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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rounin Hashima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hashima instigates a clinch.
Hashima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Kolan jumps guard and drags Hashima to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashima defends well.
Hashima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hashima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hashima preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kolan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hashima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hashima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hashima has managed to get both his arms back between Kolan's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kolan wants to sweep here but Hashima controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hashima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hashima has managed to get both his arms back between Kolan's legs - danger averted.
Hashima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolan is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashima defends well.#SUB2#
Kolan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hashima stays in close to Kolan's body and controls the position.
Hashima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hashima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kolan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashima defends well.
Kolan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hashima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Hashima trying to move into half guard but instead Kolan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hashima (0) vs (2) Kolan
Kolan won't allow Hashima to sweep him here.
Hashima seems keen to control Kolan's posture.
Hashima keeping moving, preventing Kolan from controlling successfully.
Kolan looking to pass the guard.
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hashima (0) vs (5) Kolan
Hashima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kolan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hashima (4) vs (5) Kolan
Kolan 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.#T5#
Hashima controlling from the back.
Kolan tries to escape but Hashima has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kolan wants to control his opponent's hands but Hashima gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hashima controlling the positon.
Kolan wants to control his opponent's hands but Hashima gets his hands free.
Hashima is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Hashima has the hooks in. Kolan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hashima has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kolan's body.
#T7#
Hashima has the hooks in. Kolan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Kolan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kolan just trying to survive but Hashima is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hashima biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hashima continues to stall.
Kolan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hashima controlling from mount. #T8#
Kolan is controlling an arm, preventing Hashima from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hashima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hashima prevents Kolan from getting the reversal.
Kolan is still trying to improve position.
Hashima looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Kolan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hashima has a good base and remains in mount.
Hashima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kolan gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hashima in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Hashima prevents Kolan from improving his position.
Hashima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Kolan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hashima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashima's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Kolan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hashima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hashima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kolan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hashima has his hands clasped together but Kolan extends and breaks Hashima's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kolan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto Kolan!
After winning the bout, Otto Kolan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; D.C. Benny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Melia stuffs the takedown attempt from Benny. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benny or perhaps it was just good defense by Melia, which made it look bad.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt - Melia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.C. Benny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benny is defended easily by Melia.
Benny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benny somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benny.
Melia with the counter takedown but Benny avoids it easily.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt.
Melia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Benny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Melia as he avoids it easily.
Benny fails with the takedown.
Melia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benny defends it well.
Benny has a takedown stuffed.
And Melia tries to counter it with a takedown but Benny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Melia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Melia feints and as Benny raises his hands in defense, Melia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benny (0) vs (2) Melia
Benny keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass. #SUB2#
Melia 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. #SUB#
Benny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Benny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia stands and throws Benny's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (5) Melia
Melia tries to move to mount but Benny blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Melia is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Benny is trying to escape and Melia transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Benny is forced to tap! Nice work there by Melia! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Melia!
After winning the bout, Robert Melia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Grippy manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grippy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson keeping full guard, as Grippy tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Grippy is trying for a kimura here. Jackson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grippy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nano Grippy!
During a confident post fight interview, Nano Grippy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BT3 Bots battle
Date: Mar 30, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; James Benoit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Smooth closes the distance and pushes Benoit back into the cage.#TD#
Benoit gets control of Smooth's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benoit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Benoit has an active guard here but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
Benoit wants to get back to full guard.
Smooth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benoit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Smooth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Benoit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smooth seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Benoit has recovered full guard.
Benoit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Smooth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Benoit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smooth has Benoit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benoit (2) vs (0) Smooth
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
Smooth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smooth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benoit pushing down on Smooth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benoit trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smooth is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benoit (2) vs (2) Smooth
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Benoit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smooth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Benoit is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Smooth passes into half guard.
Benoit wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
#T3#
Smooth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benoit works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Benoit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Benoit (2) vs (5) Smooth
We've been hearing good reports from Benoit'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.#T4#
Smooth wants to control but Benoit is keeping him busy.
Smooth tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benoit's legs.
Benoit tries to buck Smooth off but Smooth is having none of it.#SUB2#
Smooth is trying to get an arm triangle but Benoit is defending well.
Benoit is looking for a sweep.
Smooth tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benoit's legs. #T5##SUB2#
Smooth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smooth wants to control but Benoit is keeping him busy.
Benoit tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6##SUB2#
Smooth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benoit, who protects the arm well.
Benoit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smooth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smooth moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Benoit (2) vs (7) Smooth
Smooth wants to take Benoit's back but he can't do it this time.
Benoit wants to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Benoit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Smooth looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smooth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Benoit tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.
Benoit has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Benoit (2) vs (10) Smooth
Smooth is trying to stick to Benoit's back but Benoit is turning into Smooth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smooth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Benoit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benoit (4) vs (10) Smooth
Benoit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smooth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smooth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Smooth can't keep his opponent in guard - Benoit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smooth is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Benoit is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Benoit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smooth sees it coming and defends easily.
Benoit is trying to control. Smooth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benoit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smooth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9##SUB2#
Smooth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smooth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benoit preventing the sweep.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benoit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benoit (4) vs (12) Smooth
Smooth advances to half guard. #T10##SUB#
Benoit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily.
Benoit is refusing to be controlled, as Smooth sits in half guard.
Smooth prevents Benoit from improving his position.#SUB#
Benoit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Benoit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Savate Club inform me that Smooth has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smooth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benoit (4) vs (15) Smooth#T11#
Smooth wants to control the pace but Benoit is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Smooth is working for a guillotine from mount but Benoit frees his head quite easily.
Benoit regains half guard.
Smooth is looking to pass Benoit's guard but actually Benoit recovers to full guard. #T12#
Smooth content to stall in guard here.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Benoit is keeping the position.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smooth passes into half guard.
Benoit wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Benoit moves into full guard.
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit being controlled here, momentarily.
Smooth passes Benoit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benoit gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benoit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benoit keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #SUB#
Benoit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Benoit has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smooth doesn't defend quickly enough and Benoit has managed to lock this one up! Can Smooth escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Benoit on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Benoit! |
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Event:
BT3 Bots battle
Date: Mar 30, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Iago Farfan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nero Porto!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Farfan tries to keep at a distance but Porto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Farfan tries to pull guard but Porto holds him up against the cage and eventually Farfan drops back down to his feet.
Farfan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Porto to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Porto manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Porto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Farfan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farfan wants to control from the top but Porto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Porto looking for a guillotine here but Farfan defends easily.
Farfan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farfan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porto is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Porto is looking to cinch up a triangle. Farfan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Porto's body to avoid the submission. Porto has instead reached around Farfan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Porto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nero Porto!
Nero Porto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BT3 Bots battle
Date: Mar 30, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Zamir Kelmendi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hansen pushes Kelmendi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hansen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelmendi (0) vs (2) Hansen#SUB2#
Hansen is working for a submission of some sort.
Hansen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelmendi (0) vs (5) Hansen
Kelmendi is trying to escape the mount.
Hansen wants to take his opponent's back but Kelmendi doesn't allow it.
My spies in Savate Club inform me that Hansen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hansen wants to control the pace but Kelmendi is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelmendi is looking to improve his position but Hansen isn't that keen on the idea.
Hansen looking to control but Kelmendi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Hansen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Hansen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kelmendi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Hansen working for a guillotine from mount but Kelmendi is in no mood to give up.
Kelmendi is squirming around, avoiding Hansen's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hansen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hansen looking for a guillotine from mount but Kelmendi is having none of it.
Hansen avoids the attempt from Kelmendi to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelmendi is desperately trying to improve his position but Hansen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelmendi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hansen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kelmendi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Kelmendi reaches up to try and control the position but Hansen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kelmendi rolls and tries to escape and now Hansen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kelmendi (0) vs (8) Hansen#SUB2#
Kelmendi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Hansen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kelmendi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Hansen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kelmendi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hansen controlling the position well here. Kelmendi rolled but Hansen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kelmendi can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Kelmendi fending off the submission attempt from Hansen.
Kelmendi trying to control but not successfully.
Kelmendi can't escape the position.
Kelmendi trying to control the hands but Hansen breaks the grip.
Hansen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kelmendi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hansen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kelmendi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Hansen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Kelmendi 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 Hansen gets his way!
Kelmendi tries to escape the position.
Kelmendi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hansen's guard. Nice work there by Kelmendi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelmendi (2) vs (8) Hansen
Hansen keeping full guard, as Kelmendi tries to pass.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Kelmendi from controlling successfully.
Hansen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Kelmendi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelmendi (5) vs (8) Hansen
Hansen tries to bench press Kelmendi off him but Kelmendi keeps the position.
Hansen is not content to let Kelmendi control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kelmendi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kelmendi (5) vs (12) Hansen
Kelmendi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kelmendi 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 Hansen gets his way!
Well, with Hansen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kelmendi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Hansen looking for the choke but no joy. #T6##SUB2#
Kelmendi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hansen.
Kelmendi trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Kelmendi 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 Hansen gets his way!
Hansen tries to keep control of the position but Kelmendi is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kelmendi fending off the submission attempt from Hansen. #SUB2#
Hansen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7#
Kelmendi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kelmendi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kelmendi wants to hold on but Hansen pushes him away.
Kelmendi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hansen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kelmendi is desperately trying to improve his position but Hansen has a good base and remains in mount.
Hansen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kelmendi tries to reverse the position but Hansen maintains control.#T8#
Kelmendi is squirming around, avoiding Hansen's attempts to control the action.
Kelmendi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelmendi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelmendi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hansen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kelmendi looking for subs from the bottom but Hansen mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelmendi (5) vs (15) Hansen#SUB2#
Hansen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kelmendi is working to get back to half guard.
Hansen avoids the attempt from Kelmendi to control.#T9#
Kelmendi working to try and regain half guard.
Hansen controlling from the full mount.
Kelmendi tries to hold on but Hansen pushes him away.
Kelmendi is trying desperately to improve position.
Kelmendi is working hard here to advance position.
Hansen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kelmendi tries to lock up and control but Hansen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hansen trying to control but Kelmendi is having none of it. #T10#
Kelmendi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hansen wants to control the pace but Kelmendi is squirming around nicely.
Hansen controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelmendi is trying desperately to improve position.
Hansen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Hansen looking for a guillotine from mount but Kelmendi is having none of it.
Hansen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hansen tries to control but Kelmendi wriggling away. #T11#
Kelmendi working to try and regain half guard.
Hansen wants to control the pace but Kelmendi is squirming around nicely.
Kelmendi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hansen wants to control the pace but Kelmendi is squirming around nicely.
Kelmendi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hansen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelmendi (5) vs (18) Hansen
Hansen takes Kelmendi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kelmendi is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kelmendi (5) vs (21) Hansen#T12##SUB2#
Hansen is working for a rear naked choke. Kelmendi is not defending it well and Hansen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kelmendi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kelmendi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Hansen!
A very excited looking Marcus Hansen 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 146
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Werner drives through and clinches with Soderlund against the cage.
Soderlund working aggressively here.
Werner tries a body shot but Soderlund blocks it.
Soderlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Werner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soderlund stalling against the cage.
Werner misses with a body punch.
Soderlund lands a left hand.
Werner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soderlund lands a shoulder strike.
Werner misses with a punch to the body.
Soderlund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#It looks like Timo Werner has been cut.#BC#
Soderlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Werner throws the left hand but Soderlund avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werner connects with a body shot that sends Soderlund's belly button to the back.
Werner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Werner throws a front kick that sends Soderlund stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Werner has Soderlund up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Soderlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soderlund connects with a body shot.
Werner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Werner.
Soderlund is breathing heavily.
Soderlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Werner thuds his shin into the meat of Soderlund's side.
Werner connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Mats Olle Soderlund has been cut.#CL2#
Werner has managed to clinch.
Werner can't find room to land a body shot as Soderlund controls the action.
Werner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Werner tries to throw a body punch but Soderlund avoids it by throwing Werner back against the cage.
Werner can't find room to land a body shot as Soderlund controls the action.
Werner throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Werner misses with a punch to the body.
Werner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soderlund's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soderlund. #BC#
Soderlund breaks the clinch.
Werner throws a hook to the side of Soderlund's head but Soderlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Werner has closed the distance and engaged Soderlund in a clinch.
Werner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Werner can't find room to land a body shot as Soderlund controls the action.
Werner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Soderlund.
Soderlund lands with a short shot to the head.
Soderlund scores with a shot to the side of Werner's head.
Soderlund blocking some punches.
Werner scores with a shoulder strike.
Werner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Werner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soderlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soderlund.
Soderlund is trying to stall.
Soderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soderlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Werner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Werner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soderlund is leaning against Werner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Werner struggles to land a body shot inside as Soderlund controls his hands.
Soderlund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Werner's defenses.
Werner lands a left hand.
Werner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werner misses with a body punch.
Werner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Werner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Soderlund. #T4#
Soderlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Werner blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Soderlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Werner lands with a straight right. Soderlund didn't see that one coming.
Werner looks to land a left hand but Soderlund moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Werner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Soderlund sprawling to the canvas! Soderlund rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Werner finish him?!
#ROC2#Soderlund is rocked!
Werner throws a body kick that misses.
Werner works Soderlund's body with a nice hook.
Werner misses with a straight right.
Soderlund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soderlund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Werner throws a shot to the body.
Werner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soderlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Werner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Werner lands a nice shot to the body.
Soderlund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Werner throws an overhand right that lands on Soderlund's shoulder, as Soderlund tries to avoid the shot.
Soderlund throws a quick counter kick to the body but Werner avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Werner
letting Soderlund counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Werner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Soderlund sprawling to the canvas! Soderlund rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Werner finish him?!
Werner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soderlund is looking to counter with a body kick.
Timo Werner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Werner throws a series of punches but Soderlund moves out of range.
Werner throws a big shot that misses.
Werner pushes Soderlund away with a front kick.
We've been informed that Werner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Werner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Soderlund sprawling to the canvas! Soderlund rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Werner finish him?!
Oh Soderlund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soderlund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werner throws a head kick that misses.
Soderlund seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Werner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Werner stuns Soderlund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soderlund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Are you kidding me?! Werner ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Soderlund clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Werner!
Timo Werner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFA 45
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Karras with a nice cross.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD#
Karras drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Karras waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Lee is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jeong Yeong Lee has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karras lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lee - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Karras!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Karras!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Karras thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFA 45
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Michel slips under a jab.
A big right from Michel misses.
Stabler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stabler throws a big shot that misses.
Stabler misses with an uppercut.
Michel cracks Stabler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stabler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Michel misses with a hook
and Stabler counters with a left and a right that stings Michel.
Leroy Michel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michel throws a lazy right hand but Stabler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stabler.
Michel misses with a body punch
and Stabler counters with a stiff right hand.
Michel swings for the body but Stabler moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stabler! But no joy.
Stabler slips under a jab from Michel.
Stabler throws a series of punches but Michel avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Michel catches Stabler right on the button with a cross.
Michel throws a poor cross that misses
and Stabler counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Michel lands with a nice body punch.
Michel misses with a looping right.
A big left from Michel misses.
A little jabbing left from Stabler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michel. Stabler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stabler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michel throws a hook but Stabler blocks it.
Michel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stabler at a distance.
Stabler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Michel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michel lands a nice shot to the body.
Michel scores with a hook.
Stabler tests Michel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michel, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michel misses with a left hand
and Stabler counters with a straight right hand.
Stabler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Michel counters with a nice right hand that sends Stabler toppling to the canvas! Stabler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Michel finish him?!#ROC#Stabler is rocked!
Michel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stabler is still on wobbly legs! Can Michel finish him?
Stabler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stabler moves away from the strike by Michel.
Despite the aggression on Stabler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Michel loads up on a big right hand but Stabler slips the punch.
Stabler seems to have recovered his senses.
Michel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stabler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michel moves away from the strike by Stabler.
Michel ducks under a wild hook from Stabler.
Michel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stabler throws a hook but Michel avoids it easily.#T3#
Stabler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michel's corner calls for a 1-2. Michel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stabler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michel.#CL#
Michel instigates a clinch.
Michel misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michel.
Michel has Stabler pressed against the cage, preventing Stabler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Michel.
Michel lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Stabler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stabler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stabler tries to throw a body punch but Michel avoids it by throwing Stabler back against the cage.
Stabler misses with some punches.
#T4#
Michel lands a body punch.
Michel blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Michel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Michel struggles to land a body shot inside as Stabler controls his hands.
Michel tries to throw a body punch but Stabler avoids it by throwing Michel back against the cage.
Stabler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michel blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Stabler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stabler.
Stabler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Michel throws a jab when Stabler was well out of range.
Michel misses with a lunging right hand
and Stabler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Michel has closed the distance and engaged Stabler in a clinch.
Michel tries a body shot but Stabler blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michel digs a right hand underneath Stabler's ribcage. Stabler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stabler blocks a body shot from Michel.
Nice body punch from Michel - that landed with a thud.
Michel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Michel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Michel looks to land a combination but Stabler avoids it well. #CL#
Michel darts in and clinches Stabler up against the cage.
Stabler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michel misses with the head strike.
Michel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stabler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Michel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Michel.
Stabler stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel can't find room to land a body shot as Stabler controls the action.
Michel tries a body shot but Stabler blocks it.
Michel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michel lands a left hand.
Michel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stabler can do to turn this around?#T1#
Michel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stabler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Stabler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michel throws a shot from downtown. Stabler moves away and avoids it.
Stabler misses with a lunging right hand
and Michel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stabler thinking.
Stabler slips a jab from Michel.
A little jabbing left from Stabler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stabler finds it's way round the side to connect with Michel's head.
Michel throws the left hand but Stabler avoids the punch easily.
Michel misses with a hook to the body
enabling Stabler to counter with a crisp jab.
Michel digs a good hook to Stabler's body.
Nice shot by Michel.
Leroy Michel is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Michel.#KD#
Michel cracks Stabler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Michel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stabler to stand back up!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Michel moves into the clinch.
Michel swings wildly with an uppercut but Stabler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stabler.
Stabler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Michel throws a head punch that misses.
Stabler stalling in the clinch but Michel improves position. #BC2#
Stabler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stabler works the jab nicely.
Michel misses with a hook to the body
and Stabler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michel thuds a left hand into Stabler's body.
Michel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stabler is breathing heavily.
Michel misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Michel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stabler on the side of the head.
Michel thuds a left hand into Stabler's body.
Michel scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Michel.
Michel misses with a body shot.
Stabler is looking for the big counter here.
Michel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Stabler right on the button. Stabler goes down! Michel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Michel gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Michel!
A very excited looking Leroy Michel 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:
SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Fleshou Jr misses with a hook
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Fleshou Jr slips a straight right by Zahedi.
Fleshou Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fleshou Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Zahedi connects with a body shot that sends Fleshou Jr's belly button to the back.
Fleshou Jr misses with a straight right.
Fleshou Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zahedi.
Fleshou Jr misses with an uppercut. Zahedi saw that one coming.
Zahedi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zahedi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fleshou Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Fleshou Jr catches Zahedi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zahedi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fleshou Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fleshou Jr blocks a jab.
Fleshou Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleshou Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zahedi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Fleshou Jr misses.
Zahedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou Jr is just out of range.
Zahedi throws a head kick that misses.
Fleshou Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stres Fleshou Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleshou Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Fleshou Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Zahedi cracks Fleshou Jr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fleshou Jr falls backwards against the cage. Zahedi follows up with more strikes that drop Fleshou Jr to his knees. Zahedi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fleshou Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi retains his super heavyweight title!
Danyaal Zahedi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -3-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macallan moves in looking to clinch but Grippy pushes him off.
Macallan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Grippy moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Macallan gets control of Grippy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Macallan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Macallan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grippy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking for a triangle but Grippy pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (0) vs (3) Grippy#T1#
Grippy trying to control the action but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Macallan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grippy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grippy wants to control but Macallan is keeping him busy.
Macallan is trying to get back to half guard.
Macallan seems a little lost for a moment, as Grippy dominates the positioning.
Grippy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macallan (0) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macallan is looking to escape.
Macallan is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Grippy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Macallan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (2) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy wants to sweep here but Macallan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Grippy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Macallan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (5) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grippy has a hand on Macallan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macallan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (8) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy tries to improve his position but instead Macallan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macallan (11) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy tries to escape but Macallan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grippy keeps trying to improve his position.
Macallan controlling from the back.#T4#
Macallan controlling well, preventing Grippy from escaping the position.
Macallan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Grippy right now.
Grippy breaks Macallan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (11) vs (7) Grippy#SUB#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Macallan has his foot on Grippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macallan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grippy pushes down on Macallan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Grippy wants to free his trapped foot but Macallan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy is keen to just control but Macallan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan is not content to let Grippy control the position.#SUB2#
Grippy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grippy is trying to control. Macallan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying to work for a kimura but Macallan is defending well.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan is staying active underneath Grippy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macallan has a hand on Grippy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grippy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (10) Grippy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grippy has control of Macallan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macallan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Grippy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Macallan (11) vs (13) Grippy
Macallan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Grippy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8#
Macallan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grippy.
Macallan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Macallan is looking to improve his position but Grippy isn't that keen on the idea.
Macallan is squirming around, avoiding Grippy's attempts to control the action.
Macallan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Macallan defends it. #SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grippy.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
Grippy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macallan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macallan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grippy passes Macallan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macallan is looking to improve his position.
Grippy is pressing down on Macallan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macallan is holding on for now. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan won't allow Grippy to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Grippy is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy is looking to advance position but Macallan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grippy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (16) Grippy
Grippy happy to just control the position for now.
Macallan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Grippy seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Grippy is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Macallan is in trouble now - Grippy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (19) Grippy
Macallan is desperately trying to improve his position but Grippy has a good base and remains in mount.
Macallan is controlling an arm, preventing Grippy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Macallan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Grippy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Grippy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macallan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Macallan is trying to escape the mount.
Macallan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Grippy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macallan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Grippy maintains control.#T14##SUB2#
Grippy working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Grippy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macallan is looking to escape.
Grippy wants to take his opponent's back but Macallan doesn't allow it.
Grippy tries to control but Macallan wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grippy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy wins on points by 19 to 11.
A very excited looking Nano Grippy 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:
Grappling Hype -3-
Date: Mar 23, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carson Tully!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tully fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kolan sprawls well initially but Tully persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (0) vs (2) Tully
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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#
Tully is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tully trying to control the action but Kolan is working from the bottom.
Tully perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Tully might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kolan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan trying to hold on to Tully's head to control him but Tully postures up.
#T1#
Kolan won't allow Tully to pass to mount.
Tully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kolan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back.
Tully wants to pass to mount but Kolan is defending the position.
Kolan is looking for a sweep. Tully is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Tully is trying to control. Kolan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tully is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kolan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily.
Tully with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tully is thwarting Kolan's attempts to control the position.
Tully is looking to take a break and control but Kolan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Tully 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.
#T3#
Kolan won't allow Tully to pass to mount.
Tully is looking to take a break and control but Kolan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tully works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (0) vs (5) Tully
Kolan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tully looking to control but Kolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Tully controlling from the full mount.
Kolan tries to improve his position but instead Tully has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (0) vs (8) Tully
Tully tries to keep control of the position but Kolan is staying busy.#SUB2#
Tully is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kolan has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tully has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kolan taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tully doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carson Tully!
An out of breath Carson Tully 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:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bone Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Breaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Melia sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Melia drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Melia
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet.
Breaker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Melia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Breaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Breaker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breaker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (2) Melia
Melia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breaker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Melia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Melia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Melia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Breaker has picked Melia up and slammed him! Melia can't keep hold of the triangle and Breaker manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (2) Melia
Melia is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Melia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (7) vs (2) Melia
Melia is looking to improve his position but Breaker isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Melia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Melia is looking to get back to full guard here but Breaker has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (10) vs (2) Melia
Melia struggling a bit here.
Melia is looking to regain half guard here but Breaker keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Breaker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Melia is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Melia's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker controls the position from side control.#T4#
Melia is looking to reverse the position.
Melia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Melia is pressing down on Breaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Breaker preventing the sweep.
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Melia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Breaker has picked Melia up and slammed him! Melia can't keep hold of the triangle and Breaker manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (13) vs (2) Melia
Melia is looking to regain half guard here but Breaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Melia gets back to half guard.#T5#
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Breaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Breaker has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (16) vs (2) Melia
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working. #T6#
Melia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Breaker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (18) vs (2) Melia
Melia tries to lock up and control but Breaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to lock up and control but Breaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melia is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Melia wants to hold on but Breaker pushes him away.
Breaker controlling his opponent.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to hold on but Breaker postures up.#T8#
Breaker prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia wants to hold on but Breaker pushes him away.
Breaker looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Breaker prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
Melia keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Breaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Melia regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Melia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia wants to improve his position but instead Breaker has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Melia has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Breaker. Oh but Melia has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Breaker goes limp - he's gone! Melia jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Melia!
An out of breath Robert Melia 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:
GAMMA#1148 Buster v Wusan
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Van Hire looks to land a combination. Enqvist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Hire looks to land a left hand but Enqvist moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Hire pushes Enqvist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Enqvist lands a body shot.
Enqvist scores with a shot to the side of Van Hire's head.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Hire tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Enqvist.
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Van Hire.
Enqvist tries to stall but Van Hire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Hire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire tries to circle away but Enqvist has him pinned against the cage.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage.
Van Hire throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Van Hire.
Van Hire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Van Hire - that landed with a thud.
Enqvist is looking to control Van Hire's arms but Van Hire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Enqvist has his back to the cage.
Van Hire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Van Hire.
A short uppercut from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards.
Nice body punch from Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch.
Van Hire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Enqvist tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Van Hire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enqvist, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Hire cracks Enqvist with a nice body shot.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Van Hire misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards.
Enqvist stalls. #BC#
Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enqvist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Hire throws out a counter right but Enqvist avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Van Hire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Van Hire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enqvist walks into a left hand. #T3#
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hire! But no joy.
Van Hire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Hire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it.
Enqvist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Hire misses with a double jab.
Van Hire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Van Hire.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enqvist misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Van Hire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Van Hire checks a low kick from Enqvist.
Van Hire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Hire.
Van Hire connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off.
Van Hire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Van Hire.
A big right from Enqvist misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enqvist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Enqvist lands with a straight right. Van Hire didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whealer Van Hire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Enqvist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Hire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Hire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Enqvist stalks Van Hire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Hire's face. Van Hire staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Hire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Hire throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enqvist throwing a counter right hand but Van Hire manages to avoid it.
Van Hire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enqvist.
Enqvist moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Hire.
Enqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Hire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Hire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Enqvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Van Hire. Those never looked like landing.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Hire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Enqvist throws out a loose jab but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist missing with a left hand there. Van Hire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Hire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Enqvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Hire might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Van Hire misses. #T2#
Enqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enqvist is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Van Hire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire misses the shot to the body.
Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Hire just manages to avoid it.
Enqvist closes the distance but Van Hire moves to the side
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Hire misses with a straight left.
Enqvist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Hire manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Enqvist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Hire on the side of the head.
Enqvist has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Hire wants to clinch up but Enqvist keeps it at a distance.
Enqvist is looking to clinch.
Van Hire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Enqvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Hire catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Hire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Enqvist clinches with his opponent.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hire.
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist stalling in the clinch.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire prevents a body shot from Enqvist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Hire controls his hands.
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Van Hire avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Van Hire.
Van Hire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Hire.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Hire lands with a right to the head.
Van Hire throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist.
A shot in the inside from Enqvist.
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 Kimi Enqvist will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Hire is looking to clinch but Enqvist is avoiding it.
Enqvist lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Enqvist throws the left hand but Van Hire avoids the punch easily.
Van Hire moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Van Hire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist swings for the body but Van Hire moves out of range.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Hire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Enqvist thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Van Hire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enqvist throws a quick counter head kick but Van Hire was just out of range.
Van Hire tries to clinch but Enqvist moves out of range. #CL#
Enqvist moves into the clinch.
Van Hire swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Van Hire back against the cage.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Van Hire.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Van Hire.
Still in the clinch, Van Hire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow. #T2#
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist gets through Van Hire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Van Hire.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Van Hire tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Hire lands a hook that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Van Hire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Van Hire.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Van Hire tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Van Hire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
A short uppercut from Van Hire.
Van Hire works on Enqvist's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hire.
Van Hire lands a shoulder strike.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Van Hire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Enqvist.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage.
Van Hire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Hire lands a right hand.
Van Hire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Van Hire is working Enqvist over against the cage.
Van Hire cracks Enqvist with a nice body shot.
Enqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Hire lands an uppercut.
Van Hire can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Van Hire.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Van Hire tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Hire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Van Hire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hire struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Van Hire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
Enqvist wants to break free but Van Hire has control.
Van Hire can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Van Hire prevents Enqvist from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Van Hire.
Nice body punch from Van Hire.
Van Hire digs a right hand underneath Enqvist's ribcage. Enqvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Hire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Hire tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Van Hire back against the cage.
Van Hire lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whealer Van Hire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Hire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whealer Van Hire!
During a confident post fight interview, Whealer Van Hire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -1-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grippy misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Hart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Hart
Grippy trying to control here.
Hart not doing much here.
Grippy keeping hold of Hart's head, controlling as best he can.
Hart wants to take a breather but Grippy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grippy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hart is tapping! Great win for Grippy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nano Grippy!
A victorious Nano Grippy 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:
Grappling Hype -2-
Date: Mar 16, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 57 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Sulvar has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Sulvar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Melia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (0) vs (4) Sulvar
Melia can't escape the position.
Sulvar controlling the position well here. Melia rolled but Sulvar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Melia right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Sulvar trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Melia's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Melia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sulvar looking for the choke from the back.
My spies in MMA Dragons Gym inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar has good solid back control here.
It looks like Sulvar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Melia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sulvar. #T2#
Sulvar is hanging on to Melia's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Sulvar tightening his grip on Melia, looking for the choke.
Melia trying to control the position but Sulvar manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for the choke from the back position but Melia is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Sulvar trying to control momentarily.
Sulvar doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Melia wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia is stalling in the full guard.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar looking to control.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Melia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Sulvar wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Sulvar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Melia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Melia is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom.
Melia tries to buck Sulvar off but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
Sulvar works to advance to full mount. Melia defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (2) vs (10) Sulvar#T7#
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar wants to take Melia's back here but Melia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia is working to get back to half guard.
Sulvar controlling from mount.
Sulvar is looking to work his way around to Melia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Melia tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Melia working to try and regain half guard.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Melia to control.
Melia is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (2) vs (13) Sulvar#SUB2#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Melia's body.
#T10##SUB2#
Sulvar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Melia tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Sulvar looking for the choke from the back. #T11#
Melia is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sulvar.
#SUB2#
Sulvar working for a choke but Melia is defending well.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Melia tries to break free.
Sulvar is not going to allow Melia to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Melia tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Melia breaks Sulvar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (13) Sulvar
Sulvar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Melia is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Sulvar working for a triangle but Melia defends it easily.
Melia wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Melia trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (15) Sulvar
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia wants to control but Sulvar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Melia is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 15 to 4.
Tres Sulvar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -2-
Date: Mar 16, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Koos Van Asch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Van Asch rushes Kolan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but Kolan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Kolan lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (0) Van Asch
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kolan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Asch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Asch wants to get back to full guard.
Kolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Asch keeps working. #SUB2#
Van Asch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Asch keeps working. #T1#
Kolan prevents Van Asch from improving his position.#SUB#
Kolan 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.
#SUB#
Kolan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Asch has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kolan is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolan is pressing down on Van Asch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Asch is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Kolan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Asch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otto Kolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Otto Kolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFA 43
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Karras's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karras is holding on for now.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karras doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Karras avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is pressing down on Karras's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karras is holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karras can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Karras is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones is looking to advance position but Karras won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karras trying to control here.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Karras keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jones is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Jones trying to pass the guard but Karras defending well. #SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karras sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karras is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Karras defends the submission attempt.
Karras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Karras is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Midget Mode Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Karras has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karras is defending well.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karras to keep the fight standing.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Midget Mode Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karras throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karras.
Karras lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Karras as the two fighters clinch.
Karras lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karras works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karras lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karras.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karras lands a shot to the body.
Karras lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Karras.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karras is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Karras digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Karras scores with a hook to the body.
Karras lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karras makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karras.
Karras pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karras lands a body punch.
Karras lands with a right to the head.
Karras lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karras lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Karras lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karras lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karras makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karras.
Karras pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD2#
Karras drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
Karras works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karras is muscling Jones up against the cage and as Jones bounces back off, Karras cracks him with a huge right hand! Jones crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Karras!
An out of breath Damien Karras 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:
SMASH: Zahedi vs Tengri
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zahedi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Zahedi.
Tengri looks winded!
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Zahedi.
Tengri only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD#
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tengri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zahedi finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Munkh Tengri has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zahedi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danyaal Zahedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahedi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tengri to stand back up!#CL#
Zahedi clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Tengri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zahedi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savate Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zahedi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tengri takes a step back to recover.
Tengri avoids the head kick by Zahedi.
Tengri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Zahedi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zahedi misses with a punch to the body.
Zahedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tengri misses with the head strike.
Tengri is trying to break free.
Tengri can't break the clinch.
Tengri avoiding damage as Zahedi throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zahedi.
Zahedi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zahedi misses with a body punch.
Zahedi tries to throw a body punch but Tengri avoids it by throwing Zahedi back against the cage. #T2#
Zahedi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tengri controls his hands.
Zahedi digs a right hand into Tengri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tengri's gas tank.
Zahedi presses Tengri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zahedi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tengri backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zahedi.
A body shot lands from Zahedi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahedi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zahedi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tengri controls his hands.
Tengri is trying to break the clinch but Zahedi is controlling him.
Zahedi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zahedi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tengri's elbow.
A hook to the body from Zahedi.
Zahedi can't find room to land a body shot as Tengri controls the action.
Zahedi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zahedi can't find room to land a body shot as Tengri controls the action.
Zahedi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zahedi tries to work over Tengri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tengri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zahedi.
Zahedi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tengri's elbow. #T3#
Zahedi digs a right hand into Tengri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tengri's gas tank.
Tengri prevents a body shot from Zahedi.
Zahedi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tengri blocks a body shot from Zahedi.
Zahedi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tengris head.
Zahedi pushes Tengri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tengri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zahedi scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Zahedi as the two fighters clinch.
Zahedi scores with a hook to the body.
Zahedi tries to throw a body punch but Tengri avoids it by throwing Zahedi back against the cage.
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zahedi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tengri managing to block the knees to the body from Zahedi.
Zahedi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tengri controls his hands.
Zahedi landing knees to the body.
Zahedi lands a shot to the body.
Zahedi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Zahedi as the two fighters clinch.
Zahedi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Zahedi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tengri prevents a body shot from Zahedi.
A nice left hand lands by Zahedi.
A body shot lands from Zahedi.
Zahedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zahedi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tengri wants to break free but Zahedi has control.
Zahedi lands with a short shot to the head.
Zahedi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tengri.
Zahedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zahedi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tengri is defending well for now.
Tengri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zahedi lands a hook that snaps the head of Tengri backwards.
Tengri throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahedi.
Zahedi is working Tengri over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zahedi tries to work over Tengri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zahedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Zahedi.
Zahedi misses with a knee strike.
Zahedi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danyaal Zahedi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Munkh Tengri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zahedi lands a jab to Tengri's midsection.
Zahedi connects with a leg kick.
Zahedi throws a right hand that misses
and Tengri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tengri moves away from the strike by Zahedi.
Tengri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Zahedi finds it's target.
Zahedi misses with a jab to the body
and Tengri counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Zahedi throws a poor cross that misses
and Tengri counters with a nice body shot.
Zahedi throws a front kick that sends Tengri stumbling back into the cage.
Tengri is breathing heavily.
Zahedi jabs at Tengri's body.#KD#
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tengri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zahedi finish him?
#ROC#Tengri is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zahedi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tengri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Zahedi misses with a hook.
Zahedi moves in looking to clinch but Tengri pushes him off.#KD#
Zahedi sends Tengri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Tengri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zahedi misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Tengri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zahedi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tengri.
Tengri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tengri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zahedi finish him?
Tengri is still on wobbly legs! Can Zahedi finish him?#T3#
Tengri drops his hands momentarily. Zahedi doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tengri staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tengri doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Danyaal Zahedi 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:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grippy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Short was covering up waiting for the punch and Grippy finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Short
Short trying to control the position.
Grippy is looking to advance position but Short has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grippy (2) vs (4) Short
Grippy is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Grippy tries to lock up and control but Short gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Grippy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Short wants to pass the guard but Grippy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grippy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Short stacks Grippy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (7) Short#T1#
Grippy is trying to get back to half guard.
Grippy is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
Grippy prevents Short from moving into mount. #T2#
Short trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Grippy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Short wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grippy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grippy actively working from the bottom here.
Grippy is pressing down on Short's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Short not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grippy wants to control but Short passes easily into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Grippy with the active half guard here but Short passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (10) Short
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Short trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
Short gets to mount! Grippy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grippy (2) vs (12) Short
Grippy is trying desperately to improve position.
Short seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grippy is holding on tight.
Grippy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Short tries to control but Grippy wriggling away.
Grippy is trying desperately to improve position.
Grippy wants to hold on but Short pushes him away.
Grippy is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Grippy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grippy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Grippy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Short uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (15) Short
Short trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Short with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grippy trying to control here.
#T6#
Short prevents Grippy from improving his position.
Short tries to pass to full mount but Grippy defends it. #SUB2#
Short wants to work for an arm triangle but Grippy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grippy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Short has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (18) Short#T7#
Grippy is controlling an arm, preventing Short from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grippy can't escape the position.
Short controlling the position easily from mount.
Grippy is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Short avoids the attempt from Grippy to control.
Grippy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Grippy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Grippy gets back to full guard.
Short trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy looking to control.
Grippy is pulling down on Short's head to control his posture. #T9##SUB#
Grippy has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.
Short passes Grippy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Short is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it. #SUB#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy trying to control but Short postures up.
Grippy tries to get to full guard but Short has control of the leg.
Grippy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Short has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (21) Short#T10#
Grippy tries to improve his position but instead Short has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (2) vs (24) Short#SUB2#
Grippy fending off the submission attempt from Short.
Short tries to keep control of the position but Grippy is staying busy.
Grippy trying to control the hands but Short breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Grippy fending off the submission attempt from Short.
Short has the hooks in. Grippy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11##SUB2#
Short patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Short not allowing Grippy to control his hands.
Short wants to control but Grippy manages to buck him off and is now in Short's guard! Nice work there by Grippy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (4) vs (24) Short
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Short is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (4) vs (26) Short#SUB#
Grippy has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Grippy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grippy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Grippy's legs - danger averted.
Grippy keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short pushing down on Grippy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grippy keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Grippy is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Short has latched onto it... Big trouble! Short pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Grippy is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Short! |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grippy misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Grippy shoots in and gets a takedown into Junior's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Junior
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior keeping full guard, as Grippy tries to pass.
Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grippy 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 get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Junior is trying to control the position but Grippy postures up.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grippy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grippy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Junior looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Junior holds on and takes a little breather.
Grippy looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Junior being controlled here, momentarily.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Junior is still trying to improve position.
Junior has control of Grippy's left arm, preventing Grippy from doing any damage.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grippy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (0) Junior#SUB#
Grippy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Grippy tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Grippy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Junior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Junior regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grippy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Grippy is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grippy.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Grippy sits in half guard. #T4#
Grippy prevents Junior from improving his position.
Grippy controlling the pace. #SUB#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Grippy.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grippy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Grippy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Grippy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Junior! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (8) vs (0) Junior
Junior is controlling an arm, preventing Grippy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Grippy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Junior to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Junior shrugs it off.
Junior tries to reverse the position but Grippy maintains control.
Grippy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Junior is holding on tight.
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Junior defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grippy.
Grippy wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely. #T6##SUB#
Grippy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Junior is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Junior and Grippy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Junior tries to control but Grippy manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (11) vs (0) Junior
Junior turns into Grippy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (11) vs (2) Junior
Grippy is trying to keep Junior in close.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grippy is keeping the position for now.
Grippy 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: Grippy (13) vs (2) Junior#SUB#
Grippy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Grippy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Grippy eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB#
Grippy is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Junior is not content to let Grippy control the position.
Junior wants to improve his position but Grippy is controlling well.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it. #T8#
Junior is looking for a sweep. Grippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grippy is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Junior won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Grippy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (16) vs (2) Junior
Grippy looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior regains half guard.#SUB#
Grippy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grippy. #T9#
Junior keeping control of the position.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there.
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard. #T10#
Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grippy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Junior is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Junior has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (16) vs (4) Junior
Grippy keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior forces his way into half guard.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Grippy is defending well.
Grippy trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Grippy is looking to improve his position.
Junior is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grippy actively working from the bottom here.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grippy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grippy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Grippy defends it. #T12##SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura but Grippy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Grippy is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Grippy defending well. #SUB2#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Grippy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grippy! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (16) vs (7) Junior
Grippy tries to hold on but Junior postures up.#SUB2#
Junior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grippy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
Grippy can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Grippy sneaks back into half guard.
Grippy is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grippy avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Junior is working for a kimura but Grippy is defending it quite comfortably.
Grippy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grippy defends it well. #SUB#
Grippy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Grippy is defending well. #SUB#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grippy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grippy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior is pushing down on Grippy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grippy is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior wants to pass the guard but Grippy is defending well.
Grippy trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
After the fight, Nano Grippy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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