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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XLVI
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pervitin closes the distance and clinches up with Ryan, looking for a takedown. Pervitin pushes Ryan against the cage but Ryan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Pervitin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (0) Ryan
Pervitin content to control rather than advance.
Ryan trying to control but Pervitin postures up.
Pervitin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pervitin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Pervitin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryan is looking to control Pervitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?#T1#
Pervitin not doing much here.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Pervitin has control of the leg.
Pervitin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pervitin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ryan's thigh. Ryan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pervitin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Pervitin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Pervitin controlling him for the moment.
Pervitin forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin not doing much here.
#T3#
Pervitin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Pervitin seems content to control.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Pervitin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Pervitin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ryan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Pervitin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Ryan wants to control but Pervitin is keeping busy.
Pervitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Pervitin is controlling well.
Pervitin content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan pulls Pervitin in close to his closed guard and prevents Pervitin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pervitin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
Pervitin is stalling in the full guard.
Pervitin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pervitin not doing much here.
Pervitin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Ryan trying to hold on to Pervitin's head to control him but Pervitin postures up.
Pervitin is controlling the pace.
Ryan is in trouble now - Pervitin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (5) vs (0) Ryan
Pervitin controlling from mount. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pervitin.
Pervitin continues to stall.
Ryan has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pervitin (8) vs (0) Ryan
Pervitin biding his time, looking for the opening.
More hug and hope from Pervitin.#T9#
Pervitin continues to hold on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan tries to roll but Pervitin sticks to his back.
Ryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pervitin.
#T10#
Ryan tries to break free.
Pervitin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ryan is really stuck here.
Pervitin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Good control from Pervitin.
Ryan trying to control the action but Pervitin just sinks the hooks in.
Ryan tries to roll but Pervitin sticks to his back.
#T11#
Ryan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pervitin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
Pervitin controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Pervitin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan is in bad spot here.
Ryan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Further stalling from Pervitin.#T13#
Ryan tries to escape but Pervitin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pervitin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ryan trying to control the action but Pervitin just sinks the hooks in.
Ryan breaks Pervitin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (8) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Pervitin is trying to keep Ryan in close.
#T14#
Pervitin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (10) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pervitin controls the pace.
Pervitin passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pervitin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Pervitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pervitin takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Mr Pervitin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 8
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Tsarukyan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kavanah to the ground. Tsarukyan is now in Kavanah's guard.
Kavanah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsarukyan wants to control from the top but Kavanah keeps moving.
Tsarukyan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kavanah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tsarukyan lands a couple of elbows.
Tsarukyan throwing strikes from guard but Kavanah blocks nicely.
Tsarukyan stopping the sweep attempt from Kavanah.#SUB2#
Kavanah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsarukyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsarukyan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tsarukyan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Kavanah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kavanah taking some punishment here, with Tsarukyan in his half guard.
Kavanah is looking for a sweep. Tsarukyan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsarukyan lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tsarukyan there. #ROC#Kavanah is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsarukyan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kavanah is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tsarukyan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kavanah from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tsarukyan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Tsarukyan! |
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Event:
RMMA 17 - Cooper v Kataski 2
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Mica Galvao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mica Galvao moves into full mount! Ricardo won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Mica Galvao has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Mica Galvao is working for a guillotine from mount but Ricardo frees his head quite easily.
Ricardo has given up his back here. Will Mica Galvao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Mica Galvao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ricardo tries to break free.
Ricardo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mica Galvao.
#SUB#
Mica Galvao working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ricardo is doing well to defend. Mica Galvao seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ricardo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mica Mica Galvao! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 7
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Kvaratskhelia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Musumeci with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Musumeci is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Musumeci is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Musumeci controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
Kvaratskhelia arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Musumeci's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
An out of breath Mikheil Kvaratskhelia 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:
RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Stafford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mica Galvao but Mica Galvao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mica Galvao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stafford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stafford gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Mica Galvao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mica Galvao passes Stafford's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Mica Galvao seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford tries to roll over but Mica Galvao keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mica Galvao is trying for a kimura here. Stafford looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mica Galvao wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mica Mica Galvao! |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tsarukyan.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dan is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsarukyan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsarukyan scores with punches from side control.
Dan tries to bench press Tsarukyan off him but Tsarukyan keeps the position.
Tsarukyan is putting a hurting on Dan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tsarukyan working the ground and pound.
Tsarukyan working away.
Dan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dan is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsarukyan working the head with strikes.
Dan controls the position for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dan wants to control but Tsarukyan postures up.#T1#
Dan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dan is looking for a sweep.
Tsarukyan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tsarukyan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsarukyan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tsarukyan is looking to take a break and control but Dan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsarukyan landing a few strikes.
Dan taking a bit of punishment here - Tsarukyan scoring with strikes.
Dan gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsarukyan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Tsarukyan wants to pass the guard but Dan is defending well.
Tsarukyan slips a nice elbow through Dan's hands, connecting with Dan's forehead.
Dan wants to improve his position but Tsarukyan is controlling well.
Dan trying to control but Tsarukyan postures up.
Tsarukyan trying to control from half guard but Dan is working away.
Dan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dan trying to control here.
Tsarukyan trying to control the action but Dan is working from the bottom.
Dan taking some punishment here, with Tsarukyan in his half guard.
Tsarukyan drops an elbow to the side of Dan's head.
Tsarukyan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dan is pressing down on Tsarukyan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsarukyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Dan is controlling Tsarukyan's posture.
Tsarukyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsarukyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsarukyan postures up.
Tsarukyan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsarukyan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dan won't allow Tsarukyan to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Tsarukyan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dan throws a looping overhand right but Tsarukyan ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsarukyan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dan! But no joy.
Dan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsarukyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dan defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dan. #T1##TD2#
Tsarukyan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsarukyan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hai Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsarukyan but Tsarukyan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsarukyan attempts a counter takedown but Dan avoids it well and moves away.
Tsarukyan shoots for a takedown but Dan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Tsarukyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tsarukyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dan throws a strike but Tsarukyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsarukyan is one step ahead there. #T2#
Dan keeping moving, preventing Tsarukyan from controlling successfully.
Tsarukyan wants to pass the guard but Dan is keeping the position.
Tsarukyan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dan keeping full guard, as Tsarukyan tries to pass.
Dan looking to control.
#T3#
Dan looking for a sweep. Not yet Dan, not yet.
Tsarukyan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tsarukyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan working a defensive guard here.
Tsarukyan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsarukyan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dan wants to improve his position but instead Tsarukyan has moved into half guard.
Tsarukyan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsarukyan winds up and cracks Dan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Dan trying to control but Tsarukyan postures up.
Tsarukyan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dan is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsarukyan is nestled in close to Dan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsarukyan winds up and cracks Dan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsarukyan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsarukyan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Dan is rocked!
Dan trying to control here.
Tsarukyan prevents Dan from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Tsarukyan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tsarukyan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Tsarukyan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsarukyan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dan's guard.
Tsarukyan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dan is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dan taking some punishment here, with Tsarukyan in his half guard.
Tsarukyan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsarukyan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dan is still in real trouble! Can Tsarukyan finish him?
Tsarukyan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tsarukyan is nestled in close to Dan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsarukyan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tsarukyan drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dan! More shots from Tsarukyan and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Tsarukyan! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Musumeci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtanen defends it nicely.
Virtanen tries to counter with a takedown but Musumeci is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Virtanen as Musumeci shoots in.
Virtanen throws a nice looking combination but Musumeci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musumeci manages to avoid it.
Musumeci feints the counter takedown.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harri Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Musumeci.
Musumeci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Virtanen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musumeci with the counter takedown but Virtanen avoids it easily.
Musumeci tries for a takedown but Virtanen circles away easily
and Virtanen counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Musumeci stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtanen. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Musumeci darts in looking for a takedown but Virtanen gets double underhooks and turns Musumeci into the cage.
Virtanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Musumeci.
Virtanen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Musumeci has a takedown stuffed.
Musumeci swats away the attempt to clinch by Virtanen.
Musumeci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Musumeci.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtanen sprawls well. Virtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Musumeci gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Virtanen wants to clinch up but Musumeci keeps it at a distance.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtanen as he avoids it easily.
Virtanen leaves Musumeci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Musumeci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice combination there by Virtanen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a two punch combination.
Musumeci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Musumeci counters with a single leg into guard. Virtanen didn't expect that.
Musumeci trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Virtanen is looking for a triangle but Musumeci pushes his legs off easily.
Musumeci trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Musumeci looking to pass the guard.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
Virtanen wants to stand but Musumeci is controlling the position.
Musumeci is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Virtanen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Virtanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Musumeci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Musumeci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Virtanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Musumeci.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Musumeci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Musumeci with the counter takedown but Virtanen avoids it easily.
Musumeci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harri Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Musumeci.
Virtanen swings for the body but Musumeci moves out of range.
Harri Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Virtanen thows a leg kick but Musumeci checks it #TD2#
and Musumeci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Musumeci.
Musumeci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Musumeci trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Musumeci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virtanen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
Musumeci trying to move into half guard but instead Virtanen has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Musumeci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtanen defends well.
Musumeci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Virtanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Musumeci is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Virtanen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Musumeci! |
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Event:
UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Werner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsarukyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsarukyan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Werner misses.
Werner throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tsarukyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Werner's guard.
Tsarukyan throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsarukyan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tsarukyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Werner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsarukyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Werner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsarukyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Werner has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsarukyan wants to pass the guard but Werner is keeping the position.
Tsarukyan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tsarukyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Werner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tsarukyan throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsarukyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsarukyan 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.
Tsarukyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Werner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsarukyan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Werner throws a series of punches but Tsarukyan moves out of range.
Werner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2##TD#
Tsarukyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Werner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsarukyan controls the pace.
Tsarukyan is pushing down on Werner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Werner is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsarukyan has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsarukyan lands a nice short elbow.
Tsarukyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsarukyan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsarukyan passes to full mount!
Tsarukyan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Werner hang on?#T3#
Tsarukyan controlling from the full mount.
Tsarukyan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsarukyan landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Tsarukyan.
Tsarukyan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tsarukyan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Tsarukyan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Werner is surviving well by controlling Tsarukyan's body position as best he can.
Tsarukyan tries to control but Werner wriggling away.
Tsarukyan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsarukyan with a couple of short strikes.
Tsarukyan with shots to the head and body - Werner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tsarukyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Werner is looking to escape.
Tsarukyan scoring with strikes but Werner is staying in there.
Werner is in a horrible position here. Tsarukyan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Werner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsarukyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsarukyan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tsarukyan lands a nice shot to the head.
Tsarukyan landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Tsarukyan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Werner misses.
Werner throws a series of punches but Tsarukyan moves out of range.
Werner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsarukyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Werner throws a right and a left that Tsarukyan avoids nicely.
Tsarukyan attempts a counter takedown but Werner avoids it well and moves away.
Werner misses with a double jab.
Tsarukyan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsarukyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsarukyan attempts a counter takedown but Werner avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Tsarukyan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tsarukyan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tsarukyan working the head and body with strikes.
Werner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsarukyan lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsarukyan controls the position from side control.#T1#
Tsarukyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Werner keeps working.
Tsarukyan working the ground and pound from side control.
Tsarukyan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tsarukyan grinds an elbow into Werner's temple.
Arman Tsarukyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsarukyan lands an elbow. #SUB#
Tsarukyan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Werner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tsarukyan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Werner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tsarukyan lets go of the hold and Werner can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arman Tsarukyan! |
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Event:
RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Mica Galvao shoots for a takedown but Huang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mica Galvao looks for a takedown but Huang sprawls well.
Mica Galvao darts in looking for a takedown but Huang gets double underhooks and turns Mica Galvao into the cage.
As Mica Galvao tries to get set, Huang tries to push him back and clinch up but Mica Galvao manages to avoid the attempt.
Jonathan Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Mica Galvao.
Mica Galvao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mica Galvao somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mica Galvao keeps the fight on the outside.
Huang stuffs the takedown.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mica Galvao tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mica Galvao to the ground. Mica Galvao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Huang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mica Galvao.
Mica Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mica Galvao stuffs the takedown.
Mica Galvao has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Mica Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
Mica Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Huang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mica Galvao keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Mica Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Huang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3##SUB#
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Mica Galvao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mica Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
Mica Galvao is looking to control Huang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mica Galvao avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mica Galvao gets full guard.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang won't allow Mica Galvao to sweep him here.
Mica Galvao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mica Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mica Galvao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Huang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Huang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mica Galvao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huang defends it well.
Huang looks for a takedown but Mica Galvao sprawls well.
Huang fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mica Galvao keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang blocks a head kick by Mica Galvao.
Huang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Huang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mica Galvao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huang is in Mica Galvao's guard.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Mica Galvao is keeping the position.
Huang won't allow Mica Galvao to sweep him here. #T1#
Mica Galvao is trying to control the position but Huang postures up.
Huang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mica Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position.
Huang content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mica Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mica Galvao is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mica Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Huang is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Huang pushes down on Mica Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mica Galvao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mica Galvao tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mica Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mica Galvao won't allow Huang to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mica Galvao moves into full guard.
Huang wants to control from the top but Mica Galvao keeps moving.
Huang is really struggling to control Mica Galvao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mica Galvao is trying to keep Huang in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Huang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mica Galvao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huang doesn't manage to clinch there - Mica Galvao circles away.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Mica Galvao shows good takedown defense.
Mica Galvao with the counter takedown but Huang avoids it easily.
Mica Galvao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mica Galvao fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Huang tries to sprawl but Mica Galvao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Huang trying to control here.
#T1#
Huang gets full guard.#SUB#
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mica Galvao tries to roll over but Huang keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mica Galvao wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
#T2#
Mica Galvao is not content to let Huang control the position.
Huang works his foot free and advances to mount.
Huang wants to control the pace but Mica Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Mica Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huang wants to take Mica Galvao's back but he can't do it this time.
Huang controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Mica Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang trying to control but Mica Galvao is having none of it.
Mica Galvao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huang throws some wild stikes that Mica Galvao manages to avoid easily.
Mica Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Mica Galvao wants to control but Huang is having none of it.
Huang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mica Galvao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Huang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mica Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mica Galvao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Huang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huang, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Huang! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Musumeci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dennie!
Dennie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Musumeci has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Musumeci wants to control for a moment but Dennie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Musumeci wants to pass to mount but Dennie is defending the position. #ES#
Dennie pushes Musumeci off and gets back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dennie. That's going to slow Musumeci down.
Dennie throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Musumeci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musumeci is looking to take a break and control but Dennie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Musumeci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dennie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dennie is staying active underneath Musumeci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Musumeci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dennie is trying to escape back to his feet but Musumeci uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dennie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Musumeci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dennie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dennie tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dennie trying to get back to his feet but Musumeci is in full control for now. #T2##SUB2#
Musumeci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennie is trying to get back to his feet but Musumeci has full control of the position and if anything, Dennie has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Dennie manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
A punch combination from Dennie misses.
Dennie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musumeci looks for a takedown but Dennie sprawls well.
Dennie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Musumeci tries for a takedown but Dennie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikey Musumeci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musumeci shoots in but Dennie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Musumeci.#T3#
Dennie throws a right and a left that Musumeci avoids nicely.
Dennie throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Dennie misses #TD2#
and Musumeci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Musumeci wants to pass the guard but Dennie is keeping the position.
Musumeci prevents Dennie from getting back to his feet.
Musumeci controlling from the top position.
Dennie wants to stand up but Musumeci is controlling him. #T4##ES#
Dennie wriggles free and stands up.
Musumeci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dennie pinned against the cage. Dennie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Musumeci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Musumeci.
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 Austin Dennie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Musumeci shoots in and gets a takedown into Dennie's guard.
Dennie wants to get back to his feet but Musumeci is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Musumeci pushes down on Dennie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Musumeci stops Dennie from getting back to his feet.
Mikey Musumeci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Musumeci controlling the pace.
Dennie wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Musumeci is working for a submission of some sort.
Dennie is trying to stand up here but Musumeci is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Musumeci seems to be looking for submissions.
Dennie is trying to stand.
#ES#
Dennie manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from Dennie does no damage.
Dennie throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dennie.
Dennie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Musumeci is rocked!#T2#
Musumeci misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Musumeci is still on wobbly legs! Can Dennie finish him?
Musumeci is breathing heavily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dennie has cracked Musumeci with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dennie lands another huge swinging hook and Musumeci tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Musumeci, before Dennie can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Austin Dennie!
An out of breath Austin Dennie 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:
RMMA 5 - Nyambat v Dos Santos
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Mica Galvao scores with a takedown into Ricardo's guard.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mica Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ricardo working for a triangle but Mica Galvao defends it easily.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mica Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Ricardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricardo manages to kick Mica Galvao off! Mica Galvao jumps back into Ricardo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Mica Galvao drops back looking for a leg! Ricardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ricardo manages to kick Mica Galvao off! Mica Galvao jumps back into Ricardo's guard.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mica Galvao is one step ahead there.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
Ricardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ricardo, not yet. #SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mica Galvao wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving.
Mica Galvao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ricardo is looking to improve his position.
Mica Galvao uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
Ricardo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mica Galvao trying to control the position.
Ricardo trying to control but Mica Galvao is working from the bottom.
Ricardo prevents Mica Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Ricardo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ricardo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mica Galvao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mica Galvao manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Mica Galvao pulls Ricardo in close to prevent any damage.
Mica Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricardo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mica Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mica Galvao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricardo is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Ricardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mica Galvao defends it easily.
Mica Galvao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Mica Galvao tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ricardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ricardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mica Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mica Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rigoberto Ricardo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mica Galvao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ricardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mica Galvao uses his free foot to push down on Ricardo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to hold on but Mica Galvao postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricardo working to try and regain half guard.
Mica Galvao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricardo can do to turn this around?
Ricardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ricardo wants to control from the top but Mica Galvao keeps moving. #T1#
Mica Galvao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ricardo preventing the sweep.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position here.
Ricardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mica Galvao's guard.
Ricardo wants to pass to mount but Mica Galvao is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mica Galvao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mica Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Ricardo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mica Galvao is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Ricardo tries for a kimura but Mica Galvao is defending well.
Ricardo wants to control but Mica Galvao is keeping him busy.
Mica Galvao sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ricardo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mica Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricardo trying to control from half guard but Mica Galvao is working away. #SUB#
Mica Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo uses his free foot to push down on Mica Galvao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mica Galvao. #T3#
Mica Galvao wants to control but Ricardo is having none of it.
Mica Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mica Galvao has given up his back here. Will Ricardo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rigoberto Ricardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mica Galvao wants to escape the position.
Mica Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mica Galvao tries to roll but Ricardo sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mica Galvao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ricardo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mica Galvao is defending well though. Ricardo let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB2#
Ricardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Mica Galvao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ricardo gets his way!
Mica Galvao is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ricardo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mica Galvao has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mica Galvao trying to control the position but Ricardo manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigoberto Ricardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mica Galvao feints and as Ricardo raises his hands in defense, Mica Galvao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for a guillotine here but Mica Galvao defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Mica Galvao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ricardo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mica Galvao 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 Ricardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mica Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying to get an arm triangle but Ricardo is defending well. #T1#
Mica Galvao advances to mount.
Mica Galvao controlling his opponent.
Ricardo is desperately trying to improve his position but Mica Galvao has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricardo gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mica Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Ricardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Mica Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricardo is refusing to be controlled, as Mica Galvao sits in half guard. #T2#
Ricardo moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ricardo has his foot on Mica Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mica Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mica Galvao advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mica Galvao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mica Galvao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ricardo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mica Galvao.
#T3##SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricardo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mica Galvao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ricardo won't allow Mica Galvao to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mica Galvao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ricardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rigoberto Ricardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mica Galvao frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mica Galvao has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mica Mica Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mica Galvao looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mica Mica Galvao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ricardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Pickles Ii misses the target.
No joy there for Pickles Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Aleksanyan gets a takedown into half guard.
Pickles Ii kicks Aleksanyan off and gets back to his feet.
Pickles Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aleksanyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Aleksanyan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pickles Ii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pickles Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aleksanyan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pickles Ii tries to escape but Aleksanyan is in control.
Aleksanyan is looking to take a break and control but Pickles Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Aleksanyan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pickles Ii, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Pickles Ii is trying to improve his position.
Aleksanyan wants to control for a moment but Pickles Ii uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Aleksanyan is trying to control. Pickles Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pickles Ii is looking to escape.#SUB#
Aleksanyan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pickles Ii sees it coming and defends easily.
Aleksanyan is keen to just control but Pickles Ii is a slippery customer.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Aleksanyan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pickles Ii sees it coming and defends easily.
Aleksanyan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pickles Ii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pickles Ii is trying to stand.
Aleksanyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pickles Ii keeps working. #SUB#
Aleksanyan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pickles Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Aleksanyan seems to be working for a kimura but Pickles Ii defends the submission attempt.
Pickles Ii is staying active underneath Aleksanyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dill Pickles Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pickles Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Aleksanyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pickles Ii wants to stand but Aleksanyan is controlling the position.
Pickles Ii pulls Aleksanyan in close to prevent any damage.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickles Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksanyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pickles Ii is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Pickles Ii wants to sweep here but Aleksanyan controlling him for the moment.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickles Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pickles Ii looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pickles Ii enables Aleksanyan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pickles Ii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aleksanyan wants to control from the top but Pickles Ii keeps moving.
Aleksanyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aleksanyan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pickles Ii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aleksanyan has Pickles Ii in his guard.#REVB#
Aleksanyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dill Pickles Ii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pickles Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksanyan shoots in and drives through. Pickles Ii sprawls well.
Pickles Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Aleksanyan shoots and misses
and Pickles Ii counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Aleksanyan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pickles Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksanyan wants to free his trapped foot but Pickles Ii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aleksanyan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pickles Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aleksanyan is trying to control. Pickles Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pickles Ii is trying to stand back up but Aleksanyan is controlling him
Aleksanyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pickles Ii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pickles Ii tries to kick Aleksanyan off but Aleksanyan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Aleksanyan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pickles Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pickles Ii is looking to control Aleksanyan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pickles Ii avoid being mounted?
Pickles Ii wants to get back to full guard but Aleksanyan has passed into side control.
Pickles Ii bucks up and tries to throw Aleksanyan off but instead Aleksanyan has got his back!#SUB#
Aleksanyan working for a choke but Pickles Ii is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Pickles Ii tries to roll but Aleksanyan sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Aleksanyan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pickles Ii is defending well though. Aleksanyan let's go of the attempt for now.
Pickles Ii is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB#
Aleksanyan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aleksanyan is trying to control but Pickles Ii is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Pickles Ii has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Aleksanyan's lack of action.
Pickles Ii is controlling Aleksanyan's trapped leg to prevent Aleksanyan from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Aleksanyan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pickles Ii defends it well.
Aleksanyan wants to take a breather but Pickles Ii is having none of it.
Aleksanyan wants to pass the guard but Pickles Ii is defending well.
Artur Aleksanyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Aleksanyan stops Pickles Ii from getting back to his feet.
Pickles Ii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickles Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pickles Ii looking to control but Aleksanyan passes into half guard.
Aleksanyan prevents Pickles Ii from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aleksanyan is stalling here. Pickles Ii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Aleksanyan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pickles Ii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Aleksanyan is letting Pickles Ii control him for a moment.
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 Artur Aleksanyan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pickles Ii misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Aleksanyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aleksanyan wants to control from the top but Pickles Ii keeps moving.
Pickles Ii looking to control.
#SUB#
Aleksanyan has gone for a leg lock! Pickles Ii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aleksanyan's guard.#REVB#
Aleksanyan keeping moving, preventing Pickles Ii from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickles Ii is pushing down on Aleksanyan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aleksanyan is fighting to maintain full guard but Pickles Ii has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aleksanyan keeping control of the position. #T1#
Aleksanyan is pressing down on Pickles Ii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aleksanyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aleksanyan, not yet.
Pickles Ii trying to control but Aleksanyan is working from the bottom.
Aleksanyan wants to improve his position but instead Pickles Ii has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Pickles Ii stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Pickles Ii gets caught napping as Aleksanyan dives in and scores a takedown. Pickles Ii manages to retain guard.
Pickles Ii manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Pickles Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Aleksanyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pickles Ii.
Aleksanyan tries to counter with a takedown but Pickles Ii is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Aleksanyan scores with a takedown into Pickles Ii's guard.
Pickles Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksanyan is looking to pass into half guard but Pickles Ii pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pickles Ii is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Aleksanyan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pickles Ii uses it to pass to side control.
Aleksanyan can't do much from the bottom here.
Aleksanyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleksanyan tries to get out of the position.
Aleksanyan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pickles Ii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pickles Ii trying to control the position but Aleksanyan is working away.
Aleksanyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pickles Ii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Aleksanyan struggling a bit here.
Aleksanyan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pickles Ii presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pickles Ii controlling from mount.
Aleksanyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Pickles Ii has a good base and remains in mount.
Pickles Ii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aleksanyan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pickles Ii avoids the attempt from Aleksanyan to control.
Pickles Ii trying to control but Aleksanyan is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aleksanyan regains half guard.
Pickles Ii wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dill Pickles Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pickles Ii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Pickles Ii!
In his post fight interview, Dill Pickles Ii gave a big smile as he said 'Nice'. |
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Event:
RMMA 3 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Musumeci has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Musumeci feints and as Karrahhan raises his hands in defense, Musumeci changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karrahhan wants to get back to his feet but Musumeci passes into half guard.
Karrahhan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Musumeci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Karrahhan won't allow Musumeci to pass to mount.
Musumeci trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Musumeci is working for a kimura but Karrahhan is defending it quite comfortably.
Karrahhan won't allow Musumeci to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Musumeci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karrahhan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Musumeci is trying to control the action in half guard but Karrahhan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karrahhan wants to get back to full guard.
Musumeci wants to pass to mount but Karrahhan is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Musumeci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karrahhan keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Musumeci works his foot free and advances to mount.
Musumeci tries to control but Karrahhan wriggling away.
Musumeci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karrahhan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karrahhan is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karrahhan looks winded!
Karrahhan tries to hold on but Musumeci pushes him away. #T3##SUB#
Musumeci is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Karrahhan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Musumeci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karrahhan is looking to escape. #SUB#
Musumeci working for a submission but Karrahhan is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Musumeci working for a submission but Karrahhan is keeping him at bay.
Karrahhan tries to reverse the position but Musumeci maintains control.#T4##SUB#
Musumeci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karrahhan manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Musumeci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karrahhan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Musumeci but great work by Karrahhan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musumeci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Musumeci manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karrahhan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Musumeci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Musumeci closes the distance and clinches up with Karrahhan, looking for a takedown. Musumeci pushes Karrahhan against the cage but Karrahhan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karrahhan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musumeci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Musumeci closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Musumeci is pressing down on Karrahhan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karrahhan is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Karrahhan looking for submissions off his back.
Musumeci is looking to take a break and control but Karrahhan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci works his way into side control. #T1#
Musumeci tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Karrahhan is breathing heavily.
Musumeci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Musumeci is looking to take a break and control but Karrahhan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Musumeci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mikey Musumeci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Musumeci trying to control the position but Karrahhan is working away.
Musumeci advances nicely into full mount.
Musumeci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karrahhan is looking to escape. #T3#
Musumeci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Karrahhan is looking to get to half guard.
Musumeci tries to control but Karrahhan wriggling away.
Musumeci looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Musumeci looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Musumeci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Musumeci looking to control but Karrahhan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karrahhan is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Musumeci dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Karrahhan stuffs the takedown attempt from Musumeci. Musumeci gets slowly back to his feet.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karrahhan as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Karrahhan. No joy for Musumeci on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Musumeci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karrahhan throws a sloppy head kick and Musumeci moves out of range easily.
Musumeci attempts a counter takedown but Karrahhan avoids it well and moves away.
Karrahhan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musumeci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musumeci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karrahhan tries to avoid it but Musumeci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karrahhan to the ground. Karrahhan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karrahhan misses with a few strikes there.
Karrahhan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Musumeci shoots for a double leg takedown but Karrahhan sprawls well. He's pushed Musumeci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karrahhan throws a wild body kick that Musumeci sees coming a mile off.
Musumeci feinted with a counter takedown.
Karrahhan misses with a leg kick.
Musumeci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Musumeci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karrahhan is looking to chop away at Musumeci's legs.
Karrahhan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musumeci looks for a takedown but Karrahhan sprawls well.
Mikey Musumeci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Musumeci takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Musumeci.
Karrahhan unleashes a big counter combination but Musumeci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Musumeci avoids the head kick by Karrahhan.
Karrahhan stuffs the takedown.
Karrahhan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Musumeci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karrahhan's waist but Karrahhan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Musumeci off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Karrahhan. No joy for Musumeci on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Karrahhan as Musumeci shoots in.
Karrahhan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karrahhan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musumeci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karrahhan slaps away a takedown attempt from Musumeci, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##TD#
Musumeci drives through with a takedown into Karrahhan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Musumeci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karrahhan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Musumeci won't allow Karrahhan to sweep him here.
Musumeci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Musumeci works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Musumeci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Musumeci is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Karrahhan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Musumeci!
The defeated Deniz Karrahhan had this to say: 'Thank you my fans, im comming back for the kill'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Gunman tries for a takedown but Musumeci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Musumeci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown but Gunman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunman duly obliges.
Gunman leaves Musumeci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Musumeci sets himself, and Gunman steps forward looking for the clinch! Musumeci avoids it this time.
Gunman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Musumeci tries to avoid it but Gunman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Musumeci to the ground. Musumeci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunman misses with a wild combination.
Musumeci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Musumeci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Musumeci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Musumeci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunman is retaining full guard.
Gunman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Musumeci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Musumeci trying to control but Gunman is working from the bottom.
Musumeci wants to pass the guard but Gunman is keeping the position.
Musumeci preventing the sweep.
Musumeci advances position into side control!#SUB#
Musumeci tries for a kimura but Gunman is defending well. #T2#
Musumeci wants to control but Gunman is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Musumeci in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gunman is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Musumeci! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Aleksanyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yurchon jabs Aleksanyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aleksanyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yurchon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aleksanyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yurchon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aleksanyan at a distance.
Yurchon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aleksanyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yurchon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurchon slaps away a takedown attempt from Aleksanyan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aleksanyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aleksanyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Aleksanyan is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Aleksanyan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleksanyan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yurchon's head.
Aleksanyan drops an elbow to the side of Yurchon's head.
Aleksanyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yurchon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aleksanyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yurchon wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Aleksanyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yurchon tries to kick Aleksanyan off but Aleksanyan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aleksanyan wants to take a breather but Yurchon is having none of it.
Aleksanyan thows a huge punch but Yurchon dodges it nicely.
Aleksanyan wants to control but Yurchon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Aleksanyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yurchon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aleksanyan.
Aleksanyan is breathing heavily.
Yurchon is trying to stand up here but Aleksanyan is controlling him well.
Aleksanyan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Yurchon is defending against the submission attempts here by Aleksanyan.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aleksanyan thows a huge punch but Yurchon dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Aleksanyan seems to be looking for submissions.
Aleksanyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yurchon is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aleksanyan shoots in but Yurchon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yurchon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aleksanyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yurchon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aleksanyan scrambles back to his feet.
Aleksanyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yurchon throws out the jab.
Aleksanyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yurchon throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Aleksanyan is rocked!#T3#
Aleksanyan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurchon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yurcho Yurchon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Yurchon drops Aleksanyan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aleksanyan looks back up at him and smiles so Yurchon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Aleksanyan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aleksanyan bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Yurchon comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Aleksanyan falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Aleksanyan was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yurcho Yurchon!
Yurcho Yurchon 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Galvao darts in looking for a takedown but Dixon gets double underhooks and turns Galvao into the cage. #BC2#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Galvao's body.#TD2#
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there.
Dixon throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Dixon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dixon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixon controlling the action here. #T1#
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dixon content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galvao tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galvao's head.
Galvao trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dixon manages to pass to mount!
Dixon with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dixon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dixon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dixon controlling from the full mount.
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
Dixon cracks Galvao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dixon postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Galvao bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dixon and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Dixon! |
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