low kick lands for Yordan.
Borrisinov takes one on the button.#T1#
Yordan looks to land a body kick but Borrisinov moved away.
Yordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borrisinov.
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borrisinov. Yordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borrisinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Yordan misses with a wild body shot.
Yordan scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Yordan, which made it look bad.
Borrisinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yordan scores with a jab to the body.
Yordan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Borrisinov is out of range.
Borrisinov missing with a left hand there. Yordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borrisinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yordan moves away.
Borrisinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yordan lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Borrisinov slips a straight right by Yordan.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the side of Yordan's head but Yordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Yordan coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Borrisinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yordan pushes Borrisinov off and gets back to his feet.
Yordan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yordan is looking to slow Borrisinov down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Yordan lands but Borrisinov takes it in his stride.
Yordan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borrisinov's sensitive parts.
Yordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borrisinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yordan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Borrisinov to the canvas! Borrisinov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Yordan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daud Yordan!
A very excited looking Daud Yordan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Moly clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Moly wants the takedown. Kline is fighting it off but Moly persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kline's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline trying to control the position here.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kline has his hands on Moly's head, controlling the position.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.#T1#
Kline trying to control the position.
Moly is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kline has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moly is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kline. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (0) Kline
Kline is not content to let Moly control the position.
Moly is really struggling to control Kline but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Kline controls the position for a moment.
Kline is trying to work for a sweep but Moly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (7) vs (0) Kline
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Kline tries to improve his position but Moly has taken his back! Moly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kline tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moly pushes Kline away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Christ looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Christ is controlling the pace.
Simons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christ.
Simons's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Simons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christ working Simons over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simons's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christ is trying to control. Simons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Christ not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Christ is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Christ looks to land a strike but Simons avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Christ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Simons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Christ is in close to Simons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christ chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Christ trying to control but Simons is working from the bottom.
Christ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christ with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christ working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simons's head.
Simons being controlled here, momentarily.
Christ forces his way into half guard.
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simons's head.
Christ with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Christ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simons is looking to control Christ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simons avoid being mounted?
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simons's head.
Simons is not content to let Christ control the position.#SUB2#
Christ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Christ.
Simons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Christ is working for a submission of some sort.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Simons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simons defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Christ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ slips a straight right by Simons.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Simons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ scores with a body shot.
Christ cracks Simons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christ lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Simons should have avoided that one.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Simons moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Christ closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christ lands in his opponent's guard.
Christ content to stall in guard here.
Christ throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Christ wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Christ distracts Simons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Christ wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Simons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Christ is in close to Simons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christ wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Christ throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christ working some strikes from top position.
Christ working some strikes from top position.
Christ trying to control but Simons is working from the bottom.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons, not yet.
Christ makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Simons keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
Simons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ landing some decent shots from guard.
Christ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christ looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Christ is in close to Simons's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simons's head.
Simons keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christ trying to control but Simons is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Christ gets the takedown into side control.
Christ working the ground and pound but Simons is defending the strikes.
Simons defending against the ground and pound.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons keeps working.
Christ lands a nice forearm strike.
Christ trying to control the action but Simons is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Christ seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ in side control, throwing shots but Simons defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Christ looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Christ controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Christ goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Simons has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Christ but great work by Simons.
Christ is trying to get back to half guard.
Christ is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jeff Christ has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Simons is thwarting Christ's attempts to control the position.
Christ makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christ.
Christ manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Christ makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christ trying to control but Simons is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christ engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simons seems keen to control Christ's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christ wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Christ postures up and lands a big shot to Simons's brow.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Christ throws a big right hand that misses.
Simons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simons throws a big shot that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Christ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Christ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Christ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simons dodges the ground and pound from Christ.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Christ really 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.#R4#
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russ Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ catches Simons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simons looks to land a combination. Christ sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Christ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christ thuds a left hand into Simons's body.
Christ lands a right hook to the body.
Christ fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simons avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Simons misses the target.#TD2#
Simons tries to sprawl but Christ drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Simons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christ.
Christ not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Christ is keen to just control but Simons is a slippery customer.
Christ sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christ not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simons taking some punishment here, with Christ in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Christ connects with a nice short shot to Simons's temple. #CUT2#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Christ keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simons's head.
Christ looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Simons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christ.
Christ keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Christ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Christ is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons keeps working. #T3#
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simons is refusing to be controlled, as Christ sits in half guard.
Christ with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simons is refusing to be controlled, as Christ sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Christ shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simons's guard.
Simons is looking to stand back up but Christ counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Simons. #REVR##SUB2#
Christ wants to work for an arm triangle but Simons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Christ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simons is just riding it out for now. Christ eventually gives up the hold.
Simons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christ.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ stalling.
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Christ dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russ Simons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Simons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Simons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
An attempted straight right counter from Simons misses the target.#TD2#
Christ changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Christ tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Christ throws an elbow but Simons slips to the side and avoids it well.
Christ throws a strike aimed at the side of Simons's head but Simons avoids it well.
Christ remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Christ misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simons is not content to let Christ control the position. #T1#
Christ working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Christ wants to control but Simons is keeping him busy.
Simons on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Christ is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Christ taking a breather here.
Christ lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Christ advances nicely into full mount.
Christ working Simons over with strikes here.
Christ looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.
Christ unloads with some shots from mount but Simons bucks and avoids them well.
Christ lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Christ lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simons hang on?#CUT2#Jeez, Russ Simons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russ Simons's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeff Christ!
Jeff Christ bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Borrisinov throws an overhand right that lands on Murat's shoulder, as Murat tries to avoid the shot.
Borrisinov throws a looping overhand right but Murat ducks down to avoid it.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Murat misses the target.
A big right from Borrisinov misses.
Borrisinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murat is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Murat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Murat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Borrisinov preventing the sweep.
Murat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov preventing the sweep.
Murat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murat has Borrisinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Borrisinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murat's head.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borrisinov scores with a shot to the body.
Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murat manages to avoid it.
Murat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut. Murat saw that one coming.
Borrisinov misses with a looping right.
Murat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murat as he avoids it easily.
Murat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murat takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Borrisinov misses with a body shot.
Murat fails with a takedown attempt.
Borrisinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murat is fending him off so far but Borrisinov persists. Nope, Murat circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Murat should have avoided that one.
Borrisinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murat avoids it really well and circles away.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov with a poor takedown
and Murat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Borrisinov swings for the body but Murat moves out of range.
It looked like Murat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murat.
Murat wants to sweep but no luck.
Borrisinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borrisinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murat is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov wants to sweep here but Murat controlling him for the moment.
Borrisinov looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Borrisinov looks to land a left hand but Murat moved out of range nicely.
Murat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murat wants it to stay on the feet.
Borrisinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Murat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Murat, which made it look bad.
It looked like Murat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Nice shot by Borrisinov.
Murat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murat.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borrisinov.#T1#
Borrisinov tries for a takedown but Murat circles away easily
letting Murat counter with a right hand. #TD#
Murat gets a double leg takedown into Borrisinov's guard.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borrisinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Murat throwing strikes but missing.
Murat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murat'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.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borrisinov keeping full guard, as Murat tries to pass. #T2#
Murat trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom.
Murat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murat is looking to pass into half guard but Borrisinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Borrisinov is in guard.#REVB#
Borrisinov wants to pass the guard but Murat is keeping the position.
Murat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there. #T3#
Borrisinov trying to control but Murat is working from the bottom.
Murat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borrisinov cracks Murat with a solid left hand.
Murat looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Murat is really struggling to control Borrisinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov misses with an uppercut
and Murat counters with a stiff right hand.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Murat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borrisinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borrisinov throws a shot from downtown. Murat moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Borrisinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borrisinov thinking. #TD#
Borrisinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murat postures up.
Murat trying to control the position from guard on top but Borrisinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov keeping full guard, as Murat tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murat content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joachim Murat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murat manages to avoid it.
Murat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Borrisinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murat attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borrisinov connects with a right hand. Murat shakes it off.
Murat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Borrisinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borrisinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murat is looking to counter punch.
Borrisinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Borrisinov cracks Murat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murat throws a hook but Borrisinov avoids it easily.
Borrisinov misses with a jab to the body
and Murat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borrisinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borrisinov sprawls and moves away.
Murat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borrisinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murat on the side of the head.
Borrisinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murat attempts a counter takedown but Borrisinov avoids it well and moves away.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Murat slips a jab from Borrisinov.
A little feinted left hand from Murat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murat takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Borrisinov misses with a right hand
and Murat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borrisinov misses with a shot to the body
and Murat counters with a left to the body.
Murat lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Borrisinov misses
and Borrisinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borrisinov swings widly with a right hand
letting Murat counter with a right hand.
Murat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Murat.
Borrisinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borrisinov has a takedown stuffed.
Murat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Borrisinov misses
and Murat counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Murat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borrisinov won't be happy with that.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Borrisinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murat working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Borrisinov's thigh. Borrisinov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murat wants to control from the top but Borrisinov keeps moving. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borrisinov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Murat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Murat 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.
Murat pulls Borrisinov in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joachim Murat.
I think Murat 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joachim Murat!
An out of breath Joachim Murat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Adebo misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Christ counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adebo!
Sloppy strikes there by Christ.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebo is not content to let Christ control the position.
A lull in the action here as Christ stalls from top position.
Christ working the strikes but Adebo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Adebo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Christ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adebo is just riding it out for now. Christ eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Christ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adebo defending well though.
Christ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christ 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.
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christ is looking to stall here but Adebo recovers full guard.
Christ throws a big right hand that misses.
Adebo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adebo keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
Adebo keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Adebo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adebo trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Christ is looking to work some ground and pound but Adebo has wrist control.
Adebo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christ wants to control from the top but Adebo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adebo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3##TD#
Christ scores with a takedown into Adebo's guard.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adebo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christ tries to free his leg and advance position but Adebo is retaining full guard.
Adebo being controlled here, momentarily.
Christ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christ slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adebo keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christ slips nicely into half guard.
Adebo is refusing to be controlled, as Christ sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christ lands a nice short elbow.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebo keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebo keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Christ dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Adebo. No joy for Christ on that attempt. #TD#
Christ shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Christ is trying to control the action in half guard but Adebo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adebo defending well though.
Christ is just content to waste time from the top position. Adebo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Christ 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adebo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Adebo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christ throws a big right hand that misses.
Christ throws an elbow that misses. Adebo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christ's guard. Nice move by Adebo!#REVB##SUB#
Christ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christ looking for a sweep. Not yet Christ, not yet.
Christ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adebo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Christ tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adebo can do to turn this around?
Christ wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Adebo is now in half guard.
Christ trying to control here.
Christ tries to get to full guard but Adebo has control of the leg.
Christ wants to control but Adebo is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Christ is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Christ actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ throws a hook but Adebo blocks it.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christ fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Adebo misses.
Uzochukwu Adebo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Adebo's head back.
Adebo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adebo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.
Jeff Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adebo sprawls well. Adebo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Adebo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ goes for a double leg but Adebo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adebo continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adebo! But no joy.
Adebo swings wildly with an uppercut but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ works on Adebo's body with a couple of short punches.
Christ is trying to break the clinch but Adebo has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adebo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adebo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Adebo manages to break the clinch.
Adebo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uzochukwu Adebo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeff Christ's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebo was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Christ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Adebo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Adebo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adebo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Christ attempts a counter takedown but Adebo avoids it well and moves away.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Adebo.
Adebo misses with a wild body shot.
Adebo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Adebo misses its intended target.
Christ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christ connects with a single shot there.
Adebo looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Christ lands.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Adebo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christ's hands.#TD#
Christ manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adebo on his heels. He'll look to pass Adebo's guard now, I'm sure.
Jeff Christ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christ wants to control from the top but Adebo keeps moving.
Christ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Adebo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Christ works over Adebo with some ground and pound from guard.
Christ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christ throws a strike but Adebo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ 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#
Adebo is not content to let Christ control the position.
Christ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adebo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Christ thows a huge punch but Adebo dodges it nicely.
Christ trying to control from half guard but Adebo is working away.
Adebo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Christ is working for a kimura but Adebo is defending it quite comfortably.
Christ missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adebo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Christ.
Christ stands up over Adebo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Christ throwing strikes but missing.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adebo trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ wants to control from the top but Adebo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Christ showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christ 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Christ!
Jeff Christ decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 51 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lima moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Lima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Kline#SUB2#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kline has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Kline's legs - danger averted.
Lima trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Kline looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Lima is pushing down on Kline's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kline is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kline tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Kline is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg. #T2#
Kline is trying is best to control the position here.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kline doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima is thwarting Kline's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Lima prevents Kline from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kline looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lima jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Kline
Kline tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Lima swings around for an armbar but Kline sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (2) Kline
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Kline is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kline trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #T5#
Kline trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
My spies in The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kline has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (5) Kline
Kline controlling from mount. #T6##SUB2#
Kline swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lima 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: Lima (7) vs (5) Kline
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kline looking to control.
Kline seems keen to control Lima's posture.#T7#
Kline keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (7) Kline
Kline is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kline wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Kline drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Kline off! Kline jumps back into Lima's guard.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kline escapes and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (10) Kline#SUB2#
Kline looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Kline tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Kline goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kline but great work by Lima. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (11) vs (10) Kline
Kline regains half guard.
Kline trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
#T10#
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline trying to control the position here.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (11) vs (12) Kline
Kline is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Kline pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12##SUB2#
Kline 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.
Lima wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kline is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kline to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline.
Lima won't allow Kline to pass to mount. #T13#
Kline trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Kline looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Kline prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lima defends it well.
Kline is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (11) vs (15) Kline
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline wins on points by 15 to 11. |
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Event:
NYF 94: Zigaro vs Holton
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Borrisinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
Borrisinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnolds misses the shot to the body.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Arnolds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Borrisinov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arnolds on his heels. He'll look to pass Arnolds's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arnolds is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borrisinov is keeping the position for now.
Arnolds won't allow Borrisinov to sweep him here.
Arnolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borrisinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borrisinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arnolds is one step ahead there.
Arnolds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borrisinov's head.#T1#
Arnolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Borrisinov is retaining full guard.
Arnolds cracks Borrisinov with a solid left hand.
Arnolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arnolds looking to pass the guard.
Borrisinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borrisinov has Arnolds pulled in close to control his posture.
Arnolds passes Borrisinov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borrisinov is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Borrisinov tries to get to full guard but Arnolds has control of the leg.
Borrisinov wants to get back to full guard but Arnolds has mounted him!
Borrisinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnolds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borrisinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Arnolds has a good base and remains in mount.
Arnolds misses with a head shot.
Borrisinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arnolds lands a couple of good shots and Borrisinov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Arnolds keeps control of the position as Borrisinov tries to break free.
Arnolds wants to control but Borrisinov is keeping busy.#T3#
Even with his hooks in, Arnolds manages to miss with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Borrisinov's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arnolds lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Arnolds tightening his grip on Borrisinov, looking for the choke.
Arnolds controlling well, preventing Borrisinov from escaping the position.
Arnolds throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Borrisinov!
Borrisinov is in bad spot here.
Borrisinov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Borrisinov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Arnolds. #T4##SUB#
Borrisinov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arnolds gets his way!
Borrisinov tries to roll but Arnolds sticks to his back.
Arnolds is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Borrisinov up.
Borrisinov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arnolds.
Arnolds 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.
Arnolds lands punches and elbows.
Arnolds gets his hands free as Borrisinov looks to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnolds looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Borrisinov wants to control his opponent's hands but Arnolds gets his hands free.
Arnolds softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#ROC#Borrisinov is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Arnolds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arnolds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
Arnolds misses with a straight left.
Borrisinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnolds misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnolds. Borrisinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borrisinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnolds manages to avoid it.
Borrisinov misses the shot to the body.
Borrisinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnolds.
Arnolds swings for the body but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Borrisinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arnolds cracks Borrisinov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Borrisinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnolds finish him?#TD#
Arnolds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Borrisinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arnolds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arnolds's back!
Arnolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borrisinov can do to turn this around?
Borrisinov controlling well, preventing Arnolds from escaping the position.
Borrisinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Borrisinov cracks Arnolds with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Arnolds from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Borrisinov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Arnolds is trying to break free.
Arnolds wants to control his opponent's hands but Borrisinov gets his hands free.
Borrisinov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Arnolds.
Alan Arnolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arnolds covering up well and avoiding damage.
Borrisinov is trying to stick to Arnolds's back but Arnolds is turning into Borrisinov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Borrisinov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arnolds.#T2#
Arnolds wants to control from the top but Borrisinov keeps moving.
Borrisinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arnolds controls the pace.
Arnolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borrisinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Arnolds wants to sweep here but Borrisinov controlling him for the moment.
Borrisinov connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Arnolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arnolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borrisinov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Borrisinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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#
Arnolds wants to get back to full guard.
Borrisinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnolds keeps working.
Ground and pound from Borrisinov.
Arnolds tries to roll over but Borrisinov keeps him under control.
Borrisinov is keen to just control but Arnolds is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions off his back.
Borrisinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Borrisinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arnolds is refusing to be controlled, as Borrisinov sits in half guard.
Borrisinov trying to control from Arnolds's half guard. Arnolds has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Borrisinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Borrisinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borrisinov scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Arnolds is rocked!
Borrisinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Arnolds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borrisinov with a nice head shot there.
Arnolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Alan Arnolds will probably get the nod.
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. 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#
Borrisinov closes the distance and clinches up with Arnolds, looking for a takedown. Borrisinov pushes Arnolds against the cage but Arnolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arnolds seems to have got his legs back now.
Arnolds's corner calls for a 1-2. Arnolds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arnolds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borrisinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arnolds takes a swing at Borrisinov's ribcage but misses.
Borrisinov lands a jab to Arnolds's midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Arnolds finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Borrisinov connects with a body shot.#TD#
Arnolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arnolds showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnolds is trying to control. Borrisinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borrisinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arnolds.
Borrisinov wants to improve his position but Arnolds is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Arnolds there. #T1#
Borrisinov controlling the position for now.
Borrisinov trying to control here.
Arnolds lands strikes from half guard.
Borrisinov taking some punishment here, with Arnolds in his half guard.
Borrisinov manages to get to full guard.
Arnolds connects with a couple of short punches.
Borrisinov controlling Arnolds's posture.
Arnolds trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom.
Volodimir Borrisinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arnolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borrisinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Borrisinov, not yet.
Arnolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Borrisinov is retaining full guard.
Borrisinov is trying to control the position but Arnolds postures up.
Arnolds looking to pass the guard.
Borrisinov is pulling down on Arnolds's head. It's preventing any offense from Arnolds, at least for the moment.
Arnolds wants to control from the top but Borrisinov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Borrisinov lands a right hook to the body.
Borrisinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borrisinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arnolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arnolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borrisinov.
Arnolds lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arnolds misses with a body shot.
Borrisinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arnolds defends it well.
Alan Arnolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borrisinov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Arnolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Alan Arnolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looks like Arnolds has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Arnolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arnolds lands with a straight right. Borrisinov didn't see that one coming.
Borrisinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnolds pinned against the cage. Arnolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Arnolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borrisinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnolds lands a right hook to the body.
Arnolds is looking to wear down Borrisinov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arnolds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Arnolds closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Borrisinov's guard.
Borrisinov pulls Arnolds in close to prevent any damage.
Arnolds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Borrisinov's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Arnolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arnolds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Arnolds!
A victorious Alan Arnolds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 374 Borgia vs Ozymandias
Date: Dec 01, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ribeiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (0) Kline
Ribeiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Kline wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kline trying to control here.
Ribeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kline trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kline felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline is pulling down on Ribeiro's head to control his posture.
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kline managing to control the position.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Kline is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kline defends well.#SUB#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Kline defends it easily.
#T4#
Ribeiro looking to control.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ribeiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kline has passed into half guard!
Kline works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (5) Kline
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Ribeiro is trying to escape the position but Kline is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kline working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kline seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (6) vs (5) Kline
Kline is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it. #T6#
Kline prevents Ribeiro from improving position.
Kline trying to remain calm as Ribeiro controls from the top position.
Kline manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kline does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kline pushes a forearm under Ribeiro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ribeiro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 49
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Christ staying out of range there.
Christ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eaton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Eaton.
Christ changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Christ wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eaton misses the jab.
Christ feinted with a counter takedown.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ scores with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Eaton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Christ throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eaton was covering up waiting for the punch and Christ finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Eaton keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Christ stops Eaton from standing up.
Eaton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christ controls the pace.
Christ won't allow Eaton to get back to his feet.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christ won't allow Eaton to get back to his feet.
Eaton has momentary wrist control but Christ slips an elbow through the middle.
Christ is stalling in the full guard.
Christ 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.
Christ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eaton wants to stand but Christ is controlling the position.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christ won't allow Eaton to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eaton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christ connects with a couple of short punches.
Christ is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christ landing some decent shots from guard.
Christ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eaton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christ controls the pace.
Christ scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eaton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christ is controlling him.
Eaton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eaton wants to stand up but Christ is controlling him.
Christ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eaton's guard. #T3#
Christ landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Christ with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eaton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Christ is nestled in close to Eaton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eaton is trying to stand up here but Christ is controlling him well.
We've been informed that Eaton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Christ lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eaton is trying to stand.
Christ is nestled in close to Eaton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Christ is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eaton defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Christ in particular looking to stall.
Eaton tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Christ manages to move to mount!
Eaton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Eaton is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
#T4#
Eaton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Eaton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Eaton is out cold - huge knockout for Christ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Christ!
Jeff Christ bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kline manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vieira on his heels. He'll look to pass Vieira's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T1#
Vieira keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Kline defends it easily.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Vieira controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T2#
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (0) Vieira
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vieira tries to buck Kline off but Kline is having none of it.
Vieira is trying to control Kline's posture but Kline avoids it.
Vieira manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Vieira wants to improve his position but instead Kline has moved into half guard.
Kline is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kline looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kline is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Vieira tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
Kline is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira is trying to keep Kline in close.
#T5#
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Kline looking to pass the guard.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on Kline's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kline works his way back into a safe position though.
Kline won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Vieira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kline puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kline looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kline wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #T7#
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kline pulls his head out easily.
Kline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Kline wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8##SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control but Kline postures up.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to control but Kline postures up.
#T9#
Kline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Kline performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Vieira controlling the position for now.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kline is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Vieira
Kline looking to control.
Kline seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Kline'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 working a defensive guard here.
Vieira is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kline doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Kline is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kline is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kline will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kline is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Kline gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Vieira gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Vieira wins on points by 6 to 5.
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kline shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drelas pinned against the cage. Drelas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Drelas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kline to the ground. Drelas is now in Kline's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Drelas
Kline trying to control the position.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Kline is controlling Drelas's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Drelas postures up.
Kline definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kline throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drelas escapes and throws Kline's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (5) Drelas
Kline prevents Drelas from improving position.
Kline tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom. #T2#
Drelas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Drelas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kline wants to control but Drelas postures up.
Drelas wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kline is trying to get back to half guard.
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drelas's best efforts.
Kline is controlling Drelas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Drelas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drelas is trying to control. Kline wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Kline slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Drelas won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Kline not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (5) Drelas
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Kline forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is keen to just control but Drelas is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drelas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB2#
Drelas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kline escapes and throws Drelas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (5) Drelas#SUB#
Kline tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kline tries to advance to mount but Drelas denies him.
Drelas struggling a bit here.#T7#
Drelas is looking to regain half guard here but Kline keeps moving and retains side control.
Kline tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kline advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kline (7) vs (5) Drelas
Kline wants to control the pace but Drelas is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kline with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T8#
Kline content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas stops Kline from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drelas has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kline (10) vs (5) Drelas#SUB#
Drelas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kline gets his way!
Kline wants to control but Drelas manages to buck him off and is now in Kline's guard! Nice work there by Drelas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (10) vs (7) Drelas#T9#
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for a triangle but Drelas pushes his legs off easily.
Kline wants to control but Drelas passes easily into half guard.
Kline trying to control here.
#T10#
Kline gets back to full guard.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline has his hands on Drelas's head, controlling the position.
Drelas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kline's guard.
Kline moves into full guard.
Drelas postures up.
#T11#
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Drelas keeps trying to improve his position.
Kline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drelas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drelas preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drelas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (12) vs (7) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kline slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (15) vs (7) Drelas
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drelas keeps working. #T13#
Drelas is trying to get back to half guard.
Drelas is letting Kline control him for a moment. #T14##SUB#
Kline looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kline trying to control the position but Drelas is working away.
You can see the frustration on Drelas's face, being in this tough position on 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!
Kline takes the fight on points by 15 to 7. |
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