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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Grappling Hype -6-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Smalliver Twist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Twist goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Magomedov has Twist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Twist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Twist (0) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Twist dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Twist trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Twist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twist is one step ahead there.
Twist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Twist postures up.
Magomedov looking to control but Twist passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Twist is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Twist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Twist is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Twist trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Twist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Twist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Twist's head to control him but Twist postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Twist wants to pass to mount but Magomedov is defending the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Twist trying to control the pace.
Magomedov gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Twist slips nicely into half guard.
Twist content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Magomedov tries to roll over but Twist keeps him under control.
Twist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Twist from advancing position. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Magomedov trying to control here.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Twist, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Twist is working away from the top position though.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Twist is controlling well.
#T6#
Twist is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Twist uses his free foot to push down on Magomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magomedov. Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (5) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Twist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Twist wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov wants to control but Twist postures up.#T7#
Magomedov is not content to let Twist control the position. #SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Twist working away.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Twist trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #SUB#
Twist goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Twist but great work by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (5) vs (6) Magomedov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Twist's legs. #T9#
Twist tries to improve position but can't.
Twist sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Twist is working away.
Twist trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Twist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Twist is in trouble now - Magomedov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (5) vs (9) Magomedov#T10#
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Twist is looking to escape.
Twist tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Twist 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: Twist (7) vs (9) Magomedov
Twist wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Twist tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #T11#
Twist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov has his hands on Twist's head, controlling the position.
Twist is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Twist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Twist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Twist's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (7) vs (13) Magomedov#T12##SUB2#
Magomedov looking to break Twist's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Twist remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magomedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Twist's chin but Twist turns very nicely into Magomedov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Twist.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (9) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Twist controls the pace.
Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Twist has moved into half guard.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.#T13#
Twist trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Twist is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Twist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Twist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Twist.
#T14#
Twist trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Twist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twist wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 13 to 9.
Post fight, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stared into the camera and said 'Bratha... I smesh, i smesh, i smesh'.
In defeat, Smalliver Twist stepped up to the mic, saying 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0 - S/final
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Enjoyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enjoyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enjoyer lands a right hook to the body.
Enjoyer throws a wild body kick that Morningstar sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enjoyer - that will leave a mark!
Morningstar throws a hook to the side of Enjoyer's head but Enjoyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enjoyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Enjoyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Enjoyer cracks Morningstar with an open hand slap.
Morningstar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Enjoyer ducks under a wild hook from Morningstar.
Morningstar moves out of range as Enjoyer throws a body kick.
Morningstar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morningstar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Enjoyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enjoyer misses with a double jab.
#T1#
A slow jab from Enjoyer misses its intended target.
Morningstar misses the jab.
Morningstar takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Enjoyer.
Morningstar ducks right into an uppercut from Enjoyer.
Enjoyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Morningstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Enjoyer misses with a combination
and Morningstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Enjoyer clinches up with Morningstar and pushes him back against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Enjoyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morningstar lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enjoyer stalling in the clinch but Morningstar improves position.
Enjoyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enjoyer.
Morningstar misses with a body punch.
Enjoyer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morningstar throws a head punch that misses.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
Enjoyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Enjoyer is trying to break free.
A short right from Morningstar on the inside.
Morningstar tries to work over Enjoyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enjoyer just leaning against Morningstar, taking a breather.
Morningstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enjoyer's elbow.
Morningstar misses with some punches.
Morningstar misses with a body punch.
Enjoyer cracks Morningstar with a nice body shot.
Morningstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Morningstar swings wildly with an uppercut but Enjoyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morningstar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Morningstar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
Morningstar tries to throw a body punch but Enjoyer avoids it by throwing Morningstar back against the cage.
Morningstar working aggressively here.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morningstar.
Enjoyer tries to circle away but Morningstar has him pinned against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Enjoyer tries to tie him up.
Enjoyer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Enjoyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enjoyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Morningstar misses the target.
Enjoyer misses with a shot to the body
and Morningstar counters with a straight right hand.
Enjoyer jabs at Morningstar's body.
Enjoyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Enjoyer lands with a nice body kick.
Enjoyer jabs at Morningstar's body.
Morningstar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enjoyer. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Enjoyer.
Cte Enjoyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enjoyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Enjoyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enjoyer. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enjoyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cte Enjoyer 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##CL2#
Morningstar clinches up with Enjoyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Darrow Morningstar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Enjoyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enjoyer blocks a body shot from Morningstar.
Enjoyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morningstar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
Enjoyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morningstar can do to turn this around?
Morningstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morningstar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morningstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morningstar tries to work over Enjoyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morningstar tries a body shot but Enjoyer blocks it.
Morningstar throws a head punch that misses.
Morningstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Enjoyer controls his hands.
Morningstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
#T1#
Enjoyer avoiding damage.
Morningstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Enjoyer controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer is trying to break the clinch but Morningstar is controlling him.
Morningstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enjoyer's elbow.
Morningstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enjoyer is trying to force a seperation but Morningstar has the dominant position.
Enjoyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morningstar has a couple of punches blocked by Enjoyer.
Morningstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morningstar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morningstar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enjoyer backwards.
Enjoyer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Enjoyer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Enjoyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morningstar is keeping busy.
Morningstar has a couple of punches blocked by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Enjoyer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Enjoyer tries to tie him up.
Morningstar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enjoyer backwards.
Enjoyer blocking some punches.
Enjoyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cte Enjoyer.
Enjoyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enjoyer throws a head kick but Morningstar moves out of range.
#CL#
Enjoyer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Enjoyer has had enough of the clinch but Morningstar keeps him there for the moment.
Enjoyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enjoyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Enjoyer tries to work over Morningstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morningstar tries a body shot but Enjoyer blocks it.
Enjoyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Morningstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Enjoyer.
Enjoyer is trying to stall.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enjoyer.
Enjoyer prevents a body shot from Morningstar.
Enjoyer lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Enjoyer tries to tie him up.
Enjoyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enjoyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Enjoyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enjoyer gets through Morningstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Enjoyer.
Morningstar tries a body shot but Enjoyer blocks it.
Enjoyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enjoyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enjoyer slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Morningstar fails to land.
Enjoyer controlling the action here for a moment.
Enjoyer blocks a body shot from Morningstar.
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 Cte Enjoyer will probably get the nod.
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#
Enjoyer lands a jab to the head.
Darrow Morningstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morningstar takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Morningstar has Enjoyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Enjoyer tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morningstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enjoyer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Enjoyer working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Morningstar tries a body shot but Enjoyer blocks it.
Morningstar misses with a body punch.
Morningstar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enjoyer backwards.
Morningstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Enjoyer controls his hands.
Morningstar lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enjoyer.
Morningstar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morningstar lands a body shot. #BC#
Enjoyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morningstar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Enjoyer misses the body punch
and Morningstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Enjoyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Enjoyer misses with a two punch combination.
Morningstar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Enjoyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morningstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cte Enjoyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Morningstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morningstar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enjoyer cracks Morningstar with an open hand slap.
Enjoyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Enjoyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Enjoyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morningstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enjoyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Morningstar.
Enjoyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Enjoyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morningstar doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Enjoyer closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Morningstar fails to land. #T3#
Morningstar tries to work over Enjoyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morningstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morningstar managing to block the knees to the body from Enjoyer.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
Morningstar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morningstar throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Enjoyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enjoyer slips under a jab.#CL#
Enjoyer drives through and clinches with Morningstar against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Enjoyer prevents a body shot from Morningstar.
Enjoyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morningstar is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enjoyer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morningstar misses with some punches.
Morningstar misses with the head strike.
Morningstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Cte Enjoyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Enjoyer pushes Morningstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Enjoyer is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Morningstar tries to work over Enjoyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morningstar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morningstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morningstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cte Enjoyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enjoyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cte Enjoyer!
Cte Enjoyer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -45-
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Castillo blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Castillo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Castillo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Castillo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones prevents Castillo from breaking the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Castillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Castillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dakota Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Castillo.
Jones has Castillo pushed against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Jones.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castillos head.
Jones is leaning against Castillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Castillo is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castillo takes a shot 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!
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Castillo looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Jones.
#T2#
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones just leaning against Castillo, taking a breather. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones jabs Castillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones prevents Castillo from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones avoiding damage as Castillo throws knees to the body.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castillo or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castillo. Castillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Castillo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones cracks Castillo with a left hook right on the temple and Castillo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Jones lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Castillo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Jones! |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R5
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Merman avoids them all with ease.
Merman throwing a counter right hand but Eriksson manages to avoid it.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Merman avoids them all with ease.
Merman 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.
#CUT#It looks like Bruno Eriksson has been cut.
Merman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksson.
An attempted straight right counter from Merman misses the target.
Eriksson connects with a looping right hand.
Eriksson lunges at Merman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Merman's hand.
Eriksson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Merman eats them both and turns towards Eriksson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merman.
Eriksson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Eriksson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merman can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Eriksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Merman struggling a bit here.#T1#
Merman is trying to get back to half guard.
Merman's coaches at MMA Dragons Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Eriksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Merman wants to control but Eriksson postures up.
Merman tries to bench press Eriksson off him but Eriksson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Eriksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Eriksson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Eriksson wants to stand but Merman has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Eriksson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eriksson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Merman struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Eriksson tries for a kimura but Merman is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Merman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Merman regains half guard.#SUB2#
Eriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eriksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merman is trying to get back to full guard.
Eriksson works his way into full mount!
Eriksson is looking to work his way around to Merman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Eriksson works his way to his opponent's back.
Merman can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Eriksson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Eriksson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Merman showing good submission defense here.
Merman wants to control his opponent's hands but Eriksson gets his hands free.
Merman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eriksson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Merman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Eriksson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Merman just trying to survive but Eriksson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Eriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Eriksson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Merman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Merman throws a shot from downtown. Eriksson moves away and avoids it.
Eriksson scores with a nice strike.
Merman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eriksson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Merman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eriksson.
Eriksson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Eriksson.
Merman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Eriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bruno Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Merman counters with a series of strikes. Eriksson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eriksson's corner calls for a 1-2. Eriksson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Eriksson drops Merman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Eriksson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Eriksson!
In defeat, Aggressive Merman stepped up to the mic, saying 'If only I had legs and not this damn flipper.'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -3-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grumblegut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Twist napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (0) Twist#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Twist has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Twist has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Grumblegut goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Twist rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grumblegut's guard! Nice work there by Twist! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (2) Twist
Twist looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a triangle here. Twist is fighting it but it looks tight! Grumblegut pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Twist is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gromli Grumblegut!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gromli Grumblegut made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Smalliver Twist was interviewed post fight and said 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -44-
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Ferreira's ribs.
Wilder misses with a body punch
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
Ferreira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Ferreira scores with a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Ferreira postures up.
Wilder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ferreira preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Wilder moved out of range nicely.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferreira defends it well.
Ferreira lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Ferreira attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Wilder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferreira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferreira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wilder's best efforts.
Ferreira tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.#T3#
Ferreira trying to control here.
Wilder stalling.
Wilder moves nicely into side control.
Wilder is putting a hurting on Ferreira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wilder working the ground and pound but Ferreira is defending the strikes.
Wilder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferreira tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Wilder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferreira dodges the ground and pound from Wilder.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ferreira is looking to advance position but Wilder won't allow it.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard but Ferreira has mounted him!
Wilder is working to get back to half guard.
Wilder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vanderley Ferreira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilder slowing the pace effectively.
Wilder taking a breather.
Wilder tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder is pushing Ferreira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira lands an uppercut.
Ferreira tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilder.
Ferreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Ferreira blocks a body shot from Wilder.
A nice left hand lands by Ferreira.
Wilder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilder trying to stall but Ferreira improves his position.
#BC#
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira cracks Wilder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder connects with a body shot.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferreira under the eye.#T2#
Ferreira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilder in his tracks.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder cracks Ferreira with a good jab.
Ferreira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferreira enables Wilder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferreira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilder landing with the ground and pound.
Wilder trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira has wrist control.
Wilder throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely. #T3#
Ferreira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira is retaining full guard.
Ferreira controlling Wilder's posture.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferreira is controlling Wilder's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferreira throws a good cross that connects.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira pushes him off.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ferreira is avoiding it.
It looked like Ferreira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Vanderley Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
Wilder throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira is looking for a counter combo.
Ferreira tries to bum rush Wilder with a series of wild strikes but Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Wilder drives through with a takedown into Ferreira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira looking to control.
Wilder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilder defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilder defends well.
Ferreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilder scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Wilder working some strikes from top position.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira's head.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferreira's head.
Wilder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilder works over Ferreira with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
Wilder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilder has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira's legs - danger averted.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
George Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Wilder stalling away here and it's allowed Ferreira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wilder pushing down on Ferreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilder trying to control the action but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilder lands a nice short elbow.
Wilder not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder wants to advance to full mount but Ferreira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilder really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Ferreira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Ferreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
Ferreira misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Wilder counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Ferreira! #T1#
Wilder is stalling here. Ferreira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wilder seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ferreira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder is trying to control Ferreira's posture but Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
Wilder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wilder holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2#
Ferreira lands a few punches from side control.
Wilder is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
Wilder manages to get back to half guard.
Wilder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Wilder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ferreira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ferreira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilder defending well though.
Wilder trying to control but Ferreira postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wilder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder misses with a jab to the body
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilder finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferreira's head.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Wilder counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilder wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferreira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferreira tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but George Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Ferreira jabs at Wilder's body.
Nice jab there from Ferreira.
Wilder tries to clinch up
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Ferreira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Wilder lands.#T1#
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Ferreira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Wilder wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferreira misses its target.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Vanderley Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Ferreira moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferreira moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferreira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Wilder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferreira swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferreira closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilder darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ferreira throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range. #TD2#
Wilder gets a double leg takedown into Ferreira's guard.
Wilder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilder content to stall in guard here.
Ferreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilder is one step ahead there. #T4#
Wilder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilder pushing down on Ferreira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Wilder.
I think Wilder 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Wilder!
George Wilder is the new heavyweight champion!
George Wilder decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -1-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist shoots for a takedown but Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Twist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Twist or perhaps it was just good defense by Junior, which made it look bad.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinho Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smalliver Twist.
Twist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior pinned against the cage. Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist shoots in looking for a takedown but Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Twist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Twist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junior as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Twist shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Twist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Twist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior pinned against the cage. Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Twist dives in and grabs Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes down on Twist's head and hops out.
Twist fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Twist tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Twist fails with the takedown#TD#
and Junior counters with a single leg into guard. Twist didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Twist
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Twist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Twist looking for a sweep. Not yet Twist, not yet.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Twist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior trying to move into half guard but instead Twist has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (2) Twist
Junior wants to sweep here but Twist controlling him for the moment.
Twist wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twist on the ground.
Twist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Twist wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
Twist trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom. #T5#
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.
Twist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Twist 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.
Twist trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twist is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Junior controlling the position.
Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully. #T7#
Twist passes into half guard.
Twist prevents Junior from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Twist wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Twist is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Junior reverses the position - he's now on top in Twist's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (2) Twist
Junior advances to half guard. #T8#
Junior controlling the action here.
Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (7) vs (2) Twist
Junior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Twist can't escape the position.
Junior content just to control the position here. #T9#
Junior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Junior seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Twist is holding on tight.
Junior controlling from mount. #T10#
Junior wants to take Twist's back but he can't do it this time.
Twist wants to control but Junior is having none of it.
Junior is trying to take his opponent's back.
Twist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Junior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Junior is looking to work his way around to Twist's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Junior controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Twist is looking to improve his position but Junior isn't that keen on the idea.
Junior mounts Twist! Really nice guard pass there!
Junior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Twist regains half guard.
Twist wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Twist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior controlling the action here.
Twist is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior stalling.
Twist trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
#T14#
Twist keeping hold of Junior's head, controlling as best he can.
Twist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Twist trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Junior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Twist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Robinho Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Smalliver Twist was interviewed post fight and said 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0 R2
Date: Mar 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Ditchev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ditchev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enjoyer manages to avoid it.
Ditchev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ditchev catches Enjoyer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ditchev lands the left hand.
Enjoyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Enjoyer misses with a body shot.
Ditchev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enjoyer. Enjoyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ditchev lands a jab to the head.
Ditchev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ditchev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enjoyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ditchev.
The crowd cheers as Ditchev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Enjoyer doesn't seem phased though.
Enjoyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Enjoyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Enjoyer looks to land a left hand but Ditchev moved out of range nicely.
Ditchev moves away from the strike by Enjoyer.
A countering left hand to the body from Ditchev misses.
Ditchev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enjoyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ditchev.
Enjoyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ditchev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Enjoyer takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Enjoyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ditchev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enjoyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Enjoyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ditchev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enjoyer.
Ditchev lands with a nice body kick.
Ditchev misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ditchev. Enjoyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Enjoyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Enjoyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ditchev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Enjoyer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Enjoyer blocks a leg kick.
Ditchev scores with a nice right hand.
Enjoyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ditchev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ditchev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enjoyer.
Ditchev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enjoyer. Enjoyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Ditchev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enjoyer has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Ditchev.
Nice body punch from Ditchev.
Enjoyer looks to land a right hand but Ditchev moved out of range.
Ditchev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ditchev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Enjoyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ditchev just misses with a punch to the body.
Enjoyer misses the jab.
Ditchev tries to bum rush Enjoyer with a series of wild strikes but Enjoyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enjoyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ditchev just manages to avoid it.
Ditchev tries to bum rush Enjoyer with a series of wild strikes but Enjoyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ditchev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ditchev swings for the body but Enjoyer moves out of range.
And Enjoyer counters with a quick kick to the body but Ditchev blocks it.
Enjoyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ditchev.
Enjoyer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ditchev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ditchev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ditchev. #T3#
A head kick misses from Ditchev.
Ditchev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ditchev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Enjoyer's sensitive parts.
Enjoyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ditchev was well out of range. Poor timing from Enjoyer.
Enjoyer walks into a straight right hand from Ditchev.
Enjoyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ditchev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ditchev thuds his right hand into Enjoyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ditchev scores with a jab. Enjoyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Enjoyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ditchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ditchev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ditchev defending well as Enjoyer loads up on a big left hand.
Ditchev is looking to slow Enjoyer down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enjoyer moves forwards but Ditchev connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Ditchev tries to bum rush Enjoyer with a series of wild strikes but Enjoyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Ditchev looks to move away, Enjoyer throws a big counter combo but Ditchev just gets out of the way.
Enjoyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Enjoyer duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Dragomir Ditchev has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ditchev. Enjoyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ditchev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enjoyer moves away.
A quick step to the side and Enjoyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enjoyer walks into a straight right hand from Ditchev.
Ditchev just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Enjoyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enjoyer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ditchev's sensitive parts.
Ditchev with a nice cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enjoyer.
Enjoyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ditchev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enjoyer on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ditchev dips to his left and cracks Enjoyer with an uppercut!
Ditchev looks to score with a jab to the body but Enjoyer is just out of range.
Enjoyer is looking to wear down Ditchev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ditchev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Ditchev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dragomir Ditchev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Enjoyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Ditchev as he connects with a hook.
Enjoyer misses with an uppercut.
Ditchev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Enjoyer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ditchev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Enjoyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Enjoyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Ditchev.
Enjoyer moves out of range as Ditchev throws a body kick.
Enjoyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Enjoyer throws a body punch but Ditchev moves out of range.
Ditchev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enjoyer is out of range and Ditchev settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ditchev jabs at Enjoyer's body.
Enjoyer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ditchev.
Ditchev catches Enjoyer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ditchev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enjoyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ditchev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enjoyer checks a leg kick nicely.
Enjoyer is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Ditchev connects with a leg kick.
Ditchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ditchev looks to score with a jab to the body but Enjoyer is just out of range.
Ditchev's corner calls for a 1-2. Ditchev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ditchev.
Ditchev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ditchev takes a swing at Enjoyer's ribcage but misses.
Enjoyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ditchev.
Dragomir Ditchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Ditchev as he connects with a hook.
Enjoyer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ditchev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enjoyer moves away.
Nice body punch from Ditchev.
Ditchev swings for the body but Enjoyer moves out of range.
Ditchev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Enjoyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ditchev throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ditchev connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ditchev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Enjoyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ditchev lands a body shot.
Enjoyer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ditchev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ditchev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Enjoyer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ditchev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enjoyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ditchev connects with a body shot.
Ditchev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ditchev tries to work over Enjoyer's front leg with a kick but Enjoyer checks it.
A slow jab from Enjoyer misses its intended target.
Ditchev is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Ditchev connects with a leg kick.
Ditchev looks to land a combination. Enjoyer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ditchev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ditchev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ditchev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ditchev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Enjoyer under the eye.
Enjoyer takes a swing at Ditchev's ribcage but misses.
Ditchev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enjoyer.
That kick from Ditchev tenderised Enjoyer's leg. Enjoyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enjoyer throws a shot from downtown. Ditchev moves away and avoids it.
Ditchev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ditchev catches Enjoyer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Enjoyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ditchev.
Enjoyer lands with a good body shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ditchev dips to his left and cracks Enjoyer with an uppercut!
Ditchev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ditchev scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Ditchev.
No joy there for Enjoyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ditchev lands with a hook. Enjoyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Enjoyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Enjoyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ditchev manages to avoid it.
Ditchev lands with an overhand left.
Ditchev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Enjoyer's hands.
Enjoyer misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Ditchev.
Ditchev scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Ditchev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dragomir Ditchev's cut.
That's time! Enjoyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ditchev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enjoyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ditchev misses with a body shot
and Enjoyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enjoyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ditchev jabs Enjoyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ditchev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ditchev thuds his right hand into Enjoyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ditchev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ditchev.
Enjoyer 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.
Ditchev avoids the body shot from Enjoyer.
Enjoyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ditchev is just out of range.
Enjoyer tries to bum rush Ditchev with a series of wild strikes but Ditchev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ditchev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Enjoyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Nice shot by Ditchev.
Ditchev scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ditchev as he connects with a hook.
Ditchev misses with a body shot.
Enjoyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Ditchev.
Ditchev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ditchev lunges at Enjoyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Enjoyer's hand.
Ditchev lands an overhand right.
Ditchev cracks a nice hook into Enjoyer's ribs.
Enjoyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragomir Ditchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ditchev lands a body shot.
Enjoyer punishes Ditchev's body with a nice straight punch.
Enjoyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Ditchev moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Ditchev catches Enjoyer right on the button with a cross.
A jab lands there for Ditchev.
Enjoyer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ditchev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enjoyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ditchev.
Ditchev lands a jab to Enjoyer's midsection.
Ditchev blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ditchev misses.
Ditchev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ditchev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Enjoyer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ditchev misses the shot to the body.
Enjoyer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Enjoyer needs to keep his hands up - Ditchev had a free shot at his head there.
Ditchev misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Enjoyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ditchev.#T3#
Ditchev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ditchev lands a lovely overhand right.
Ditchev avoids the head kick by Enjoyer.
Ditchev swings for the body but Enjoyer moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ditchev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ditchev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ditchev connects with a crisp jab.
Cte Enjoyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ditchev lands a head shot.
Enjoyer walks into a left hand.
Ditchev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Enjoyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ditchev manages to avoid it.
Ditchev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enjoyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ditchev.
#T4#
Ditchev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ditchev throws a low kick but Enjoyer moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Ditchev. Beautiful body shot.
Enjoyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Enjoyer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ditchev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ditchev misses with a body shot.
Ditchev lands a jab.
Ditchev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Enjoyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ditchev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ditchev thows a body kick. Enjoyer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dragomir Ditchev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Enjoyer walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragomir Ditchev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ditchev 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Ditchev!
A very excited looking Dragomir Ditchev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Cte Enjoyer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Can someone drive me home please?'. |
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Event:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dredd defends it nicely.#TD#
Dredd looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (0) Twist
Twist managing to control the position.
Dredd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Twist swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Twist is trying to keep Dredd in close.
Twist is trying to hold Dredd in close to prevent damage but Dredd has managed to pass into half guard.
Dredd is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd prevents Twist from improving his position.#T2#
Twist has a hand on Dredd's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dredd takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (5) vs (0) Twist
Twist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Twist wants to control but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd controlling from mount.
Dredd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dredd is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Twist is looking to get to half guard.
Twist keeps trying to improve his position.
Twist is still trying to improve position.
Twist regains half guard.
Twist won't allow Dredd to pass to mount. #T5#
Dredd slows the pace down in half guard.
Twist tries to get to full guard but Dredd has control of the leg.
Twist wants to control but Dredd passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (8) vs (0) Twist
Twist is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Dredd working away.
Dredd is staying tight to Twist's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Twist is looking for a sweep.
Dredd moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
Twist wants to control but Dredd postures up.
Dredd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Twist is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Dredd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Twist is looking for a sweep.
Dredd moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Dredd working away.
Twist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dredd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dredd slows the pace down. #T10#
Twist is trying to improve his position.
Twist trying to remain calm as Dredd controls from the top position.
Twist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Twist trying to remain calm as Dredd controls from the top position.
Twist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Twist being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Twist tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Dredd takes a little break here. Twist wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Twist sneaks back into half guard.
Twist controlling the position for now.
Dredd prevents Twist from improving his position.#T13#
Dredd wants to pass to mount but Twist is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Twist is trying to get back to full guard.
Dredd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Twist tries to roll over but Dredd keeps him under control.
Dredd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Twist wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Twist wants to control the action here but instead Dredd manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (11) vs (0) Twist
And that's the end of the fight!
Dredd takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Smalliver Twist spoke after the fight, saying 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R4
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Ripken clinches up with Merman and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ripken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Merman blocks an uppercut.
Merman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merman throws a head punch that misses.
Ripken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken blocks an uppercut.
Ripken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Merman tries to stall but Ripken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ripken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Merman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ripken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripken gets through Merman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripken lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Ripken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripken misses with a knee strike.
Merman tries to stall but Ripken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Merman misses with a body punch.
Merman blocks an uppercut.
Ripken prevents a body shot from Merman.
Ripken scores with a shot to the side of Merman's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merman.
Ripken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ripken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Merman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merman has a couple of punches blocked by Ripken.
Ripken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
Ripken prevents a body shot from Merman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Ripken blocks an uppercut.
Ripken has a couple of punches blocked by Merman.
A shot in the inside from Merman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ripken working aggressively here.
Ripken lands a left hand.
Merman tries to work over Ripken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripken scores with a nice hook 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!
Ripken prevents a body shot from Merman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripken.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ripken scores with a shot to the side of Merman's head.
Merman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
Ripken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Merman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ripken as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Ripken tries to throw a body punch but Merman avoids it by throwing Ripken back against the ropes.
Ripken misses with a punch on the inside.
Merman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripken controls his hands.
Ripken lands with a short shot to the head.
Ripken lands with a left to the head.
Ripken lands with a left to the head.
Ripken lands with a left to the head.
Merman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripken lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Merman to work.
Ripken throws a punch but it's blocked by Merman.
Merman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ripken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Ripken prevents a body shot from Merman.
Ripken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ripken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripken lands with a right to the head.
Ripken lands a shoulder strike.
Merman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ripken has a couple of punches blocked by Merman.
A right handed body shot lands from Ripken.
Merman looks winded!
Ripken scores with a shot to the side of Merman's head.
Ripken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
Merman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ripken has him pressed against the ropes.
Merman misses with a body punch.
Merman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merman blocks an uppercut.
Merman misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Ripken dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merman wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripken won't allow it.
Ripken misses with a punch to the body.
Ripken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ripken.
Merman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merman has had enough of the clinch but Ripken keeps him there for the moment.
Ripken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merman is working Ripken over against the ropes.
Ripken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Merman is rocked!
Ripken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Merman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripken finish him?
Ripken lands a big right hand that drops Merman! The killer instinct kicks in and Ripken finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ripken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Ripken!
The defeated Aggressive Merman had this to say: 'If only I had legs and not this damn flipper.'. |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Enjoyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyle throws out the jab.
Donny Lyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enjoyer shoots in for a takedown but Lyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enjoyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enjoyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enjoyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyle.
Enjoyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lyle.
Enjoyer connects with the punch.
Enjoyer dives in and grabs Lyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyle pushes down on Enjoyer's head and hops out.
Enjoyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Enjoyer delivers a nice body kick.
Enjoyer blocks a jab.
Enjoyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Enjoyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cte Enjoyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enjoyer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Enjoyer drops his hands momentarily and Lyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enjoyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Enjoyer ducks under a wild hook from Lyle.
Lyle scores with a jab. Enjoyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Enjoyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lyle, pushing him back against the cage.
Enjoyer has Lyle pressed against the cage, preventing Lyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Lyle breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Lyle drops Enjoyer with a beautiful combination! Enjoyer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lyle is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Enjoyer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cte Enjoyer has been cut.
Enjoyer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lyle counters with a huge right that knocks Enjoyer out cold! Lyle is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donny Lyle!
Cte Enjoyer spoke after the fight, saying 'Can someone drive me home please?'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Koks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Twist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Twist
Twist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koks is stalling in the full guard.
Koks tries to free his leg and advance position but Twist is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Twist keeping full guard, as Koks tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks forces his way into half guard.
Koks trying to pass the guard but Twist defending well.
Twist wants to control but Koks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koks wants to pass to mount but Twist is defending the position.
Twist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Koks controlling the action here.#T2#
Koks wants to pass to mount but Twist is defending the position.
Koks not doing much here.
Koks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Twist for as long as he can get away with.
Koks moves into full mount! Twist won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Twist
Twist gets back to half guard.#T3#
Koks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Twist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Twist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Twist tries to roll over but Koks keeps him under control.
Koks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Twist's thigh. Twist counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Koks stays in close to Twist's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB2#
Twist throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Koks escapes and throws Twist's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (8) vs (0) Twist
Koks is staying tight to Twist's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Twist is looking for a sweep.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Twist! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (10) vs (0) Twist
Twist is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.#T5##SUB#
Koks working for a guillotine from mount but Twist is in no mood to give up.
Koks fails to take his opponent's back.
Twist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koks content just to control the position here.
Koks avoids the attempt from Twist to control.
Koks prevents Twist from getting the reversal.#T6#
Koks wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Koks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Twist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Koks trying to control but Twist is having none of it.
Koks content just to control the position here.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Twist is looking to escape. #T8#
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Twist working to try and regain half guard.
Koks seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Twist is holding on tight.
Twist is working to get back to half guard.
Twist tries to hold on but Koks postures up.
Twist working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Koks takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (13) vs (0) Twist#SUB#
Twist is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Twist fending off the submission attempt from Koks.
Twist just trying to survive but Koks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T10##SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Twist is defending it well.
Koks keeps control of the position easily here as Twist tries to buck him off.
Twist is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Twist is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T11#
Koks controlling from the back.#SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Twist is defending it well.
Koks gets his hands free as Twist looks to control. #SUB#
Koks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Twist has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T12#
Koks avoiding Twist 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Twist's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Twist defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Koks's arms.
Twist tries to escape but Koks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Twist is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13##SUB#
Koks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Koks working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Twist defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Koks has good solid back control here. #T14#
Twist tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koks looking to control but Twist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koks with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Twist is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koks takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Olaf Koks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Smalliver Twist had this to say: 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
Can SubZero beat Capt China?
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Watched with a hook.
Watched slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Li is rocked!#TD#
Li bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Watched wants to get back to his feet but Li is dominant here and he's now got Watched's back!
Watched really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Li missing with punches from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watched tries to escape the position.
Li lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Li missing with punches from the back.
Li is landing with strikes. Watched can't take much more of this.
Li somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Li controlling from the back.#T1#
Li misses with an elbow to the head.
Li missing with punches from the back.
Li is landing with strikes. Watched can't take much more of this.
Watched covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Li manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Li manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Li somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Watched takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Can Watched hold on?! Li is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#ROC#Watched is rocked!#T2#
Li scoring with big shots to the body. Watched is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Watched was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulong Li!
Wulong Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gerry Watched was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry, Jimmy Ray Watcher's wife will help me get over this minor setback.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -37-
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Phelps misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
We've been hearing reports that Stardust has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Phelps.
Phelps throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Phelps moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phelps.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phelps.
Phelps misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phelps.
Stardust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Stardust tightens his grip and picks Phelps up, before dumping him to the ground. Phelps manages to land in guard.
Stardust wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
Stardust forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Stardust 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.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stardust in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Stardust 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. Phelps tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stardust!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ziggy Stardust! |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD2
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Smalliver Twist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Twist misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Short holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Short gets control of Twist's arms and successfully pulls guard. Short will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Twist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Short swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Short has his hands on Twist's head, controlling the position.
Twist wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Short wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Twist wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Twist's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Short escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Twist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Short pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
Twist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
Twist passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Twist is looking to take a break and control but Short is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Twist 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.
Twist is trying to control the action in half guard but Short is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Short is pressing down on Twist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Twist content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Short looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Short keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Short looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Twist pushing down on Short's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Twist could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Twist controlling the action here. #T6#
Twist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Short won't allow Twist to pass to mount. #SUB#
Twist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.
Short is looking for a sweep. Twist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Twist stalling.
Twist prevents Short from improving his position.#T7#
Short has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Twist is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Twist is working for a submission of some sort.
Twist wants to pass to mount but Short is defending the position.
Twist is thwarting Short's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura but Short is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Twist to get the leverage. #T8##SUB#
Twist seems to be looking for submissions.
Twist wants to control but Short is keeping him busy.
Twist wants to advance to full mount but Short doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Short lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (0) vs (2) Short
Twist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (2) vs (2) Short
Twist stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (5) vs (2) Short#T9#
Short is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Twist off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (5) vs (6) Short
Short biding his time, looking for the opening.
Twist is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Twist defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Short's arms.
Twist trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Twist trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Twist tries to escape but Short has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Short is persistently looking for the submission but Twist is defending it well.
#T11#
Good control from Short.#SUB2#
Short working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Short trying to control.
Twist tries to escape but Short has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Twist fending off the submission attempt from Short. #T12##SUB2#
Twist preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Short.
Twist tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Short has got his arm under Twist's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Twist has spun round into Short's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (7) vs (6) Short
Twist tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard. #T13#
Short keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a triangle here but Twist uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (10) vs (6) Short
Twist gets to mount! Short was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Twist (12) vs (6) Short#T14#
Twist wants to control the pace but Short is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Twist is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Short has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Twist tries to control but Short wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twist takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
An intense looking Smalliver Twist took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to bum rush Lawrence with a series of wild strikes but Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Lawrence checks it.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Lawrence on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Lawrence moves his leg out of the way.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the head.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Jones #CL#
and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Lawrence as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence stalling.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Lawrence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Lawrence improves position.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Lawrence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Lawrence.
Dakota Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Lawrence's head coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones looks winded!
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Jones tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones punishes Lawrence's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Lawrence works Jones's body with a nice hook.
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!
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Dakota Jones has been cut.
Lawrence has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lawrence jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lawrence takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawrence jabs at Jones's body.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Lawrence cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Lawrence finish him?
#ROC#Jones is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence weaves into range and cracks Jones right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jones goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Lawrence is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kali Lawrence!
Kali Lawrence gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R3
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Merman misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Riggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merman lands a hook that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Merman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
A short right from Riggs. #TD#
Merman drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Merman has an active guard here but Riggs has managed to pass into half guard.
Riggs wants to stand but Merman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU2#
Riggs postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Merman to stand up.
A swing and a miss from Merman.
Merman throws an overhand right that lands on Riggs's shoulder, as Riggs tries to avoid the shot.
Riggs tries to counter with a clinch but Merman shakes him off and moves away.
Riggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Merman misses.
Merman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Riggs scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Riggs rushes Merman and presses him up against the cage.
Riggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Merman blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Riggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs swings away with an uppercut 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!
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Merman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
Riggs blocking some punches.
Riggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Merman or not.
Merman is breathing heavily.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Riggs.
Merman misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riggs.
Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs.
Riggs lands an uppercut.
Riggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
A short right from Riggs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riggs.
Riggs lands a body punch.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Merman is rocked!
Merman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Merman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merman blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Riggs.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs has a couple of punches blocked by Merman.
#T4#
Riggs dips a shoulder and cracks Merman with a mighty uppercut! Merman falls back against the cage and Riggs unloads with a barrage of strikes! Merman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Riggs screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Riggs!
An out of breath Lamar Riggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Aggressive Merman had this to say: 'If only I had legs and not this damn flipper.'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD1
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Junior but Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Twist is defended easily by Junior.#TD#
Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Twist
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Junior wants to control but Twist is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Twist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior wants to take a breather but Twist is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior is taking a breather. Twist 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.#SUB#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Twist is defending well.
Twist trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
#T2#
Twist is not content to let Junior control the position.#SUB#
Junior trying to work for an americana but Twist has managed to regain full guard.
Twist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (2) Twist
Twist trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom. #T3#
Twist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Junior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Junior is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Junior pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist is fighting to break Junior's control of his arms but Junior is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twist is one step ahead there. #T5#
Junior keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist passes Junior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Twist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Junior desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
Junior is not content to let Twist control the position.
Junior wants to improve his position but Twist is controlling well.
Twist is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Twist 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.
Twist wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Twist works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Junior trying to hold on to Twist's head to control him but Twist postures up.
#T7#
Junior preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Twist trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Junior moves into full guard.
Junior pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
Twist postures up.
#T8#
Junior pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Twist's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (2) Twist
Twist keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Twist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior pushing down on Twist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Twist gets full guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Twist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twist is controlling Junior's posture.
Junior trying to control but Twist is working from the bottom.
Twist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Twist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Twist holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Junior has gone for a leg lock! Twist slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (4) Twist
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior seems keen to control Twist's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (6) vs (4) Twist#T11#
Twist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Junior content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Twist has locked up a guillotine! Twist's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Junior is holding on here and Twist must be using up a lot of energy. Junior has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Twist gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Smalliver Twist!
Smalliver Twist took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
JF 68 - Detyna Gets the Smoke
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Roser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watched.
Roser tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Watched gets caught flat footed, as Roser shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Watched tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watched avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watched keeping full guard, as Roser tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roser trying to control the position from guard on top but Watched is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roser passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watched keeps working.
Roser is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Roser has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roser with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Roser has hold of Watched's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Watched manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Roser jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Watched manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Roser throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Watched can't do much from the bottom here.
Roser is looking to take a break and control but Watched is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watched is holding Roser down, trying to stall.
Watched avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roser.
Watched tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roser misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3##SUB2#
Roser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Watched's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roser wants to control but Watched is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Roser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watched, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Roser has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Watched!
Roser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watched is looking to escape.
Roser throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Watched because Roser loaded up on that one.
Watched keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roser looking to finish with strikes here!
Watched on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watched tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watched wants to control but Roser is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Roser dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Roser decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Roser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Watched is not content to let Roser control the position.
Adolf Roser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watched's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roser wants to take a breather but Watched is having none of it.
Roser might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Watched haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Watched might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watched won't allow Roser to pass to mount. #T1#
Watched is staying active underneath Roser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roser is controlling the pace.
Watched is looking to control Roser's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watched avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Roser is trying to work for a kimura but Watched is defending well.
Roser frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watched is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roser unloads with some shots from mount but Watched bucks and avoids them well.
Roser is trying to take his opponent's back.
Watched is looking to get to half guard.
Roser looking to control but Watched is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Watched tries to hold on but Roser pushes him away. #T3#
Roser 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.
#SUB2#
Roser is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Watched to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Watched shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Roser has control of Watched's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Watched regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Roser tries to control but Watched wriggling away.
Roser throwing strikes here but Watched is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Roser there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Roser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roser misses with a head shot.
Roser has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Watched's face.
Roser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roser postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Watched looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Roser jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Watched manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Watched is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Roser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Roser shoots in but no luck this time.
Gerry Watched has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roser avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Watched.
Roser drops his hands momentarily and Watched takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watched lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roser takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Watched is predictable there #TD2#
and Roser counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roser. #SUB2#
Roser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watched dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Watched controlling from the top position.
Watched trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Roser working a defensive guard here.
Roser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watched.
Roser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watched controls the pace.
Watched with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watched distracts Roser with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watched sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roser wants to sweep here but Watched controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Roser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watched is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Watched is looking to work some ground and pound but Roser has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roser closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watched circles away.
Watched catches Roser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watched fakes the leg kick and cracks Roser in the body.
Watched throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Watched.
Watched smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roser fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerry Watched has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.#T4#
Roser takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gerry Watched is winning the standup battle so far.
Watched throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watched throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerry Watched is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watched misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roser tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watched jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roser walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Watched misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Watched showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roser 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Adolf Roser!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Adolf Roser!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Adolf Roser!
Adolf Roser wins by unanimous decision!
Adolf Roser thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gerry Watched spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry, Jimmy Ray Watcher's wife will help me get over this minor setback.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -33-
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Wilder misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Franklin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franklin.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilder has wrist control.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franklin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder prevents Franklin from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Wilder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Wilder advances position into side control!
Wilder lands some shots froms side control.
Wilder trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
The ground and pound from Wilder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Franklin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilder connects with a decent elbow.
Wilder controls the position.#T2#
Wilder scoring with punches from side control.
Wilder lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT#It looks like Joel Franklin has been cut.
Wilder throws a strike aimed at the side of Franklin's head but Franklin avoids it well.
Wilder 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.
Franklin is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Franklin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Franklin defending against the ground and pound.
Wilder misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Franklin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wilder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Wilder trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
Franklin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Franklin is defending well.
Wilder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Wilder 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Wilder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Franklin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Franklin.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?
Wilder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Franklin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilder under the eye.
Franklin lunges at Wilder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilder's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Franklin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilder has time to react.
Franklin lands a really nice looking cross but Wilder seems unphased.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Franklin connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
Wilder wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Wilder doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Joel Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Franklin. That snapped Wilder's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin jabs Wilder to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Franklin lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilder's head.
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franklin to score with a decent uppercut.
Franklin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franklin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilder is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Wilder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilder winds up and cracks Franklin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Franklin defends it. #T2#
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Franklin's hands, connecting with Franklin's forehead.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Wilder throwing shots but Franklin is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Wilder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Franklin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Wilder thows a huge punch but Franklin dodges it nicely.
Wilder prevents Franklin from standing back up.
Wilder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franklin defending well though.
Franklin has hold of Wilder's hands but Wilder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franklin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Wilder throwing shots but Franklin is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilder scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#That has opened up Joel Franklin's cut even more.#T4#
Franklin is looking to escape.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilder thows a huge punch but Franklin dodges it nicely.
Franklin is trying to stand up here but Wilder is controlling him well.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Wilder controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Franklin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joel Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joel Franklin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Franklin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franklin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franklin.
Wilder takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Franklin moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Franklin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franklin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Nice shot lands for Franklin.
Wilder is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Franklin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Franklin scores with the left hand. Wilder knows he should have avoided that one.
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilder defends it nicely.#TD#
Wilder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilder passes Franklin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.
Wilder working Franklin over with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Joel Franklin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice strikes from Wilder there. #CUT#Joel Franklin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joel Franklin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Wilder!
George Wilder decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Sooklal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bear counters with an inside leg kick.
Sooklal with a poor takedown
and Bear counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sooklal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bear counters with a left to the body.
Shaggy Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deonarine Sooklal.
Sooklal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bear connects with a body shot.
Sooklal looks winded!
Bear throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bear throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sooklal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deonarine Sooklal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sooklal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sooklal needs to keep his hands up - Bear had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Deonarine Sooklal has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bear.
Bear is looking to wear down Sooklal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Bear. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Bear lands a big uppercut and Sooklal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sooklal looks OK. Bear waves Sooklal back to his feet!#ROC#Sooklal is rocked!
Bear wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sooklal is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?
Sooklal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bear lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sooklal head around and knocks him out cold! Bear hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaggy Bear!
In his post fight interview, Shaggy Bear started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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