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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Longabaugh vs Morrison
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Szabolcs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut.
Anttonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Anttonen misses.
Anttonen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Szabolcs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Anttonen misses.
Szabolcs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szabolcs cracks a nice hook into Anttonen's ribs.
Anttonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anttonen throws a looping overhand right but Szabolcs ducks down to avoid it.
Szabolcs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anttonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pallas Anttonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anttonen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Szabolcs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anttonen lands with a good body shot.#T1##CL2#
Szabolcs drives through and clinches with Anttonen against the cage.
Anttonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szabolcs lands an uppercut.
Anttonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szabolcs misses with a punch to the body.
Anttonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anttonen tries to work over Szabolcs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anttonen working aggressively here.
Anttonen pushes Szabolcs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szabolcs pushes Anttonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anttonen working aggressively here.
Anttonen lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Anttonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anttonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Szabolcs.
Anttonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Szabolcs on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szabolcs misses with a straight left. #T2#
Anttonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anttonen lands with a hook. Szabolcs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anttonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szabolcs.
Anttonen throwing a counter right hand but Szabolcs manages to avoid it.
Anttonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Szabolcs counters with a stiff right hand.
Szabolcs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Szabolcs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Szabolcs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Anttonen misses
and Szabolcs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anttonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Szabolcs fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Anttonen misses its intended target.
Anttonen misses with a head kick.
Anttonen slips under a jab from Szabolcs.
Anttonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Anttonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anttonen throws a jab when Szabolcs was well out of range.
Anttonen scores with a leg kick.
Anttonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Szabolcs looks to clinch
enabling Anttonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Anttonen misses with a right hand
and Szabolcs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anttonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Anttonen's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szabolcs defending well as Anttonen loads up on a big left hand.
Szabolcs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anttonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szabolcs doesn't manage to clinch there - Anttonen circles away.
Szabolcs walks into a stiff left hand from Anttonen.#T4#
Anttonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anttonen lands with a nice body punch.
Anttonen throws a head kick but Szabolcs moves out of range.
Szabolcs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anttonen.
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!
Anttonen throws a head kick that misses
and Szabolcs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anttonen connects with the punch.
Anttonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by Szabolcs.
Anttonen throws a hook but Szabolcs blocks it.
Anttonen throws a leg kick which misses Szabolcs's front leg but catches the back leg as Szabolcs tries to avoid it.
Anttonen looks to throw the jab but Szabolcs is out of range.
Anttonen throws a head kick but Szabolcs moves out of range.
Anttonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szabolcs manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pallas Anttonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Anttonen misses its intended target.
Anttonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szabolcs can do to turn this around?
Anttonen lands a head kick!
A jab from Anttonen finds it's way through Szabolcs's defenses.
Pallas Anttonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Anttonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Szabolcs under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Balogh Szabolcs's cut even more.
Anttonen throws a right hand that misses
and Szabolcs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Szabolcs moves into the clinch successfully.
Szabolcs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands with a light punch inside.
Szabolcs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anttonens head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szabolcs prevents Anttonen from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szabolcs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anttonen.
Balogh Szabolcs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Szabolcs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szabolcs pushes Anttonen against the cage. Szabolcs is working some dirty boxing. Szabolcs pushes off with a quick right hook! Anttonen goes down! Anttonen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Szabolcs moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balogh Szabolcs!
A very excited looking Balogh Szabolcs 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:
KHFC Round 1 Group A
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Muraoka or perhaps it was just good defense by Long, which made it look bad.
Muraoka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muraoka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Long connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muraoka momentarily.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Muraoka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
Muraoka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Muraoka persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
Herschel Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kei Muraoka.#KD#
Long lands a big right hand that sends Muraoka crashing to the mat! Long stays standing though and waves Muraoka back to his feet!#ROC#Muraoka is rocked!
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!
Long throws an uppercut from hell that sends Muraoka clean off his feet! He's out cold! Long stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herschel Long!
Herschel Long seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIV
Date: Apr 03, 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 7 wins and 5 losses; Mehdi Illir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kane stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kane forces Illir back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Illir (0) vs (2) Kane
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#
Illir is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Illir keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Illir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Illir'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.#SUB#
Illir working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
#T1#
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving. #SUB#
Illir looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Grapple inform me that Kane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kane sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Illir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
Illir keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
Illir keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Illir can't keep his opponent in guard - Kane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Illir is looking to improve his position.
Kane content to control rather than advance.
Kane works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (0) vs (5) Kane#T3#
Kane moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Illir (0) vs (7) Kane
Illir tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Kane working for a guillotine from mount but Illir is in no mood to give up.
Illir regains half guard.
Kane wants to take a breather but Illir is having none of it.
Kane wants to pass to mount but Illir is defending the position. #SUB#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.
Kane wants to pass to mount but Illir is defending the position.
Illir is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB#
Illir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving. #SUB#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Illir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Illir's legs - danger averted.
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Illir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Illir is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Illir looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
#T6#
Kane forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Kane is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Illir is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Well, if Kane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Illir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Illir keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Kane trying to control but Illir is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Kane stands and throws Illir's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (0) vs (10) Kane#T8#
Illir is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Illir is trying to improve his position.
Illir is working hard here to advance position.
Kane taking a breather here.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Illir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kane tries to move to mount but Illir blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Illir is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Illir is trying to escape the position but Kane is controlling the position.
Illir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Illir keeps working.
Illir is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Illir tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.#T10##SUB2#
Kane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Illir is not content to let Kane control the position.
Illir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Kane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Illir (0) vs (13) Kane
Illir is squirming around, avoiding Kane's attempts to control the action.
Illir tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Kane working for a submission but Illir is keeping him at bay.
Illir is looking to get to half guard.
Kane tries to control but Illir wriggling away. #T12#
Illir can't escape the position.
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Illir regains half guard.
Kane wants to control but Illir is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Illir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Illir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Illir (2) vs (13) Kane
Kane trying to control the position.
Kane pulls Illir in to control the position. #T13#
Illir wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane is pulling down on Illir's head. It's preventing any offense from Illir, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Illir drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Illir off! Illir jumps back into Kane's guard.
Illir is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kane looking for a guillotine here but Illir defends easily.
Illir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Illir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Illir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Illir has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Illir has gone for a leg lock! Kane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Illir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Illir (2) vs (15) Kane
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The adventures of Kane the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Harry Kane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIV
Date: Apr 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kvakkestad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kvakkestad wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Kvakkestad drives through with a takedown into Njagi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Njagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvakkestad works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Njagi defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Kvakkestad 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Kvakkestad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Njagi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kvakkestad is keen to just control but Njagi is a slippery customer.
Njagi is pressing down on Kvakkestad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvakkestad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Njagi controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself.
Kvakkestad slips nicely into half guard.
Njagi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Kvakkestad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (0) Njagi
Njagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kvakkestad prevents Njagi from getting the reversal.
Kvakkestad pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Njagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kvakkestad wants to take Njagi's back but he can't do it this time.
Njagi wants to control but Kvakkestad is having none of it.
Njagi tries to reverse the position but Kvakkestad maintains control.#T3#
Kvakkestad with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Njagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kvakkestad looking to control but Njagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Njagi has given up his back here. Will Kvakkestad look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kvakkestad (8) vs (0) Njagi#SUB#
Kvakkestad is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Njagi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Njagi right now.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad is persistently looking for the submission but Njagi is defending it well.
Njagi tries to roll but Kvakkestad sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad working for the choke. #SUB#
Kvakkestad patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Njagi is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Njagi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Njagi for a finish.
Njagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Njagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvakkestad tries to control but Njagi wriggling away.
Njagi regains half guard.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Njagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Njagi is pressing down on Kvakkestad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5##SUB#
Kvakkestad drops back looking for a leg! Njagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Njagi manages to kick Kvakkestad off! Kvakkestad jumps back into Njagi's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Njagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (8) vs (2) Njagi#SUB#
Njagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kvakkestad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Njagi has managed to get both his arms back between Kvakkestad's legs - danger averted.
Njagi passes Kvakkestad's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Njagi is trying to work for a kimura but Kvakkestad is defending well.
Kvakkestad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Njagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (8) vs (5) Njagi#T6#
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep.
Kvakkestad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Njagi's best efforts.
Kvakkestad is looking for a sweep. Njagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Njagi is keen to just control but Kvakkestad is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kvakkestad looking for submissions off his back.
Njagi trying to control the action but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom.
Kvakkestad tries to get to full guard but Njagi has control of the leg.
Njagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvakkestad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Kvakkestad actively working from the bottom here.
Njagi is looking to advance position but Kvakkestad won't allow it.
Njagi prevents Kvakkestad from improving his position.#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Kvakkestad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kvakkestad is pressing down on Njagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Njagi preventing the sweep.
Njagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kvakkestad working for a triangle but Njagi defends it easily.
Kvakkestad working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Njagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Njagi advances to half guard.
Kvakkestad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kvakkestad looking to control.
Njagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard.
Kvakkestad 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.
Kvakkestad is working hard here to advance position.
Kvakkestad keeping full guard, as Njagi tries to pass.
Njagi trying to control but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kvakkestad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvakkestad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (10) vs (5) Njagi
Kvakkestad stays in close to Njagi's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Njagi has his foot on Kvakkestad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kvakkestad works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvakkestad stands and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (13) vs (5) Njagi#SUB#
Kvakkestad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Njagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvakkestad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Njagi is not content to let Kvakkestad control the position.
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.#T10##SUB#
Kvakkestad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Njagi, who protects the arm well.
Njagi tries to bench press Kvakkestad off him but Kvakkestad keeps the position.
Njagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kvakkestad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Njagi struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kvakkestad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Njagi, who protects the arm well.
Njagi tries to bench press Kvakkestad off him but Kvakkestad keeps the position. #T11##SUB#
Kvakkestad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Njagi, who protects the arm well.
Kvakkestad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Njagi keeps working. #SUB#
Kvakkestad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Njagi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kvakkestad's guard! Nice work there by Njagi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (13) vs (7) Njagi
Kvakkestad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvakkestad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Njagi trying to control but Kvakkestad is working from the bottom.
Njagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (13) vs (10) Njagi#T12#
Kvakkestad is trying to get back to half guard.
Kvakkestad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Njagi's best efforts.#SUB2#
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvakkestad wants to improve his position but Njagi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Njagi looks winded!#SUB2#
Njagi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvakkestad trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Njagi is looking to take a break and control but Kvakkestad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvakkestad gets back to full guard.
Njagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvakkestad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Kvakkestad keeps moving.
Njagi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kvakkestad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Njagi defends well.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Kvakkestad keeps moving.
Njagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvakkestad is retaining full guard. #T14##SUB#
Kvakkestad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Njagi postures up.
#SUB2#
Njagi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvakkestad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvakkestad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvakkestad! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kvakkestad (17) vs (10) Njagi#SUB#
Kvakkestad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kvakkestad trying to control the action but Njagi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kvakkestad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kvakkestad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvakkestad takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
Our winner, Loki Kvakkestad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 1157 Oneil vs. Bacia
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Thrax saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax misses with a body shot.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been hearing reports that Vinogradov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
Thrax walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrax was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Thrax throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Vinogradov finds it's target.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Thrax slips under a jab.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thrax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vinogradov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrax.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thrax back to the cage. Vinogradov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Thrax misses.
Thrax sizes up Vinogradov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thrax tests Vinogradov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinogradov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinogradov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrax blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrax throws a right and a left that Vinogradov avoids nicely.
Vinogradov tries to score with a low kick but Thrax moves his leg out of the way.
Thrax 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.#T2#
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov scores with the left hand. Thrax knows he should have avoided that one.
Vinogradov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thrax drops his hands momentarily and Vinogradov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vinogradov lands a jab-cross combination.
Thrax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thrax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrax moves away.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrax.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Thrax's ribcage but misses.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Thrax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrax throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Thrax blocks it.
Thrax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinogradov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Ant Thrax has been cut.
Vinogradov's corner calls for a 1-2. Vinogradov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thrax looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinogradov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrax misses the target.
Thrax throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vinogradov counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vinogradov lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Thrax lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinogradov doesn't seem phased though.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Thrax moves out of range.
#T4#
Vinogradov jabs at Thrax's body.
Vinogradov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrax checks it well.
Thrax moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax looks to throw the jab but Vinogradov is out of range.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Thrax slips the punch.
Vinogradov scores with a nice strike.
Thrax misses with an uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a left to the body.
Thrax scores with the left hand. Vinogradov knows he should have avoided that one.
Vinogradov lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Thrax.
A nice combination there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Thrax's shoulder, as Thrax tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ant Thrax's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
letting Thrax counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov cracks Thrax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thrax!
An inside leg kick from Thrax misses.
Vinogradov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Vinogradov does no damage.
Thrax throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Thrax ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinogradov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vinogradov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vinogradov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinogradov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Thrax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sergey Vinogradov is winning the standup battle so far.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A punch combination from Thrax misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Thrax lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Vinogradov.
A right-left combo lands from Vinogradov.
Thrax throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Thrax moved out of range nicely.
Thrax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinogradov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Thrax is out of range.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinogradov jabs Thrax to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thrax moves forwards but Vinogradov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Thrax.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrax scores with the left hand. Vinogradov knows he should have avoided that one.
Thrax slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
Thrax looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Thrax moves out of range.
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Thrax was well out of range.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrax at a distance.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Thrax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thrax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrax at a distance.
Thrax dips to his left and cracks Vinogradov with an uppercut!#T3#
Vinogradov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrax blocks a jab.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Thrax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov misses with a double jab.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
A jab from Vinogradov finds it's way through Thrax's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrax's head.#T4#
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Thrax.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrax slips under a jab.
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!
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.
Thrax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Thrax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thrax misses with a wild combination.
Vinogradov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Thrax missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ant Thrax's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vinogradov misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinogradov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Thrax.
Thrax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vinogradov under the eye.
Thrax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrax digs a good hook to Vinogradov's body.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinogradov defending well as Thrax loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Vinogradov lands with a good body shot.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrax. Thrax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Vinogradov lands.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Thrax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Thrax loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
Thrax fails to land with a series of punches.
Vinogradov lands the left hand.
Thrax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrax throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Vinogradov finds it's target.
Thrax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinogradov misses the body punch
enabling Thrax to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrax throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinogradov walks into a left hand.
Ant Thrax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Vinogradov.
Thrax misses with a straight right.
Thrax slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Thrax avoids the body shot from Vinogradov.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Thrax throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrax.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Thrax throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Vinogradov cracks Thrax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thrax throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Thrax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thrax has time to react.#T4#
Thrax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vinogradov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrax is just out of range.
Thrax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinogradov misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Vinogradov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinogradov swings widly with a right hand
and Thrax counters with a straight right hand.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Thrax lands with an overhand left.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrax throws out the jab.
Vinogradov throwing a counter right hand but Thrax manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinogradov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Captain Maine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Don Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cortez has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Maine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maine (2) vs (0) Cortez
Maine trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maine stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Maine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Maine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cortez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maine (2) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez stands and throws Maine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maine (2) vs (5) Cortez#SUB2#
Cortez is trying to get an arm triangle but Maine is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Cortez stalls from top position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Maine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maine is trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Maine! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maine (2) vs (7) Cortez
Cortez content just to control the position here.
Maine is looking to improve his position but Cortez isn't that keen on the idea.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Cortez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Cortez content just to control the position here.
Maine holds of for dear life.
Maine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maine has given up his back. Will we see Cortez going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Maine (2) vs (10) Cortez
Cortez controlling the position well here. Maine rolled but Cortez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Cortez is hanging on to Maine's back as he tries to escape.
Maine is working hard here to advance position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4##SUB2#
Maine is trying to defend against the choke here but Cortez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cortez Tightens the hold and Maine taps out furiously! Cortez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Cortez!
Don Cortez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -6-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Junior to the ground. Hart is now in Junior's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Junior
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hart has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hart's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Junior
Junior pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Junior slows the pace down in half guard.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.
Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Junior
Hart regains half guard.#SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Junior is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Hart defends it.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Junior has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (8) Junior
Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hart is looking to escape.
Hart working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Junior content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior tries to control but Hart wriggling away.
Junior forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hart (2) vs (11) Junior
Junior is trying to stick to Hart's back but Hart is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (4) vs (11) Junior
Hart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (11) Junior#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hart's guard! Nice work there by Junior! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (7) vs (13) Junior#T3##SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Hart keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for subs off his back but Junior has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Junior moves into full mount! Hart won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (7) vs (16) Junior
Hart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Hart has given up his back here. Will Junior look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hart (7) vs (19) Junior
Hart tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Junior looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Junior looking for the RNC.
Hart staying busy and making it hard for Junior to control.
Junior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Junior controlling the position well here. Hart rolled but Junior kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hart is in bad spot here.
Hart staying busy and making it hard for Junior to control.
Junior is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Junior is trying to stick to Hart's back but Hart is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hart. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (9) vs (19) Junior#T6#
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hart moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (12) vs (19) Junior#SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (12) vs (21) Junior
Hart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hart pushes a forearm under Junior's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Junior is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Hart!
A very excited looking Kevin Hart 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:
DMMA 405: Kostov v Ruttu
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De La Ghetto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De La Ghetto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
De La Ghetto working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Ghetto lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
De La Ghetto slows the pace down.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from De La Ghetto.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto tries to advance to mount but can't.
De La Ghetto working the body and head with strikes.
Jones prevents De La Ghetto from improving position. #T1#
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
De La Ghetto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
De La Ghetto tries to advance to mount but Jones instead regains half guard.
De La Ghetto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
De La Ghetto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
De La Ghetto lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! De La Ghetto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from De La Ghetto.
Jones won't allow De La Ghetto to pass to mount.
De La Ghetto uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De La Ghetto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding De La Ghetto's attempts to control the action.
De La Ghetto raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
De La Ghetto lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
De La Ghetto scores with punches from the back.
De La Ghetto scores with punches and elbows.
Jones covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
De La Ghetto looking for the RNC.
De La Ghetto has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones trying to control the position but De La Ghetto manages to sink in the hooks.
De La Ghetto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4##SUB#
Jones is having to fend off submission attempts from De La Ghetto, who is looking to sink in the choke. De La Ghetto doesn't have the hooks in though and Jones manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
De La Ghetto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De La Ghetto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De La Ghetto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
De La Ghetto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De La Ghetto but great work by Jones.
You can see the frustration on De La Ghetto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De La Ghetto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
De La Ghetto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and De La Ghetto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De La Ghetto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De La Ghetto lands a couple of elbows.
De La Ghetto trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
De La Ghetto is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from De La Ghetto there.
De La Ghetto is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De La Ghetto drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to get to full guard but De La Ghetto has control of the leg.
De La Ghetto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De La Ghetto throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
De La Ghetto postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow. #T2#
De La Ghetto with a flurry of punches that miss.
De La Ghetto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De La Ghetto moves nicely into side control.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
De La Ghetto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones! #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De La Ghetto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jones keeping full guard, as De La Ghetto tries to pass.
De La Ghetto is working hard here to advance position.
De La Ghetto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on De La Ghetto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De La Ghetto works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De La Ghetto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De La Ghetto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De La Ghetto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De La Ghetto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T4#
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as De La Ghetto sits in half guard.
Raphael De La Ghetto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De La Ghetto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
De La Ghetto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as De La Ghetto sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is in trouble now - De La Ghetto has advanced to mount!
De La Ghetto lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
De La Ghetto misses with a jab to the body
and De La Ghetto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones avoids the body shot from De La Ghetto.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De La Ghetto throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by De La Ghetto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
De La Ghetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto misses with a wild body shot.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
De La Ghetto scores with a nice strike.
Jones scores with a jab.
A left lands for De La Ghetto.
Jones walks into a jab.
De La Ghetto scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones misses the jab.
De La Ghetto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De La Ghetto misses with an uppercut.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - De La Ghetto coming out on top.#TD#
De La Ghetto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
De La Ghetto stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De La Ghetto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jambalaya Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De La Ghetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
De La Ghetto throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De La Ghetto's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
De La Ghetto 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##T3#
Jones has hold of De La Ghetto's hands but De La Ghetto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
De La Ghetto works his foot free and advances to mount.
De La Ghetto landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
De La Ghetto trying to control but Jones is having none of it. #T4#
De La Ghetto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Raphael De La Ghetto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De La Ghetto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De La Ghetto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
De La Ghetto connects with a bit shot that sees Jones covering up! More strikes from De La Ghetto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! De La Ghetto is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael De La Ghetto!
Raphael De La Ghetto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FC25 - Tournament 0 - S/final
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Enjoyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enjoyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enjoyer lands a right hook to the body.
Enjoyer throws a wild body kick that Morningstar sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enjoyer - that will leave a mark!
Morningstar throws a hook to the side of Enjoyer's head but Enjoyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enjoyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Enjoyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Enjoyer cracks Morningstar with an open hand slap.
Morningstar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Enjoyer ducks under a wild hook from Morningstar.
Morningstar moves out of range as Enjoyer throws a body kick.
Morningstar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morningstar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Enjoyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enjoyer misses with a double jab.
#T1#
A slow jab from Enjoyer misses its intended target.
Morningstar misses the jab.
Morningstar takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Enjoyer.
Morningstar ducks right into an uppercut from Enjoyer.
Enjoyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Morningstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Enjoyer misses with a combination
and Morningstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Enjoyer clinches up with Morningstar and pushes him back against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Enjoyer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morningstar lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enjoyer stalling in the clinch but Morningstar improves position.
Enjoyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enjoyer.
Morningstar misses with a body punch.
Enjoyer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morningstar throws a head punch that misses.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
Enjoyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
Enjoyer is trying to break free.
A short right from Morningstar on the inside.
Morningstar tries to work over Enjoyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enjoyer just leaning against Morningstar, taking a breather.
Morningstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enjoyer's elbow.
Morningstar misses with some punches.
Morningstar misses with a body punch.
Enjoyer cracks Morningstar with a nice body shot.
Morningstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Morningstar swings wildly with an uppercut but Enjoyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morningstar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Morningstar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
Morningstar tries to throw a body punch but Enjoyer avoids it by throwing Morningstar back against the cage.
Morningstar working aggressively here.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morningstar.
Enjoyer tries to circle away but Morningstar has him pinned against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Enjoyer tries to tie him up.
Enjoyer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Enjoyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enjoyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Morningstar misses the target.
Enjoyer misses with a shot to the body
and Morningstar counters with a straight right hand.
Enjoyer jabs at Morningstar's body.
Enjoyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Enjoyer lands with a nice body kick.
Enjoyer jabs at Morningstar's body.
Morningstar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enjoyer. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Enjoyer.
Cte Enjoyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enjoyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Enjoyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enjoyer. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enjoyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cte Enjoyer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Morningstar clinches up with Enjoyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Darrow Morningstar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Enjoyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enjoyer blocks a body shot from Morningstar.
Enjoyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morningstar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
Enjoyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morningstar can do to turn this around?
Morningstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morningstar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morningstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morningstar tries to work over Enjoyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morningstar tries a body shot but Enjoyer blocks it.
Morningstar throws a head punch that misses.
Morningstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Enjoyer controls his hands.
Morningstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
#T1#
Enjoyer avoiding damage.
Morningstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Enjoyer controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer is trying to break the clinch but Morningstar is controlling him.
Morningstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enjoyer's elbow.
Morningstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enjoyer is trying to force a seperation but Morningstar has the dominant position.
Enjoyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morningstar has a couple of punches blocked by Enjoyer.
Morningstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morningstar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morningstar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enjoyer backwards.
Enjoyer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Enjoyer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Enjoyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morningstar is keeping busy.
Morningstar has a couple of punches blocked by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Enjoyer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Enjoyer tries to tie him up.
Morningstar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enjoyer backwards.
Enjoyer blocking some punches.
Enjoyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cte Enjoyer.
Enjoyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enjoyer throws a head kick but Morningstar moves out of range.
#CL#
Enjoyer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Enjoyer has had enough of the clinch but Morningstar keeps him there for the moment.
Enjoyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enjoyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Enjoyer tries to work over Morningstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morningstar tries a body shot but Enjoyer blocks it.
Enjoyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Morningstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Enjoyer.
Enjoyer is trying to stall.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enjoyer.
Enjoyer prevents a body shot from Morningstar.
Enjoyer lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Enjoyer tries to tie him up.
Enjoyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enjoyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Enjoyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enjoyer gets through Morningstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Enjoyer.
Morningstar tries a body shot but Enjoyer blocks it.
Enjoyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enjoyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enjoyer slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Morningstar fails to land.
Enjoyer controlling the action here for a moment.
Enjoyer blocks a body shot from Morningstar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cte Enjoyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Enjoyer lands a jab to the head.
Darrow Morningstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morningstar takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Morningstar has Enjoyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morningstar as Enjoyer tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morningstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enjoyer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Enjoyer working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Morningstar tries a body shot but Enjoyer blocks it.
Morningstar misses with a body punch.
Morningstar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enjoyer backwards.
Morningstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Enjoyer controls his hands.
Morningstar lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enjoyer.
Morningstar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morningstar lands a body shot. #BC#
Enjoyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morningstar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Enjoyer misses the body punch
and Morningstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Enjoyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Enjoyer misses with a two punch combination.
Morningstar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Enjoyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morningstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cte Enjoyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Morningstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morningstar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enjoyer cracks Morningstar with an open hand slap.
Enjoyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Enjoyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Enjoyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morningstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enjoyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Morningstar.
Enjoyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Enjoyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morningstar doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Enjoyer closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Morningstar fails to land. #T3#
Morningstar tries to work over Enjoyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morningstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morningstar managing to block the knees to the body from Enjoyer.
Morningstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enjoyer.
Enjoyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morningstar can't find room to land a body shot as Enjoyer controls the action.
Morningstar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morningstar throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Enjoyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enjoyer slips under a jab.#CL#
Enjoyer drives through and clinches with Morningstar against the cage.
Morningstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Enjoyer prevents a body shot from Morningstar.
Enjoyer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morningstar is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enjoyer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morningstar misses with some punches.
Morningstar misses with the head strike.
Morningstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Cte Enjoyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Enjoyer pushes Morningstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Enjoyer is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enjoyer.
Morningstar tries to work over Enjoyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morningstar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morningstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morningstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cte Enjoyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Enjoyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cte Enjoyer!
Cte Enjoyer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXII
Date: Mar 27, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
McCoy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Illir regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Illir
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Illir is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Illir working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCoy has passed into half guard!
Illir wants to get back to full guard but McCoy has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (0) Illir
Illir is looking to reverse the position.
Illir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Illir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Illir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.
Illir is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Illir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCoy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (5) vs (4) Illir#SUB2#
McCoy is having to fend off submission attempts from Illir, who is looking to sink in the choke. Illir doesn't have the hooks in though and McCoy manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (7) vs (4) Illir#SUB2#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Illir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Illir is looking to sweep but instead, McCoy has passed into half guard.
McCoy not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Illir looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McCoy pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (10) vs (4) Illir#T3#
McCoy prevents Illir from getting the reversal.
Illir is trying to reverse the position but instead McCoy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (13) vs (4) Illir
Illir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Illir is looking to improve his position but McCoy isn't that keen on the idea.
McCoy works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (16) vs (4) Illir
McCoy biding his time, controlling Illir.
You can see the frustration on Illir's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Illir do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
McCoy has the hooks in. Illir is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McCoy controls the action.
I really don't envy Illir right now.
Good control from McCoy.
McCoy continues to stall.
Illir tries to escape but McCoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Illir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCoy biding his time, controlling Illir. #T5#
McCoy controlling well, preventing Illir from escaping the position.
McCoy biding his time, controlling Illir.
Illir rolls, trying to escape but McCoy keeps control of the position.
McCoy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Illir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Illir is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Illir keeps trying to improve his position.
Illir looks winded!
McCoy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Illir is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
McCoy controlling well, preventing Illir from escaping the position.
McCoy biding his time, controlling Illir.
McCoy is trying to stick to Illir's back but Illir is turning into McCoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Illir. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (16) vs (6) Illir
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (18) vs (6) Illir#SUB2#
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCoy defends well.#T8##SUB2#
Illir looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCoy has picked Illir up and slammed him! Illir can't keep hold of the triangle and McCoy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (21) vs (6) Illir
McCoy controls the position.
Illir is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy happy to just control the position for now.
Illir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Illir has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McCoy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McCoy! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (24) vs (6) Illir#T9#
Illir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Illir is trying to escape the position but McCoy is controlling the position.
Illir is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T10#
Illir is looking to reverse the position.
Illir is being controlled here.
Illir manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
McCoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Illir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if McCoy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Illir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12#
McCoy preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Illir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCoy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Illir. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (27) vs (6) Illir
McCoy takes a little break here. Illir wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Illir is looking to reverse the position.
McCoy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Illir's shoulder. That is not cool. #T13#
Illir tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy taking a breather here. #SUB#
Illir wants to improve his position, back to half guard but McCoy has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Illir's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Illir is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for McCoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gillechriosd McCoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Gillechriosd McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXII
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Tanaka Matsuda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Matsuda pushes Njagi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Njagi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Matsuda (0) vs (4) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsuda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matsuda struggling a bit here.
Matsuda is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Njagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsuda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Njagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsuda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Njagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Njagi trying to control the position but Matsuda is working away.
Matsuda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsuda, who protects the arm well.
Matsuda tries to improve position but can't.
Njagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matsuda! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matsuda (0) vs (6) Njagi
Matsuda tries to hold on but Njagi pushes him away. #SUB2#
Njagi working for a submission but Matsuda is keeping him at bay.
Matsuda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsuda is squirming around, avoiding Njagi's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Matsuda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Njagi.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Njagi prevents Matsuda from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Matsuda is working hard here to advance position.
Njagi can't control as he wanted to and Matsuda manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura here.
Matsuda wants to improve his position but Njagi is controlling well.
#SUB#
Matsuda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsuda trying to control but Njagi postures up.
#T3#
Njagi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsuda! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (0) vs (9) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matsuda is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (2) vs (9) Njagi
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Njagi keeps moving.
Matsuda won't allow Njagi to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Njagi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matsuda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Njagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (5) vs (9) Njagi#SUB#
Matsuda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Njagi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matsuda but great work by Njagi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (5) vs (13) Njagi
Matsuda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Njagi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsuda (9) vs (13) Njagi
Njagi wants to control his opponent's hands but Matsuda gets his hands free. #SUB#
Matsuda looking to break Njagi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Njagi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Matsuda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Matsuda struggling to keep hold of the position.
Njagi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matsuda's guard. Nice work there by Njagi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (9) vs (15) Njagi#SUB#
Matsuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Njagi defends it easily.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Matsuda is keeping the position.#T5#
Njagi passes into half guard.
Matsuda wants to improve his position but Njagi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Njagi 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.
Njagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsuda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Matsuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Matsuda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully.
Njagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsuda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Matsuda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Njagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Njagi from controlling successfully.
Njagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matsuda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsuda (11) vs (15) Njagi
Matsuda passes Njagi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura but Njagi is defending well.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #SUB#
Matsuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Njagi tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Njagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Matsuda seems to be looking for submissions.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #T8##SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for subs from the bottom but Matsuda mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (14) vs (15) Njagi
Njagi is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action.
Njagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Njagi is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Matsuda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Matsuda pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Matsuda wants to control the pace but Njagi is squirming around nicely.
Njagi tries to hold on but Matsuda pushes him away. #SUB#
Matsuda working for a guillotine from mount but Njagi is in no mood to give up.
Njagi is trying to escape the mount.
Matsuda trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Matsuda wants to finish this one by submission but Njagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matsuda.
Njagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Matsuda 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.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Matsuda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matsuda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Njagi's thigh. Njagi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Njagi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Njagi has an active guard here but Matsuda has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuda pulls his head out easily.
Njagi looks winded!
Matsuda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Njagi! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (17) vs (15) Njagi
Matsuda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsuda wants to control but Njagi is keeping him busy.
Njagi is pressing down on Matsuda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Njagi working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Njagi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsuda defends well.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Njagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsuda slips nicely into half guard.
Matsuda works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsuda (20) vs (15) Njagi
Njagi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsuda prevents Njagi from improving his position.#T13#
Njagi trying to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Njagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Njagi tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda wants to free his trapped foot but Njagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Njagi is working from the bottom.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a triangle but Matsuda pushes his legs off easily.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Njagi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Njagi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Matsuda rolls with it to try and escape but Njagi cranks on the arm and Matsuda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi!
Abasi Njagi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -45-
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Maratov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maratov tries to move to mount but Peres blocks the move with his legs.
Maratov throws a strike aimed at the side of Peres's head but Peres avoids it well.
Maratov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maratov happy to just control the position for now.
Peres's coaches at Bigfoot BJJ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Check out the look on Maratov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maratov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maratov thowing shots but they're missing.
Maratov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maratov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maratov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Maratov unloads with some shots from mount but Peres bucks and avoids them well.
Maratov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maratov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maratov lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maratov looking to ground and pound but Peres is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Maratov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maratov lands a big elbow.
Maratov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maratov lands a couple of good shots and Peres has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maratov has good solid back control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Even with his hooks in, Maratov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Peres is breathing heavily.#T2#
Maratov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maratov tries to get the hooks in deep but Peres pushed the leg off.
Maratov is riding his opponent, not letting Peres buck him off.
Maratov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Maratov is punishing Peres with some ground and pound.
Maratov misses with punches from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Maratov.
#T3#
Peres covering up well under a series of strikes from Maratov.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maratov lands a shot to the head.
Maratov is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Maratov lands strikes to the head.
Maratov missing with strikes from the back.
Maratov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Peres could be in trouble here!
#T4#
Peres avoids the strikes from Maratov.
Maratov lands a shot to the body.
Peres covering up well and avoiding damage.
Peres covering up well and avoiding damage.
Peres is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Peres covering up well under a series of strikes from Maratov.
Maratov scores with punches to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maratov missing with strikes.
Maratov trying to control.
Maratov misses with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maratov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maratov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peres pinned against the cage. Peres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peres is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Maratov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peres napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maratov trying to control the position but Peres is working away.
Maratov moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov landing punches.
Maratov throws a sloppy strike and Peres uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Peres has ended up in Maratov's guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Peres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maratov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peres's guard. #REVB#
Maratov scoring with some ground and pound.
Maratov trying to control but Peres is working from the bottom.
Maratov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peres taking a bit of punishment here - Maratov scoring with strikes. #T2#
Maratov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Maratov crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peres on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maratov working the head with strikes.
Maratov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maratov slows the pace down.
Maratov wants to control but Peres is keeping him busy. #T3#
Maratov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maratov scoring with punches from side control.
Peres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maratov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Peres down.
Maratov lands an elbow.
Maratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peres keeps working.
Marduk Maratov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maratov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Peres taking a bit of punishment here - Maratov scoring with strikes.
Maratov trying to control the action but Peres is working from the bottom.
Peres prevents Maratov from improving position.
Maratov working the head and body with strikes.
Maratov working the ground and pound.
Maratov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peres keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Maratov stalls from top position.
Peres defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marduk Maratov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Maratov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexi Peres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peres parries the strikes from Maratov easily there. Maratov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peres to escape.
Maratov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maratov scoring with punches from side control.
Peres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maratov is working Peres over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maratov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peres sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maratov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peres's legs.
Maratov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maratov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Maratov wants to take a breather but Peres manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maratov.
Maratov wants to control from the top but Peres keeps moving.
Peres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maratov.
Maratov forces his way into half guard.
Maratov not doing much here.
Maratov is trying to control. Peres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maratov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peres!
Maratov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Peres is in a horrible position here. Maratov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Peres that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maratov landing strikes from the mount.
Maratov lands with some strikes.
Peres takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Peres is rocked!#T3#
Peres is in a horrible position here. Maratov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Peres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maratov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maratov lands a big elbow - Peres is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Peres is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marduk Maratov!
A very excited looking Marduk Maratov 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:
C404: Shida vs Chai II
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Kai lands a jab to Machiels's midsection.
Machiels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machiels avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai digs a good hook to Machiels's body.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Machiels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machiels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kai manages to circle out of the way.
Machiels moves out of range as Kai strikes.#CL#
Machiels gets a clinch.
Machiels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Machiels closes the distance and pushes Kai back into the cage.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Machiels needs to keep his hands up - Kai had a free shot at his head there.
Kai looks to land a combination but Machiels avoids it well.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Machiels. #CL#
Machiels pushes Kai up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Machiels.
Kai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels managing to block the knees to the body from Kai.
Machiels leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machiels as Kai tries to tie him up.
Kai blocks an elbow strike from Machiels.
Machiels misses with a knee strike.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kai is defending well for now.#T2#
Kai is trying to push Machiels away but Machiels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Menes Kai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai can't break the clinch.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kai lands a body punch.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai wants to break free but Machiels has control.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Machiels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Machiels.
Kai tries to break free but Machiels pushes him back against the cage.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machiels backwards. #T3##BC2#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Machiels moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Machiels tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machiels moves away.
A big left from Kai misses.
Machiels is looking to clinch.
Kai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kai swings for the body but Machiels moves out of range.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Machiels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the cage.
Machiels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machiels keeps control of Kai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Kai won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machiels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
I was talking to Machiels's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kai is trying to push Machiels away but Machiels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Machiels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machiels.
Kai avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Kai blocks it.
#BC2#
Kai manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Menes Kai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Menes Kai'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#
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machiels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai misses with a two punch combination.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Machiels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machiels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Kai is trying to break free.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Machiels wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machiels tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Machiels tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Machiels moved out of range nicely.
Machiels is looking to counter the offense by Kai and move into the clinch.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Kai. Beautiful body shot.
Kai punishes Machiels's body with a nice straight punch.
Machiels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machiels rather than just go for the knockout.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machiels.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machiels tries a head kick but it misses.
Menes Kai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Machiels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kai manages to circle out of the way.
Machiels wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Kai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.
Machiels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Kai throws out a loose jab but Machiels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Machiels moves out of range easily.
Machiels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hans Machiels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machiels with a body shot.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Machiels saw that one coming.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machiels doesn't manage to clinch there - Kai circles away.
#T3#
Machiels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai throws a series of punches but Machiels moves out of range.
Machiels tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machiels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Kai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kai.
Kai lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Kai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Kai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machiels throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Kai. #CL#
Machiels has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machiels.
As Kai tries to get set, Machiels tries to push him back and clinch up but Kai manages to avoid the attempt.
Machiels fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Menes Kai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Menes Kai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kai misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Kai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machiels with a body shot.
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Machiels clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Kai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Machiels forces Kai back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machiels.
Kai avoids the elbow strike from Machiels, against the cage.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kai manages to break the clinch.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machiels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kai digs a good hook to Machiels's body.
Kai misses with a looping left.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Kai scores with a four punch combination!
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.
Kai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.
Machiels moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Machiels forces Kai back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Machiels is looking to clinch.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai throws a body punch but Machiels moves out of range.
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machiels tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machiels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machiels avoids the head kick by Kai.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it.
Kai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machiels momentarily.
Machiels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kai thuds a left hand into Machiels's body.
Machiels tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.
Kai lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Machiels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Machiels darts in and clinches Kai up against the cage.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machiels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Machiels has managed to clinch.
Kai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Machiels tries to clinch up.
Machiels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.#T4#
Machiels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.#CL#
Machiels instigates a clinch.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Kai blocks it.
Machiels stalling in the clinch but Kai improves position.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Hans Machiels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiels managing to block the knees to the body from Kai.
Kai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machiels has him pressed against the cage.
Kai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kai tries to break free but Machiels pushes him back against the cage.
Kai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hans Machiels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menes Kai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Menes Kai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kai 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menes Kai!
After winning the bout, Menes Kai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 404: Night v Hardin
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Robson throws a body punch but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Rockmuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Rockmuller ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Rockmuller avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Rockmuller jumps into guard, dragging Robson to the mat.
Robson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller has a closed guard, preventing Robson from standing up. #T1#
Rockmuller has his hands on Robson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rockmuller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rockmuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robson throws a body punch but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Rockmuller shoots in and drives through. Robson sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Rockmuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockmuller manages to avoid it.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Rockmuller moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Robson.
Rockmuller shoots in for a double leg but Robson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robson throws a series of punches but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Robson stuns Rockmuller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Rockmuller saw that one coming.
Rockmuller shoots in for a double leg but Robson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robson swings for the body but Rockmuller moves out of range.
Rockmuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Rockmuller with a poor takedown
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockmuller has time to react.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockmuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockmuller rather than just go for the knockout.
Robson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Rockmuller stumbling backwards into the cage! Rockmuller bounces back off the cage towards Robson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Robson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Robson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Neal Robson!
Neal Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXI
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Mehdi Illir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Robertson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Illir's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Illir (0) vs (2) Robertson
Illir is pressing down on Robertson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Illir is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Robertson is sitting in close to Illir's body. Illir has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Robertson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Robertson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Illir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mehdi Illir!
A very excited looking Mehdi Illir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -3-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Big Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Guy tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily#TD2#
and Junior counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Guy (0) vs (4) Junior
Junior controls the position from side control.
Guy is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guy 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.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Guy is looking for a sweep.
Junior tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Guy regains half guard.
Junior content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Guy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Junior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (7) Junior
Guy tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Guy stops Junior from passing to mount.
Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Junior has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (10) Junior
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Guy prevents Junior from taking his back.
Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Junior wants to pass the guard but Guy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junior in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB#
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Guy 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.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (10) Junior
Guy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (12) Junior
Guy trying to control the position.
Guy being controlled here, momentarily.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.#T9#
Junior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Guy 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.
Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Guy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (4) vs (12) Junior
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy passes into half guard.
Guy is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now. #T11##SUB#
Guy is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Guy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Guy eventually gives up the hold.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Guy moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (7) vs (12) Junior
Guy wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Guy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Guy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Junior! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (10) vs (12) Junior
Junior is trying to escape the mount but Guy keeps good control and instead manages to take Junior's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Guy (13) vs (12) Junior
Junior really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Guy's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#SUB#
Guy is looking for a choke. Junior gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Junior manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (13) vs (14) Junior#T14#
Junior advances to half guard.
Junior is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 14 to 13.
Our winner, Robinho Junior, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Just Fights Grand Finale
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Detyna tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruffy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Detyna misses with a shot to the body
and Ruffy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Detyna throws a body shot but no joy.
Detyna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Detyna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruffy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Detyna misses the shot to the body.
Ruffy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Detyna jabs Ruffy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Detyna doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruffy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruffy throws an overhand right that lands on Detyna's shoulder, as Detyna tries to avoid the shot.
Ruffy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Detyna just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Detyna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruffy moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ruffy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Detyna looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruffy is just out of range.
Detyna defending well as Ruffy loads up on a big left hand.
Ruffy lands with a right hand.
Detyna tries to clinch but Ruffy is having none of it.
Dymitriusz Detyna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Detyna closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ruffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruffy throws a lazy right hand but Detyna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Detyna misses with a body shot.
Detyna tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruffy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Ruffy coming out on top.#T2#
Detyna throws a hook to the side of Ruffy's head but Ruffy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Detyna misses with a looping left.
Ruffy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Detyna rushes Ruffy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruffy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Detyna has him pressed against the cage.
Ruffy has a couple of punches blocked by Detyna.
Detyna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Detyna pushes Ruffy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruffy can't break the clinch.
Ruffy pushes Detyna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Detyna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Detyna throws a head punch that misses.
Detyna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruffy blocks a body shot from Detyna.
Detyna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruffy backwards.
Detyna lands a shot to the body.
Detyna has a couple of punches blocked by Ruffy.
Ruffy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Detyna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruffy backwards.
Ruffy tries to break free but Detyna pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Detyna works on Ruffy's body with a couple of short punches.
Detyna works on Ruffy's body with a couple of short punches.
Detyna lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Ruffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruffy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Detyna wants to clinch
and Ruffy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruffy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Detyna is looking to wear down Ruffy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Detyna scores with a nice head shot.
Detyna tries to clinch up.#CL#
Detyna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruffy, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ruffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Detyna instigates a clinch. #T4#
A short uppercut from Ruffy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Detyna misses with a body punch.
Detyna can't find room to land a body shot as Ruffy controls the action.
Ruffy tries to break the clinch but Detyna is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Ruffy.
Ruffy gets through Detyna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ruffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ruffy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Detyna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Detyna tries to clinch there but Ruffy circles away.
Ruffy throws out a powerful jab.
Detyna wants to clinch but Ruffy slips to the side
and Ruffy counters with a left and a right that stings Detyna.
Detyna tests Ruffy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Detyna misses with a right hand
enabling Ruffy to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Dymitriusz Detyna will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circling - Detyna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Detyna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Detyna tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruffy misses.
A swing and a miss from Ruffy.
Detyna misses with an uppercut. Ruffy saw that one coming.
Detyna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruffy loads up on a big right hand but Detyna slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Detyna.
Detyna slips under a jab from Ruffy.
Detyna closes the distance but Ruffy moves to the side
and Ruffy counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Detyna tries to clinch there but Ruffy circles away.
Ruffy swats away the attempt to clinch by Detyna.#CL#
Detyna clinches.
A short uppercut from Detyna.
Detyna has a couple of punches blocked by Ruffy.
Detyna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Detyna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruffy has a couple of punches blocked by Detyna.
Detyna lands a shot to the body.
Detyna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruffy's efforts to push away.
Detyna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Detyna fails to land. #T2##BC2#
Ruffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Detyna blocks a jab.
Detyna tries to clinch up.#CL#
Detyna closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Detyna.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Detyna lands with a light punch inside.
Detyna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Detyna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Detyna lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Detyna fails to land.
Detyna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Ruffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Detyna tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruffy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Detyna scores with a nice strike.
Detyna looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruffy is just out of range.
Ruffy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Detyna is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Ruffy there.
Ruffy throws a hook but Detyna blocks it.
Detyna just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruffy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Detyna back to the cage. Ruffy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Detyna lands a head shot.
Detyna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruffy can do to turn this around?
Detyna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Detyna looks to throw the jab but Ruffy is out of range.
Ruffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruffy throws a big shot that misses.
Detyna connects with a body shot that sends Ruffy's belly button to the back.#T4#
Detyna throws a right hand that misses
and Ruffy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Detyna misses with a wild body shot.
Matteo Ruffy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Detyna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruffy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Detyna pushes Ruffy up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Detyna digs a right hand into Ruffy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruffy's gas tank.
Detyna lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Ruffy on the inside.
Detyna works on Ruffy's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruffy is breathing heavily.
Ruffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Detyna's elbow.
Detyna blocking some punches.
Detyna lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Detyna.
Detyna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Detyna misses with a body punch.
Detyna lands an uppercut.
Detyna prevents Ruffy from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dymitriusz Detyna dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Detyna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matteo Ruffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Detyna throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruffy 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.
Ruffy swats away the attempt to clinch by Detyna.#CL#
Detyna closes the distance and clinches.
Ruffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Ruffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruffy misses with a looping left.
Detyna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruffy.
Detyna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Detyna pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Detyna rushes Ruffy and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ruffy breaks from the clinch.
Ruffy keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruffy avoids the body shot from Detyna.
#CL#
Detyna clinches up against the cage.
Detyna has a couple of punches blocked by Ruffy.
#BC2#
Ruffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Detyna scores with a shot to the body.
Ruffy throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Detyna moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ruffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Ruffy.
Detyna throws an overhand right that lands on Ruffy's shoulder, as Ruffy tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruffy! But no joy.
Ruffy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Detyna tries to clinch up.
Detyna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruffy misses with a looping right.
Detyna wants to clinch up but Ruffy keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruffy! But no joy.
Ruffy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruffy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Detyna forces Ruffy back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Ruffy is looking to break free of the clinch but Detyna has double underhooks.
Ruffy is looking to break free of the clinch but Detyna has double underhooks.
Detyna blocks an uppercut.
Ruffy blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Ruffy manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Detyna instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ruffy manages to break the clinch.
Ruffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Detyna.
Detyna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruffy doesn't seem bothered though.
Detyna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruffy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Detyna lands a slapping body shot.
Ruffy throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Detyna counters by moving into the clinch.
Detyna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Ruffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Detyna uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruffy.
Ruffy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Detyna.
Detyna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Detyna misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruffy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Detyna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Detyna tries to throw a body punch but Ruffy avoids it by throwing Detyna back against the cage.
Ruffy digs a right hand underneath Detyna's ribcage. Detyna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruffy is trying to break free.
Detyna throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruffy.
Detyna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruffy wants to get back to striking at distance but Detyna won't allow it.
Detyna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruffy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruffy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ruffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Detyna has Ruffy up against the cage in a clinch.
Detyna digs a right hand underneath Ruffy's ribcage. Ruffy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dymitriusz Detyna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Detyna, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dymitriusz Detyna!
Dymitriusz Detyna retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Dymitriusz Detyna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Just Fights Grand Finale
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Jokic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia dives in and scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia has gone for a leg lock! Jokic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kvaratskhelia's guard.#REVB#
Kvaratskhelia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jokic is fighting to break Kvaratskhelia's control of his arms but Kvaratskhelia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokic wants to pass the guard but Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia working for a triangle but Jokic defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Jokic's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jokic is sitting in close to Kvaratskhelia's body. Kvaratskhelia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jokic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jokic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kvaratskhelia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Giorgi Kvaratskhelia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SYN 1153 Crispian vs Adofo II
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Knox rushes Korolev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Korolev on the inside.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Korolev tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Korolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korolev throws out the jab.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox cracks Korolev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Korolev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Korolev lands a right hook to the body.
Korolev slips a jab from Knox.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Porthos Knox has been cut.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Korolev lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Korolev misses.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox tests Korolev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
As Korolev tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Korolev manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Korolev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Korolev misses with a body punch.
Korolev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a right hand.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.#T2#
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Korolev misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Korolev moved out of range nicely.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Korolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Korolev is out of range.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Korolev.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Knox lands a jab to Korolev's midsection.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korolev counters with a stiff right hand.
Korolev catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Korolev misses
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Korolev's head back.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Korolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev staying out of range there.#CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Korolev.
#BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korolev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Korolev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Korolev moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Korolev.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Knox is rocked!#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.#BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korolev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Korolev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Korolev.
A jab from Korolev misses.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Korolev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Porthos Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox throws a hook but Korolev avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Korolev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox jabs Korolev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Korolev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Korolev.
#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Korolev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Korolev tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Korolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Korolev off the cage and back into range.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Korolev is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Korolev misses.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Korolev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Korolev's head.#KD2#
Korolev lands a big right hand that sends Knox crashing to the mat! Korolev stays standing though and waves Knox back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Korolev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korolev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korolev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Korolev misses with a looping left.#T2#
Knox tries to clinch up but Korolev circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Korolev slips the punch.
Knox connects with the punch.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. #CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Korolev.
Korolev scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike.
Korolev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike.
Korolev lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Korolev working aggressively here.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #T3#
Korolev lands a shot to the body.
Korolev lands a right hand.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Alexander Korolev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Korolev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Korolev pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Korolev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korolev.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev lands a shoulder strike.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox prevents a body shot from Korolev. #T4#
Korolev lands a nice uppercut.
Korolev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolev works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Korolev digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Korolev.
Korolev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Korolev creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Knox's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Knox drops to his knees and Korolev pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kiely stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kiely gets a clinch.
Kiely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Njagi after a bit of a struggle.
Kiely gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Njagi.
Kiely gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Njagi.
We've been hearing reports that Njagi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Njagi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Njagi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Njagi manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Njagi (4) vs (0) Kiely
Kiely sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Njagi prevents Kiely from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely is looking to control Njagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kiely avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Njagi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Njagi wants to take a breather but Kiely is having none of it. #T1#
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Njagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiely is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but Kiely is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage.
Kiely works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njagi is one step ahead there.
Kiely keeping full guard, as Njagi tries to pass.
Njagi preventing the sweep.
Kiely is trying to control the position but Njagi postures up.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Njagi slips nicely into half guard.
Kiely is looking for a sweep. Njagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Njagi trying to pass the guard but Kiely defending well.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.
Kiely is not content to let Njagi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but Kiely is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage.
Njagi is keen to just control but Kiely is a slippery customer.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (7) vs (0) Kiely#SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kiely has escaped the position, nice work there.
Njagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kiely's legs. #T3#
Kiely is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Njagi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Njagi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kiely is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kiely moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kiely has his foot on Njagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Njagi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Njagi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kiely dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (7) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely wants to control from the top but Njagi keeps moving.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.
Kiely trying to control the position from guard on top but Njagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Njagi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiely doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiely manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Kiely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Njagi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Njagi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kiely uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (7) vs (5) Kiely
Njagi is trying to control Kiely's posture but Kiely avoids it.
Kiely takes a little break here. Njagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Njagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kiely is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Njagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kiely wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Njagi, who protects the arm well.
Njagi is not content to let Kiely control the position.
Kiely is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Njagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (9) vs (5) Kiely
Kiely tries to get to full guard but Njagi has control of the leg.
Njagi wants to pass to mount but Kiely is defending the position. #SUB#
Njagi is trying to work for a kimura but Kiely is defending well.
#SUB#
Kiely is defending against the submission attempts here by Njagi.
#SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiely is not content to let Njagi control the position.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Njagi is controlling well.
#T7##SUB#
Njagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiely defends it well.
Kiely tries to get to full guard but Njagi has control of the leg.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiely is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (9) vs (7) Kiely
Njagi trying to control the position.
Kiely passes into half guard.
Kiely works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (9) vs (10) Kiely
Njagi is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Kiely trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Kiely looking for a guillotine from mount but Njagi is having none of it.
Njagi has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (9) vs (13) Kiely
Njagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Njagi 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 Kiely gets his way!
#SUB2#
Kiely tightening his grip on Njagi, looking for the choke.
Kiely is trying to stick to Njagi's back but Njagi is turning into Kiely. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kiely's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Njagi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (11) vs (13) Kiely#T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiely is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (11) vs (15) Kiely
My spies in ABC Submissions and GNP inform me that Kiely has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Njagi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kiely is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Njagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (11) vs (18) Kiely
Njagi tries to buck Kiely off but Kiely is having none of it.
Njagi regains half guard.
Kiely passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (11) vs (21) Kiely
Njagi is trying to escape the position but Kiely is controlling the position.
Njagi is not content to let Kiely control the position. #SUB2#
Kiely is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Njagi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Njagi tries to buck Kiely off but Kiely is having none of it.#T10#
Kiely trying to control the position but Njagi is working away.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kiely is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Njagi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Njagi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kiely's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Njagi gets back to full guard.
Njagi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Njagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiely defends it easily.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Njagi keeps moving.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiely controlling from the top position.
Kiely advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (11) vs (24) Kiely
Njagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Kiely has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (11) vs (27) Kiely
Njagi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
Njagi is breathing heavily.
Njagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiely's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiely's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Njagi (15) vs (27) Kiely
Njagi is trying to stick to Kiely's back but Kiely is turning into Njagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Njagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kiely. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Njagi (15) vs (29) Kiely
Njagi keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Kiely advances to half guard.
Njagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Kiely trying to control but Njagi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiely is aware though and is defending well.
Njagi keeping full guard, as Kiely tries to pass.
Kiely passes into half guard.
Kiely trying to control the action but Njagi is working from the bottom.
Kiely works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (15) vs (32) Kiely
Njagi tries to reverse the position but Kiely maintains control.
Kiely content just to control the position here. #T14#
Njagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Kiely tries to control but Njagi wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kiely has control of Njagi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Njagi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Njagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kiely sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi prevents Kiely from taking his back.
Njagi regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiely wins on points by 32 to 15.
Nedser Kiely decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIX
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Illir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Illir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solomon (0) vs (2) Illir#SUB2#
Illir is working for a kimura but Solomon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Illir seems to be looking for submissions.
Solomon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Solomon has his hands on Illir's head, controlling the position.
Solomon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Illir manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (2) Illir
Solomon wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
Solomon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Illir keeping full guard, as Solomon tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Illir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Illir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solomon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Illir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solomon is aware though and is defending well.
Solomon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Illir has his foot on Solomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solomon works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Solomon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Solomon'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.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Illir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Illir working for a triangle but Solomon defends it easily.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving. #SUB2#
Illir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Solomon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Illir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solomon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solomon forces his way into half guard.
Solomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Illir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solomon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Illir tries to roll over but Solomon keeps him under control.
Solomon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.
Solomon is looking to advance position but Illir won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Illir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily.
Solomon wants to take a breather but Illir is having none of it.
Solomon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Solomon tries to pass to full mount but Illir defends it.
Solomon is trying to control. Illir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Illir is trying to get back to full guard.
Solomon trying to control from half guard but Illir is working away.
Solomon controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Illir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Solomon is trying to control. Illir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Illir wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Illir is staying active underneath Solomon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Solomon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Solomon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (5) vs (2) Illir
Illir can't escape the position.
Solomon controlling the pace for now.
Solomon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Illir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (5) vs (4) Illir
Illir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Illir postures up.
#SUB2#
Illir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Solomon controlling the position.
Solomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Illir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (7) vs (4) Illir
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
Solomon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Illir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solomon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solomon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Illir keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Illir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (7) vs (6) Illir
Solomon wants to get back to full guard.
Illir is pressing down on Solomon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solomon is holding on for now.
Solomon trying to control from the bottom.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Illir has control of the leg.
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Illir is very close to passing his half guard.
Solomon is looking for a sweep. Illir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Solomon is looking to control Illir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solomon avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Illir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solomon is just riding it out for now. Illir eventually gives up the hold.
Solomon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Illir won't allow Solomon to sweep him here.
Solomon keeping full guard, as Illir tries to pass.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Illir is fighting to break Solomon's control of his arms but Solomon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solomon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Illir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (9) vs (6) Illir#T9##SUB2#
Illir has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Solomon doesn't defend quickly enough and Illir has managed to lock this one up! Can Solomon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Illir on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mehdi Illir!
A very excited looking Mehdi Illir 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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