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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Conquest XVI
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Nicholas ducks under a wild hook from Germanicus .
Germanicus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Germanicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicholas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch combination from Nicholas misses.
Germanicus with a jab.
Nicholas connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Germanicus .
Nicholas moves out of range as Germanicus strikes.
Germanicus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD2#
Nicholas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Germanicus sprawling to the canvas! Germanicus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nicholas finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Romulus Germanicus has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Nicholas cracks Germanicus with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicholas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Germanicus to stand back up!#ROC2#Germanicus is rocked!
Germanicus misses with an uppercut
and Nicholas counters with a huge right that knocks Germanicus out cold! Nicholas is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franz Nicholas!
Romulus Germanicus was interviewed post fight and said 'I gave my all, it's just that my opponent outbox me. I'll reflect with this.'. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7A
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Andre Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pereira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (0) Wayne
Wayne is refusing to be controlled, as Pereira sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wayne can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Pereira seems to be working for a kimura but Wayne defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wayne tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Pereira trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
Pereira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Wayne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pereira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now.
Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wayne passes Pereira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pereira trying to control but Wayne postures up.
#SUB2#
Wayne is looking for a kimura here.
Pereira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wayne won't allow Pereira to sweep him here.
Pereira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (4) vs (2) Wayne#SUB2#
Wayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Pereira is pushing down on Wayne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wayne is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pereira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (7) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne is trying desperately to improve position.
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wayne is looking to escape. #T4#
Pereira is looking to work his way around to Wayne's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wayne is squirming around, avoiding Pereira's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pereira avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Pereira trying to control but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pereira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayne is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Pereira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pereira is really struggling to control Wayne but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Pereira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wayne manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pereira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wayne's legs. #T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wayne tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira is having none of it.
Wayne keeps trying to improve his position.
Pereira moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pereira (9) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (9) vs (4) Wayne
Pereira 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: Pereira (11) vs (4) Wayne
Pereira wants to take a breather but Wayne is having none of it. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a kimura but Wayne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereira to get the leverage. #T7##SUB#
Pereira seems to be working for a kimura but Wayne defends the submission attempt.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Pereira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wayne! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (14) vs (4) Wayne
Wayne tries to hold on but Pereira postures up.
Pereira looking to control but Wayne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Pereira moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (17) vs (4) Wayne
Pereira biding his time, controlling Wayne. #SUB#
Pereira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wayne prevents Pereira from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Pereira looking for the RNC.
Wayne is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pereira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Pereira slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Pereira is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wayne won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pereira off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Pereira!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Pereira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6A
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Carter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wayne. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Carter (0) vs (4) Wayne
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wayne wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy.
Wayne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wayne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wayne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carter dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carter (2) vs (4) Wayne
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wayne can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Carter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wayne won't allow Carter to pass to mount. #SUB#
Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Wayne is defending well.
Carter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carter stalling away here and it's allowed Wayne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wayne can't keep his opponent in guard - Carter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Carter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Carter is looking to stall here but Wayne recovers full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carter trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom. #T3#
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wayne has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wayne. Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (5) vs (4) Wayne#SUB#
Carter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carter trying to control the position but Wayne is working away. #T4#
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter controls the position. #SUB#
Carter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carter wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Carter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wayne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Carter wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
Carter controlling the position from side mount.
Carter trying to control the position but Wayne is working away.
Wayne is looking to regain half guard here but Carter keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Carter wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
Carter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wayne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Carter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carter takes a little break here. Wayne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
Carter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carter has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Carter (7) vs (4) Wayne
Wayne is squirming around, avoiding Carter's attempts to control the action.
Carter controlling the position easily from mount.
Wayne prevents Carter from taking his back.#T8#
Carter tries to control but Wayne wriggling away.
Carter wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Carter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wayne is now in Carter's guard. A big mistake from Carter there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carter (7) vs (6) Wayne#T9#
Carter keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Carter keeping full guard, as Wayne tries to pass. #SUB#
Wayne is sitting in close to Carter's body. Carter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wayne is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wayne is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Carter!
An out of breath Tommy Carter 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Bangag lands a really nice looking cross but Hong seems unphased.
Hong looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bangag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hong.
Hong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bangag jabs at Hong's body.
A swing and a miss from Bangag.
Bangag stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bangag with a nice cross.
Bangag throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Hong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hong slips a jab from Bangag.
Hong is looking for a counter combo.
Bangag missing with a left hand there. Hong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bangag.
Bangag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong moves out of range of the leg kick from Bangag.
An attempted straight right counter from Hong misses the target.#T1#
Bangag feints a jab promting Hong to slip. Bangag then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Hong is rocked!
Hong slips a jab and a cross from Bangag.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Bangag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oh Hong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bangag throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hong on the side of the head.
Bangag throws a monster overhand right that drops Hong! Bangag follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bongbong Marcos Bangag! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4B
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Malo Tavara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tavara stuffs the takedown attempt from Wayne. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Tavara tries to sprawl but Wayne drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavara (0) vs (2) Wayne#SUB2#
Wayne in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tavara tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wayne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 12
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Rizzveira misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rizzveira enables Oliveira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rizzveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Rizzveira has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Rizzveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzveira, not yet.
Rizzveira trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rizzveira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oliveira has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rizzveira is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Oliveira has latched onto it... Big trouble! Oliveira pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rizzveira is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Oliveira!
Dean Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dan Dinker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wayne looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dinker (0) vs (2) Wayne#SUB2#
Wayne drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Wayne seems to have locked his on tight now - Dinker screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Wayne, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne 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:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2B
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bruce Wayne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gozo Shioda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shioda moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Shioda jumps into guard, dragging Wayne to the mat.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Shioda is retaining full guard.
Wayne trying to control but Shioda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wayne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Wayne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shioda wants to sweep but no luck.
Shioda is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up. #T1#
Wayne trying to control but Shioda is working from the bottom.
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wayne drops back looking for a leg! Shioda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shioda manages to kick Wayne off! Wayne jumps back into Shioda's guard. #SUB#
Wayne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Wayne 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.
Wayne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shioda's guard. #T2##SUB#
Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shioda defends it well.
Shioda is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Wayne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wayne is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shioda defends it well. #T3#
Well, if Wayne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shioda tries to roll over but Wayne keeps him under control.#SUB#
Wayne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shioda is just riding it out for now. Wayne eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Wayne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Shioda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Shioda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Wayne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shioda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Wayne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wayne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shioda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Shioda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5#
Shioda is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shioda controlling the position well. #SUB#
Wayne trying to work for an americana but Shioda has managed to regain full guard.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Shioda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (0) vs (2) Shioda
Shioda trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shioda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wayne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shioda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Shioda is continuing to stall.
Shioda tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Shioda looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (2) vs (2) Shioda
Shioda looking to control.
#T7#
Shioda has his hands on Wayne's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shioda controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself. #SUB#
Wayne has gone for a leg lock! Shioda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wayne's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (2) vs (4) Shioda
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shioda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Shioda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wayne looking to control.
Shioda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Wayne has his foot on Shioda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shioda works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Shioda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shioda trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Shioda looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (4) vs (4) Shioda
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shioda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shioda keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne won't allow Shioda to sweep him here.
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Shioda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shioda is keeping the position for now.
Shioda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne is pushing down on Shioda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shioda is fighting to maintain full guard but Wayne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shioda keeping hold of Wayne's head, controlling as best he can.
Wayne is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T11#
Shioda controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Shioda has control of Wayne's left arm, preventing Wayne from doing any damage.
Wayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shioda working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Wayne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wayne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Wayne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shioda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wayne has Shioda in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (4) vs (6) Shioda
Shioda 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. #T12#
Shioda advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (4) vs (9) Shioda
Shioda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shioda trying to control the position but Wayne is working away. #T13#
Shioda is staying tight to Wayne's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wayne is not content to let Shioda control the position.
Wayne can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Wayne is not content to let Shioda control the position.
Shioda controlling the position.
Shioda works to advance to full mount. Wayne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wayne (4) vs (11) Shioda
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shioda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shioda wins on points by 11 to 4.
Gozo Shioda spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Conquest X
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Germanicus throws a hook to the side of Bowen 's head but Bowen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Germanicus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Bowen .
Bowen throws an off balance right hand
and Germanicus counters with a leg kick.
Bowen defending well as Germanicus loads up on a big left hand.
Bowen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowen 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.
Bowen misses with a series of wild punches.
Germanicus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowen .
Germanicus checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Germanicus ! But no joy.
Bowen just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Germanicus , as that shot connected.
Germanicus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowen throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Germanicus defending well as Bowen loads up on a big left hand.
Bowen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Germanicus counters with a thumping low kick.
Bowen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Germanicus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Germanicus punishes Bowen 's body with a nice straight punch.
Germanicus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bowen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bowen fails to land with a series of punches.
Germanicus thumps Bowen with a low kick.
Germanicus connects with a jab.
Bowen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Germanicus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Germanicus scores with a leg kick.
Bowen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Germanicus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Germanicus .
Germanicus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germanicus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bowen .
Germanicus 's corner calls for a 1-2. Germanicus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bowen throws a looping overhand right but Germanicus ducks down to avoid it.
Bowen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Germanicus counters with a body kick that stops Bowen in his tracks momentarily.
Germanicus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Germanicus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Germanicus throws the left hand but Bowen avoids the punch easily.
Bowen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Germanicus throws a body kick that misses.
Germanicus throws a good cross that connects.
Germanicus thows a body kick. Bowen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A punch combination from Bowen misses.
Germanicus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Germanicus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bowen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bowen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germanicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowen .
Crunch! Germanicus slams his shin into Bowen 's torso.
Germanicus connects with a high kick.
Germanicus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Germanicus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bowen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Bowen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Germanicus . Germanicus obviously looking to wear him down.
Bowen throws a leg kick
and Germanicus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bowen 's knee momentarily.
Bowen throws a hook to the side of Germanicus 's head but Germanicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid body kick from Germanicus .
Bowen slips under a jab from Germanicus .
Germanicus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Germanicus .
Germanicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowen misses with a left hand
and Germanicus counters with a nice leg kick.
Germanicus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bowen throws a poor cross that misses
and Germanicus counters with a nice leg kick.
Germanicus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowen .
Bowen walks into a straight right hand from Germanicus .
Germanicus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germanicus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowen at a distance.
Germanicus throws a sloppy body shot
and Bowen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Germanicus keeps Bowen at a distance using the push kick.
Germanicus jabs Bowen right on the nose. Bowen blinks but takes it well.
Bowen throws a body shot but no joy.
Germanicus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bowen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Germanicus lands a high kick!
Germanicus avoids the body shot from Bowen .
Germanicus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Germanicus lands a head shot.
Bowen misses with a left hand
and Bowen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Germanicus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Germanicus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bowen on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowen has been cut.
Germanicus cracks a nice hook into Bowen 's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Germanicus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bowen has time to react.
Germanicus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Germanicus delivers a nice body kick.
Bowen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Germanicus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Bowen 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Germanicus throws a leg kick which misses Bowen 's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowen tries to avoid it.
Germanicus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowen counters with a nice body shot.
Germanicus connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Germanicus .
Bowen lands a nice hook to Germanicus 's body. Germanicus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Germanicus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowen throws out the jab.
Bowen misses with a body kick.
Germanicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowen .
Germanicus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Germanicus tries a quick counter leg kick but Bowen is wise to it.
That kick from Germanicus tenderised Bowen 's leg. Bowen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bowen slips under a jab from Germanicus .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bowen throws an overhand right that lands on Germanicus 's shoulder, as Germanicus tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Bowen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Germanicus is able to avoid easily.
Bowen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bowen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Germanicus - the referee stops the clock and Bowen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Germanicus . Bowen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
A shot to the body from Bowen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bowen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Germanicus .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Germanicus ! But no joy.
Germanicus scores with the left hand. Bowen knows he should have avoided that one.
Germanicus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Germanicus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Germanicus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Germanicus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bowen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Germanicus dips to his left and cracks Bowen with an uppercut!
Germanicus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bowen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Germanicus checks it well.
Bowen misses with a body kick.
Bowen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Germanicus .
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Germanicus .
Germanicus works the jab nicely.
Germanicus throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Bowen throws a leg kick
and Germanicus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowen moves out of range as Germanicus strikes.
Bowen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Germanicus - that will leave a mark!
Germanicus throws a shot to the body.
Germanicus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bowen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Germanicus avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Germanicus .
Germanicus throws a lazy right hand but Bowen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Germanicus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Germanicus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Germanicus misses with a shot to the body
and Bowen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Germanicus .
Germanicus looks to land a right hand but Bowen moved out of range.
Germanicus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
That kick from Germanicus tenderised Bowen 's leg. Bowen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Germanicus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Germanicus connects with an inside leg kick.
Bowen misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bowen takes one on the button.
Bowen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Germanicus moves out of range as Bowen throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Germanicus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Germanicus thumps Bowen with a low kick.
Bowen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bowen throws a lazy head kick
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
Bowen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Germanicus avoids a kick to the body.
Germanicus tests Bowen 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Germanicus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bowen 's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Bowen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Germanicus .
A head kick misses from Germanicus .
Bowen thuds his right hand into Germanicus 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bowen throws a shot from downtown. Germanicus moves away and avoids it.
Germanicus lands with a good body shot.
Bowen lunges at Germanicus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Germanicus 's hand.
Germanicus with a hook.
Germanicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Germanicus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowen s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Germanicus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowen .
A quick step to the side and Bowen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germanicus misses with a hook to the body
and Bowen counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Germanicus .
Bowen just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Germanicus ! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Germanicus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Bowen 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bowen scores with a jab.
Bowen misses with a lunging right hand
and Germanicus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowen misses with a looping right.
Bowen misses with a low kick.
Bowen throws a leg kick
and Germanicus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Germanicus scoring well with a low kick there.
Germanicus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Germanicus lands.
Germanicus throws a hook to the side of Bowen 's head but Bowen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Germanicus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bowen 's sensitive parts.
Germanicus takes one to the side of the head.
Bowen jabs at Germanicus 's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowen misses with a lunging right hand
and Bowen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Germanicus finds it's way round the side to connect with Bowen 's head.
Bowen throws the left hand but Germanicus avoids the punch easily.
Germanicus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Bowen misses with a body punch
and Germanicus counters with a big head kick but Bowen shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germanicus . Bowen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowen throws a lazy uppercut
and Germanicus counters with a good, hard body kick but Bowen shrugs it off.
Bowen slips a jab from Germanicus .
Germanicus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Germanicus throws a body punch but Bowen moves out of range.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowen .
Germanicus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Germanicus moves out of range as Bowen strikes.
Germanicus throws out a counter right but Bowen avoids it with no problem.
Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowen .
Germanicus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Germanicus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
Germanicus lands the left hand.
Bowen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germanicus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romulus Germanicus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bowen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Germanicus .
Bowen throws a body punch but Germanicus moves out of range.
Germanicus lands a jab to the nose.
Bowen throws a lazy uppercut
and Germanicus counters with a thumping low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Germanicus !
Germanicus digs a good hook to Bowen 's body.
Bowen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Germanicus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bowen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Germanicus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Germanicus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bowen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Germanicus . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Germanicus .
Germanicus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bowen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowen .
#T3#
Jab, jab by Germanicus - just one landing.
Germanicus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Germanicus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Germanicus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowen s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowen scores with a three punch combo!
Germanicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Germanicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Germanicus avoids the head kick by Bowen .
Germanicus lands a leg kick that knocks Bowen off balance momentarily.
Romulus Germanicus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germanicus scores with a hook to the body. Bowen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowen misses with an uppercut. Germanicus saw that one coming.
Bowen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bowen misses with a hook. Germanicus ducked under it nicely.
Luke Bowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bowen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Germanicus moves out of range as Bowen strikes.
Bowen throws a hook but Germanicus blocks it.
Bowen throws a hook but Germanicus avoids it easily.
Bowen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Germanicus counters with a left to the body.
Germanicus connects with a crisp jab.
Germanicus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Germanicus as he checks the leg kick.
Germanicus jabs Bowen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Germanicus connects with a leg kick.
Bowen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Germanicus connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bowen looks to land a left hand but Germanicus moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Germanicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Germanicus .
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Germanicus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Germanicus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Germanicus !
Our winner, Romulus Germanicus , 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:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1A
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Wayne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sakamoto closes the distance and pushes Wayne back into the ropes.#TD2#
Wayne is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sakamoto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wayne to the mat. Wayne regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wayne (0) vs (2) Sakamoto
Wayne keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Sakamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Wayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne trying to keep a closed guard but Sakamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass. #T1#
Sakamoto trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wayne looking for a guillotine here but Sakamoto defends easily.
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Sakamoto pushing down on Wayne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sakamoto is thwarting Wayne's attempts to control the position.
Wayne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakamoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Sakamoto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sakamoto trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
Wayne moves into full guard.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wayne tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Wayne controlling the position.
Sakamoto looking to pass the guard.
Wayne trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Wayne is controlling Sakamoto's posture.
Sakamoto wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving. #T4#
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Sakamoto postures up.
Sakamoto trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne controls Sakamoto momentarily but Sakamoto frees himself.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard. #T5#
Sakamoto is still trying to improve position.
Wayne is controlling Sakamoto's posture.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard. #T6#
Wayne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass.
Wayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Sakamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Wayne looking to control.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully.
Sakamoto is fighting to break Wayne's control of his arms but Wayne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wayne holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Wayne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Sakamoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (0) vs (5) Sakamoto
Wayne can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Wayne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto is stalling here. Wayne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakamoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wayne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wayne (4) vs (5) Sakamoto#SUB#
Wayne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wayne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Wayne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Wayne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Wayne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10##SUB#
Wayne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Wayne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Wayne is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakamoto is defending well.
Sakamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayne trying to control the action but Sakamoto is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Wayne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Wayne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sakamoto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Wayne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakamoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Wayne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Wayne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakamoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12##SUB#
Wayne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakamoto, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Wayne tries for a kimura but Sakamoto is defending well. #SUB#
Wayne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wayne working away.#SUB#
Wayne is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakamoto is defending well. #T13#
Sakamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wayne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wayne is trying to control. Sakamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakamoto trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Wayne is trying to work for a kimura but Sakamoto is defending well.
Sakamoto is trying to maintain the position but Wayne is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakamoto is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Wayne controlling the pace. #SUB#
Wayne 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.
#T14##SUB2#
Sakamoto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wayne seems to be working for a kimura but Sakamoto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Wayne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakamoto tries to roll over but Wayne keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakamoto wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nolan sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nolan trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
#SUB2#
Miller 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.
Nolan trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Nolan punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Nolan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Nolan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Nolan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Nolan escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Nolan gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Nolan manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nolan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Miller has gone for a leg lock! Nolan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miller's guard.#REVR#
Nolan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nolan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nolan defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller looks winded!#SUB2#
Nolan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Nolan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nolan has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Nolan stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
Nolan moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.#TD#
Nolan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nolan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nolan throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nolan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Miller tries to roll over but Nolan keeps him under control.
Nolan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nolan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Nolan has control of the leg.
Nolan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nolan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nolan has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nolan wanted to stand there but Miller had control of the position.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nolan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nolan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nolan 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.#SUB2#
Miller working for a triangle but Nolan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nolan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Nolan defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nolan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oisin Nolan 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#
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nolan pinned against the cage. Nolan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Nolan gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Nolan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nolan misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Miller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nolan sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Nolan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nolan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nolan tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg. #T1#
Nolan gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Miller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nolan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miller has Nolan in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nolan postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Nolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller keeping moving, preventing Nolan from controlling successfully.
Miller keeping full guard, as Nolan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nolan passes into side control.
#T2#
Miller tries to buck Nolan off but Nolan is having none of it.
Miller is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Nolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nolan.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nolan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miller has a hand on Nolan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nolan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nolan wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Nolan's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
Nolan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nolan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nolan scoring with strikes but Miller is staying in there.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Nolan's attempts to control the action.
Miller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nolan wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nolan.
Nolan controlling his opponent.
Nolan prevents Miller from getting the reversal.
Nolan controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Nolan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oisin Nolan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Miller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Nolan is defending well.
#ES#
Nolan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Miller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nolan has Miller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nolan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miller tumbling to the mat - Nolan dives into Miller's guard.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Miller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nolan has picked Miller up and slammed him! Miller can't keep hold of the triangle and Nolan manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee asks Nolan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nolan prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Nolan is putting a hurting on Miller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miller tries to buck Nolan off but Nolan is having none of it.
Nolan trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nolan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nolan off and has taken his back!
Miller avoiding Nolan 's attempts to control his hands.
Miller doesn't have the hooks in and Nolan manages to turn into his guard.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oisin Nolan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nolan passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sergio Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nolan controlling the action here.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nolan defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miller has an active guard here but Nolan has managed to pass into half guard.
Nolan is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Nolan is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Nolan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Miller actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Nolan stands up out of the half guard.
Nolan tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Nolan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Nolan is now in Miller's guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Nolan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miller has his foot on Nolan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nolan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Miller is looking for a triangle but Nolan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Miller has an active guard here but Nolan has managed to pass into half guard.
Miller is staying active underneath Nolan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nolan is controlling the pace.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Nolan sits in half guard.
Oisin Nolan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oisin Nolan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nolan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oisin Nolan!
Sergio Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss is tough, but it's not the end. It's just part of the journey. I’m more determined than ever to reach my goals.'. |
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Event:
Conquest VII
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Germanicus throws a right hand that Dobrosavljevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobrosavljevic also avoids with ease.
Jab from Germanicus .
Germanicus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dobrosavljevic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Romulus Germanicus has been cut.
Dobrosavljevic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Germanicus counters with a nice uppercut.
Germanicus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Germanicus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Germanicus .
Germanicus thuds a left hand into Dobrosavljevic's body.
Germanicus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobrosavljevic throws out the jab.
Germanicus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germanicus throws a body punch but Dobrosavljevic moves out of range.
Germanicus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dobrosavljevic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Germanicus is out of range. #T1#
Germanicus with a nice cross.
Germanicus misses with a hook. Dobrosavljevic ducked under it nicely.
Dobrosavljevic throws an off balance right hand
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Germanicus takes a swing at Dobrosavljevic's ribcage but misses.
Dobrosavljevic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dobrosavljevic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dobrosavljevic jabs at Germanicus 's body.
Dobrosavljevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Germanicus . Germanicus obviously looking to wear him down.
Dobrosavljevic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dobrosavljevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
Germanicus throws a shot to the body.
Germanicus misses with a body shot.
Dobrosavljevic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Germanicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germanicus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobrosavljevic lands with a good body shot.
Dobrosavljevic lands with a shot to the body.
Germanicus is breathing heavily.
Germanicus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dobrosavljevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Germanicus throws the left hand but Dobrosavljevic avoids the punch easily.
Dobrosavljevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Germanicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dobrosavljevic manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dobrosavljevic has knocked Germanicus down with a huge combo! Dobrosavljevic steps away and waves a wobbly Germanicus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Germanicus is rocked!
Dobrosavljevic plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Germanicus swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Germanicus face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Romulus Germanicus was interviewed post fight and said 'I gave my all, it's just that my opponent outbox me. I'll reflect with this.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Torres looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Torres drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres passes to full mount! #SUB#
Torres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Oliveira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Oliveira!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Torres working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a triangle here but Oliveira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Oliveira gets to mount! Torres was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Torres wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torres is pressing down on Oliveira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. #REVR#
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres passes into half guard. #SUB#
Torres is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Torres trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away. #SUB#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Torres is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Torres dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Oliveira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Torres works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #SUB#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Oliveira prevents Torres from moving into mount. #SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira is not content to let Torres control the position. #SUB#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Oliveira.#T4#
Torres wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Torres keeps Oliveira under control for a moment.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Torres is trying is best to control the position here.
Oliveira is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Torres 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##TD#
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
Torres advances position into side control!#SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.#SUB#
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.#SUB#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oliveira passes into half guard.
#T1#
Oliveira prevents Torres from improving his position.#SUB#
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dean Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Torres has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Oliveira should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Torres has tightened it up now! Oliveira should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matteo Torres!
A relieved looking Matteo Torres thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dean Oliveira had this to say: 'First, congrats to my opponent. They fought a great fight. This loss is tough, but I'll learn from it and come back stronger. Thank you to my team and fans for their support. This journey isn't over!'. |
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Event:
NextGen 1
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
San steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
San looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. San takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
San closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Washington did well to prevent San getting side control.
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
San is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
San working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Washington is looking to control San's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
San working over Washington with some ground and pound. Washington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
San landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
San thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
San is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
San slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
San lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
San is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
San looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San.
San lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
San is looking for a kimura here.
San throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Washington looks winded!#T3#
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from San. #SUB#
San is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Washington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luffy San!
Luffy San is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Luffy San thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Izaak Washington was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my team, my coaches, and everyone who believed in me. Your support means everything, even in defeat.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Averyanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Averyanov lands a really nice looking cross but Germanicus seems unphased.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy.
Averyanov dips to his left and cracks Germanicus with an uppercut!
Germanicus misses with a looping right.
Averyanov avoids a kick to the body.
Averyanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Germanicus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Germanicus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Germanicus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averyanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Germanicus dodges the punch combination from Averyanov.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut. Germanicus saw that one coming.#T1#
Germanicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averyanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Germanicus throws the left hand but Averyanov avoids the punch easily.
As Germanicus backs off Averyanov throws a huge counter combo but Germanicus manages to avoid it all.
Averyanov misses with a double jab.
Romulus Germanicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Averyanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Germanicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws out a counter right but Germanicus avoids it with no problem.
Germanicus scores with a sloppy right hand. Averyanov should have avoided that one.
Averyanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Germanicus misses with a kick to the body.
Averyanov is looking to clinch.
Germanicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averyanov manages to avoid it.
Germanicus connects with a nice looking jab.
Averyanov looks to land a left hand but Germanicus moved out of range nicely.
A low kick lands for Germanicus .
Germanicus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Germanicus misses with a low kick.
Averyanov unleashes a big counter combination but Germanicus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Germanicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averyanov manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Averyanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Germanicus .
Averyanov throws a series of punches but Germanicus moves out of range.
Germanicus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germanicus slips under a jab from Averyanov.
Averyanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Germanicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Averyanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Germanicus throws a looping overhand right but Averyanov ducks down to avoid it.
Averyanov defending well as Germanicus loads up on a big left hand.
Averyanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov throws a hook to the side of Germanicus 's head but Germanicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averyanov works over Germanicus 's head and body with a nice combination.
Germanicus misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Averyanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germanicus .
Averyanov thinks about the counter body kick.
A low kick lands for Germanicus .
Germanicus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Germanicus slips a jab and a cross from Averyanov.
Germanicus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Germanicus avoids the head kick by Averyanov.
Germanicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germanicus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Averyanov pushes Germanicus up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Averyanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Germanicus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Averyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Germanicus throws a hook to the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Germanicus finds it's way through Averyanov's defenses.
Averyanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Averyanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Averyanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germanicus throws a push kick but Averyanov slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Averyanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Germanicus misses the shot to the body.
Germanicus throws an off balance right hand
and Germanicus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averyanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Germanicus pinned against the cage. Germanicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Averyanov walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Averyanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Averyanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice leg kick from Averyanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Averyanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Germanicus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Germanicus misses with a hook. Averyanov ducked under it nicely.
Germanicus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Averyanov is out of range.
Averyanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Germanicus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Germanicus .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Germanicus . That's going to slow Averyanov down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Averyanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Germanicus prevents Averyanov from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germanicus .
Germanicus missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Germanicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Averyanov misses. #T1#
Averyanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germanicus .
Germanicus misses with a hook. Averyanov ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Averyanov.
Germanicus throws a looping overhand right but Averyanov ducks down to avoid it.
Averyanov throws a series of strikes that have Germanicus backpedaling.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germanicus connects with a body shot.
Germanicus misses with a looping right.
Germanicus throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Averyanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Averyanov scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Germanicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Germanicus . Averyanov shrugs it off though. #T2#
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!
Germanicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Germanicus moves out of range.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averyanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Germanicus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averyanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germanicus moves away.
Germanicus throws a low kick, looking for Averyanov's leg but Averyanov calmly moves out of range.
Germanicus throws a big shot that misses.
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
Averyanov takes one to the side of the head.
Averyanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Averyanov misses. #T3#
Averyanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Germanicus counters with a nice uppercut.
Germanicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
Averyanov slips a jab from Germanicus .
Germanicus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Averyanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germanicus swinging wildly here.
Averyanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Germanicus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Germanicus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Germanicus . That's going to slow Averyanov down.
A low kick from Germanicus misses
and Averyanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Germanicus throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Averyanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Averyanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Germanicus . Germanicus obviously looking to wear him down.
Averyanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Germanicus misses the body punch
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germanicus lands a body shot.
Averyanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Germanicus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Averyanov tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Averyanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Germanicus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Germanicus throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Germanicus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 Romulus Germanicus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Germanicus 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Germanicus misses with a left hand
and Averyanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Germanicus 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Averyanov under the eye.
Averyanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Averyanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averyanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germanicus .
Germanicus throws a sloppy body shot
and Averyanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Germanicus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averyanov. That did some damage!
Germanicus connects with a leg kick.
Averyanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Germanicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averyanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Averyanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Germanicus avoids the head kick by Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a wild body kick that Germanicus sees coming a mile off.
Averyanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Germanicus counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Germanicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germanicus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Germanicus misses with a looping right.
Germanicus throws a body shot but no joy.
Averyanov throws a leg kick but Germanicus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Germanicus with the inside leg kick.
Averyanov throws a combination that misses
and Germanicus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Averyanov. That's going to slow Germanicus down.
Averyanov tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Germanicus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Averyanov checks a low kick from Germanicus .
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Averyanov avoids the body shot from Germanicus .
Averyanov misses with a low kick.
Germanicus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Germanicus with a nice calf kick.
Germanicus throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Germanicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Germanicus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Germanicus misses.
Germanicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averyanov manages to avoid it.
Germanicus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averyanov throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Germanicus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Averyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Germanicus missing with a left hand there. Averyanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Germanicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Germanicus cracks Averyanov with a good jab.#T3#
Germanicus scores with a leg kick.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averyanov.
Germanicus lands with a nice body kick.
Averyanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Germanicus .
Averyanov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Germanicus misses with a body kick.
Averyanov throws a counter combo.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Germanicus tenderised Averyanov's leg. Averyanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Germanicus throws a looping overhand right but Averyanov ducks down to avoid it.
Averyanov is looking for the big counter here.
Averyanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Germanicus .
Germanicus walks into a straight right hand from Averyanov.
Germanicus with a nice calf kick.
Crunch! Germanicus slams his shin into Averyanov's torso.
Averyanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Germanicus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Averyanov takes a step back to recover.
Germanicus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averyanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Germanicus lands with a nice body punch.
Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Averyanov's sensitive parts.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut. Germanicus saw that one coming.
Averyanov works over Germanicus 's head and body with a nice combination.
Averyanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Germanicus sizes up Averyanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averyanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Germanicus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Germanicus 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Romulus Germanicus !
A relieved looking Romulus Germanicus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 8
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Palmer misses with the combination.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Palmer is quick to defend against it.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Palmer looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palmer throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Palmer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmer swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller passes Palmer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Miller passes to full mount!
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miller wants to control the pace but Palmer is squirming around nicely.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet.
Palmer stops Miller from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palmer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller trying to control but Palmer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Palmer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller looking to control but Palmer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller controlling his opponent.
Miller tries to control but Palmer wriggling away.
Palmer tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Miller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Palmer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miller avoids the attempt from Palmer to control.#T3#
Miller is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Palmer is in real trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Palmer rolls, trying to escape but Miller keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Palmer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miller. #SUB#
Miller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Palmer is defending well though. Miller let's go of the attempt for now.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miller trying to control momentarily.
Palmer rolls, trying to escape but Miller keeps control of the position.
Palmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palmer prevents Miller from getting a body triangle.
Palmer trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now. #T4#
Miller trying to control.
Palmer tries to escape the position.
Palmer breaks Miller's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Miller working for submissions but it's allowed Palmer to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmer is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergio Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Palmer pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palmer won't be happy with that.
Palmer throws Miller to one side and escapes!
Palmer feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Palmer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Palmer misses with the body kick#TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller passes into half guard.
Palmer is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Miller trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer is controlling Miller's trapped leg to prevent Miller from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Miller 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.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Palmer is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palmer pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller controlling the action here.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Palmer defends it.
Miller works his way into side control.
Miller wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.
Miller tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Miller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Palmer gets back to half guard.
Miller stops Palmer from getting back to his feet.
Miller wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Palmer wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller fails to move to back control. #T4#
Palmer is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Palmer has given up his back. Will we see Miller going for some submissions?
Sergio Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller wants to control the position but Palmer frees himself and scrambles - Miller manages to regain control in side control.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Miller laying and praying for a moment but Palmer takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Palmer defending well.
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 Sergio Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A solid body kick from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a nice body kick.
Palmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palmer counters with an inside leg kick.
Palmer connects with a high kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palmer sprawls well. Palmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palmer.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Palmer is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Palmer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palmer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Palmer lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer connects with a high kick.
Cole Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer connects with a high kick.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palmer sprawls well. Palmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergio Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Palmer tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palmer as he avoids it easily.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palmer avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Palmer shows good takedown defense.
Palmer feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Palmer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller dodges the punch combination from Palmer.
#T3#
Miller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Palmer scores with a push kick.
Palmer delivers a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Palmer. Beautiful body shot.
Cole Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
Palmer lands a slapping body shot.
Palmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Palmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Palmer lands with a kick to the temple. Miller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Nice takedown defense from Palmer. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Palmer. Those never looked like landing.
Palmer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palmer scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Palmer avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick by Palmer misses #TD#
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Palmer didn't expect that.
Palmer wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Palmer can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergio Miller!
Sergio Miller managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BANZAI NUTRITION, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Ingram wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Ingram misses. #TD#
Ingram is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Song's half guard.#SUB2#
Ingram tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Song locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - Ingram could be in trouble here! Yes, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Song!
The defeated Frank Alexandre Ingram had this to say: 'I gave it my all in the cage tonight, but sometimes things don't go as planned. I learned a lot from this experience.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Estrada enables Oliveira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Estrada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliveira controlling from the top position.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Estrada is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Oliveira has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Estrada taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Oliveira!
Our winner, Dean Oliveira, 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 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Ingram dives in for a single leg takedown but Gretty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gretty is looking for the big counter here.
Ingram really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gretty is trying to push Ingram away but Ingram has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gretty tries to stall but Ingram uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gretty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ingram is defending well for now.
Gretty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ingram.
#BC#
Ingram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingram avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ingram 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Ingram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gretty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram avoiding damage as Gretty throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gretty unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ingram lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ingram has Gretty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gretty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Gretty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ingram is keeping busy.
Ingram tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gretty smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alexandre Ingram. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ingram closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gretty's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ingram stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gretty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ingram's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ingram tries to free his leg and advance position but Gretty is retaining full guard.
Ingram looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ingram sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gretty's guard.
Gretty is looking to control Ingram's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gretty avoid being mounted?
Gretty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ingram. #T2#
Ingram wants to pass to mount but Gretty is defending the position.
Ingram looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ingram seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gretty for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SU#
Ingram decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gretty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ingram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ingram feinted with a counter takedown.
Ingram goes for a double leg but Gretty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gretty continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Gretty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ingram tries to pull guard but Gretty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ingram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Ingram has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gretty regains guard immediately.
Gretty is trying to keep Ingram in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ingram throwing strikes but missing.
Gretty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ingram has gone for a leg lock! Gretty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ingram's guard.#REVB#
Gretty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ingram seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gretty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Alexandre Ingram will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gretty tries to clinch there but Ingram circles away.
A head kick misses from Gretty.
Ingram tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gretty defends well and Ingram ends up having to push Gretty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gretty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ingram.
Ingram prevents Gretty from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Ingram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gretty scores with a kick to the body.
Frank Alexandre Ingram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ingram with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gretty but Gretty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alexandre Ingram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ingram swats away the attempt to clinch by Gretty.#T1#
Gretty throws a head kick that misses.
Gretty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ingram fails with the takedown
and Gretty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ingram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gretty. Gretty obviously looking to wear him down.
Gretty scores with a shot to the body.
Gretty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nervil Gretty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ingram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gretty takes a swing at Ingram's ribcage but misses.
Ingram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Gretty misses with a combination
#CL#
and Ingram counters by clinching up. #TD#
Ingram pulls guard successfully.
Ingram has control of Gretty's left arm, preventing Gretty from doing any damage. #SU2#
Gretty stands and steps away. Ingram gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gretty throws a head kick but Ingram moves out of range.
Ingram feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gretty tries to avoid it but Ingram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gretty to the ground. Gretty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gretty throws a counter combo.#TD#
Ingram gets a double leg takedown into Gretty's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Gretty wriggles free and stands up.
Ingram fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gretty avoids it really well and circles away.
Gretty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Gretty connects with a body shot.
Ingram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ingram tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gretty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ingram somewhat.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gretty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gretty cracks Ingram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gretty lands with a kick to the temple. Ingram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gretty punishes Ingram's body with a nice straight punch.
Gretty throws a nice head kick!
Ingram darts in looking for a takedown but Gretty gets double underhooks and turns Ingram into the cage.
Gretty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ingram.
Ingram drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gretty pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Gretty instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nervil Gretty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ingram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gretty fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gretty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ingram is looking for a counter combo.
Nervil Gretty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gretty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ingram.
Ingram throws a lazy uppercut
and Gretty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gretty misses with a series of wild punches.
Ingram goes for a double leg but Gretty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gretty continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretty wants to get back to striking at distance but Ingram won't allow it.
Ingram fails to pull guard.
Gretty wants to stall.
Ingram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1##TD#
Ingram manages to pull guard.
Frank Alexandre Ingram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gretty wants to stand but Ingram has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ingram wants to sweep here but Gretty controlling him for the moment.
Gretty is looking to stand up but Ingram won't let him.
Ingram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gretty is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gretty wants to get up but he can't break Ingram's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gretty trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gretty wanted to stand there but Ingram had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gretty looks to score with a jab to the body but Ingram is just out of range.
Gretty is looking to clinch but Ingram is avoiding it.
Ingram avoids the head kick by Gretty.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ingram.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Alexandre Ingram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gretty lands with a straight right. Ingram didn't see that one coming.
Gretty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gretty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Gretty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ingram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gretty misses with a few strikes there.
Ingram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gretty misses with a body shot.
Ingram shoots in for a takedown but Gretty shows good takedown defense.
Gretty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gretty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ingram rather than just go for the knockout.
Ingram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gretty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gretty wants it to stay on the feet.
Gretty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ingram wants to clinch but Gretty slips to the side
and Gretty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body kick from Gretty.#T4#
A good leg kick by Gretty.
Ingram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gretty defends it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gretty. Ingram shrugs it off though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gretty wants to clinch up but Ingram keeps it at a distance.
Gretty lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gretty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nervil Gretty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gretty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nervil Gretty!
During a confident post fight interview, Nervil Gretty thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Frank Alexandre Ingram stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my all in the cage tonight, but sometimes things don't go as planned. I learned a lot from this experience.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Miller shoots and misses
and Daicse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daicse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daicse.
Miller blocks a head kick by Daicse.
Miller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daicse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daicse sprawls well. Daicse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Daicse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daicse lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daicse throws out the jab.
Daicse moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Miller is rocked!
Miller loses concentration momentarily and Daicse pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Miller crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Daicse finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Daicse!
After the big win, Mark Daicse made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Sergio Miller had this to say: 'This loss is tough, but it's not the end. It's just part of the journey. I’m more determined than ever to reach my goals.'. |
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Event:
OPG 6: Cote vs Williams
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Washington fails with the takedown
and Chase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington tries to clinch there but Chase circles away.
#CL#
Washington has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chase.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Chase blocks it.
Chase has Washington pressed against the cage, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Chase has picked Washington up - he's going for a ride! Chase dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Washington manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chase keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Chase is trying to trip Washington. He has hold of a leg but Washington is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chase persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chase must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chase wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Chase with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington trying to control the position here.
Chase working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chase postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Chase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington has momentary wrist control but Chase slips an elbow through the middle.
Chase lands a couple of digs.
Chase works over Washington with some ground and pound from guard.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Chase throwing strikes but missing.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Washington pushes Chase off and gets back to his feet.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Chase sprawls well.
Izaak Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at The Labyrinth MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izaak Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Chase misses. #TD2#
Chase decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Chase working Washington over with strikes.
Chase thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chase scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chase landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chase lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB2#
Chase is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Chase.
Chase wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Chase prevents Washington from improving his position.
Chase lands with a punch from half guard.
Chase working the head and body with strikes.
Washington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washington.#T4#
Chase chips away with some ground and pound.
Chase is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chase landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Chase tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Chase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Chase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase, which made it look bad.
Washington tries to clinch there but Chase circles away.
Chase keeps the fight on the outside.
Chase throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chase lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Chase scores with a takedown into Washington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Washington has control of Chase's left arm, preventing Chase from doing any damage. #T1#
Chase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chase keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chase stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position.
Chase's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Chase looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Chase just gets out of the way.
Chase misses the jab.#TD#
Washington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Chase has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chase can do anything to dispel that myth.
Washington wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Washington preventing the sweep.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Chase gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chase postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chase makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chase postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington controls Chase momentarily but Chase frees himself. #T4#
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Chase wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Chase throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chase doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Washington is tightening it up a little... Chase has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chase reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chase taps out! Nice BJJ there by Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Izaak Washington!
An out of breath Izaak Washington 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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