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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Pandeya vs Momoji
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Brandt swings widly with a right hand
and Quiroga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quiroga tries to clinch but Brandt moves away #TD#
and Brandt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quiroga!
Brandt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brandt is chipping away with strikes.
Brandt scores with punches from side control.
Brandt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Quiroga is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Quiroga takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quiroga is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Brandt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brandt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brandt working the head with strikes.
Quiroga is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brandt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brandt wants to take a breather but Quiroga is having none of it.
Brandt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brandt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brandt lands with a punch from half guard.
Quiroga tries to get to full guard but Brandt has control of the leg.
Quiroga taking some punishment here, with Brandt in his half guard.
Quiroga is looking for a sweep. Brandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quiroga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brandt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Brandt there. #T2##SUB#
Brandt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quiroga defends it well. #SUB#
Brandt 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.
Quiroga is looking for a sweep. Brandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quiroga is pressing down on Brandt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brandt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Quiroga wants to sweep here but Brandt controlling him for the moment.
Brandt wants to control from the top but Quiroga keeps moving.
Brandt is stalling in the full guard.
Brandt wants to control from the top but Quiroga keeps moving.
Brandt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Brandt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Quiroga blocks nicely.
Brandt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quiroga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandt's guard. #REVB#
Brandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quiroga throws an elbow that misses. Brandt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quiroga's guard. Nice move by Brandt!#REVR#
Quiroga is looking to stand back up but Brandt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Quiroga.
Quiroga has hold of Brandt's hands but Brandt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brandt in particular looking to stall.
Brandt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quiroga!
Brandt with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
That's time! Brandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A cross from Quiroga lands.#CUT2#It looks like Rayan Brandt has been cut.
Brandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Quiroga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quiroga.#TD#
Brandt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quiroga on his heels. He'll look to pass Quiroga's guard now, I'm sure.
Quiroga wants to hit a sweep here but Brandt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Quiroga there!
Brandt raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandt wants to control the pace but Quiroga is squirming around nicely.
Brandt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brandt working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Quiroga is working to get back to half guard.
Brandt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Quiroga looks a forlorn figure.
Brandt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rayan Brandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quiroga tries to reverse the position but Brandt maintains control.
Brandt landing shots from mount.
Brandt controlling from mount. #T2#
Brandt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brandt lands a couple of good shots and Quiroga has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brandt is punishing Quiroga with some ground and pound.
Quiroga breaks Brandt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandt keeping full guard, as Quiroga tries to pass.
Brandt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brandt keeping moving, preventing Quiroga from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Quiroga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brandt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quiroga, into his guard. #REVR#
Brandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quiroga keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Quiroga has wrist control.
Brandt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brandt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Brandt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quiroga's head.
Brandt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandt controlling from the top position.
Brandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quiroga can do to turn this around?
Brandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brandt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brandt happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rayan Brandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rayan Brandt'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. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Quiroga misses.
Brandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurino Quiroga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quiroga clobbers Brandt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Quiroga. #TD#
Brandt shoots in and gets a takedown into Quiroga's guard.
Brandt stopping the sweep attempt from Quiroga.
Quiroga wants to hit a sweep here but Brandt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Quiroga there!
Brandt unloading with bombs!
Quiroga in a bad spot here, taking shots 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!
Brandt controlling the pace for now.
Brandt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Quiroga looks a forlorn figure.
Brandt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Quiroga is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quiroga is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Brandt looking to control but Quiroga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quiroga can't escape the position.
Brandt controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandt working the ground and pound effectively.
Quiroga is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandt has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Brandt breaks from Quiroga's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brandt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brandt with a couple of short strikes.
Quiroga regains half guard.
Brandt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quiroga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quiroga's head.
Brandt passes to full mount!
Brandt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiroga in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brandt lands a big elbow. #T3#
Brandt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brandt tries to control but Quiroga wriggling away.
Brandt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Quiroga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Quiroga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#Quiroga is rocked!
Brandt looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Quiroga covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayan Brandt!
After the fight, Rayan Brandt 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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Event:
Grappling Hype -21-
Date: May 25, 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 10 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grippy gets a double leg takedown into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Dredd
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Grippy drops back looking for a leg! Dredd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dredd manages to kick Grippy off! Grippy jumps back into Dredd's guard. #SUB2#
Dredd working for a triangle but Grippy defends it easily.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Dredd is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dredd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a guillotine here but Grippy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a triangle here. Grippy is fighting it but it looks tight! Dredd pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Grippy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Dredd!
Jack Dredd is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Jack Dredd 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 -21-
Date: May 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Don Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cortez gets a clinch. #TD2#
Melia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cortez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cortez (0) vs (4) Melia#SUB2#
Melia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cortez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Melia working for the choke.
Melia controlling well, preventing Cortez from escaping the position.
Melia tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Melia doesn't have the hooks in and Cortez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (4) Melia
Cortez trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cortez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (5) vs (4) Melia#T1#
Melia stops Cortez from passing to mount.
The referee asks Cortez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cortez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Melia can't do much from the bottom here.
Cortez controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Melia tries to buck Cortez off but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Cortez'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.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cortez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cortez (7) vs (4) Melia
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Cortez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Cortez controlling his opponent.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Melia is working to get back to half guard.
Melia is still trying to improve position.
Melia keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortez controlling the position easily from mount.
Melia tries to reverse the position but Cortez maintains control.
Cortez 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. #T6#
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cortez 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 hold on but Cortez pushes him away.
Melia gets back to half guard.
Cortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cortez controlling the action here. #T7#
Cortez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (10) vs (4) Melia
Melia prevents Cortez from taking his back.
Cortez trying to control but Melia is having none of it. #T8#
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez controlling from mount.
Melia has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cortez's lack of action.
Cortez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Melia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Cortez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (13) vs (4) Melia
Cortez controls the position from side control.
Melia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (13) vs (6) Melia
Cortez trying to control but Melia postures up.
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Melia trying to pass the guard but Cortez defending well.
Cortez keeping hold of Melia's head, controlling as best he can. #T10#
Melia is looking to advance position but Cortez won't allow it.
Cortez wants to get back to full guard.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
Melia trying to advance position but Cortez counters by regaining guard.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Cortez pulls Melia in to control the position.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Cortez 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: Cortez (15) vs (6) Melia
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but Melia defending well.
Cortez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Melia tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg.
Melia is trying to maintain the position but Cortez is very close to passing his half guard.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Melia is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Melia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Cortez controlling from the top position. #T13#
Melia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia is looking to sweep but instead, Cortez has passed into half guard.
Cortez not doing much here.
#T14#
Cortez is looking to stall here but Melia recovers full guard.
Cortez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Further stalling from Cortez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Don Cortez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -21-
Date: May 25, 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 2 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kolan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biden.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but Kolan shows good takedown defense.
Kolan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Biden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kolan avoids it really well and circles away.
Otto Kolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Biden.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolan is fending him off so far but Biden persists. Nope, Kolan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Kolan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Biden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kolan (4) vs (0) Biden#SUB#
Kolan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kolan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kolan (6) vs (0) Biden
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan wants to take Biden's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Kolan looking to secure an arm triangle but Biden defends it well.
Biden has given up his back here. Will Kolan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (9) vs (0) Biden#T1##SUB#
Kolan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Biden is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto Kolan!
A victorious Otto Kolan 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:
GC 530 Silva VS Higgins
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Vargas Llosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vargas Llosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vargas Llosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chunky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chunky digs a right hand into Vargas Llosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vargas Llosa's gas tank.
Vargas Llosa takes a shot to the head.
Vargas Llosa is trying to stall.
Vargas Llosa trying to control the position but instead, Chunky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vargas Llosa into the cage.
Chunky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chunky cracks Vargas Llosa with a nice body shot.
Vargas Llosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chunky throws an elbow that misses.
Vargas Llosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chunky works on Vargas Llosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Chunky digs a right hand underneath Vargas Llosa's ribcage. Vargas Llosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas Llosa looks winded!
Chunky is leaning against Vargas Llosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chunky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chunky works on Vargas Llosa's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Chunky.
Nice body punch from Chunky - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chunky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Chunky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chunky.
Chunky digs a right hand into Vargas Llosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vargas Llosa's gas tank.
Chunky struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas Llosa controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Chunky.
Chunky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chunky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Chunky.
Chunky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chunky scores with a hook to the body.
Chunky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chunky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vargas Llosa prevents a body shot from Chunky.
Chunky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chunky cracks Vargas Llosa with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Chunky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chunky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Chunky - that landed with a thud.
Chunky lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Chunky.
Chunky scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Chunky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chunky tries to work over Vargas Llosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chunky is looking to break free of the clinch but Vargas Llosa has double underhooks.
Vargas Llosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Chunky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chunky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas Llosa backwards.
Chunky lands a body punch.
Chunky scores with a hook to the body.
Chunky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chunky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas Llosa taking a breather.
Chunky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vargas Llosa or not.
Chunky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chunky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vargas Llosas head.
Still in the clinch, Chunky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chunky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chunky struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas Llosa controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chunky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vargas Llosa backwards.
Chunky lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Chunky.
Chunky scores with a hook to the body.
Chunky lands a nice uppercut.
Chunky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chunky lands a left hand.
Chunky struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas Llosa controls his hands.
Chunky works on Vargas Llosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Chunky scores with a shoulder strike.
Chunky struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas Llosa controls his hands.
Chunky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chunky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Chunky.
#BC#
Chunky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Chunky drops Vargas Llosa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vargas Llosa looks back up at him and smiles so Chunky waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Mario Vargas Llosa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas Llosa walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Chunky swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maurice Chunky!
A victorious Maurice Chunky 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:
KHFC Quarterfinals
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Stegfelt connects with a right hand. Chill shakes it off.
Stegfelt misses the shot to the body.
Chill swats away the attempt to clinch by Stegfelt.
Chill looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Stegfelt closes the distance and pushes Chill back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chill can't find room to land a body shot as Stegfelt controls the action.
Stegfelt blocks a body shot from Chill.
Stegfelt is trying to maintain a safe position but Chill gets an underhook and turns Stegfelt into the cage.
Stegfelt throws a punch but it's blocked by Chill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stegfelt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chill lands a nice shot to the body.
Chill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chill lands with a light punch inside.
Stegfelt prevents a body shot from Chill.
Good body shot from Chill.
Stegfelt is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Stegfelt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chill pushes Stegfelt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Glenn Stegfelt has been cut.
Chill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Chill.
Chill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chill scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Chill on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chill.
Chill can't find room to land a body shot as Stegfelt controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chill.
Chill misses with a body punch.
Stegfelt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stegfelt prevents a body shot from Chill.
Chill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chill digs a right hand underneath Stegfelt's ribcage. Stegfelt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chill is leaning against Stegfelt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chill lands a left hand.
Chill misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Chill.
#T2#
Chill tries to work over Stegfelt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chill tries to work over Stegfelt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chill tries to work over Stegfelt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chill digs a right hand underneath Stegfelt's ribcage. Stegfelt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chill lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Chill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chill scores with the left hand. Stegfelt knows he should have avoided that one.
Stegfelt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Glenn Stegfelt's cut is getting worse.
Stegfelt connects with a jab.
Chill throws an overhand right that lands on Stegfelt's shoulder, as Stegfelt tries to avoid the shot.
Stegfelt connects with a body shot that sends Chill's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Chill forces Stegfelt back against the cage and clinches.
Stegfelt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stegfelt taking a breather.
Chill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stegfelt's elbow. #T3#
Chill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chill is working Stegfelt over against the cage.
Chill lands a right hand.
Chill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stegfelt presses Chill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chill pushes Stegfelt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chill can't find room to land a body shot as Stegfelt controls the action.
Stegfelt prevents a body shot from Chill.
Chill lands a hook that snaps the head of Stegfelt backwards.
Chill lands a hook that snaps the head of Stegfelt backwards.
Stegfelt tries a body shot but Chill blocks it.
Chill throws a punch but it's blocked by Stegfelt.
Stegfelt prevents a body shot from Chill.
Chill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stegfelt's elbow.
Stegfelt struggles to land a body shot inside as Chill controls his hands.
Chill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chill lands a shot to the body.
Chill lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Chill as the two fighters clinch.
Stegfelt'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!
A short right from Chill. #T4#
Chill throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chill misses with a punch on the inside.
Chill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chill. #CUT2#Glenn Stegfelt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chill digs a right hand underneath Stegfelt's ribcage. Stegfelt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chill.
Chill cracks Stegfelt with a nice body shot.
Chill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stegfelt or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Chill.
Nice body punch from Chill - that landed with a thud.
Chill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stegfelt backwards.
Chill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chill misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chill.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chill is leaning against Stegfelt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stegfelt's elbow.
Chill is working Stegfelt over against the cage.
Chill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chill misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terror Chill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Stegfelt's cut.
That's time! Stegfelt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD2#
Chill feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stegfelt sprawling to the canvas! Stegfelt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chill finish him?!
Stegfelt moves in looking to clinch but Chill pushes him off.
Stegfelt is looking to clinch.
Chill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stegfelt swings widly with a right hand
and Chill counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Stegfelt falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Terror Chill!
Terror Chill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pit Warriors 3
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Krajisnik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krajisnik.#CL2#
Krajisnik clinches.
Krajisnik scores a nice knee to the body.
Krajisnik just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Krajisnik works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Krajisnik works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Krajisnik working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Krajisnik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Krajisnik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krajisnik avoids it.
Krajisnik crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Krajisnik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krajisnik lands with a light punch inside.
Krajisnik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krajisnik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krajisnik lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Krajisnik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Krajisnik lands with a short shot to the head.
Krajisnik lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krajisnik.
Krajisnik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Krajisnik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krajisnik is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krajisnik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Krajisnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Krajisnik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Krajisnik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krajisnik lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krajisnik working aggressively here.
Krajisnik misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Krajisnik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Krajisnik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krajisnik misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krajisnik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to work over Krajisnik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Krajisnik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Krajisnik avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krajisnik's elbow.
Krajisnik misses with a punch on the inside.
Krajisnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Krajisnik controls the action.
Krajisnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krajisnik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krajisnik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krajisnik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Krajisnik controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Krajisnik is working Murphy over against the cage.
Krajisnik scores with a hook to the body.
Krajisnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Krajisnik presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krajisnik lands a shot to the body.
Krajisnik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Krajisnik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krajisnik lands with a short shot to the head.
Krajisnik tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Krajisnik lands a shot to the body.
Krajisnik can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Krajisnik lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Krajisnik - that landed with a thud.
Krajisnik misses with a punch on the inside.
Krajisnik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krajisnik tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krajisnik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Krajisnik blocks with his arms.
Krajisnik pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Krajisnik.
Krajisnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Krajisnik scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Krajisnik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Krajisnik - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Krajisnik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krajisnik lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Krajisnik lands a body punch.
Krajisnik tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krajisnik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krajisnik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krajisnik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Krajisnik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krajisnik misses with a punch to the body.
Krajisnik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Krajisnik misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krajisnik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krajisnik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Krajisnik swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krajisnik struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Krajisnik avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Krajisnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedjeljko Krajisnik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Krajisnik throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Krajisnik tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krajisnik.
Krajisnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krajisnik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krajisnik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krajisnik tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nedjeljko Krajisnik has been cut.
Krajisnik throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krajisnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
#KD2#
Murphy walks into a big right hand from Krajisnik and goes down! The referee sends Krajisnik to a neutral corner as Murphy gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krajisnik throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Krajisnik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krajisnik tries to clinch up.#T1#
Krajisnik moves to clinch but Murphy breaks away
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Murphy walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Krajisnik rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Murphy has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Krajisnik weaves into range and cracks Murphy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Murphy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Krajisnik is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Krajisnik!
Our winner, Nedjeljko Krajisnik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 185 - Semi
Date: May 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Bald One throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sation.#CUT#It looks like Pensacola Sation has been cut.#KD2#
Sation lands a big head kick that sends Bald One tumbling to the mat! Sation takes a step backwards and waves Bald One back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bald One is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Divine Bald One has been cut.
Bald One waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sation.
Bald One moves in looking to clinch but Sation pushes him off.
Bald One throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Sation counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bald One! Sation lets Bald One back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Bald One is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Bald One.
Bald One takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bald One seems to have got his legs back now.
Bald One throws a head kick that misses.
Sation misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Bald One wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sation has knocked Bald One down with a huge combo! Sation steps away and waves a wobbly Bald One back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sation looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sation drops his hands momentarily and Bald One takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sation gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bald One gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divine Bald One!
Divine Bald One thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr 2
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Fleshou Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Stres Fleshou Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahedi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fleshou Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Zahedi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fleshou Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Zahedi's head.
Fleshou Jr with a hook.
Zahedi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savate Club in the buildup to the fight.
Fleshou Jr throws out a loose jab but Zahedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleshou Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Zahedi's head back.
Fleshou Jr dips to his left and cracks Zahedi with an uppercut!#KD#
Zahedi lands a big right hand that sends Fleshou Jr crashing to the mat! Zahedi stays standing though and waves Fleshou Jr back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zahedi takes one to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr misses with a looping left.
Fleshou Jr gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zahedi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Danyaal Zahedi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 1169 Oneal vs. Pedersoli 2
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Tacarante tries to sprawl but Raven drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tacarante is staying active underneath Raven, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Raven is working for a submission of some sort.
Tacarante wants to control but Raven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Raven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tacarante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tacarante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tacarante wants to control but Raven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tacarante defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Raven trying to control from half guard but Tacarante is working away. #T1#
Tacarante has hold of Raven's hands but Raven slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Raven is working for a kimura here but Tacarante manages to reverse the position and he's now in Raven's guard.
Raven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tacarante is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tacarante drops back looking for a leg! Raven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raven manages to kick Tacarante off! Tacarante jumps back into Raven's guard.
Tacarante trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven looking for a sweep. Not yet Raven, not yet. #T2#
Raven keeping moving, preventing Tacarante from controlling successfully.
Raven wants to sweep here but Tacarante controlling him for the moment.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.
Raven keeping moving, preventing Tacarante from controlling successfully.
Tacarante looking to pass the guard.
Tacarante trying to control the position from guard on top but Raven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Raven managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Tacarante.
Raven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raven misses with a hook.
Tacarante looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raven takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Raven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raven is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tacarante will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Raven lands an elbow.
Tacarante is looking to reverse the position.
Raven scoring with punches from side control.
Raven lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tacarante down.
Raven working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raven working the body and head with strikes.
Raven trying to control the position but Tacarante is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven tries to advance to mount but Tacarante instead regains half guard.
Tacarante is looking to improve his position.
Tacarante is doing well to control the position and prevent Raven from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacarante trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raven lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raven misses with a left hand
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacarante was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Raven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raven throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tacarante as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Tacarante.
Raven misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven throws a body shot but no joy.
Tacarante appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacarante looks to land a left hand but Raven moved out of range nicely.
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacarante was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.#T1#
Raven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tacarante counter with a right hand.
Raven lands a nice hook to Tacarante's body. Tacarante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tacarante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raven shoots in looking for a takedown but Tacarante manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raven's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tacarante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raven throws a lazy uppercut
and Tacarante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tacarante. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Raven closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raven trying to control from half guard but Tacarante is working away.
Tacarante is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Tacarante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raven thows a huge punch but Tacarante dodges it nicely.
Tacarante regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Raven.
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven is really struggling to control Tacarante but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tacarante holds on and takes a little breather.
Raven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tacarante wants to sweep here but Raven controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Raven distracts Tacarante with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raven wants to control from the top but Tacarante keeps moving.
Raven is working Tacarante over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raven scoring with some ground and pound.
Raven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raven slips nicely into half guard.
Raven trying to control from half guard but Tacarante is working away.
Raven prevents Tacarante from improving his position.#T4#
Raven working over Tacarante with some ground and pound. Tacarante looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacarante can do to turn this around?
Tacarante is refusing to be controlled, as Raven sits in half guard.
Tacarante trying to control from the bottom.
Tacarante wants to improve his position but Raven is controlling well.
Raven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tacarante defending well though.
Raven is looking to take a break and control but Tacarante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven uses his free foot to push down on Tacarante's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tacarante.
Raven tries to control but Tacarante wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Raven finds it's target.
Raven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tacarante.
Tacarante throws an overhand right that lands on Raven's shoulder, as Raven tries to avoid the shot.
Raven takes a swing at Tacarante's ribcage but misses.
Tacarante looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tacarante throws a head kick but Raven moves out of range.
Tacarante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raven has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven lands with an uppercut that bounces Tacarante off the cage and back into range.
Raven lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Raven shoots in for a takedown but Tacarante shows good takedown defense.
Raven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tacarante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tacarante defends well and Raven ends up having to push Tacarante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tacarante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tacarante lands an uppercut.
Saul Tacarante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacarante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raven wants to take the fight to the mat but Tacarante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tacarante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacarante lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raven or not.
Raven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tacarante after a bit of a struggle.
Tacarante works on Raven's body with a couple of short punches.
Raven is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Tacarante misses with a body punch.
Raven struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Raven scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tacarante.
Tacarante tries to throw a body punch but Raven avoids it by throwing Tacarante back against the cage.
Raven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tacarante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Raven jumps guard and drags Tacarante to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacarante content to stall in guard here.
Raven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raven looking for a sweep. Not yet Raven, not yet. #T3#
Tacarante controlling from the top position.
Raven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tacarante slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raven throws a hook to the side of Tacarante's head but Tacarante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raven slips under a jab.
Tacarante throws a head kick that misses.
Raven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tacarante defends well and Raven ends up having to push Tacarante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tacarante replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Raven blocks it well.
Raven is trying to maintain a safe position but Tacarante gets an underhook and turns Raven into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Raven.
#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Raven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tacarante tries to work over Raven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Raven controls the action.
Raven wants a takedown but no success here.
Raven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tacarante struggles to land a body shot inside as Raven controls his hands.
Tacarante struggles to land a body shot inside as Raven controls his hands.
Raven has Tacarante pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tacarante manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tacarante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raven's elbow.
Tacarante has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raven seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tacarante can turn it around.
Tacarante lands an uppercut.
Tacarante stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in the clinch, Tacarante scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Raven controls the action.
Raven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tacarante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zane Raven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Raven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Tacarante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raven has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Raven!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Raven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLVI
Date: May 18, 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 7 wins and 5 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Royal Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Richardson darts in and clinches Benoit up against the cage.
Richardson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benoit walks away with a smile on his face. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Richardson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Richardson pulls Benoit into guard.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit pushing down on Richardson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Benoit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richardson is just riding it out for now. Benoit eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is looking to control Benoit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richardson avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benoit to get the leverage.
Benoit is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richardson keeping hold of Benoit's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benoit to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a kimura here.
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Benoit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Richardson reverses the position - he's now on top in Benoit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (2) vs (0) Benoit
Benoit trying to control the position.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Benoit working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Benoit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richardson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Richardson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Richardson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Benoit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Richardson trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richardson passes Benoit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benoit tries to get to full guard but Richardson has control of the leg.
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Benoit looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Richardson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Benoit. Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (0) Benoit
Benoit sneaks back into half guard.
Benoit is trying to get back to full guard.
Benoit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Richardson trying to pass the guard but Benoit defending well.
Benoit trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up.
Benoit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benoit 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: Richardson (5) vs (2) Benoit
Benoit trying to mount his opponent but Richardson defends it.
Benoit passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson stops Benoit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Benoit goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Richardson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (7) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Benoit has his foot on Richardson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richardson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10##SUB2#
Benoit is looking for a triangle here but Richardson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (10) vs (5) Benoit
Benoit struggling a bit here.
Richardson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (12) vs (5) Benoit
Benoit is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Benoit wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Benoit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benoit is controlling an arm, preventing Richardson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Benoit is looking to improve his position but Richardson isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Richardson avoids the attempt from Benoit to control.
Richardson looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benoit gets back to half guard.
Richardson controlling the pace.
Benoit is refusing to be controlled, as Richardson sits in half guard. #T13#
Benoit trying to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benoit trying to get back to full guard but Richardson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (15) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Benoit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (18) vs (5) Benoit
Richardson is not going to allow Benoit to sit and survive in this position.
Benoit turns into Richardson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (18) vs (7) Benoit
Benoit is looking to pass into half guard but Richardson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Richardson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (20) vs (7) Benoit
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Benoit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Benoit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Richardson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (23) vs (7) Benoit
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 23 to 7.
Rick Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -20-
Date: May 18, 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 9 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grumblegut looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Grumblegut#SUB2#
Grumblegut is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grippy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grippy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (2) Grumblegut
Grippy works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily.
Grippy is pressing down on Grumblegut's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grumblegut is holding on for now.
Grippy passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (2) Grumblegut
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grippy forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (8) vs (2) Grumblegut
Grippy wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping busy.#T1##SUB#
Grippy has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Grumblegut! Can he survive? No! He's out! Grippy gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nano Grippy!
Nano Grippy retains his bantamweight title!
Nano Grippy 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 -20-
Date: May 18, 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 11 wins and 19 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melia stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolan. Kolan gets slowly back to his feet.
Melia tries to counter with a takedown but Kolan is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Kolan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Kolan
Kolan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Kolan
Kolan tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #SUB2#
Kolan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #T1##SUB2#
Kolan is trying to get an arm triangle but Melia is defending well.
Kolan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Melia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Kolan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolan fails to take his opponent's back.
Melia gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Melia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia won't allow Kolan to pass to mount.
Kolan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (10) Kolan#T2#
Kolan wants to take Melia's back but he can't do it this time.
Kolan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia is trying desperately to improve position.
Kolan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Melia to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (13) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kolan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Kolan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kolan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kolan working for a choke but Melia is defending well. #SUB2#
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#T4#
Melia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Melia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Kolan defends easily.
Kolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia wants to sweep here but Kolan controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Savate Club inform me that Kolan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kolan is still trying to improve position.
Melia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia keeping full guard, as Kolan tries to pass. #SUB#
Melia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolan defends it easily.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Kolan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melia's guard.
Melia is in trouble now - Kolan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (16) Kolan
Kolan takes Melia's back. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (19) Kolan#SUB2#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Kolan. #SUB2#
Kolan working for a choke but Melia is defending well. #SUB2#
Kolan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7##SUB2#
Kolan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Melia has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Melia right now.
#SUB2#
Melia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kolan.
Melia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kolan wants to pass to mount but Melia is defending the position. #T8#
Kolan prevents Melia from improving his position.
Kolan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Melia actively working from the bottom here.
Melia is looking for a sweep. Kolan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kolan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Kolan eventually gives up the hold.
Melia won't allow Kolan to pass to mount. #T9#
Melia gets full guard.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolan won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Kolan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Melia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolan is aware though and is defending well.
Kolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kolan is looking to pass into half guard but Melia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Melia is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (19) Kolan
Kolan wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kolan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kolan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melia slips nicely into half guard.
Melia wants to control but Kolan is keeping him busy.
Melia is looking to advance position but Kolan won't allow it. #T11#
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Kolan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kolan sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (19) Kolan#T12#
Kolan tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position.
Melia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (7) vs (19) Kolan#SUB#
Melia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Melia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kolan is now in Melia's guard. A big mistake from Melia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (7) vs (21) Kolan
Melia wants to sweep here but Kolan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Melia keeping full guard, as Kolan tries to pass. #SUB#
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolan slips nicely into half guard.
Kolan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (9) vs (21) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melia stands and throws Kolan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (12) vs (21) Kolan
Melia tries to advance to mount but Kolan denies him. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolan, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolan prevents Melia from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolan wins on points by 21 to 12.
An out of breath Otto Kolan 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#1164 Petrov v Spicoli
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Van Hire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Hire swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Van Hire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Van Hire.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Hire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Hire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita slips nicely into half guard.
Mesquita wants to free his trapped foot but Van Hire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is trying to control. Van Hire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Van Hire manages to get to full guard.
Van Hire tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Hire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Hire holds on and takes a little breather.
Van Hire keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Hire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Hire throws the kick towards the body but Mesquita avoids it.#T3#
Mesquita scores with a jab. Van Hire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Hire scores with a nice body kick.
Van Hire tries to clinch but Mesquita moves away
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Van Hire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesquita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Van Hire keeps moving.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Hire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Hire is looking to sweep but instead, Mesquita has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Mesquita trying to control the action but Van Hire is working from the bottom.
Van Hire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Hire defends it well.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Van Hire defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Van Hire dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Hire as he avoids it easily.
And Van Hire counters with a quick kick to the body but Mesquita blocks it.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Van Hire's head coaches at Savate Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Van Hire sprawls well.
It looked like Van Hire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whealer Van Hire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
Van Hire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Van Hire throws a wild body kick that Mesquita sees coming a mile off.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Hire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Hire misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita lands an overhand right.
Van Hire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita scores with a jab.
Van Hire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Hire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mesquita.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Mesquita misses with a hook. Van Hire ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Van Hire throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Mesquita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Hire's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Hire dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Van Hire trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Van Hire pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Hire defends it easily.
Charles Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Van Hire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Hire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Hire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle here but Van Hire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Hire defending well though. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Hire is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Hire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Hire defends it well.
Van Hire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Hire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Hire has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mesquita 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whealer Van Hire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Hire thuds his right hand into Mesquita's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mesquita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mesquita walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mesquita wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Hire misses with a straight right.
Van Hire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Van Hire.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Hire is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire misses with a straight left.
Mesquita scores with a punch to the head.
Van Hire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Hire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mesquita.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Hire tries to clinch up but Mesquita circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Van Hire misses with a body shot
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Hire scores with a hook.
Whealer Van Hire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Hire misses with a left hand
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mesquita.
Van Hire throws a body kick that misses.
Mesquita scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Van Hire's defenses.
Van Hire looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Van Hire swinging wildly here.
Mesquita cracks Van Hire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Hire misses with a left hand
and Mesquita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mesquita, as that shot connected.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Mesquita moves forwards but Van Hire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Hire throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
Mesquita with the counter takedown but Van Hire avoids it easily.
Van Hire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Hire with a body shot.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Van Hire slams his shin into Mesquita's torso.
Charles Mesquita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Mesquita. That snapped Van Hire's head back.
Mesquita scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mesquita throws out a powerful jab.
Mesquita has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Hire slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Van Hire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Hire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Hire lands a body shot.
Mesquita lands a slapping body shot.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Van Hire.
Van Hire throws a hook but Mesquita avoids it easily.
Van Hire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Van Hire connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Hire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mesquita cracks Van Hire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Hire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Hire takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Van Hire swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Hire just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Hire.
Van Hire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Hire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Hire misses with a hook
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Hire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Mesquita smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Hire. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Van Hire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Hire misses with an uppercut
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Hire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mesquita lands a jab to the head.
Mesquita lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Mesquita.
Van Hire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Hire ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Van Hire throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Van Hire rushes Mesquita and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mesquita drags the fight down to the ground.
Charles Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mesquita has his hands on Van Hire's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mesquita winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Mesquita! |
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Event:
SMASH: Lang vs Vrjalya
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Hetman.
Good exchange - Werner coming out on top.#TD2#
Hetman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Werner is trying to defend but Hetman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hetman with the ground and pound but Werner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hetman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hetman throwing strikes but missing.
Hetman content to stall in guard here.
Werner keeping moving, preventing Hetman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetman postures up in Werner's guard and throws a big left but Werner blocks it. #T1#
Hetman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hetman throws a strike but Werner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Werner wants to control from the top but Hetman keeps moving.
Hetman wants to stand but Werner is controlling the position.
Hetman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Werner prevents Hetman from getting back to his feet.
Werner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Werner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Werner stopping the sweep attempt from Hetman.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hetman misses with a wild combination.
Hetman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Timo Werner has been cut.
Hetman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Adam Hetman has been cut.
Werner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Werner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adam Hetman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Hetman - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hetman. Werner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Werner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Werner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Hetman tries to keep at a distance but Werner has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Werner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Werner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetman backwards.
Hetman blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Werner fails to land.
Hetman prevents a body shot from Werner.
Hetman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Werner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Werner tries to throw a body punch but Hetman avoids it by throwing Werner back against the cage.
Hetman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Werner prevents it.
Werner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetman is trying to break the clinch but Werner is controlling him.
Werner misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Hetman manages to break the clinch.
Werner lands a glancing blow to the side of Hetman's head.
Hetman throws a leg kick
and Werner counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Werner!
Our winner, Timo Werner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFA 50
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Michel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meta just misses with a punch to the body.
Michel misses with an uppercut
and Meta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michel misses with a hook.
Meta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Michel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savate Club in the buildup to the fight.
Michel with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Palo Meta has been cut.
Michel swings for the body but Meta moves out of range.
Meta connects with a body shot that sends Michel's belly button to the back.
Michel throws an off balance right hand
and Meta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meta throws a shot from downtown. Michel moves away and avoids it.
Michel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michel walks into a left hand.
Meta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michel.
Meta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michel.
Michel cracks Meta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Michel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michel connects with a body shot.#KD#
Michel cracks Meta 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 Meta to stand back up!#ROC#Meta is rocked!
Meta ducks under a wild hook from Michel.
Michel connects with a body shot that sends Meta's belly button to the back.
Leroy Michel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Michel.#CL#
Meta tries to keep at a distance but Michel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michel cracks Meta with a nice body shot.
Michel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meta's elbow.
Michel pushes Meta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Michel. #T2#
Meta working aggressively here.
Michel misses with the head strike.
Michel lands with a short shot to the head.
Meta blocking some punches.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meta swings wildly with an uppercut but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meta misses with a punch on the inside.
Meta blocks an uppercut.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta struggles to land a body shot inside as Michel controls his hands.
Meta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Michel.
Meta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meta scores with a shot to the side of Michel's head.
Meta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meta prevents a body shot from Michel.
Meta misses with a body punch.
#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meta's elbow.
Meta throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michel.
Meta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Michel lands an uppercut.
Michel has a couple of punches blocked by Meta.
Meta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michel blocks a body shot from Meta.
Michel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meta misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meta.
Michel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Michel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michel tries to throw a body punch but Meta avoids it by throwing Michel back against the cage.
Michel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meta.
Meta misses with the head strike.
Meta blocks a body shot from Michel.
Meta takes a shot to the head.
Michel swings wildly with an uppercut but Meta uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michel.
Michel blocks a body shot from Meta.
Meta blocks a body shot from Michel.
Michel scores with a hook to the body.
Meta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michel tries to throw a body punch but Meta avoids it by throwing Michel back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meta tries to throw a body punch but Michel avoids it by throwing Meta back against the cage.
Michel lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michel.
Michel misses with some punches.
Michel is stalling here.
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 Palo Meta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Michel throws a lazy uppercut
and Meta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meta scores with a shot to the body.
Michel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meta.
Michel looks to throw the jab but Meta is out of range.
Michel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meta throws a hook to the side of Michel's head but Michel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Meta. That snapped Michel's head back.
Michel scores with a nice head shot.
Michel thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meta avoids the body shot from Michel.
A slow jab from Michel misses its intended target.
Meta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michel avoids the body shot from Meta.
Michel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meta moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T1#
Michel throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Meta to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Michel there.
Meta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Michel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Michel has been cut.
Meta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michel.
Meta lands a head shot.
Michel lands a head shot.
Michel misses with a looping left.
Meta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Michel with a body shot.
Meta defending well as Michel loads up on a big left hand.
Michel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meta can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Michel finds it's way through Meta's defenses.
Meta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meta stuns Michel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Meta works Michel's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Michel moves into the clinch successfully.
Michel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michel misses with some punches.
Michel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michel lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Meta.
Michel tries to work over Meta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michel misses with a body punch.
Michel misses with some punches.
Michel tries to throw a body punch but Meta avoids it by throwing Michel back against the cage.
Michel blocks an uppercut.
Meta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michel digs a right hand underneath Meta's ribcage. Meta let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Meta can't find room to land a body shot as Michel controls the action.
Michel throws a head punch that misses.
Michel tries to work over Meta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Michel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michel.
Michel misses with a punch to the body.
Michel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Michel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Michel.
Michel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Michel on the inside.
Meta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meta lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Michel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meta throws a head punch that misses.
Michel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meta is breathing heavily.
Meta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Meta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meta throws a head punch that misses.
Michel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Michel gets through Meta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Meta tries to throw a body punch but Michel avoids it by throwing Meta back against the cage.
Michel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meta or not.
Meta throws a head punch that misses.
Meta scores with a hook to the body.
Michel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Michel pushes Meta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meta.
Meta misses with the head strike.
Meta takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meta blocks a body shot from Michel.
Michel works on Meta's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Leroy Michel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Michel throws a looping overhand right but Meta ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Michel clinches with his opponent.
Michel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meta misses with the head strike.
Michel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michel blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michel.
Michel lands with a right to the head.
Meta is still on wobbly legs! Can Michel finish him?
Meta prevents a body shot from Michel.
Michel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meta seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Michel tries to work over Meta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michel has a couple of punches blocked by Meta.
Meta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Meta lands a shoulder strike.
Michel misses with a punch to the body.
Michel swings wildly with an uppercut but Meta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michel digs a right hand underneath Meta's ribcage. Meta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
A hook to the body from Michel.
Meta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michel's elbow.
Meta struggles to land a body shot inside as Michel controls his hands.
Michel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michel misses with a punch on the inside.
Meta tries to throw a body punch but Michel avoids it by throwing Meta back against the cage.
Meta misses with a punch to the body.
Meta presses Michel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Michel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meta backwards.
Meta tries to work over Michel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michel working aggressively here.
#T2#
Meta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michel has Meta pushed against the cage.
Michel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
Michel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michel blocking some punches.
Meta lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meta.
Michel misses with a punch on the inside.
Michel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Michel blocks a body shot from Meta.
Meta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michel backwards.
Michel lands a body shot.
A short right from Meta on the inside.
Michel lands a shot to the body.
Meta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michel lands an uppercut.
Michel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Meta takes a shot to the head.
Michel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meta.
Meta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Michel blocks an uppercut.
Michel lands with a right to the head.
Meta throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
Michel tries to work over Meta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michel lands with a right to the head.
Michel working aggressively here.
Michel lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michel.
Meta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Meta pushes Michel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Meta on the inside.
Meta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michel lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michel.
Meta has a couple of punches blocked by Michel.
Michel lands an uppercut.
Leroy Michel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michel tries to throw a body punch but Meta avoids it by throwing Michel back against the cage.
Meta misses with a body punch.
Meta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Michel misses with some punches.
Michel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michel.
Meta swings wildly with an uppercut but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michel blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Michel clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Michel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meta!
Michel misses with a hook to the body
and Meta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Michel.
Donk. Meta catches Michel right on the button with a cross.
Meta misses with a body shot.
Meta cracks Michel with an open hand slap.
Palo Meta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meta misses with a hook
and Michel counters with a big right hand! Oh Meta is in trouble here! Michel follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Michel!
Leroy Michel is the new middleweight champion!
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:
Grappling Hype -18-
Date: May 11, 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 6 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dennison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolan was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennison finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (0) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kolan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kolan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kolan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kolan (4) vs (2) Dennison#SUB#
Kolan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dennison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dennison is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kolan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison prevents Kolan from improving position. #T1#
Dennison is trying to improve his position.
Dennison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolan pulls his head out easily.
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#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dennison regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dennison has his foot on Kolan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolan works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolan passes Dennison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but Dennison defending well.
Kolan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (7) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison prevents Kolan from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennison, who protects the arm well.
Dennison 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.
Kolan works to advance to full mount. Dennison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kolan (9) vs (2) Dennison#T2#
Dennison is trying to escape the mount.
Dennison 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.#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison is looking for a sweep. Kolan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kolan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennison sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolan pulls his head out easily.
Kolan trying to control from half guard but Dennison is working away.
Kolan is pressing down on Dennison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennison is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.
Dennison works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dennison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kolan passes into half guard.
Dennison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kolan is pressing down on Dennison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennison is holding on for now.
Kolan wants to control but Dennison is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Dennison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolan wants to free his trapped foot but Dennison is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Dennison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.
Kolan uses his free foot to push down on Dennison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dennison. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (12) vs (2) Dennison
Kolan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Kolan working for a submission but Dennison is keeping him at bay. #T5##SUB#
Kolan wants to finish this one by submission but Dennison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kolan.
Dennison gets back to half guard.
Kolan wants to pass to mount but Dennison is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kolan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennison sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolan wants to free his trapped foot but Dennison is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kolan is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennison gets full guard.
Dennison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolan is one step ahead there.
Kolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennison is retaining full guard.
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kolan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kolan is working for a kimura but Dennison is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Dennison won't allow Kolan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kolan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dennison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolan.
Dennison is in trouble now - Kolan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (15) vs (2) Dennison
Kolan tries to control but Dennison wriggling away.
Kolan takes Dennison's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (18) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kolan working for a choke but Dennison is defending well. #T9#
Kolan is trying to stick to Dennison's back but Dennison is turning into Kolan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kolan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dennison. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (18) vs (4) Dennison#SUB#
Kolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.
Dennison passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kolan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennison uses his free foot to push down on Kolan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kolan. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (18) vs (7) Dennison#SUB2#
Dennison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kolan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kolan shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Dennison is working for a guillotine from mount but Kolan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Dennison wants to finish this one by submission but Kolan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dennison.
Kolan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10##SUB2#
Dennison looking for a guillotine from mount but Kolan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dennison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kolan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kolan tries to bench press Dennison off him but Dennison keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dennison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kolan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolan is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control.
Kolan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kolan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dennison 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. #T11#
Dennison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.
Dennison slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Kolan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kolan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennison pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolan moves into full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Kolan has his foot on Dennison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennison works his way back into a safe position though.
Dennison passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison. #SUB2#
Kolan is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB2#
Dennison 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.
#SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13#
Kolan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kolan.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dennison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennison has managed to get both his arms back between Kolan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dennison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.#T14#
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Kolan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back looking for a leg! Kolan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kolan manages to kick Dennison off! Dennison jumps back into Kolan's guard.
Dennison stopping the sweep attempt from Kolan.#SUB#
Kolan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kolan is looking for a triangle but Dennison pushes his legs off easily.
Kolan is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennison passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Kolan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Kolan tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolan takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Otto Kolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -17-
Date: May 11, 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 8 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Crewe moves into the clinch.
Grippy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crewe prevents it.
Crewe is working for takedown but Grippy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crewe is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Crewe has picked Grippy up - he's going for a ride! Crewe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Crewe
Grippy is looking to control Crewe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grippy avoid being mounted?
Crewe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grippy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crewe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grippy is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Grippy defending well.
Grippy is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grippy sees it coming and defends easily.
Grippy is in trouble now - Crewe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (0) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grippy is controlling an arm, preventing Crewe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Grippy has given up his back here. Will Crewe look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (0) vs (8) Crewe#T2#
Crewe tries to keep control of the position but Grippy is staying busy.
Crewe looking to hold on to the position here but Grippy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grippy keeps moving. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crewe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grippy's guard. #SUB2#
Grippy is defending against the submission attempts here by Crewe.
Grippy trying to get back to full guard but Crewe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (0) vs (11) Crewe#T3#
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Crewe controlling from the full mount.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Crewe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grippy regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grippy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grippy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crewe is one step ahead there.
Crewe looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Crewe is looking to pass into half guard but Grippy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grippy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (11) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grippy is aware though and is defending well.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crewe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grippy is working hard here to advance position.
Grippy passes into half guard.
Crewe wants to control but Grippy passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (11) Crewe
Crewe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grippy's best efforts.#T6#
Crewe trying to hold on to Grippy's head to control him but Grippy postures up.
Crewe won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Grippy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (8) vs (11) Crewe
Crewe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grippy stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.
Grippy advances to half guard. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura here.
Grippy wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position. #T7#
Crewe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Crewe is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grippy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Crewe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage.
Grippy wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Crewe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Crewe 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.
Crewe working a defensive guard here.
Crewe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there. #T9#
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Crewe controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy pushing down on Crewe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grippy is thwarting Crewe's attempts to control the position.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Grippy wants to free his trapped foot but Crewe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Crewe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crewe.
Crewe seems keen to control Grippy's posture.
Crewe keeping full guard, as Grippy tries to pass.
Grippy forces his way into half guard.
Grippy is looking to pass Crewe's guard but actually Crewe recovers to full guard.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck. #T11##SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crewe working for a triangle but Grippy defends it easily.
Crewe trying to control the position.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Crewe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grippy pushes down on Crewe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Grippy trying to pass the guard but Crewe defending well.
Grippy uses his free foot to push down on Crewe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crewe. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (11) vs (11) Crewe
Grippy tries to control but Crewe wriggling away.
Crewe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy tries to control but Crewe wriggling away. #T13#
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe stops Grippy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grippy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (14) vs (11) Crewe#SUB#
Grippy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Crewe's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Grippy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grippy controlling well, preventing Crewe from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Crewe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grippy's arms. #SUB#
Grippy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crewe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14#
Crewe trying to control the action but Grippy just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Grippy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crewe breaks Grippy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (14) vs (13) Crewe
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grippy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crewe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crewe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grippy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
Nano Grippy retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Nano Grippy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Paul Crewe spoke after the fight, saying 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -17-
Date: May 11, 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 11 wins and 18 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Christine St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
St. Georges shoots in and gets a takedown into Melia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like St. Georges 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.
Melia keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
Melia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St. Georges controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard. #T1#
St. Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) St. Georges
Melia stops St. Georges from passing to mount.
St. Georges content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Melia stops St. Georges from passing to mount.
Melia is not content to let St. Georges control the position.
Melia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) St. Georges#T2#
St. Georges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St. Georges content just to control the position here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges trying to control but Melia is having none of it.
St. Georges prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
Melia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Melia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Melia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
St. Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges trying to advance position but Melia counters by regaining guard.
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Melia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St. Georges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St. Georges trying to move into half guard but instead Melia has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) St. Georges
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
St. Georges 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 pushing down on St. Georges's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
St. Georges is not content to let Melia control the position.
St. Georges tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg.
St. Georges gets back to full guard.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Melia wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
Melia stands and throws St. Georges's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (7) St. Georges#SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7##SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom here.
St. Georges is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on St. Georges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom here.
St. Georges stops Melia from passing to mount.
St. Georges is looking to reverse the position.
St. Georges wants to control but Melia postures up.
Melia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Melia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
St. Georges is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, St. Georges has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
St. Georges regains half guard.
Melia trying to pass the guard but St. Georges defending well.
St. Georges trying to control from the bottom.
Melia trying to control from half guard but St. Georges is working away.
St. Georges trying to control here.
St. Georges is pressing down on Melia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Melia wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving. #T10#
St. Georges is adopting a defensive guard.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
St. Georges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
St. Georges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges is pulling down on Melia's head. It's preventing any offense from Melia, at least for the moment.#T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St. Georges is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (5) vs (9) St. Georges
Melia keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
Melia 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.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Melia looking to control.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St. Georges manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (7) vs (9) St. Georges
Melia postures up.
St. Georges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
St. Georges trying to control the position.
Melia forces his way into half guard.
St. Georges keeping control of the position.
St. Georges trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
#T13#
St. Georges is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St. Georges trying to control here.
Melia wants to control but St. Georges is keeping him busy.
St. Georges works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Melia wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now. #T14#
St. Georges has his hands on Melia's head, controlling the position.
St. Georges is looking to sweep but instead, Melia has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
St. Georges is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but St. Georges keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 9 to 7.
Christine St. Georges 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:
ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Lokren dives in and grabs Primus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Primus pushes down on Lokren's head and hops out.
Primus is looking to counter punch.
Lokren shoots in but Primus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Primus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Lokren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lokren with a nice head shot there.
Lokren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Primus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lokren stopping the sweep attempt from Primus.
Primus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lokren throwing strikes from guard but Primus blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Lokren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Primus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lokren has Primus in his guard.#REVR#
Primus wants to control from the top but Lokren keeps moving.
Primus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lokren throwing short punches from the bottom.
Lokren throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Primus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lokren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Primus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lokren wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Lokren struggling a bit here.
Lokren is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Primus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Primus working away.#T2#
Lokren is looking to regain half guard here but Primus keeps moving and retains side control.
Primus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lokren regains half guard.
Lokren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Primus is working away from the top position though.
Lokren won't allow Primus to pass to mount.
Lokren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lokren keeping full guard, as Primus tries to pass.
Lokren has his hands on Primus's head, controlling the position.
Primus tries to free his leg and advance position but Lokren is retaining full guard.
Primus is working hard here to advance position.
Primus won't allow Lokren to sweep him here.
Primus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lokren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Primus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lokren striking off his back but it's not causing Primus any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lokren throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lokren throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Primus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lokren tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lokren tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lokren is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Primus uses his free foot to push down on Lokren's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lokren. #SUB#
Primus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Primus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Lokren working to try and regain half guard.
Lokren 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.
#SUB#
Primus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lokren defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Primus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lokren has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lokren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lokren is trying desperately to improve position.
Lokren flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lokren is looking to improve his position but Primus isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Primus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lokren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Primus circles away.#TD2#
Lokren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lokren showed some decent athleticism there.
Lokren prevents Primus from improving his position.
Lokren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Primus taking some punishment here, with Lokren in his half guard.
Lokren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lokren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokren throws a strike but Primus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lokren is in close to Primus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lokren postures up in Primus's guard and throws a big left but Primus blocks it.
Lokren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lokren postures up in Primus's guard and throws a big left but Primus blocks it. #T1#
Primus has momentary wrist control but Lokren slips an elbow through the middle.
Lokren is in close to Primus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lokren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lokren connects with a couple of short punches.
Primus wants to sweep here but Lokren controlling him for the moment.
Primus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lokren cracks Primus with a solid left hand.
Lokren distracts Primus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lokren is in close to Primus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lokren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lokren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Primus is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lokren gets to his feet and stands over Primus, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Primus felt that one! Lokren unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Primus from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Lokren! |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 185
Date: May 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Bald One lands with a right hand.
Bald One darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Adesanya misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Bald One instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Bald One.
Adesanya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bald One scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Adesanya gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Adesanya there.
Bald One is trying to stand.
Adesanya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bald One is trying to stand.
Adesanya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adesanya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Adesanya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adesanya wants to take a breather but Bald One is having none of it. #T1#
Bald One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adesanya.
Adesanya is stalling here. Bald One is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Adesanya seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bald One has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Bald One decides to stand up, so the ref orders Adesanya to his feet.
Bald One lands a really nice looking cross but Adesanya seems unphased.
Bald One slips a jab from Adesanya.
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.
Bald One scores with the left hand. Adesanya knows he should have avoided that one.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick.
Bald One throws a shot from downtown. Adesanya moves away and avoids it.
Bald One misses with a head kick.
Bald One looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Adesanya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya throws a series of strikes that have Bald One backpedaling.
#T2#
Bald One throws a front kick that sends Adesanya stumbling back into the cage.
Adesanya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bald One throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bald One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adesanya throws out the jab.
Bald One swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bald One misses with a series of wild punches.
Bald One sizes up Adesanya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bald One loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bald One lands with a nice body punch.
Bald One throws a leg kick but Adesanya moved away.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Bald One moves out of range.
#CL2#
Bald One takes the fight into the clinch.
Bald One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Bald One has Adesanya pushed against the cage.
Bald One lands with a left to the head.
Bald One scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Adesanya.
Bald One works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bald One lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bald One gets underhooks to prevent Adesanya's takedown attempt.
Adesanya is breathing heavily.
Bald One misses with a punch to the body.
Bald One stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Bald One on the inside.
Bald One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bald One can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Adesanya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bald One keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bald One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
A hook to the body from Bald One.
Bald One presses Adesanya against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bald One working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bald One.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bald One is working Adesanya over against the cage.
A short right from Bald One.
A shot in the inside from Bald One.
Bald One presses Adesanya against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bald One lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adesanya.
Bald One pushes Adesanya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bald One - that landed with a thud.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Bald One.
Bald One scores with a shoulder strike.
Bald One lands with a right to the head.
Bald One scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
A nice left hand lands by Bald One.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bald One utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bald One cracks Adesanya with a nice body shot.
Bald One scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Bald One.
Bald One tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Bald One back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Divine Bald One dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD2#
Bald One lands a big uppercut and Adesanya crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Adesanya looks OK. Bald One waves Adesanya back to his feet!#ROC2#Adesanya is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Adesanya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bald One.
Oh Adesanya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adesanya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adesanya seems to have got his legs back now.
Bald One steps in with a hook that catches Adesanya right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bald One follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Adesanya looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divine Bald One!
A very excited looking Divine Bald One 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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