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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIII
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Logan Potters!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Potters leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lima wants to clinch up but Potters keeps it at a distance.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potters swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Potters looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Potters
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lima has his foot on Potters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potters works his way back into a safe position though.
Potters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potters stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Potters looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
It looks like Potters might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potters defends it easily.#T2#
Potters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Potters looking to pass the guard.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Potters stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Potters! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Potters
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to control but Potters postures up.
Lima tries to bench press Potters off him but Potters keeps the position.
Potters controlling from side mount.
Lima struggling a bit here.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Potters working away.
Lima is trying to escape the position but Potters is controlling the position.
Lima is trying to control Potters's posture but Potters avoids it. #SUB2#
Potters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lima, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Lima tries to bench press Potters off him but Potters keeps the position. #SUB2#
Potters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Potters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Potters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Potters not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Potters is trying for a kimura here. Lima looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Potters wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Logan Potters!
A relieved looking Logan Potters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -46-
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Regeemen scores with a leg kick.
Regeemen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ax.
Ax avoids the head kick by Regeemen.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Regeemen has knocked Ax down with a huge combo! Regeemen steps away and waves a wobbly Ax back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ax is rocked!
Regeemen feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ax crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shandare Regeemen! |
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Event:
UFF 6: Dje vs Pollard
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stone moves to clinch but Junior breaks away
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stone is trying to defend but Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Junior might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junior.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Junior has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior prevents Stone from improving his position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junior in particular looking to stall.
Stone tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Junior.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Junior is nestled in close to Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Junior seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vinicius Junior! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 11
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
King shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Clark throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clark stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark cracks King with an open hand slap.
King closes the distance but Clark moves to the side
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clark.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Clark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Markus King has been cut.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Clark lands a jab to the head.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#King is rocked!
King tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD2#
Clark sends King crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clark is motioning to the referee to let King up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
King leaves his chin hanging out and Clark seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! King crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Louis Clark! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Hodge throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Eduardo Matador has been cut.
Matador fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hodge.
Matador avoids the body shot from Hodge.
Hodge drops Matador with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hodge 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 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Hodge!
After the fight, Slade Hodge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Newman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magyar to the mat! Magyar manages to get full guard.
Newman stays in close to Magyar's body and controls the position.
Newman advances position into side control!
Magyar wants to control but Newman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Newman happy to just control the position for now.
Magyar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Newman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The strikes coming from Newman are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Newman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Magyar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magyar reaches up to try and control the position but Newman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Magyar rolls and tries to escape and now Newman has his back!
You can see the frustration on Magyar's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magyar avoids the strikes from Newman. #SUB#
Magyar fending off the submission attempt from Newman.
Magyar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Newman controls the position.#SUB#
Magyar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Newman gets his way!
Newman missing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magyar covering up well and avoiding damage.
Magyar is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newman controlling from the back.#T3#
Newman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Newman looking for the choke from the back.
Magyar trying to control the position but Newman manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Newman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Magyar tries to escape but Newman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Newman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magyar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Newman is hanging on to Magyar's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Newman looking to break Magyar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Magyar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Newman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magyar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Newman.
Newman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Newman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Newman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magyar.#TD#
Newman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magyar's half guard.
Magyar is trying to escape back to his feet but Newman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Magyar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Magyar tries to control Newman's body but Newman pushes him off. Magyar squirms to his side and now Newman has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Magyar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1#
Newman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Newman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magyar can do to turn this around?
Newman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magyar!
Newman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Newman controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB#
Newman looking for a guillotine from mount but Magyar is having none of it.
Magyar wants to hold on but Newman pushes him away.
Magyar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Newman.
Newman landing punches.
Newman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Magyar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magyar wants to hold on but Newman pushes him away.
Newman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#It looks like GazFicko Magyar has been cut.
Newman misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Newman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Magyar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Newman. What's that going to do exactly?
Newman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Magyar is just holding on here. Newman manages to take his back.
Good control from Newman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magyar covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Newman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on GazFicko Magyar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magyar closes the distance but Newman moves to the side #TD#
so Newman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newman distracts Magyar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Newman is stalling in the full guard.
Newman pushes down on Magyar's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Newman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magyar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Newman controlling the position easily from mount.
Magyar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Newman.
Magyar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Newman controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Magyar is just holding on here. Newman manages to take his back.
Newman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magyar can't escape the position.
Magyar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Newman.
Alex Newman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Newman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magyar for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magyar is trying to get back to his feet but Newman has full control of the position and if anything, Magyar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Magyar right now.
Magyar is trying to get back to his feet but Newman has full control of the position and if anything, Magyar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Newman is riding his opponent, not letting Magyar buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newman punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Newman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newman, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Newman!
A very excited looking Alex Newman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Just Fights Grand Finale
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Conley looks for the body kick but Beasley saw that one coming.
Beasley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Conley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Conley.
Beasley 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.
Conley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Beasley.
Beasley lands a nice shot that snaps Conley's head back.
Beasley blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Beasley rushes Conley and presses him up against the cage.
Beasley'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.
Conley goes for a takedown attempt but Beasley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Conley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conley throws a sloppy head kick and Beasley moves out of range easily.
Beasley with the counter takedown but Conley avoids it easily.#T1#
Beasley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Conley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beasley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beasley avoids the head kick by Conley.
Conley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beasley was well out of range. Poor timing from Conley.
Beasley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conley but Conley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beasley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordyn Conley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Beasley darts in and clinches Conley up against the cage.
Beasley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Conley is defending well.#BC2#
Beasley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Beasley clinches. #BC2#
Beasley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beasley throws a looping overhand right but Conley ducks down to avoid it.
Conley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beasley manages to circle out of the way.
Conley misses with a hook.#T2#
Conley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Beasley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beasley lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Beasley manages to break the clinch.
Beasley slips under a jab.
Conley misses with a two punch combination.
Conley is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Beasley misses its intended target.
Conley throws a push kick but Beasley slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Beasley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conley tries to pull guard but Beasley holds him up against the cage and eventually Conley drops back down to his feet.
Beasley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beasley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordyn Conley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bucky Beasley.#T3#
Beasley just leaning against Conley, taking a breather.
Beasley blocks a body shot from Conley. #BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch.
Beasley shoots in for a takedown but Conley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beasley checks a low kick from Conley.
Conley tries a head kick but it misses.
Beasley scores with a jab.
Jab by Beasley.
Conley thows a leg kick but Beasley checks it
and Beasley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Beasley instigates a clinch.
Beasley can't get the takedown.
Conley has had enough of the clinch but Beasley keeps him there for the moment.
Beasley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conley has had enough of the clinch but Beasley keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Conley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beasley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conley or not.
Conley wants a takedown.
Conley is trying to stall.
Conley is trying to force a seperation but Beasley has the dominant position.
Beasley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beasley has had enough of the clinch but Conley keeps him there for the moment.
Beasley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Conley is trying to force a seperation but Beasley has the dominant position.
Beasley effectively controlling the action here.
Conley jumps guard but Beasley stands there with Conley around his waist. Conley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bucky Beasley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Beasley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beasley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Beasley has Conley up against the cage in a clinch.
Conley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Conley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beasley after a bit of a struggle.
Beasley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conley swings wildly with an uppercut but Beasley uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Beasley has Conley up against the cage in a clinch.
Beasley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beasley is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conley's elbow.
Beasley effectively controlling the action here.
Conley wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordyn Conley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conley tries to pull guard but Beasley won't allow it.
Beasley is working for takedown but Conley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beasley lands a left hand.
Conley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Beasley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beasley shoots in for a takedown but Conley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conley looks to score with a jab to the body but Beasley is just out of range.
Jordyn Conley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conley moves forwards but Beasley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Beasley.
Conley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beasley in his tracks. #T2#
Conley misses with a head kick.
Bucky Beasley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beasley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Conley avoids it really well and circles away.
Conley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Conley throws a head kick but Beasley moves out of range.
Beasley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conley throws a series of punches but Beasley avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Conley. No joy for Beasley on that attempt.
Beasley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beasley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Conley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conley tries to land a front kick but Beasley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3##CL2#
Beasley closes the distance and clinches.
Conley blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley stalling against the cage.
Conley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beasley walks away with a smile on his face. Conley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Conley tries to keep at a distance but Beasley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Conley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Conley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beasley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Beasley jumps guard and drags Conley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beasley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Beasley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Beasley working for a triangle but Conley defends it easily.
Conley trying to control but Beasley is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conley looking to sit in guard and control but Beasley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bucky Beasley 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#
Beasley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conley pinned against the cage. Conley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Beasley looks to move away, Conley throws a big counter combo but Beasley just gets out of the way.
Beasley lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conley.#CL2#
Beasley closes the distance and clinches.
Conley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conley is trying to pull guard but Beasley has him pressed against the cage.
Beasley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Conley misses with an elbow over the top.
Conley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordyn Conley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Conley is trying to break the clinch but Beasley is controlling him.
Beasley is working for takedown but Conley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beasley stalls.
Beasley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beasley effectively controlling the action here.
Conley tries to circle away but Beasley has him pinned against the cage.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conley is trying to break the clinch but Beasley is controlling him.
Conley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Conley is trying to break free.
Beasley'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.
Beasley blocks an uppercut.
Conley is trying to break the clinch but Beasley has him pressed against the cage.
Conley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beasley is stalling here.
Beasley taking a breather.
Beasley prevents Conley from breaking the clinch.
Beasley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Conley scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beasley tries to clinch up but Conley circles away and keeps his distance.
Conley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beasley is out of range and Conley settles back down.
Beasley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beasley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Beasley clinches up against the cage.
Conley tries to pull guard but Beasley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Beasley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beasley lands a left hand.
Conley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beasley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beasley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beasley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Conley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bucky Beasley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beasley is stalling here.
#TD2#
Beasley pulls guard. #SUB2#
Beasley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conley is aware though and is defending well.
Conley stays in close to Beasley's body and controls the position.
Beasley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conley wants to stand and escape but instead Beasley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Jordyn Conley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bucky Beasley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beasley trying to control but Conley is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bucky Beasley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beasley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucky Beasley!
Post fight, Bucky Beasley took to the microphone: 'I'M OUT FOR BLOOD'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXX
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Logan Potters!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Potters looking to score a takedown here. Riley is defending well but Potters drives through and ends up in Riley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riley (0) vs (2) Potters
Potters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley is pulling down on Potters's head. It's preventing any offense from Potters, at least for the moment.
Potters trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley keeping full guard, as Potters tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley pulls Potters in close to his closed guard and prevents Potters from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Riley has his foot on Potters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potters works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Riley keeping moving, preventing Potters from controlling successfully.
Riley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley is adopting a defensive guard.
Potters looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Riley keeping moving, preventing Potters from controlling successfully.
Riley pulls Potters in to control the position.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Potters from controlling successfully.
Riley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Potters controls the pace.#T3#
Riley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Potters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Potters looking to sit in guard and control but Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (2) vs (2) Potters#T4#
Potters trying to control the position.
Riley preventing the sweep.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Potters.
Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Potters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potters working a defensive guard here.
Riley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (5) vs (2) Potters
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
Potters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Riley staying calm.
Potters tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Potters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Potters will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Potters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Potters is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Potters seems a little lost for a moment, as Riley dominates the positioning.#T8#
Riley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Potters for as long as he can get away with.
Riley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Potters tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Potters is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
A lull in the action here as Riley stalls from top position.
Potters is looking to reverse the position.
Potters is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Riley stalls from top position.#T11##T12#
Potters tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Potters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riley is staying tight to Potters's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Potters struggling a bit here.#T13#
Potters is looking for a sweep.
Riley staying calm.
Potters is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it.
Potters being controlled for a moment.
Potters tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.#T14#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Potters struggling a bit here.
Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RMMA 10 - Lidl v Cricket
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Nelson connects with a leg kick.
Malik Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Dirk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Dirk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dirk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Dirk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
Dirk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Dirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Dirk is looking for a counter combo.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dirk has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Dirk steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Nelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dirk under the eye.
A jab from Dirk finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Dirk connects with the punch.
Dirk misses with a wild body shot.
Dirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dirk misses the target.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Dirk avoids nicely.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dirk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson misses with a hook. Dirk ducked under it nicely.
Dirk is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dirk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nelson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nelson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dirk jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Dirk throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Dirk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Nice body punch from Dirk.
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!
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Dirk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson throws a body punch but Dirk moves out of range. #CL2#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dirk moves out of range of the body kick.
Dirk keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Dirk pushes him off.
Danny Dirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Dirk avoids it easily.
Dirk misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Dirk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirk avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Danny Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Nelson.
Nelson lands an elbow just above Dirk 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dirk's brow.
Dirk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Come on Dirk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Nelson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nelson keeps control of Dirk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dirk pressing his opponent against the cage.
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 Danny Dirk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Dirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirk throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson throws a hook but Dirk avoids it easily.
Dirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
As Nelson looks to move away, Dirk throws a big counter combo but Nelson just gets out of the way.
Dirk staying out of range there.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson moves to clinch but Dirk breaks away
and Dirk counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Dirk to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dirk tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dirk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nelson can turn it around.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson prevents Dirk from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Dirk looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Dirk. #TD2#
Nelson decides to pull guard.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirk is one step ahead there.
Dirk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.#ES2#
Nelson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dirk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Dirk stalling in the clinch.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dirk's brow.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk effectively controlling the action here.
Dirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dirk's defenses.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Dirk staying out of range there.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Dirk blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Nelson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dirk regains guard immediately.
Dirk wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson stands up over Dirk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Dirk's brow.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
Dirk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dirk's head.
Dirk wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Dirk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dirk tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Dirk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Dirk avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Nelson blocks the leg kick.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirk counters with a right hand to the body.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Dirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Dirk throwing a counter right hand but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Dirk lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Danny Dirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Dirk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Dirk.
Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dirk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nelson. That one must have hurt.
Dirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Dirk's head back.
Nelson 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.
Dirk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Dirk managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson is pushing Dirk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dirk leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dirk prevents it.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Dirk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Dirk avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Nelson is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Nelson. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Dirk has been cut.#T3#
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dirk blocking some punches.
#T4#
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dirk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Dirk avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Nelson!
After the fight, Malik Nelson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Danny Dirk had this to say: 'I WANT A REMATCH!'. |
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Event:
UFF 4: Michigan vs Reyes
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Sakuraba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Soares misses.
Sakuraba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakuraba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Soares.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares fails to land the takedown.
Sakuraba misses with a straight left.
We've been hearing reports that Sakuraba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Sakuraba.#T1#
Soares shoots in but Sakuraba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakuraba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taisei Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thalys Soares.
Sakuraba looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Soares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sakuraba defends it well.
A punch combination from Sakuraba misses.
Soares staying out of range there.
Soares misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakuraba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Soares avoids it.
A shot to the body from Sakuraba misses #TD2#
and Soares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soares. #T2##SUB#
Sakuraba looking for subs off his back but Soares has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sakuraba throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Soares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakuraba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soares trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba gets full guard.
Soares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Soares looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Soares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Soares trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Soares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soares wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving. #SUB#
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Soares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soares stands and throws Sakuraba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
Sakuraba is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Soares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sakuraba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakuraba is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
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 Taisei Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Soares looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Soares tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sakuraba defends well and Soares ends up having to push Sakuraba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuraba.
Soares misses with an uppercut. Sakuraba saw that one coming.
Soares tries for a takedown but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakuraba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taisei Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thalys Soares.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba slaps away a takedown attempt from Soares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soares looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.#T1#
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Soares slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
Thalys Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Sakuraba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soares loads up on a big right hand but Sakuraba slips the punch.
Soares looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Soares with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.#TD2#
Soares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soares has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Soares pushes him away.
Soares content just to control the position here.
Sakuraba working to try and regain half guard.
Sakuraba tries to lock up and control but Soares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Soares working for a submission but Sakuraba is keeping him at bay.
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Soares pushes him away.
Soares raining down shots from the mount!
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Soares has control of Sakuraba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sakuraba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Thalys Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB#
Sakuraba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soares pulls his head out easily.
Soares wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Soares slips a nice elbow through Sakuraba's hands, connecting with Sakuraba's forehead.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard but Soares has passed into side control.
Sakuraba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soares landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thalys Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sakuraba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakuraba looks to land a body kick but Soares moved away.
Soares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Sakuraba defending well as Soares loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
Soares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Both fighters circling a little - Sakuraba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sakuraba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.
Soares with the counter takedown but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Soares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Sakuraba slips a jab from Soares.
Sakuraba throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soares.
Nice jab there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Sakuraba.
A big right from Soares misses. #T2#
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
Soares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soares feints the counter takedown.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Sakuraba. No joy for Soares on that attempt.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.
Sakuraba throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Sakuraba throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Soares counters with a takedown into side control.
Soares lands some shots froms side control.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
Soares working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sakuraba seems a little lost for a moment, as Soares dominates the positioning.
Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
Sakuraba struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Sakuraba throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Soares was waiting for it though - now Sakuraba's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and Sakuraba is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Soares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thalys Soares! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 9
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Myers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Myers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Myers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Myers throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myers defends well and King ends up having to push Myers into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myers prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
Myers is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the ropes.#T1##BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Myers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the ropes. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Myers has King up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knees to the body from King.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King is looking to clinch but Myers is avoiding it.
Myers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Myers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King. #T2#
Myers darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Myers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Myers throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Myers with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Myers is looking to stand up but King won't let him.
King throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Myers throws a big elbow that misses.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Myers gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
We've been informed that Myers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King fails with the takedown.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King is breathing heavily.
King needs to keep his hands up - Myers had a free shot at his head there.
Myers tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Myers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Myers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Myers duly obliges.
Myers blocks a leg kick.
Myers swinging wildly here.
Myers shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Myers misses with a series of wild punches.
Myers closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from King as Myers shoots in.
Myers looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Myers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Myers distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T5#
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Myers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
Myers postures up.
#SU2#
Myers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get!
King moves in looking to clinch but Myers pushes him off.#CL2#
Myers closes the distance and clinches.
King keeps control of Myers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
King is trying to stall.
Myers has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.#T6#
Myers goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jahmeir Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
As Myers tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Myers manages to avoid the attempt.
Myers misses with a few strikes there.
Myers has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Myers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Myers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myers circles away quickly and effectively.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T7##CL2#
Myers has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Myers pulls guard effortlessly.
Myers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Myers looking to control.
Myers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
King looking to sit in guard and control but Myers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
Myers is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Myers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Myers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU2#
Myers stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T9#
Nice body punch from Myers.
King shoots in but Myers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King misses with a straight left.
Myers misses with a double jab.
Myers connects with a crisp jab.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myers misses with a few strikes there.
King fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jahmeir Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myers 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jahmeir Myers!
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Jahmeir Myers!
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Jahmeir Myers!
Jahmeir Myers wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jahmeir Myers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Edgar Freeman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Logan Potters!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Freeman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Freeman (0) vs (2) Potters#SUB#
Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Freeman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potters defends well.#SUB#
Freeman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potters defends well.
Potters looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Potters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Freeman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Potters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Potters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Freeman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potters trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Potters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Freeman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Potters passes into half guard.
Potters prevents Freeman from improving his position.#SUB#
Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Potters pulls his head out easily.
Potters controlling the pace.
Freeman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Freeman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Potters trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Potters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Freeman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Potters has picked Freeman up and slammed him! Freeman can't keep hold of the triangle and Potters manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Freeman (0) vs (5) Potters
Potters is staying tight to Freeman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Potters trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Freeman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Freeman is looking for a sweep.
Potters is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Potters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Potters is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Potters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Freeman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freeman is trying to improve his position.
Potters trying to control the position but Freeman is working away. #SUB2#
Potters tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well. #SUB2#
Potters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Freeman is looking for a sweep.
Freeman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potters off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Freeman (4) vs (5) Potters#SUB#
Freeman working for the choke. #T4#
Potters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Freeman's guard. Nice work there by Potters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freeman (4) vs (7) Potters#SUB#
Freeman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potters defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potters stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Freeman (4) vs (10) Potters
Freeman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freeman is letting Potters control him for a moment.
Freeman is looking for a sweep.
Freeman is not content to let Potters control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Potters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Freeman, who protects the arm well. #T5##SUB2#
Potters is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well. #SUB2#
Potters is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potters off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Freeman (8) vs (10) Potters#SUB#
Freeman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Potters is in real trouble here. Freeman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Potters is tapping out! Freeman wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgar Freeman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Riddle tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Mcdonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Mcdonald seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Riddle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcdonald pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mcdonald is working for a kimura but Riddle is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Mcdonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riddle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Mcdonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcdonald wants to control but Riddle is keeping him busy.
Mcdonald trying to mount his opponent but Riddle defends it.
Mcdonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mcdonald wants to pass to mount but Riddle is defending the position. #ES#
Riddle has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcdonald is on him like a limpet, forcing Riddle back against the cage.#T2#
Mcdonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Riddle won't allow it.
Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riddle to keep the fight standing.
Riddle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcdonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riddle avoids it.#TD#
Riddle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Riddle trying to control from half guard but Mcdonald is working away. #SUB#
Riddle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcdonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Riddle wants to pass to mount but Mcdonald is defending the position. #T3#
Mcdonald tries to get to full guard but Riddle has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riddle.
Mcdonald is trying is best to control the position here.
Riddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working. #SUB#
Riddle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcdonald is just riding it out for now. Riddle eventually gives up the hold.
Mcdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riddle is working away from the top position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcdonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcdonald.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mcdonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riddle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gu Riddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Mcdonald's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Riddle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riddle is defending well.#TD2#
Mcdonald jumps guard.
Riddle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald wants to control but Riddle postures up.#T1##SUB#
Riddle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcdonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Riddle but great work by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald just content to control the position.
Mcdonald scores with punches from side control.
Mcdonald works to advance to full mount. Riddle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Mcdonald looking for a guillotine from mount but Riddle is having none of it.
Mcdonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mcdonald with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Mcdonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mcdonald trying to control but Riddle is having none of it. #T2#
Mcdonald content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mcdonald goes for an armbar but Riddle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Riddle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald wants to sweep here but Riddle controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Riddle is looking to stand up but Mcdonald won't let him.
Riddle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riddle wants to stand and escape but instead Mcdonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcdonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Riddle looking for subs off his back but Mcdonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mcdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riddle has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Mcdonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nick Mcdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Mcdonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcdonald is nestled in close to Riddle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddle is staying active underneath Mcdonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mcdonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcdonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mcdonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Mcdonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Riddle darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Mcdonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riddle's guard.
Mcdonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald prevents Riddle from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riddle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcdonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcdonald is looking to advance position but Riddle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Mcdonald tries to reverse the position but Riddle maintains control.
Riddle tries to control but Mcdonald wriggling away.
Mcdonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcdonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Riddle is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard.
Riddle is pressing down on Mcdonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcdonald is holding on for now. #T2#
Riddle is trying to control. Mcdonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riddle passes to side control.
Mcdonald is looking to reverse the position.
Riddle wants to control for a moment but Mcdonald uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mcdonald wants to improve his position but Riddle is controlling well.
Riddle wants to advance to full mount but Mcdonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Riddle won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here. #T3#
Mcdonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcdonald is adopting a defensive guard.
Riddle passes Mcdonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcdonald wants to control but Riddle is keeping busy.
Riddle is stalling here. Mcdonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Riddle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mcdonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Riddle gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Mcdonald is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riddle is staying active underneath Mcdonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcdonald stops Riddle from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Mcdonald.
I think Mcdonald 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Mcdonald!
Nick Mcdonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVI
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Logan Potters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyrvänsyylä forces Potters back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä pulls Potters into guard.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a triangle here but Potters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (3) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Potters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyrvänsyylä is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Potters is trying to get an arm triangle but Kyrvänsyylä is defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potters advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Potters (5) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Potters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyrvänsyylä is looking to escape.
Kyrvänsyylä sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kyrvänsyylä regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (5) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä passes into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass to full mount but Potters defends it.
Kyrvänsyylä passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Potters! Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (5) vs (5) Kyrvänsyylä#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to work his way around to Potters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kyrvänsyylä takes Potters's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Potters is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Potters (5) vs (8) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working for a choke but Potters is defending well. #SUB2#
Potters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyrvänsyylä. #SUB2#
Potters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyrvänsyylä. #T3##SUB2#
Potters defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyrvänsyylä's arms. #SUB2#
Potters defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Potters trying to control the hands but Kyrvänsyylä breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Potters is having to fend off submission attempts from Kyrvänsyylä, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't have the hooks in though and Potters manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (7) vs (8) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a guillotine here but Potters defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has his foot on Potters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potters works his way back into a safe position though.
Potters wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (7) vs (10) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä forces his way into half guard.
Potters is looking to control Kyrvänsyylä's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potters avoid being mounted?
Kyrvänsyylä tries to pass the half guard into mount. Potters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a kimura but Potters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyrvänsyylä to get the leverage.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to free his trapped foot but Potters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potters is looking for a sweep. Kyrvänsyylä is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyrvänsyylä passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (7) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Potters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Potters, who protects the arm well. #T6##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Potters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Potters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kyrvänsyylä has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä swings around for an armbar but Potters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kyrvänsyylä's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (9) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä#T7#
Potters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potters trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Potters stacks Kyrvänsyylä on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Potters! Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (12) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Potters works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (15) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to move to half guard but instead Potters has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Potters (17) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä#T8#
Potters takes Kyrvänsyylä's back. Score +3 for taking back: Potters (20) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free.
#SUB#
Potters working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Potters.
Kyrvänsyylä sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to get to full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Potters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9#
Potters wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
Potters preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potters passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä actively working from the bottom here.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to get back to full guard here but Potters has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (23) vs (13) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is refusing to be controlled, as Potters sits in half guard. #T10#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Potters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Potters wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Potters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Potters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Potters (23) vs (17) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a choke. Potters gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Potters manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (25) vs (17) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä looks winded!#T11##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has his foot on Potters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potters works his way back into a safe position though.
Potters stopping the sweep attempt from Kyrvänsyylä.
Potters stands and throws Kyrvänsyylä's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Potters (28) vs (17) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Potters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Potters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyrvänsyylä does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Potters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potters.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Kyrvänsyylä is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Potters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Potters's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Potters (28) vs (21) Kyrvänsyylä
Potters trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Potters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Potters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Potters defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Potters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Potters prevents Kyrvänsyylä from taking his back.
Potters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyrvänsyylä avoids the attempt from Potters to control.
Potters is controlling an arm, preventing Kyrvänsyylä from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Potters has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Potters! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potters (30) vs (21) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for a triangle here. Potters is fighting it but it looks tight! Kyrvänsyylä pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Potters is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SubZERO vs the Goat Herder
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Graham misses with a double jab.
Drechsler throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily. #CL#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Graham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Tom Drechsler has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Graham as the two fighters clinch.
Drechsler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drechsler has had enough of the clinch but Graham keeps him there for the moment.
Drechsler wants to break free but Graham has control.
#BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Graham misses its intended target.
Graham throws a right and a left that Drechsler avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drechsler circles away quickly and effectively.
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drechsler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drechsler.
Drechsler shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Graham throws a body punch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Drechsler with the counter takedown but Graham avoids it easily.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Graham rushes Drechsler and presses him up against the cage.
Graham lands a nice elbow.
Drechsler fails to pull guard.
Demetrius Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Drechsler.
Graham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drechsler's defenses.
Nice elbow from Graham. #CUT#That has opened up Tom Drechsler's cut even more.#BC#
Graham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drechsler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Graham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham lands a big right hook! Drechsler looks hurt but is still standing! Graham lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Drechsler falls down and Graham dives in with a huge hammer fist! Drechsler's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Graham runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Demetrius Graham!
An out of breath Demetrius Graham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Can SubZero beat Capt China?
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Roser checks a leg kick.
Roser stuffs the takedown attempt from Newman. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman looks for a takedown but Roser sprawls well.
Roser is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Roser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman is not content to let Roser control the position.#T1#
Newman trying to control from the bottom.
Newman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Roser is looking for a kimura but Newman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roser to get the leverage.
Roser prevents Newman from improving his position.
Roser uses his free foot to push down on Newman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Newman.
Roser looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roser landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roser wants to control the pace but Newman is squirming around nicely.
Newman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roser on the ground.
Newman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Roser wants to control the pace but Newman is squirming around nicely.
Newman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roser controlling from mount.
Newman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roser blocks Newman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Newman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newman tries to hold on but Roser postures up.
Newman is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Roser controlling his opponent.
Roser looking to control but Newman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Newman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newman is squirming around, avoiding Roser's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Roser.
Roser looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Roser is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Newman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Newman! #T4#
Newman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Newman won't allow Roser to sweep him here.
Newman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roser is keeping the position for now.
Newman throwing strikes from guard but Roser blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Roser dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Newman shoots in looking for a takedown. Roser tries to sprawl out of it but Newman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roser circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roser is fending him off so far but Newman persists. Nope, Roser circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roser pinned against the cage. Roser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Roser tries to counter it with a takedown but Newman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Newman rushes Roser and presses him up against the cage.
Newman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roser has Newman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newman misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roser! But no joy.#CL#
Newman instigates a clinch.
Newman stops a takedown attempt from Roser.
#BC2#
Roser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newman defends it well.
Roser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newman is defended easily by Roser.#CL#
Newman forces Roser back against the cage and clinches.
Roser pressing his opponent against the cage.
Newman has Roser pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roser manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3##BC#
Newman manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Newman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman cracks Roser with a nice body shot.
Roser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roser is breathing heavily.#TD#
Newman jumps into guard, dragging Roser to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roser wants to control from the top but Newman keeps moving. #T4#
Newman is pulling down on Roser's head. It's preventing any offense from Roser, at least for the moment.
Newman wants to sweep but no luck.
Roser wants to pass the guard but Newman is keeping the position.
Newman controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Newman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Newman closes the distance and clinches up with Roser, looking for a takedown. Newman pushes Roser against the cage but Roser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Newman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Newman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roser avoids the head kick by Newman.
Roser is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Newman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Newman is working for takedown but Roser is calmly controlling the position for now.
Newman prevents the takedown attempt.
Roser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Newman pushes Roser up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Roser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alex Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.
Roser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roser to keep the fight standing.
Newman prevents the takedown attempt.
Roser goes for a takedown in the clinch but Newman prevents it.
Newman wants a takedown.
#TD#
Newman pulls guard effortlessly.
Newman has Roser pulled in close to control his posture.
Roser prevents Newman from getting back to his feet.
Newman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roser looking to sit in guard and control but Newman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Newman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Newman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roser is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newman, into his guard. #REVB#
Roser stands and throws Newman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Newman wants to control but Roser postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Roser looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roser working away.
Newman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roser is keen to just control but Newman is a slippery customer.
Roser is thwarting Newman's attempts to control the position.#ES#
Newman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Roser is on him like a limpet, forcing Newman back against the cage.
Newman is pressed up against the cage. Roser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newman down to the mat. Newman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Newman throws a sloppy head kick and Roser moves out of range easily.
Roser changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roser with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newman to score with a decent uppercut.
Newman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newman is defended easily by Roser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Newman closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Newman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Newman!
A victorious Alex Newman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Can SubZero beat Capt China?
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Beasley scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Guenette gets the takedown into side control.
Guenette taking a breather here.
Beasley is trying to control Guenette's posture but Guenette avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Guenette tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guenette gets to mount! Beasley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Beasley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Guenette could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Guenette avoids the attempt from Beasley to control.
Guenette wants to control the pace but Beasley is squirming around nicely.
Beasley is looking to get to half guard.
Beasley is squirming around, avoiding Guenette's attempts to control the action.
Beasley has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Guenette working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Guenette is working for a rear naked choke. Beasley is not defending it well and Guenette has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Beasley refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Beasley's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Guenette!
Travis Guenette decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Botond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcdonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Botond.
Mcdonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Botond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Botond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nick Mcdonald has been cut.
Botond lands an elbow that stopped Mcdonald in his tracks for a moment.
Botond lands an elbow just above Mcdonald 's eye.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Botond lands a nice elbow.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Botond holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcdonald drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botond prevents a takedown attempt there.
Botond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Botond lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Botond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcdonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Botond smiles and moves away.
Gulyas Botond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Mcdonald.#T1##CL#
Botond moves into the clinch.
Botond lands a nice elbow.
Botond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Botond manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Botond. #CUT#That has opened up Nick Mcdonald's cut even more.
Botond lands an elbow just above Mcdonald 's eye.
Botond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Mcdonald is rocked!
Botond lands an elbow inside.
Mcdonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Botond finish him?
Botond lands an elbow just above Mcdonald 's eye.
Mcdonald blocks an elbow strike.
Mcdonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcdonald seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcdonald is working for takedown but Botond is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Botond lands an elbow that stopped Mcdonald in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Nick Mcdonald's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Botond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Botond.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Botond.
Botond lands an elbow that stopped Mcdonald in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Botond. #CUT#Nick Mcdonald's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Botond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcdonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Botond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Botond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Mcdonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gulyas Botond!
A victorious Gulyas Botond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Nick Mcdonald had this to say: 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Ax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khemkhaeng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Khemkhaeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ax avoiding damage.
Khemkhaeng stalling in the clinch.
Ax wants to break free but Khemkhaeng has control.
Ax will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khemkhaeng up against the cage.
Ax misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ax tries to pull guard but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.
Khemkhaeng dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khemkhaeng avoiding damage.
Khemkhaeng effectively controlling the action here.
I was talking to Khemkhaeng's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Ax is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khemkhaeng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ax jumps guard but Khemkhaeng stands there with Ax around his waist. Ax gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Channarong Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asher Ax.#TD#
Khemkhaeng gets control of Ax's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khemkhaeng will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khemkhaeng striking off his back but it's not causing Ax any problems.
Ax tries to free his leg and advance position but Khemkhaeng is retaining full guard.
Ax stays in close to Khemkhaeng's body and controls the position.
Khemkhaeng will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Khemkhaeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ax must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ax postures up in Khemkhaeng's guard and throws a big left but Khemkhaeng blocks it. #T2#
Ax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Ax from controlling successfully.
Khemkhaeng has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ax has passed into side control.
Ax wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.
Khemkhaeng is trying to improve his position.
Ax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khemkhaeng keeps working.
Khemkhaeng sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khemkhaeng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khemkhaeng is looking to sweep but instead, Ax has passed into half guard.
Ax is keen to just control but Khemkhaeng is a slippery customer.
Khemkhaeng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Ax from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Khemkhaeng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ax manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khemkhaeng advances to half guard. #T4#
Ax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khemkhaeng passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ax wants to clinch up but Khemkhaeng keeps it at a distance.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch.
Ax darts in looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng gets double underhooks and turns Ax into the cage. #CL#
Ax tries to keep at a distance but Khemkhaeng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khemkhaeng is pressed up against the cage. Ax has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khemkhaeng down to the mat. Khemkhaeng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ax is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Ax feints and as Khemkhaeng raises his hands in defense, Ax changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Khemkhaeng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khemkhaeng is striking off his back. Ax thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Khemkhaeng gets back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng keeping moving, preventing Ax from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ax gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khemkhaeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ax can do to turn this around?
Khemkhaeng throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ax stopping the sweep attempt from Khemkhaeng.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khemkhaeng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Khemkhaeng works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ax trying to hold on to Khemkhaeng's head to control him but Khemkhaeng postures up.
Khemkhaeng tries to pass to full mount but Ax defends it. #ES2#
Ax manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Khemkhaeng keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Ax tries to pull guard but Khemkhaeng holds him up against the cage and eventually Ax drops back down to his feet.
Channarong Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asher Ax.
Khemkhaeng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Ax breaks from the clinch.
Ax shoots in and drives through. Khemkhaeng sprawls well.
Ax is breathing heavily.#CL#
Khemkhaeng rushes Ax and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ax has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khemkhaeng clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Khemkhaeng manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ax's guard. Nice work there by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ax is keeping the position for now.
Ax 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.#T4#
Khemkhaeng is pushing down on Ax's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ax is fighting to maintain full guard but Khemkhaeng has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khemkhaeng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ax!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khemkhaeng moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Ax is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Khemkhaeng gets his way!
Khemkhaeng doesn't have the hooks in and Ax manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Channarong Khemkhaeng dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Khemkhaeng has Ax up against the cage in a clinch.
Khemkhaeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ax just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Ax breaks from the clinch.
Ax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Khemkhaeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ax wants the takedown. Khemkhaeng is fighting it off but Ax persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Khemkhaeng's guard against the cage.
Ax trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
Ax controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ax preventing the sweep.
Khemkhaeng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ax manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Khemkhaeng slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Khemkhaeng trying to mount his opponent but Ax defends it.
Khemkhaeng is working hard here to advance position.
Ax gets back to full guard.
Khemkhaeng looking to pass the guard.
Khemkhaeng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ax's guard. #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.
Khemkhaeng is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Khemkhaeng looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ax is looking to get to half guard.
Khemkhaeng takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Ax is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Khemkhaeng is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Khemkhaeng patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Khemkhaeng is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ax is defending well though. Khemkhaeng let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Ax preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Khemkhaeng. #T4#
Ax is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Khemkhaeng has got one arm under Ax's chin. This could be trouble... Ax trying to control the other hand but Khemkhaeng gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ax has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Channarong Khemkhaeng! |
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Event:
GRUDGE MATCH Smoke v Mr Banzai
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibbs.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Gibbs misses with a takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a single leg into guard. Gibbs didn't expect that.
Gibbs wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gibbs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Boone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gibbs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gibbs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boone to see if he's OK.
Boone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Boone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbs is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boone is trying to escape the position but Gibbs is controlling the position.
An elbow from Gibbs crashes against the mat.
Boone is trying to control Gibbs's posture but Gibbs avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Gibbs working the head with strikes.
Gibbs tries to score with some ground and pound. Boone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gibbs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gibbs cracks Boone with a big right hand but Boone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#Boone is rocked!
Gibbs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oh Boone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boone tries to improve position but can't.
Boone seems to have got his legs back now.
Boone dodges the ground and pound from Gibbs.
Gibbs throwing strikes but Boone manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbs is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep.
Gibbs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boone asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boone is chipping away with strikes.
Gibbs manages to get back to half guard.
Gibbs trying to control from the bottom.
Boone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibbs is trying to stand up here but Boone is controlling him well.
Gibbs tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg. #ES2#
Gibbs pushes Boone off and gets back to his feet.
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ben Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibbs is defended easily by Boone.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs 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#
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boone as he avoids it easily.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Gibbs scores with a takedown into Boone's guard.
Gibbs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boone is stalling here. Gibbs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gibbs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gibbs is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs working the ground and pound.
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!
Gibbs taking a break here but Boone is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Gibbs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boone taking some punishment here, with Gibbs in his half guard.
Boone gets back to full guard.
Boone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibbs postures up.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunner Gibbs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibbs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibbs is in close to Boone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boone has momentary wrist control but Gibbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gibbs distracts Boone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone wants to sweep here but Gibbs controlling him for the moment.
Gibbs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gibbs won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Gibbs is working Boone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boone trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gibbs postures up and lands a big shot to Boone's brow.
Gibbs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boone tries to get out of the position.
Gibbs looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boone won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Gibbs trying to control the position.
#ES2#
Gibbs pushes Boone off and gets back to his feet.
Gibbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boone defends well and Gibbs ends up having to push Boone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Boone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibbs sprawls and moves away.
Ben Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.
Gibbs shoots in looking for a takedown but Boone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs goes for a double leg but Boone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boone continues to drive forward.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gibbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gibbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gibbs has one foot on Boone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gunner Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs misses with a takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ben Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Gibbs.#T1#
Gibbs darts in looking for a takedown but Boone gets double underhooks and turns Gibbs into the cage.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gibbs sprawls and moves away.
Gibbs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boone tries to avoid it but Gibbs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boone to the ground. Boone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibbs shoots in for a double leg but Boone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boone stuffs the takedown.
Boone attempts a counter takedown but Gibbs avoids it well and moves away.
Gibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Boone. No joy for Gibbs on that attempt.
Boone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gibbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boone tries to counter with a takedown but Gibbs is quick to defend against it.
Gibbs tries for a takedown but Boone circles away easily#TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gibbs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Gibbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boone passes Gibbs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gibbs is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone prevents Gibbs from standing back up.
Boone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB#
Boone 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.
Gibbs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boone's back!
Gibbs is punishing Boone with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs is punishing Boone with strikes - can he finish him?!
Boone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gibbs lands a nice shot to the head.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbs raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunner Gibbs.
I've got Gibbs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Gunner Gibbs!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Gunner Gibbs!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
UFF 1: Michigan vs Licker
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Sampson is looking to clinch but Soares is avoiding it.
Sampson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Soares shoots in and bounces Sampson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Sampson is wriggling around but Soares manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Soares trying to control the pace.
Sampson is looking to control Soares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sampson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is trying to control the action in half guard but Sampson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Soares is thwarting Sampson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sampson is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soares slips a nice elbow through Sampson's hands, connecting with Sampson's forehead.
Sampson tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Soares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
Soares slows the pace down in half guard.
Sampson wants to get back to his feet.
Soares wants to take a breather but Sampson is having none of it.
Sampson is looking to escape.#T3#
Soares working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Soares is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sampson wants to get back to full guard.
Sampson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soares has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Soares connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4##SUB#
Soares is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Soares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thalys Soares! |
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