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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RMMA 18 - Curtis v Diaz
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Bond gets the takedown into side control.
Juice is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juice has escaped the position, nice work there.
Juice is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juice is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juice can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Bond are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Juice is trying to improve his position.
Bond tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Bond trying to control the action but Juice is working from the bottom.
Juice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juice gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Juice is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bond's back!#SUB#
Juice looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Juice patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Bond is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bond is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Bond trying to control the position but Juice manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Juice is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bond is defending well though. Juice let's go of the attempt for now.
Bond tries to escape but Juice has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juice tries to get the hooks in deep but Bond pushed the leg off.
Juice gets his hands free as Bond looks to control.
Bond breaks Juice's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bond distracts Juice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Juice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bond defends it easily.
Bond distracts Juice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Juice keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
Bond works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bond looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Juice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Juice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juice tries to get to full guard but Bond has control of the leg.
Juice manages to get to full guard.
Juice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Juice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bond 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. #T4#
Juice keeping full guard, as Bond tries to pass.
Juice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bond trying to control the position from guard on top but Juice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juice seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Juice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bond defends it easily.#SUB#
Juice working for a triangle but Bond defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bond pushing down on Juice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Bond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Juice gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Juice tries for a kimura but Bond is defending well. #SUB#
Juice is working to tighten his grip on Bond's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bond has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Juice is really squeezing tight and eventually Bond passes out! Juice breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Beetle Juice!
During a confident post fight interview, Beetle Juice thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jim Lingfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Blonde Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brunson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Lingfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Brunson jumps guard and drags Lingfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Brunson has his foot on Lingfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lingfield sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a triangle but Lingfield pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Lingfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brunson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson being controlled here, momentarily.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Lingfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunson is keeping the position for now.
Brunson managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lingfield passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.
Lingfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Brunson tries to get to full guard but Lingfield has control of the leg.
Brunson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lingfield stays in close to Brunson's body and controls the position.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Lingfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Brunson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lingfield has picked Brunson up and slammed him! Brunson can't keep hold of the triangle and Lingfield manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lingfield (3) vs (0) Brunson
Lingfield tries to advance to mount but Brunson denies him.
Brunson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brunson 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.
Brunson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lingfield (5) vs (0) Brunson#T3#
Brunson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.
Lingfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lingfield (8) vs (0) Brunson
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield continues to stall.#T4#
Brunson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lingfield tries to control but Brunson wriggling away. #SUB#
Lingfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lingfield looking to control but Brunson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lingfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Brunson is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Brunson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5#
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brunson keeps working. #SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Brunson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingfield pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lingfield seems to be working for a kimura but Brunson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Brunson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingfield pulls his head out easily.
Brunson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lingfield controlling the action here. #T6#
Lingfield trying to control from half guard but Brunson is working away. #SUB2#
Brunson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunson is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield is keen to just control but Brunson is a slippery customer.
Lingfield stalling. #SUB2#
Brunson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lingfield pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lingfield (11) vs (0) Brunson
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Brunson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lingfield tries to control but Brunson wriggling away. #T7#
Lingfield wants to control but instead Brunson manages to regain half guard.
Brunson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lingfield has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lingfield (14) vs (0) Brunson
Brunson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brunson wants to hold on but Lingfield pushes him away.
Lingfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brunson is looking to escape. #T8#
Lingfield prevents Brunson from getting the reversal.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brunson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brunson keeps trying to improve his position.
Lingfield content just to control the position here.
Brunson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Lingfield trying to control but Brunson is having none of it. #T9#
Brunson is looking to get to half guard.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Brunson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.
Lingfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10##SUB#
Lingfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunson sees it coming and defends easily.
Brunson is refusing to be controlled, as Lingfield sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Brunson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingfield pulls his head out easily.
Lingfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brunson is staying active underneath Lingfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brunson is looking to improve his position.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brunson keeps working. #T11##SUB2#
Brunson actively working from the bottom here.
Lingfield slows the pace down in half guard.
Lingfield wants to pass to mount but Brunson is defending the position. #SUB2#
Brunson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brunson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brunson being controlled here, momentarily.
Lingfield preventing the sweep. #T12#
Lingfield looking to pass the guard.
Lingfield passes Brunson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lingfield content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Brunson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lingfield escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lingfield! Score +3 for passing guard: Lingfield (17) vs (0) Brunson
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brunson is looking for a sweep.
Lingfield works to advance to full mount. Brunson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lingfield (19) vs (0) Brunson
Brunson 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: Lingfield (19) vs (2) Brunson#T13#
Lingfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brunson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lingfield (21) vs (2) Brunson
Brunson working a defensive guard here.
Lingfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brunson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Brunson has his foot on Lingfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingfield trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Lingfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brunson is trying to control the position but Lingfield postures up. #T14##SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brunson wants to sweep here but Lingfield controlling him for the moment.
Brunson looks winded!#SUB2#
Brunson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lingfield is aware though and is defending well.
Lingfield pushing down on Brunson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lingfield is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lingfield takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Lingfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 7
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Pan misses the body punch
letting Casteel counter with a right hand.
Pan wants to clinch but Casteel slips to the side
and Casteel counters with a right hand to the body.
Casteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pan manages to avoid it.
Casteel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Casteel takes the fight into the clinch.
Pan misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Pan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pan closes the distance and clinches.
Pan has a couple of punches blocked by Casteel.
Casteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pan backwards.
Pan tries a body shot but Casteel blocks it.
Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Casteel controls the action.
Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casteel lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casteel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Casteel lands a nice shot to the body.
Pan misses with a body punch.
Pan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1##BC2#
Pan breaks the clinch.
Pan tries to clinch but Casteel is having none of it.
Pan misses with a hook. Casteel ducked under it nicely.
Pan lunges at Casteel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Casteel's hand.
Casteel cracks Pan with an open hand slap.
Pan tries to close the distance and clinch but Casteel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Casteel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Casteel throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Pan colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Casteel as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Pan is left battered and dazed whilst Casteel and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frenk Casteel!
Frenk Casteel retains his bantamweight title!
Frenk Casteel 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:
RMMA - Fight Night 7
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Griggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Griggs staying out of range there.
Griggs lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volkov throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griggs works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Griggs throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griggs misses the jab.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Griggs moved out of range nicely.
Griggs jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Griggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Griggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frank Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov slips under a jab.#T2#
Volkov scores with a hook.
Griggs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Griggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Griggs ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griggs lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand. #T3#
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griggs scores with a three punch combo!
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griggs misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griggs tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs misses with a straight right.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Volkov backing up. Volkov nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Griggs.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov slips a straight right by Griggs.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Griggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Griggs dominated that round.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griggs with a body shot.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov lands a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Volkov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Frank Griggs is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov cracks Griggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Griggs ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Volkov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griggs has got the better of the exchanges.
Good shot there by Griggs.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Griggs.
Griggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
A big right from Griggs misses. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Griggs there.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Griggs moved out of range.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Griggs throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Griggs misses with a double jab
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov connects with a looping right hand.
Frank Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griggs scores with a nice strike.
Griggs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs lands a jab.
Griggs scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Griggs moved out of range.
Griggs digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Griggs slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Frank Griggs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Griggs with a hook.
Griggs misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
As Volkov looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Volkov just gets out of the way.
Volkov slips a jab from Griggs.
Griggs scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Griggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs with a jab.#T1#
Griggs takes one to the side of the head.
Griggs swinging wildly here.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
A left and a right from Griggs both land. Nice combination.
Volkov slips under a jab from Griggs.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Volkov misses with a hook
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Griggs throws a combination that misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Griggs.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Griggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Griggs.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Frank Griggs has been cut.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.#T4#
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griggs with a body shot.
Griggs throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs misses with a looping right.
Griggs misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexei Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Griggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griggs 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Griggs!
Frank Griggs 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:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 4
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aspinall lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Joao Alvarez has been cut.
Aspinall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez moves out of range as Aspinall strikes.
Aspinall connects with a crisp jab.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aspinall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aspinall paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Aspinall in a clinch.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Aspinall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspinall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspinall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Aspinall on the inside.
Come on Aspinall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Aspinall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspinall misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aspinall or not.
Aspinall wants to stall.
Aspinall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aspinall up against the cage.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspinall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspinall digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Alvarez is stalling here.
#T2#
Aspinall tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Aspinall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspinall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspinall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aspinall as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Aspinall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Aspinall.
Aspinall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Aspinall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspinall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez cracks Aspinall with a nice body shot.
Aspinall is breathing heavily.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspinall.
Alvarez digs a right hand underneath Aspinall's ribcage. Aspinall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Aspinall can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
#T3#
Alvarez digs a right hand underneath Aspinall's ribcage. Aspinall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspinall can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Aspinall.
Aspinall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspinall tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspinall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Aspinall.
Aspinall tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspinall blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez tries to work over Aspinall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspinall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez pushes Aspinall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Alvarez stalls.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspinall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspinall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Aspinall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Aspinall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aspinall is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aspinall has his back to the cage.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Alvarez'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.#R2#
Aspinall swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Aspinall throws out a powerful jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Aspinall circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspinall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Aspinall.
Aspinall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aspinall counters with a nice uppercut.
Cam Aspinall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspinall throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Aspinall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aspinall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspinall looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Aspinall misses with a looping right.
Aspinall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aspinall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking. #T1#
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cam Aspinall is winning the standup battle so far.
Aspinall throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aspinall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aspinall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez with a hook.
Aspinall cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Alvarez's cut even more.
Aspinall takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aspinall is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Aspinall is having none of it.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Aspinall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aspinall misses with a straight right.
Aspinall keeps the fight on the outside.
Aspinall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aspinall just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Aspinall circles away.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Aspinall.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aspinall swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
#T2#
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aspinall scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Aspinall has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Aspinall.
Alvarez gets through Aspinall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Aspinall as the two fighters clinch.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aspinall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspinall can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Aspinall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aspinall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A left hand lands to the body for Aspinall.
A short uppercut from Aspinall.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Aspinall.
#T3#
Aspinall tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
A short right from Aspinall.
Aspinall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joao Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspinall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Aspinall can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Aspinall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspinall struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Aspinall tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspinall tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Aspinall looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Aspinall - that landed with a thud.
Aspinall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Aspinall.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Aspinall as the two fighters clinch.
Aspinall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Aspinall lands a left hand.
Aspinall lands with a left to the head.
Aspinall misses with a body punch.
Aspinall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspinall can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspinall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Aspinall.
Aspinall scores with a hook to the body.
Aspinall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Aspinall.
Aspinall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aspinall is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Aspinall presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aspinall tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Aspinall back against the cage.
Aspinall misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Aspinall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Alvarez slips under a jab from Aspinall.
Aspinall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aspinall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aspinall throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Aspinall tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Aspinall back against the cage.
Aspinall lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Aspinall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Aspinall - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Aspinall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Aspinall blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to stall but Aspinall improves his position.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Aspinall.
Aspinall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow. #T1#
Aspinall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Aspinall scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Joao Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aspinall scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Aspinall.
Aspinall tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Aspinall back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspinall.
Aspinall slows down the pace here.
Aspinall gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Alvarez is rocked!
Aspinall scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Aspinall finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspinall.
Aspinall stalling in the clinch.
Aspinall creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Alvarez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Alvarez drops to his knees and Aspinall pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cam Aspinall!
Cam Aspinall retains his heavyweight title!
Cam Aspinall 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:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 4
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Kastrioti lands with a right hand.
Ragnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kastrioti misses with a left hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kastrioti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Kastrioti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Kastrioti strikes.
Kastrioti misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kastrioti throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gjergj Kastrioti has been cut.
Kastrioti misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kastrioti misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gjergj Kastrioti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kastrioti connects with an inside leg kick.
Kastrioti misses with a left hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Kastrioti misses with a right hand
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kastrioti misses with a right hand
and Kastrioti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Gjergj Kastrioti's cut is getting worse.
Ragnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been told by Kastrioti's head coaches at WillyQuay MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Kastrioti wants to slow Ragnarsson down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnarsson! But no joy.
Kastrioti throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnarsson misses.
Kastrioti misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kastrioti throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Ragnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kastrioti misses with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kastrioti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kastrioti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kastrioti misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Kastrioti cracks Ragnarsson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ragnarsson falls backwards against the cage. Kastrioti follows up with more strikes that drop Ragnarsson to his knees. Kastrioti keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ragnarsson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gjergj Kastrioti!
After winning the bout, Gjergj Kastrioti 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:
RMMA 16 - Magomedov v Flynn
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sacky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Sacky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Sacky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sacky.
Sacky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Sacky's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sacky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sacky. Sacky obviously looking to wear him down.
Sacky throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov feints and then cracks Sacky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sacky down.
Donk. Volkov catches Sacky right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Sacky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Sacky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sacky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Paul Sacky has been cut.
Sacky tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sacky needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Sacky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov throws a one two combo.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Sacky's leg. Sacky is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Sacky.
Sacky fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sacky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Sacky is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Volkov engages and cracks Sacky with a massive lead left hook - Sacky tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Volkov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Volkov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Volkov 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:
RMMA - Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Tea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamato throws a body shot but no joy.
Tea slips a jab from Yamato.
Tea lands with an overhand left.
Tea slips a jab from Yamato.
Yamato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tea.
Tea misses the shot to the body.
Tea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tea moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tea doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamato misses with a straight left.
Yamato ducks under a wild hook from Tea.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Tea has knocked Yamato down with a huge combo! Tea steps away and waves a wobbly Yamato back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Yamato is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hirohito Yamato has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tea slips a straight right by Yamato.
Yamato is still on wobbly legs! Can Tea finish him?
Yamato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yamato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tea dips to his left and cracks Yamato with an uppercut!
Yamato leaves his chin hanging out and Tea seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Yamato crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Tea!
A victorious Tyler Tea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RMMA - Rio 2
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Juice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hickman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Juice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hickman as he avoids it easily.
Hickman feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Juice shoots in and bounces Hickman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hickman is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hickman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hickman wants to sweep here but Juice controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hickman looking for a guillotine here but Juice defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juice passes Hickman's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hickman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Juice is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hickman sees it coming and defends easily.
Juice frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Juice wants to take Hickman's back but he can't do it this time.
Juice is working hard here to advance position.
Hickman wants to hold on but Juice pushes him away.#SUB#
Juice is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hickman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Juice working for a guillotine from mount but Hickman is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Juice takes Hickman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hickman is in trouble.
Hickman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Juice patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Juice is persistently looking for the submission but Hickman is defending it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Juice working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hickman trying to control the hands but Juice breaks the grip. #T3##SUB#
Juice is persistently looking for the submission but Hickman is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Juice is looking for the choke from the back position but Hickman is controlling his hands well.
Hickman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Juice is persistently looking for the submission but Hickman is defending it well.
Hickman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Juice off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Juice looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Juice is persistently looking for the submission but Hickman is defending it well.
#SUB#
Hickman fending off the submission attempt from Juice. #T4##SUB#
Hickman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Juice's arms. #SUB#
Juice has his arm under Hickman's chin here. Game over son! Juice squeezes tightly and Hickman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beetle Juice!
Beetle Juice 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:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Blonde Brunson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brunson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Idaho defends it nicely.
No luck for Brunson with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Idaho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Idaho is in Brunson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brunson (0) vs (2) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Brunson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Idaho uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (0) vs (5) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho tries for a kimura but Brunson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brunson isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Brunson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Idaho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brunson (4) vs (5) Idaho#SUB#
Brunson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Idaho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Idaho tries to roll but Brunson sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Brunson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Brunson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Brunson looking to break Idaho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Idaho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brunson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Idaho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Idaho 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.#SUB#
Brunson is working for a kimura but Idaho is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Idaho tries to roll over but Brunson keeps him under control.#T3#
Idaho manages to get to full guard.
Brunson trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Brunson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Brunson seems to be working for a kimura but Idaho defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Brunson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brunson. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Brunson trying to pass the guard but Idaho defending well.
Brunson is trying to control the action in half guard but Idaho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Brunson.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Brunson wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well. #SUB#
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Brunson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Idaho is just riding it out for now. Brunson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Brunson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#T7##SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brunson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunson is looking to stall here but Idaho recovers full guard. #T8#
Brunson pushes down on Idaho's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Brunson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but Idaho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brunson to get the leverage. #T9##SUB#
Brunson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Brunson wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
Brunson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (7) vs (5) Idaho#T10#
Brunson tries to advance to mount but Idaho denies him. #SUB#
Brunson swings around for an armbar but Idaho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brunson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (7) vs (7) Idaho#SUB#
Brunson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Idaho stacks Brunson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (7) vs (10) Idaho
Brunson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunson sees it coming and defends easily.#T11##SUB#
Brunson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Idaho pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Brunson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brunson trying to control here.
Brunson trying to get back to full guard but Idaho takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (7) vs (13) Idaho
Brunson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Brunson (7) vs (16) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho looking to break Brunson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brunson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Idaho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho controlling well, preventing Brunson from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Idaho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T12#
Brunson is trying to break free.
Brunson trying to control the action but Idaho just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Idaho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Idaho has the hooks in. Brunson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Idaho avoiding Brunson 's attempts to control his hands.
Brunson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Idaho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brunson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Idaho tightening his grip on Brunson, looking for the choke. #T13#
Idaho has the hooks in. Brunson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brunson breaks Idaho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (9) vs (16) Idaho#SUB#
Brunson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Idaho dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (9) vs (18) Idaho#SUB#
Brunson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brunson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Brunson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Idaho is aware though and is defending well.#T14##SUB2#
Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Brunson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Idaho 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 Brunson. Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (9) vs (21) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brunson is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura but Brunson is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idaho wins on points by 21 to 9.
A very excited looking Duncan Idaho 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:
RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Toney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Toney.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Toney has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toneys head.
Toney digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Toney misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez working aggressively here.
Toney is working Lopez over against the cage.
Toney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Toney.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Toney misses with some punches.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Toney has him pressed against the cage.
Toney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez lands a right hand.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toney.
Lopez pushes Toney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lopez can turn it around.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toney scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toney backwards.
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!
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Toney improves position.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toney has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez. #T2#
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Toney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
A hook to the body from Toney.
Toney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Lopez misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Toney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toney has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toney or not.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Toney breaks the clinch.
Toney moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Toney misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Toney.
Toney blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Toney doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
#CL#
Toney moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Toney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Toney has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Toney lands a right hand.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toney takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Toney.
Come on Toney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Toney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TwoTone Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Toney wants to clinch.#CL#
Toney clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toney fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Lopez will probably get the nod.
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#
Toney doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Toney is looking to clinch.
Toney wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toney wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Toney takes the fight into the clinch.
Toney throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Toney moved out of range nicely.
Toney tries to counter by clinching up but Lopez breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##CL2#
Lopez rushes Toney and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Toney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toney backwards.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Toney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Toney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toney is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toney's head.
Toney is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Toney misses with a body shot
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Toney wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side#KD2#
and Lopez counters with a nice right hand that sends Toney toppling to the canvas! Toney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lopez finish him?!#ROC2#Toney is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toney tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a huge right that knocks Toney out cold! Lopez is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Lopez!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KHFC Round 1 Group A
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Martyn fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Stegfelt's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martyn shoots in but Stegfelt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martyn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stegfelt but Stegfelt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glenn Stegfelt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Martyn.#CL#
Stegfelt closes the distance and clinches.
Martyn has Stegfelt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stegfelt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stegfelt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stegfelt.
Martyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Stegfelt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martyn jumps guard but Stegfelt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stegfelt lands a body punch.
Stegfelt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Stegfelt.
Stegfelt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stegfelt scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Stegfelt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stegfelt lands a left hand.
Stegfelt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stegfelt.
Martyn looks winded!
Stegfelt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stegfelt controlling the action here for a moment.
Martyn tries to pull guard but Stegfelt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stegfelt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martyn takes a shot to the head.
Stegfelt lands with a short shot to the head.
Stegfelt lands a right hand.
Stegfelt pushes Martyn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stegfelt lands with a short shot to the head.
Stegfelt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stegfelt.
Stegfelt scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Martyn is rocked!
Martyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martyn is still on wobbly legs! Can Stegfelt finish him?
Stegfelt working aggressively here.
Martyn seems to have recovered his senses.
Stegfelt prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Stegfelt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stegfelt scores with a shoulder strike.
Stegfelt pushes Martyn against the cage. Stegfelt is working some dirty boxing. Stegfelt pushes off with a quick right hook! Martyn goes down! Martyn tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stegfelt moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Stegfelt!
Glenn Stegfelt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Powell misses with a body shot.
Aspinall ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aspinall.
Aspinall lands a jab to Powell's midsection.
Powell avoids the body shot from Aspinall.
Aspinall ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
A cross from Aspinall lands.
Aspinall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Aspinall misses its intended target.
Aspinall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
Aspinall misses with a looping left.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aspinall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Powell.
Aspinall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Donk. Powell catches Aspinall right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspinall throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aspinall takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Aspinall moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Aspinall misses with an uppercut. Powell saw that one coming.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Aspinall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aspinall.
Powell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aspinall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aspinall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##KD#
Aspinall cracks Powell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Aspinall has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Powell to stand back up!#ROC#Powell is rocked!
Powell drops his hands momentarily. Aspinall doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Powell staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Powell doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cam Aspinall!
Cam Aspinall retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Cam Aspinall 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:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Kastrioti throws a leg kick but Musa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kastrioti scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Michael Musa has been cut.
We've been told by Kastrioti's head coaches at WillyQuay MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kastrioti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kastrioti lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Musa head around and knocks him out cold! Kastrioti hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gjergj Kastrioti!
After winning the bout, Gjergj Kastrioti 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:
RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Muszkowski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Muszkowski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muszkowski misses with a shot to the body
enabling Casteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Muszkowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Casteel is just out of range.
Muszkowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Casteel.
Casteel unleashes a big counter combination but Muszkowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muszkowski looks to land a right hand but Casteel moved out of range.#CL2#
Casteel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muszkowski fails to land.
Casteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muszkowski's elbow.
Muszkowski misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muszkowski.
Muszkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Casteel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Casteel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Casteel.
Casteel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muszkowski.
Casteel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Casteel's coach down at WillyQuay MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Casteel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Casteel jabs Muszkowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Muszkowski is looking to clinch.
Gracjan Muszkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casteel works Muszkowski's body with a nice hook.
Muszkowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muszkowski throws a good cross that connects.
Muszkowski looks to clinch
and Casteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Muszkowski is rocked!
Casteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Muszkowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muszkowski cracks a nice hook into Casteel's ribs.
Casteel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muszkowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Casteels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muszkowski tries to clinch but Casteel moves out of range.
Muszkowski tries to clinch but Casteel moves out of range.
Muszkowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Muszkowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Casteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
A shot to the body from Muszkowski misses
and Casteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Casteel finds it's target.#T2#
Casteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Muszkowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Muszkowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Casteel backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muszkowski.
Casteel blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Casteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Casteel throws out a loose jab but Muszkowski uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Muszkowski pushes Casteel up against the cage in a clinch.
Casteel wants to stall.
Casteel stalling.
#BC2#
Casteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muszkowski throws a hook but Casteel avoids it easily.
Casteel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Casteel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muszkowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Casteel throws out a counter right but Muszkowski avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Muszkowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muszkowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casteel.
Muszkowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Casteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Muszkowski moves into the clinch.
Muszkowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muszkowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Casteel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casteel staying out of range there.
Casteel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Casteel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muszkowski momentarily.
Muszkowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muszkowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Casteel circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Muszkowski takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Muszkowski lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muszkowski.
Casteel misses with a body punch.
Casteel slowing the pace effectively.
Casteel pushes Muszkowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Casteel.
A short uppercut from Casteel.
Casteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muszkowski.
Muszkowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Casteel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Casteel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muszkowski blocks a jab.
Muszkowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Muszkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muszkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Casteel.
Muszkowski misses with a hook to the body
and Casteel counters with a three punch combo that has Muszkowski backing up. Muszkowski nods at Casteel to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frenk Casteel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Muszkowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casteel counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Muszkowski! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Casteel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frenk Casteel!
Frenk Casteel is the new bantamweight champion!
Frenk Casteel 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:
RMMA - Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Tea moves out of range as Robben strikes.
Tea throws out a powerful jab.
Robben lunges at Tea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tea's hand.
Robben misses the jab.
Tea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robben paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robben looks to throw the jab but Tea is out of range.
Robben misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Robben.
Tea scores with a decent looking hook.
Tea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robben circles away quickly and effectively.
Robben slips a straight right by Tea.
Robben is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Tea rushes Robben and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tea.
Tea tries to stall but Robben uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tea misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tea's coach down at WillyQuay MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tea's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Robben.
Stalling in the clinch from Tea.
Tea trying to stall but Robben improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tea. #T1#
Robben misses with some punches.
Robben blocks an uppercut.
Robben is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tea's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tea is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tea blocks an uppercut.
Robben misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tea looking to stall.
Robben tries to throw a body punch but Tea avoids it by throwing Robben back against the cage.
Tea tries a body shot but Robben blocks it.
Robben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robben tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tea's elbow.
Robben misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robben is keeping busy.
Tea scores with a shoulder strike.
Tea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robben prevents a body shot from Tea.
Tea working aggressively here.
Robben working aggressively here.
Robben swings wildly with an uppercut but Tea uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tea. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Robben.
Tea controlling the action here for a moment.
Robben scores with a shoulder strike.
Tea blocks an uppercut.
Tea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robben lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robben has a couple of punches blocked by Tea.
Tea lands with a left to the head.
Robben misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robben is keeping busy.
Tea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robben is keeping busy.
Robben swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robben blocking some punches.
Tea is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Tea lands a hook that snaps the head of Robben backwards.
Robben scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robben swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robben misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robben looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robben misses with a body punch.
Robben blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tea looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Tea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robben has a couple of punches blocked by Tea.
Robben throws a head punch that misses.
Tea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tea struggles to land a body shot inside as Robben controls his hands.
Robben blocks an uppercut.
Robben scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robben throws a punch but it's blocked by Tea.
Robben prevents a body shot from Tea.
Robben swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robben is keeping busy.#T4#
Tea blocking some punches.
Robben misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Robben.
Robben misses with some punches.
Robben prevents a body shot from Tea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robben throws a punch but it's blocked by Tea.
Robben scores with a shoulder strike.
Robben working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robben.
Tea looking to slow down the pace here.
Tea stalling the fight.
Tea scores with a shoulder strike.
Tea working aggressively here.
Tea taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Robben fails to land.
Tea tries to work over Robben's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robben lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tea is leaning against Robben and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tea prevents a body shot from Robben.
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 Robin Robben will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Robben takes a swing at Tea's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Robben closes the distance and clinches.
Tea blocking some punches.
Tea'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.
Tea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robbens head.
Robben misses with some punches.
Tea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tea is trying to maintain a safe position but Robben gets an underhook and turns Tea into the cage.
Tea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robben fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robben misses with some punches.
Tea trying to control the position but instead, Robben has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tea into the cage.
Tea looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea trying to stall but Robben improves his position.
Tea throws a punch but it's blocked by Robben.
Tea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robben backwards.
Robben scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Robben.
A head punch on the inside from Robben fails to land.
Robben has a couple of punches blocked by Tea.
Tea looking to slow down the pace here.
Tea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robben up against the cage.
Robben lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
Robin Robben has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tea works on Robben's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tea.
Tea blocks an uppercut.
Tea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robben misses with the head strike.
Robben scores with a hook to the body.
Tea scores with a shoulder strike.
Tea is trying to maintain a safe position but Robben gets an underhook and turns Tea into the cage.
Tea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robben is keeping busy.
Tea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robben stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tea is breathing heavily.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tea.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robben creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robben lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robben.
Robben lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robben scores with a shot to the side of Tea's head.
Robben has a couple of punches blocked by Tea.
A right hook to the body lands for Robben.
Robben lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Tea is rocked!
Robben pushes Tea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tea is still on wobbly legs! Can Robben finish him?
A short uppercut from Robben.
Robben creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tea with a big uppercut! Tea tries to clinch up but Robben pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tea to the mat! Tea covers up and Robben unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robin Robben!
Robin Robben retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Robin Robben thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Blonde Brunson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jan Sokol!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sokol as he jumps to the side.
Brunson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt - Sokol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sokol closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Brunson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brunson (4) vs (0) Sokol
Brunson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brunson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sokol tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Brunson tries for a kimura but Sokol is defending well. #SUB#
Brunson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sokol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sokol can't do much from the bottom here.
Sokol tries to bench press Brunson off him but Brunson keeps the position.
Brunson working away.
Sokol is trying to improve his position.
Sokol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brunson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brunson is trying to control. Sokol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sokol gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Sokol is trying to keep Brunson in close.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brunson passes into half guard.
Brunson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (7) vs (0) Sokol
Sokol working to try and regain half guard.
Sokol holds on to Brunson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T3#
Brunson wants to take his opponent's back but Sokol doesn't allow it.
Sokol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Brunson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sokol is surviving well by controlling Brunson's body position as best he can.
Sokol 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.
Sokol is squirming around, avoiding Brunson's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Brunson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sokol has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sokol! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (7) vs (2) Sokol
Sokol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brunson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Brunson keeping full guard, as Sokol tries to pass. #SUB#
Brunson has his foot on Sokol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokol works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sokol is posturing up here but Brunson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sokol tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sokol has to tap! Slick submission there by Brunson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blonde Brunson!
An out of breath Blonde Brunson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C406: Adofo vs Cheese II
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Amrani blocks a head kick by Smith.
Amrani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
#CL2#
Amrani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Amrani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws the left hand but Amrani avoids the punch easily.
Amrani misses with a looping left.
Amrani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donk. Smith catches Amrani right on the button with a cross.
Smith scores with a jab.
Amrani is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Amrani looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Amrani throws a big shot that misses.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amrani misses with a looping left.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith thumps Amrani with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amrani sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith defending well as Amrani loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amrani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amrani. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith lands a high kick!
#T1#
Amrani throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amrani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Amrani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Amrani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Amrani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Amrani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
John Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amrani throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amrani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but Amrani moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to work over Amrani's front leg with a kick but Amrani checks it.
Amrani follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amrani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Amrani off balance momentarily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amrani's head.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith thuds his right hand into Amrani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amrani.
Amrani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amrani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Amrani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amrani works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Amrani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amrani misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Amrani lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
A combination from Amrani does no damage.
Amrani fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Amrani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amrani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amrani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Amrani blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amrani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Amrani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amrani is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Amrani cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith jabs Amrani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Amrani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Amrani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
John Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amrani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amrani tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Amrani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amrani.#T4#
Smith takes a swing at Amrani's ribcage but misses.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amrani.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Amrani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith lands a front kick.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith thumps Amrani with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Amrani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amrani takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amrani was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Amrani throws a right hand that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith defending well as Amrani loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Amrani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amrani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith cracks Amrani with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Joe Smith 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#
Smith lands a head kick!
Amrani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Amrani misses the target.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amrani's hands.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amrani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amrani is defended easily by Smith.
Smith 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.
Smith thuds a left hand into Amrani's body.
Amrani wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amrani avoids it.
Jab by Amrani.
Amrani drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amrani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amrani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amrani can do to turn this around?
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Amrani misses.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Amrani steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Amrani scores with a kick to the body.
Amrani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amrani misses with a straight right.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Amrani.
A swing and a miss from Amrani.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amrani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tries a low kick but Amrani avoids it.
Amrani misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amrani.#T2#
Amrani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amrani.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Amrani's leg but Amrani calmly moves out of range.
Amrani tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Amrani tries to clinch up.
Amrani walks into a left hand.
Amrani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Amrani with that takedown attempt.
John Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Amrani.
Amrani throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking to slow Amrani down with leg kicks.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Amrani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amrani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Amrani throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amrani tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Amrani lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Amrani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith sizes up Amrani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Amrani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Amrani throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amrani is in Smith's guard.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Amrani is breathing heavily.
John Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Amrani's front leg but catches the back leg as Amrani tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amrani walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Amrani walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amrani or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Amrani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amrani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Amrani's front leg but catches the back leg as Amrani tries to avoid it.
Amrani throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Amrani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amrani gets slowly back to his feet.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amrani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amrani digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amrani in his tracks.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Amrani off balance momentarily.
Amrani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amrani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Amrani saw that one coming.
Amrani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amrani lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
John Joe Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Amrani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Amrani fails to land.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amrani tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Amrani back against the cage. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Amrani wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amrani slips a straight right by Smith.
Amrani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Amrani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith cracks Amrani with an open hand slap.#T1#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Amrani's head back.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amrani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amrani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Amrani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith staying out of range there.
Amrani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amrani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Amrani walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith feints and then cracks Amrani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amrani down.
Amrani throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Amrani just manages to avoid it.
Amrani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amrani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Amrani swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Amrani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Amrani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Donk. Smith catches Amrani right on the button with a cross.
Amrani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Amrani rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Amrani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amrani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Amrani fails to land.
Amrani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Amrani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amrani working aggressively here.
Amrani can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Amrani working aggressively here.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Amrani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Amrani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amrani throws a head punch that misses.
Amrani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amrani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Amrani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amrani tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Amrani. That snapped Smith's head back.
Amrani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amrani.
Amrani misses with a looping left.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Amrani connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Amrani with an uppercut!
Amrani shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Amrani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Amrani.
Amrani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amrani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amrani if he has to take too many more of those.
Ibrahim Amrani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amrani tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Amrani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amrani has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Amrani scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Amrani throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Joe Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Joe Smith!
Our winner, John Joe Smith, 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.
The defeated Ibrahim Amrani had this to say: 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
RMMA 12 - Boryszko v Robben
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volkov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov postures up.
#SUB#
Magomedov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Volkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Magomedov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Volkov pulls down on the head and he's put Magomedov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexei Volkov!
Alexei Volkov 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:
SSG 407 Gracias vs Solo
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 37 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Blonde Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Bremner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brunson uses from the top position.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner'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#
Bremner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Brunson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bremner wants to control position but Brunson is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Bremner here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blonde Brunson!
Blonde Brunson 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:
RMMA - Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Tea slips a jab and a cross from Schallach.
#CL2#
Tea darts in and clinches Schallach up against the cage.
Tea is stalling here.
Schallach can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tea.
Tea lands a left hand.
Tea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schallach is trying to force a seperation but Tea has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schallach backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tea effectively controlling the action here.
Tea lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Schallach is rocked!
Tea's coach down at WillyQuay MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tea's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schallach tries for a takedown but Tea manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
A short left from Tea.
Oh Schallach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schallach wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schallach is trying to break the clinch but Tea is controlling him.
Schallach seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Tea drops Schallach onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Schallach is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tea creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Schallach with a big uppercut! Schallach tries to clinch up but Tea pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Schallach to the mat! Schallach covers up and Tea unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyler Tea!
A relieved looking Tyler Tea thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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