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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Bots de Garra 205
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 26 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 48 losses; Abu Schaubi! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Von Hayek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schaubi as he avoids it easily. #TD# Von Hayek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schaubi's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Hayek (2) vs (0) Schaubi Schaubi 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. Schaubi wants to improve his position but Von Hayek is controlling well.
Schaubi has a hand on Von Hayek's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Hayek takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (5) vs (0) Schaubi Schaubi is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schaubi wants to control but Von Hayek is having none of it.#T1# Von Hayek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape. Von Hayek has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Schaubi working to try and regain half guard.
Schaubi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Von Hayek (8) vs (0) Schaubi You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Von Hayek is looking to control Schaubi but Schaubi is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2# Von Hayek has the hooks in. Schaubi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Schaubi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Von Hayek.
Von Hayek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schaubi for as long as he can get away with. Schaubi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Von Hayek.
#T3##SUB# Von Hayek is looking for the choke from the back position but Schaubi is controlling his hands well. Schaubi tries to escape the position.
Von Hayek has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schaubi's body.
Schaubi wants to escape the position.
#T4# Von Hayek is riding his opponent, not letting Schaubi buck him off. Schaubi wants to escape the position.
Von Hayek tries to get the hooks in deep but Schaubi pushed the leg off. Von Hayek doesn't have the hooks in and Schaubi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (8) vs (2) Schaubi#T5# Von Hayek tries to land a sweep but no joy. Schaubi stays in close to Von Hayek's body and controls the position. Schaubi works a leg free and moves into half guard. Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Von Hayek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Von Hayek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. The fighters are battling for position here. Von Hayek manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard. Schaubi controls from within his opponent's guard. Von Hayek looking to control but Schaubi passes into half guard.
#T7# Von Hayek regains full guard. Nicely done. Von Hayek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schaubi controls the pace. Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard. Von Hayek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8# Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schaubi controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Von Hayek managing to control the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schaubi controlling from the top position. Schaubi wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving. #T9# Von Hayek controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself. Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Hayek is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (10) vs (2) Schaubi Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet. Von Hayek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now. Von Hayek stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi. Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully. #T11# Schaubi wants to sweep here but Von Hayek controlling him for the moment. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schaubi holds on and takes a little breather. Schaubi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Schaubi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Hayek defends well. Von Hayek looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12# Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there. Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully. #T13# Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there. Von Hayek slips nicely into half guard. Schaubi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14# Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Von Hayek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Schaubi is pressing down on Von Hayek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Von Hayek trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Von Hayek takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. During a confident post fight interview, Friedrich August Von Hayek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 205
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
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 8 wins and 3 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 27 losses; Patrick Murphy! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Murphy moves into the clinch.#TD2# Murphy gets control of Boone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Boone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (3) vs (0) Murphy Murphy tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away. Murphy is squirming around, avoiding Boone's attempts to control the action. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Murphy wants to control but Boone is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy wants to control but Boone is having none of it.#T1# Murphy is trying desperately to improve position. Boone controlling from mount. Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
#T2# Murphy is still trying to improve position. Murphy tries to control Boone's body but Boone pushes him off. Murphy squirms to his side and now Boone has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boone (6) vs (0) Murphy Murphy trying to control but not successfully. Murphy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
Boone trying to control but Murphy is having none of it. Boone avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.#T3# Murphy has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Boone (9) vs (0) Murphy Boone not allowing Murphy to control his hands. What can Murphy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boone'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. Murphy can't escape the position.
#T4# The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Murphy trying to control the position but Boone manages to sink in the hooks. Boone is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Murphy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boone.
Boone has the hooks in. Murphy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5# Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Boone controlling the position well here. Murphy rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boone keeps control of the position as Murphy tries to break free.
Boone avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands. Murphy staying busy and making it hard for Boone to control. Murphy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6# Murphy moves into full guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet. Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now. Murphy pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage. Boone preventing the sweep. Boone looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (9) vs (2) Murphy#T7# Boone keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now. Boone keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard. Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8##SUB2# Murphy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boone has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (11) vs (2) Murphy Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Murphy is trying to keep Boone in close.
#SUB2# Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9# Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Murphy trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boone passes into half guard.
#T10# Murphy is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted? Boone content to control rather than advance. Murphy tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg. Murphy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA 🦍. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Boone wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #T11# Murphy is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Murphy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boone is staying active.#SUB2# Boone moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Murphy. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (14) vs (2) Murphy Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12# Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2# Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily. Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boone is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13# Murphy is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Boone is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Boone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Boone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Boone prevents Murphy from improving his position.#T14# Murphy wants to control the action here but instead Boone manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (17) vs (2) Murphy Murphy is trying to reverse the position but instead Boone has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Boone (20) vs (2) Murphy Murphy is keeping busy.
Boone keeps control of the position as Murphy tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Boone takes the fight on points by 20 to 2. During a confident post fight interview, Cleetus Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C361: Jiang vs Rome
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1# Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick. Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Monkey is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target. Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Monkey throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Monkey lands a jab. Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Monkey.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Monkey. This has been an exciting period of action! Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab. Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey. Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside. Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick. Monkey is looking to land body kicks. A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.#T1# Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Monkey slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey. Sitsongrit defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand. Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Monkey misses with a shot to the body and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Monkey gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch. Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Monkey lands a body shot. Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey. A left hand lands to the body for Monkey.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey. Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2# Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Monkey.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head. Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot. Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit. Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. A short right from Monkey. Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside. Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Monkey lands with a right to the head. Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short left from Monkey. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Monkey is stalling here.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monkeys head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monkey pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank. Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey lands a right hand. Sitsongrit cracks Monkey with a nice body shot. Monkey wants to stall.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body. Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Monkey throws a head punch that misses. Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Monkey.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Monkey dominated that round. That's time! Monkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit misses with a looping left. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch. A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey. Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it. Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Monkey is looking to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch. Nice shot by Monkey. Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss! Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Monkey misses with an uppercut. Spider Monkey is winning the standup battle so far. Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick. A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Monkey connects with a single shot there. Monkey tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot. Monkey slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Monkey misses and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target. Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1# Monkey jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands. Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing. A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target. Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on. Monkey tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Monkey avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. Monkey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Monkey moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes. Monkey missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Monkey scores with a spinning back kick! This has been an exciting period of action! Monkey throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around? A low kick from Monkey misses and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Monkey checks it. Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes. Monkey tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range. Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Monkey. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab. Monkey wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance. Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick. Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monkey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut. Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs. Monkey lands a jab. Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Monkey throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. Monkey with the inside leg kick. Sitsongrit staying out of range there. A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.#T3# Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot. Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Monkey. Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Sitsongrit defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand. Monkey misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sitsongrit swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target. Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sitsongrit misses with a body kick. Monkey with a nice calf kick. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Monkey is looking to counter punch. Monkey ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit. Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Monkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sitsongrit misses with a body kick. Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit. Monkey moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Monkey. Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem. Monkey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL# Monkey darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land. A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey. A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Monkey. A short left from Sitsongrit. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Monkey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around. Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Monkey on the inside. Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Monkey dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Monkey shrugs it off though. Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sitsongrit cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sitsongrit is looking to clinch. A good leg kick by Monkey. Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sitsongrit lands a jab to Monkey's midsection. Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Monkey feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down. Monkey connects with a solid leg kick. A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target. Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily. Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily. Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1# Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses. Monkey throws a leg kick that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy. Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily. Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Monkey settles back down. The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Monkey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick. Good shot there by Monkey. Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit. Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Donk. Monkey catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross. Monkey throws a body kick that misses. Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Monkey tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick. Monkey throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range. Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot. Monkey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3# Monkey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Good leg kick by Monkey. A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down. Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Monkey feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down. Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A lazy body kick from Monkey and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Monkey cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monkey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Monkey checks a leg kick nicely. Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away. Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Monkey throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4# Monkey scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well. Monkey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands. Monkey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily. Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right. Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sitsongrit takes one on the button. Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses. Monkey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monkey tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. A jab from Sitsongrit misses. Monkey lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spider Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Spider Monkey showed his dominance in that final round. Well Monkey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Monkey! An out of breath Spider Monkey 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:
C361: Jiang vs Rome
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1# Some bone on bone action there as Pendragon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL# Ferkingstad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pendragon, pushing him back against the cage. Ferkingstad misses with a body punch.
A short right from Ferkingstad. Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards. Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Ferkingstad leaning against his opponent.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the side of the head. Ferkingstad prevents Pendragon from breaking the clinch. I was talking to Ferkingstad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferkingstad. Pendragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pendragon lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards. Ferkingstad managing to block the knees to the body from Pendragon.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pendragon as Ferkingstad tries to tie him up. Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Ferkingstad blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Ferkingstad. #T1# Pendragon works on Ferkingstad's body with a couple of short punches. Ferkingstad tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Ferkingstad tries to work over Pendragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ferkingstad is trying to stall.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon. Pendragon takes a shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Ferkingstad.
Pendragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pendragon as Ferkingstad tries to tie him up. Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Pendragon is trying to break free. Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Pendragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pendragon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses. Ferkingstad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pendragon prevents a body shot from Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Ferkingstad misses with some punches.
Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Ferkingstad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ferkingstad blocks a body shot from Pendragon. Pendragon pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ferkingstad working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses. Pendragon blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside. Pendragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards. Ferkingstad lands a hook that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards. Pendragon cracks Ferkingstad with a nice body shot. Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Ferkingstad struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
#BC2# Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Pendragon avoids the head kick by Ferkingstad.
Pendragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferkingstad keeps the fight on the outside. Ferkingstad feints and then cracks Pendragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pendragon down. Pendragon moves away from the strike by Ferkingstad. #CL2# Pendragon rushes Ferkingstad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ferkingstad lands a right hand. Ferkingstad lands a body punch in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferkingstad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pendragon takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lewis Pendragon has been cut. Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ferkingstad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pendragon. Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Ferkingstad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferkingstad lands on the inside with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Ferkingstad stalling against the cage.
#T4# Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferkingstad.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land. Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pendragon is trying to break the clinch but Ferkingstad is controlling him. Ferkingstad lands with a short shot to the head. Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards. Still in the clinch, Ferkingstad scores with a nice short uppercut. Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses. Ferkingstad misses with an elbow strike.
Pendragon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pendragon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pendragon misses with some punches.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. Ferkingstad prevents Pendragon from breaking the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lewis Pendragon's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Ferkingstad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad tries to work over Pendragon's front leg with a kick but Pendragon checks it. Pendragon needs to keep his hands up - Ferkingstad had a free shot at his head there. Pendragon tries to clinch up but Ferkingstad circles away and keeps his distance. Ferkingstad tests Pendragon's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pendragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferkingstad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferkingstad swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ferkingstad delivers a nice body kick. Pendragon defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand. Pendragon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pendragon's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Pendragon clinches up against the cage. Ferkingstad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ferkingstad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards. Pendragon tries to throw a body punch but Ferkingstad avoids it by throwing Pendragon back against the cage. Pendragon misses with some punches.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Ferkingstad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards. Ferkingstad lands a body shot. Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Pendragon lands with a right to the head. Pendragon lands a nice uppercut. Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pendragon. Pendragon misses with a body punch.
A short right from Ferkingstad. Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Ferkingstad lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Pendragon scores with a nice short uppercut. Pendragon pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ferkingstad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Pendragon lands a left hand.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon presses Ferkingstad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Pendragon blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad. A short uppercut from Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Pendragon lands an uppercut. Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A short right from Ferkingstad on the inside. Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. Ferkingstad misses with a hook from the clinch. Ferkingstad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad lands a hook to the side of the head. Ferkingstad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pendragon. Pendragon is leaning against Ferkingstad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ferkingstad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad is struggling to control the position. Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Ferkingstad forces Pendragon back against the cage and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferkingstad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ferkingstad lands an uppercut. Pendragon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ferkingstad lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ferkingstad lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Pendragon lands a body punch. Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Ferkingstad tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferkingstad's elbow. A frustrated look appears on Pendragon's face as he tries to break the clinch. Pendragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards. Pendragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferkingstad lands a body punch. Pendragon tries a body shot but Ferkingstad blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad lands a shoulder strike. Ferkingstad lands a body punch. Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lewis Pendragon's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ferkingstad thuds a left hand into Pendragon's body. Ferkingstad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendragon can do to turn this around? Ferkingstad fails to land with a series of punches.
Pendragon looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ferkingstad keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Ferkingstad rushes Pendragon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A shot in the inside from Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad misses with some punches.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Ferkingstad cracks Pendragon with a nice body shot. Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pendragon blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad lands a body punch in the clinch. Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ferkingstad lands a body punch in the clinch. Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Pendragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Ferkingstad.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pendragon as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Pendragon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferkingstad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pendragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head. Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head. Ferkingstad gets through Pendragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Ferkingstad. Pendragon blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad. Pendragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards. Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ferkingstad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Ferkingstad. Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Pendragon. Ferkingstad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ferkingstad misses with some punches.
Ferkingstad tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Ferkingstad back against the cage. Ferkingstad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pendragon up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad blocks a body shot from Pendragon. #T3# A short body shot lands from Ferkingstad as the two fighters clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ferkingstad tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Ferkingstad back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon. Lewis Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Pendragon pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Ferkingstad working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ferkingstad blocking some punches.
Ferkingstad can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Ferkingstad lands with a right to the head. Pendragon blocks a body shot from Ferkingstad. Pendragon misses with an elbow strike.
Ferkingstad has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
#T4# Pendragon tries to work over Ferkingstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pendragon misses with some punches.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferkingstad. A head punch on the inside from Ferkingstad fails to land. A right hook to the body lands for Pendragon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ferkingstad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ferkingstad throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon. Pendragon lands a body punch in the clinch. Ferkingstad struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Pendragon scores with a nice short uppercut. Pendragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses. Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferkingstad. A right hand to the body from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad gets through Pendragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Ferkingstad. Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pendragon tries a body shot but Ferkingstad blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ferkingstad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! A relieved looking Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad 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:
Bots de Garra 204
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
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 88 wins and 66 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Corona Virus! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Virus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toehold swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Virus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD# Toehold jumps guard.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Toehold keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass. Toehold trying to control the position.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Virus 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. Toehold is trying to keep Virus in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Virus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Toehold keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. Toehold being controlled here, momentarily. Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. Virus is still trying to improve position. Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Virus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Virus#T2# Virus pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. Toehold trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom. Toehold won't allow Virus to sweep him here. Virus wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
Virus is trying to control but can't.
Toehold trying to control the pace. #T3# Virus is trying to control but can't.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Virus is trying to control but can't.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Virus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Virus tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. Virus wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Virus is concentrating on defense, preventing Toehold from advancing position. Virus tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T5# Virus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Virus is trying is best to control the position here. Virus is trying to get back to full guard. Toehold is looking to stall here but Virus recovers full guard. Virus is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
#T6# Toehold trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom. Virus has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action. Virus is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Toehold trying to pass the guard but Virus defending well. Virus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though. Virus is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7# Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Virus is controlling Toehold's posture. Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Virus working a defensive guard here.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.#T8# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Virus Virus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. Toehold keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. #T9# Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Virus Toehold trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom. Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather. #T10# Toehold preventing the sweep. Virus is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment. Virus working a defensive guard here.
Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11# Virus is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment. Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Virus is retaining full guard. #T12# Virus controlling the position. Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Virus wants to sweep but no luck. Virus has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture. Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Virus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13# Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. Virus keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. Virus controlling the position.#T14# Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet. Toehold sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Virus's guard. Virus wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Virus won't allow Toehold to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Toehold takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. Our winner, Tommy Toehold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 204
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
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 81 wins and 48 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 26 losses; Patrick Murphy! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Murphy clinches up with Schaubi and pushes him back against the ropes. Murphy is trying to pull guard but Schaubi turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Schaubi to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Murphy successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Schaubi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Murphy keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schaubi won't allow Murphy to sweep him here. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2# Murphy is looking for a triangle but Schaubi pushes his legs off easily.
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #T1# Schaubi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Murphy working for a triangle but Schaubi defends it easily.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy. Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now. Schaubi won't allow Murphy to sweep him here. Schaubi forces his way into half guard. Murphy tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg. Schaubi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #T3# Murphy wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schaubi is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Schaubi seems to be looking for submissions.
Schaubi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away. Murphy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Schaubi wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. Murphy keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass. Schaubi is stalling in the full guard. Schaubi won't allow Murphy to sweep him here. #T5# Schaubi 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. Schaubi trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Murphy Murphy passes Schaubi's left leg - he's now in half guard. Schaubi trying to control here.
Schaubi manages to get to full guard.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6# Murphy pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
Murphy moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (5) Murphy Murphy trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away. Murphy works to advance to full mount. Schaubi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (0) vs (7) Murphy Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time. Schaubi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Murphy is stalling here but it's allowed Schaubi to get half guard.
#T7##SUB2# Murphy is looking for a kimura here.
Schaubi trying to control but Murphy postures up.
#SUB2# Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schaubi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy. #SUB2# Murphy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schaubi is just riding it out for now. Murphy eventually gives up the hold. Murphy is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8##SUB2# Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
Murphy prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#SUB2# Murphy is working for a kimura but Schaubi is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#T9# Schaubi gets full guard. Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet. #SUB# Murphy content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Schaubi has locked up a guillotine! Schaubi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Murphy is holding on here and Schaubi must be using up a lot of energy. Murphy has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Schaubi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abu Schaubi! As Abu Schaubi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
DMMA 371
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Cheese avoids the head kick by Sykora.
Sykora throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cheese on the side of the head. Sykora avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sykora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese. Cheese clobbers Sykora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sykora slips a jab from Cheese.#KD# Cheese lands a big uppercut and Sykora crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sykora looks OK. Cheese waves Sykora back to his feet!#ROC#Sykora is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sykora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese. Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him? Sykora throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily. Cheese is looking to counter punch. We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sykora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sykora misses with a straight left. Sykora seems to have recovered his senses. Cheese lands a leg kick that knocks Sykora off balance momentarily. Sykora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheese manages to avoid it. Cheese appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Sykora tries a low kick but Cheese avoids it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese. Cheese looks to land a body kick but Sykora moved away. It seemed like Sykora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykora.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykora. Sykora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sykora throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Cheese misses with a leg kick and Sykora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cheese defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand. Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykora counters with a lovely straight right hand! A slow jab from Sykora misses its intended target. Sykora misses with a body kick. Sykora throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sykora lands with an uppercut that bounces Cheese off the cage and back into range. Sykora misses with a looping left. Sykora throws a big shot that misses. Cheese staying out of range there. Sykora lands a really nice looking cross but Cheese seems unphased.
Sykora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab. Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cheese appears to be looking for a big counter. Cheese scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cheese scores with a nice head shot. Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheese is looking to counter with a body kick. Sykora throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.#T2# BOOM! Cheese lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sykora. Sykora tries to recover but Cheese is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sykora lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parmesan Cheese! After winning the bout, Parmesan Cheese thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 203
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Boone fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Virus is looking to counter the offense by Boone and move into the clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Virus rushes Boone and presses him up against the ropes.#TD# Virus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Virus trying to control the position here. Virus looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Virus has control of Boone's left arm, preventing Boone from doing any damage. Boone trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom. Virus trying to control the position.
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (0) Boone The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Virus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2# Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard. Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Virus is pushing down on Boone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boone is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through. Virus wants to pass to mount but Boone is defending the position. Virus is keen to just control but Boone is a slippery customer. Virus is figuring out what he wants to do next. Virus is looking to advance position but Boone won't allow it. #T3# Virus is figuring out what he wants to do next. Virus is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Virus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (0) Boone Virus just content to control the position. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Virus slows the pace down. #T4# Virus working away. Boone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Virus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Virus wants to take a breather but Boone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Virus. Virus wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.#T5# Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much. Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boone controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself. Boone being controlled here, momentarily. Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard. #T6# Virus's corner is telling him to maintain position. Boone has Virus pulled in close to control his posture. Boone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace. Virus trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. Boone keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass. Boone keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7# Boone has control of Virus's left arm, preventing Virus from doing any damage. Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Virus pushing down on Boone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Virus content to control rather than advance. #T8# Virus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (8) vs (0) Boone Boone prevents Virus from taking his back. Virus controlling from the full mount. Virus fails to advance to Boone's back. Virus controlling the position easily from mount. Virus looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9# Boone is working to get back to half guard.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount. Boone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone reaches up to try and control the position but Virus seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boone rolls and tries to escape and now Virus has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Virus (11) vs (0) Boone Virus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boone's body.
#T10# Boone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Virus.
Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boone trying to control but not successfully. #T11# Virus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boone. Boone wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Virus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12# Boone prevents Virus from getting a body triangle. I would not like to be Boone right now.
#T13# Boone staying busy and making it hard for Virus to control. Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boone just trying to survive but Virus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Boone prevents Virus from getting a body triangle. Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Virus trying to control momentarily.
Virus controlling from the back.#T14# Virus is looking to control Boone but Boone is wriggling around and keeping busy. Virus controls the position. Boone really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Virus's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position. Virus controls the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Virus'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. Virus gets his hands free as Boone looks to control. Virus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Virus takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. After winning the bout, Corona Virus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 203
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
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 87 wins and 66 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 35 losses; Ian Laperierre! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Laperierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Toehold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Laperierre regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Laperierre The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. Toehold wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position. Laperierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laperierre trying to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laperierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet. Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Laperierre has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture. Laperierre looking to control.
Laperierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2# Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck. Laperierre is controlling Toehold's posture. Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. Laperierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Laperierre looking to control.
Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Laperierre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. Laperierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Laperierre Laperierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5# Laperierre wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. Laperierre wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. Laperierre content to stall in guard here. Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Laperierre#T6# Laperierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laperierre wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment. Laperierre keeps trying to improve his position. Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much. Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7# Laperierre is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up. Laperierre pulls Toehold in to control the position. Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Toehold preventing the sweep. Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8# Toehold wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Toehold postures up.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toehold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9# Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Laperierre is adopting a defensive guard. Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control. Laperierre is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up. #T10# Toehold preventing the sweep. Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Laperierre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11# Laperierre pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. Toehold passes Laperierre's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12# Laperierre keeping hold of Toehold's head, controlling as best he can. Laperierre trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Laperierre trying to control here.
#T13# Laperierre wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Laperierre is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T14# Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Laperierre tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control. Laperierre is controlling Toehold's position as best he can from this difficult position. Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though. Laperierre desperately trying to maintain half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Laperierre trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight! Toehold takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C359: Cheese vs Walton
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1# Cheese misses with a wild combination.
Walton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though. Walton digs a good body shot into Cheese's ribs. Cheese misses with a right hand and Walton counters with a straight right hand. Cheese misses the jab. Walton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Walton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range. Cheese throws the kick towards the body but Walton avoids it. Walton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cheese at a distance.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walton. Walton throws a lazy right hand but Cheese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Walton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Walton throws a big shot that misses. Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walton manages to avoid it. Walton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cheese is landing a low percentage of strikes. Cheese throws a body kick that misses. Cheese takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Walton misses with a kick to the body.
Walton slips a straight right by Cheese.#T1# Walton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cheese if he has to take too many more of those.
Cheese walks into a straight right hand from Walton. Walton swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese. Walton misses with a straight left. Walton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Walton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheese looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cheese moves out of range as Walton strikes. Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cheese connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A big left from Walton misses. Cheese throws a chopping leg kick but Walton manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cheese blocks the body kick.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cheese takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Walton darts in and clinches Cheese up against the cage. Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese cracks Walton with a nice body shot.#T2# Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head. Cheese pushes Walton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Walton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Walton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cheese throws a body kick that misses. Walton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cheese. Walton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walton jabs Cheese right on the nose. Cheese blinks but takes it well. Walton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Walton. Cheese scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walton in his tracks. The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Walton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese. Cheese does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Walton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Walton. Beautiful body shot. We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Walton scores with a hook to the body. Cheese takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cheese avoids the body shot from Walton.
#T3# Walton cracks Cheese with a right hand to the side of the head. Walton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Cheese. Walton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Walton throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it. Walton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Walton loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch. A jab from Walton misses. Walton misses the shot to the body. Walton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cheese if he has to take too many more of those.
Cheese misses with a leg kick and Walton counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cheese scores with a jab. Walton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Walton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Walton jabs Cheese to the body, keeping him at a distance. Walton scores with a nice right hand.
Cheese tries to clinch there but Walton circles away.
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nice shot lands for Walton.#T4# Walton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Walton. Cheese throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Walton slips under a jab. Cheese blocks a head kick by Walton.
Walton lands with a good body shot. Walton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Walton is looking to land body kicks. Cheese misses with an uppercut. Walton saw that one coming. Walton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Cheese throws a low kick, looking for Walton's leg but Walton calmly moves out of range. Walton throws out a powerful jab. Cheese takes one to the chin there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cheese misses the shot to the body. Walton misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming. Walton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though. Walton misses with an uppercut
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Walton tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range. #CL2# Walton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheese, pushing him back against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheese's brow. A right handed body shot lands from Cheese.
Walton lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Walton. Walton struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.
Cheese will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Walton has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Walton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards. #BC2# Walton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cheese tries to counter by clinching up but Walton breaks away and moves out of range. Walton jabs Cheese to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walton. Walton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walton throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily. Nice uppercut there from Walton. Walton throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it. Cheese appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1# Walton throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range. Walton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cheese throws a nice inside leg kick. Cheese has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2# Walton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walton misses with some punches.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage. Walton working hard to break the clinch. Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walton's elbow. Walton lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Cheese.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Walton tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cheese digs a right hand underneath Walton's ribcage. Walton let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land. Cheese lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walton or not. Walton lands an uppercut. Cheese lands a right hand. Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walton working aggressively here.
Come on Cheese - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Walton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheese.
Walton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walton backwards. Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cheese lands with a left to the head. Walton has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Walton has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Walton scores with a shoulder strike. Walton is trying to stall.
Walton working aggressively here.
Walton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cheese is trying to maintain a safe position but Walton gets an underhook and turns Cheese into the cage.#T3# Cheese controlling the action here for a moment.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head. Cheese is leaning against Walton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC# Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Good leg kick by Cheese. Cheese looks for the body kick but Walton saw that one coming. Walton moves into range and connects with a jab. Cheese misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cheese stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Walton lands a nice hook to Cheese's body. Cheese takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Walton throws a head kick but Cheese moves out of range.
Nice shot by Cheese. Walton works Cheese's body with a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Walton's shoulder, as Walton tries to avoid the shot. Walton connects with a body shot that sends Cheese's belly button to the back. Walton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4# Walton looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range. Cheese scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Walton looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range. Cheese fires out a quick counter leg kick but Walton just manages to avoid it. Jim Bob Walton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Walton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese. Walton lands with a nice body punch. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walton!
Cheese throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cheese lands the left hand. Cheese moves out of range as Walton throws a body kick.
Cheese sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Walton throws a shot to the body.
Cheese misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walton tries to clinch but Cheese moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Cheese misses the target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Walton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Walton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Walton misses. Cheese moves out of range as Walton strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3# Cheese throws a big shot that misses. Walton slips a jab from Cheese. Walton throws the kick towards the body but Cheese avoids it. Walton staying out of range there. A jab from Walton does it's job there. A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target. Walton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Walton steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Walton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheese manages to avoid it. Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Walton is just out of range. Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cheese. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walton throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese. Walton delivers a nice body kick. Cheese scores with a hook to the body. Walton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cheese takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cheese throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Walton missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Walton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walton. Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walton misses with a straight left. Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Walton scores with a kick to the body.
Walton moves out of range of the body kick from Cheese.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Walton is out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Walton throws a shot to the body.
Walton misses with an uppercut. Walton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cheese will feel that in the morning. Walton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cheese on the side of the head. Cheese tries to clinch up but Walton circles away and keeps his distance. Walton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cheese. Cheese circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walton. Walton takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses. #T2# Walton lands a jab to the nose. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cheese walks into a straight right hand from Walton. Walton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Walton misses the body punch and Cheese counters with a body kick that stops Walton in his tracks momentarily. Walton lands a slapping body shot.
Cheese takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Walton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cheese manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A counter left hand to the body from Cheese misses its target. Walton lands a nice shot to the body.
Walton throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cheese feinted there with a counter leg kick. Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walton throws out the jab. Cheese misses with a looping left. Walton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cheese counters with a nice body shot. Walton looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range. Cheese tries to counter by clinching up but Walton breaks away and moves out of range. A big left from Walton misses. Walton fails in his attempt to clinch. Walton throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Cheese misses with a looping right. Walton missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A telegraphed right hand from Walton misses the target. A jab from Walton misses. Cheese thuds his right hand into Walton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Walton tests Cheese's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cheese looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cheese scores with a decent looking hook. A big right from Walton misses. Cheese throws a quick counter kick to the body but Walton avoids it. Walton walks into a jab.#ROC#Walton is rocked! The crowd cheers as Walton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cheese doesn't seem phased though. Walton is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him? The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Walton clinches up against the cage. Walton seems to have recovered his senses.#T4# Cheese lands with a short head shot on the inside. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2# Walton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walton fails to land with a series of punches.
Walton scores with a shot to the body.
Cheese throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Walton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cheese's knee momentarily. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cheese. Walton shrugs it off though. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cheese crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walton - the referee stops the clock and Cheese gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walton. Cheese manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Cheese misses with a low kick.
Walton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Walton misses. Cheese misses with a hook. Walton ducked under it nicely. Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target. Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Walton avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Walton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheese sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton really dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Walton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Walton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cheese appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cheese doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Walton looks for the body kick but Cheese saw that one coming. Walton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cheese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walton. Cheese's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cheese scrambles back to his feet. Walton scores with a kick to the midsection. Cheese takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Walton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Walton misses with a straight left. Walton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cheese takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Walton just misses with a punch to the body.
Walton takes one to the side of the head.
Walton takes one on the button. Walton throws a wild body kick that Cheese sees coming a mile off.#T1##CL# Cheese gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Walton misses with a hook from the clinch. Walton misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese leaning against his opponent.
Walton misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Cheese on the inside. Nice body punch from Cheese. Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch. Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walton is trying to stall.
Walton can't break the clinch.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Walton misses with a body punch.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Cheese misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Walton.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Walton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A big left from Walton misses. Cheese fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Walton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cheese with the inside leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target. Cheese half committed to a counter leg kick. Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cheese, as that shot connected.
Walton digs a good hook to Cheese's body.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walton.
Cheese with a jab. Walton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Cheese takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3# Walton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab. The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cheese tries to land a leg kick but Walton saw it coming and moves away.
Walton connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2# Walton has Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Walton - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land. Cheese takes a shot to the head. Walton misses with some punches.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Walton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
#T4# Walton lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheese backwards. Cheese blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Walton lands a hook to the side of the head. Walton swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Walton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Walton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A low kick from Walton is predictable there and Cheese counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Walton slips under a jab from Cheese. A shot to the liver by Walton. Beautiful body shot. Walton tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance. Walton moves out of range as Cheese throws a body kick.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Walton ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Cheese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cheese. That did some damage! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jim Bob Walton will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!#R5##CL2# Walton clinches. Cheese digs a right hand into Walton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walton's gas tank. Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from Cheese. Cheese gets through Walton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Walton lands a nice uppercut. Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles Eric Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far. Walton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese. Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cheese takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Walton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Walton. Cheese throws a low kick, looking for Walton's leg but Walton calmly moves out of range. Walton misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming. Walton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Cheese swings for the body but Walton moves out of range.
Walton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cheese slips a straight right by Walton. Cheese half committed to a counter leg kick. Cheese throws the kick towards the body but Walton avoids it. Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton. Walton misses with a wild body shot. Cheese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walton momentarily.
#CL2# Cheese gets tackled into the cage by Walton. Walton maintains the clinch. Walton misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Cheese manages to break the clinch.
Cheese lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Walton scores with a shot to the body.
Cheese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Walton. Charles Eric Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Cheese avoids the body shot from Walton.
Walton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cheese on the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice defenses there by Cheese. Walton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Walton works Cheese's body with a nice hook. Cheese throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walton lands a jab to Cheese's midsection. Cheese slips under a jab. Walton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab. #KD# Cheese cracks Walton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cheese has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Walton to stand back up! Cheese looks for the body kick but Walton saw that one coming. Walton throws a push kick but Cheese slaps the foot to one side. Walton misses with a left hand #CL# and Cheese counters by clinching up. Cheese tries to work over Walton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cheese tries to work over Walton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Walton. Walton lands with a short shot to the head. #T3# Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Walton. Walton struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.
#BC2# Walton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheese doesn't manage to clinch there - Walton circles away.
Cheese throws a low kick but Walton avoids it. Walton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cheese takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walton throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range. Walton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheese sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walton. Cheese tries to move into range but Walton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cheese shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cheese moves out of range as Walton throws a body kick.
Walton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cheese misses with a few strikes there.
#T4# Walton fails in his attempt to clinch. Walton looks to throw the jab but Cheese is out of range. Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Walton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jim Bob Walton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cheese takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walton moves out of range of the body kick from Cheese.
Cheese takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Walton. Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cheese throws a solid leg kick but Walton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cheese. Walton scores with a jab to the body. Cheese throws a leg kick but Walton moved away. Walton lands with a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Walton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cheese swings for the body but Walton moves out of range.
Walton cracks a nice hook into Cheese's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Bob Walton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Walton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob Walton! Jim Bob Walton is the new bantamweight champion! Jim Bob Walton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 202
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
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 87 wins and 65 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 73 losses; Vartan Esteves! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Toehold gets caught napping as Esteves dives in and scores a takedown. Toehold manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Esteves Esteves trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Toehold being controlled here, momentarily. Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1# Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esteves controls the pace. Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Esteves looking to pass the guard. Esteves pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2# Well, if Esteves 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.
Esteves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (5) Esteves Esteves content just to control the position here. Esteves wants to take Toehold's back here but Toehold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3# Toehold tries to hold on but Esteves postures up. Esteves trying to control but Toehold is having none of it. Esteves controlling the pace for now. Esteves looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Toehold has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (0) vs (8) Esteves#T4# Esteves keeps control of the position easily here as Toehold tries to buck him off.
Toehold prevents Esteves from getting a body triangle. Esteves has the hooks in. Toehold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Toehold is keeping busy.
Toehold rolls, trying to escape but Esteves keeps control of the position.
Toehold tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5# Esteves wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #T6# Esteves wants to take Toehold's back but he can't do it this time. Esteves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Esteves takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (0) vs (11) Esteves#T7# Toehold is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Esteves.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Esteves wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. Esteves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Esteves trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away. #T8# Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Esteves trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Esteves controlling the action here. Esteves wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T9# Esteves is figuring out what he wants to do next. Esteves wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Esteves is trying to work for a kimura but Toehold is defending well.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Esteves sits in half guard. Esteves controlling the pace. #T10# Esteves is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now. Esteves trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away. Esteves is stalling here. Toehold is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Esteves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Toehold has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (11) Esteves Toehold has control of an arm but Esteves manages to advance to Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (15) Esteves Toehold tries to break free.
#T11##SUB2# Esteves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Toehold knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Toehold for a finish. #SUB2# Esteves has got his arm under Toehold's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Toehold has spun round into Esteves's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (6) vs (15) Esteves Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12# Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves. Toehold postures up.
#SUB2# Esteves has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though. Esteves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Toehold is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position. Esteves wants to control the action here but instead Toehold manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (9) vs (15) Esteves Esteves regains half guard.#T13# Esteves is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Esteves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Esteves is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy. Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Esteves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (17) Esteves#T14# Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass. Esteves content to stall in guard here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Toehold working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteves wins on points by 17 to 9. After the fight, Vartan Esteves was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 202
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 34 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Laperierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laperierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL# Laperierre closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Boone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Laperierre is trying to keep an underhook but Boone manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (0) vs (2) Boone Laperierre wants to get back to full guard. Laperierre is working hard here to advance position. Boone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Boone is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Laperierre is controlling Boone's trapped leg to prevent Boone from advancing to side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laperierre works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Boone won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here. Laperierre pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage. #T1# Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. Laperierre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Laperierre tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control. Boone content to control rather than advance. #T2# Laperierre desperately trying to maintain half guard. Boone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Laperierre wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
#T3# Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though. Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Laperierre trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control. Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Boone from advancing position. #T4# Boone tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it. Laperierre trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Boone controlling the pace. Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.#T5# Laperierre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Laperierre trying to control here.
#T6# Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as Boone sits in half guard. Boone controlling the pace. Laperierre wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Laperierre wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Boone, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7# Boone is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position. Laperierre controlling the position for now. Laperierre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boone jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (5) Boone Boone just content to control the position. Laperierre is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control. #T8# Boone trying to control the position but Laperierre is working away. Laperierre tries to improve position but can't. Laperierre is not content to let Boone control the position. Laperierre tries to bench press Boone off him but Boone keeps the position. #T9# Laperierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Laperierre is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted? Laperierre gets full guard. Laperierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (8) Boone Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't. Laperierre tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Boone easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (0) vs (10) Boone#T10# Laperierre wants to control but Boone is having none of it. Laperierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laperierre tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Boone controlling his opponent. Laperierre working to try and regain half guard.
#T11# Boone controlling his opponent. Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Boone pushes him away. Boone prevents Laperierre from getting the reversal. Boone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laperierre to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (0) vs (13) Boone#T12# Laperierre is in bad spot here.
Laperierre prevents Boone from getting a body triangle. Laperierre trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip. Laperierre wants to escape the position.
Boone has good solid back control here. Boone controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
#T13# Laperierre wants to control his opponent's hands but Boone gets his hands free. Laperierre tries to escape the position.
Laperierre just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Boone keeps control of the position as Laperierre tries to break free.
What can Laperierre do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laperierre tries to escape but Boone has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boone is hanging on to Laperierre's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Boone wins on points by 13 to 0. Cleetus Boone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 201
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
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 87 wins and 64 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 38 losses; Ze Jiurgite! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Toehold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jiurgite but Jiurgite pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD# Toehold shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jiurgite manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Jiurgite Toehold preventing the sweep. Jiurgite controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1# Jiurgite seems keen to control Toehold's posture. Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Jiurgite trying to control the position.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard. Toehold stays in close to Jiurgite's body and controls the position. Jiurgite controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself. #T2# Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Toehold looking to pass the guard. Jiurgite is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment. Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Jiurgite is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Jiurgite has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Toehold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4# Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jiurgite pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Jiurgite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well. Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5# Toehold wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position. Toehold postures up.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiurgite is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Jiurgite Jiurgite pushing down on Toehold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6# Jiurgite trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away. Toehold wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jiurgite looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7# Toehold tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg. Jiurgite is controlling the pace.
#T8# Jiurgite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jiurgite stalling. Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. Jiurgite is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9# Toehold tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control. Toehold trying to hold on to Jiurgite's head to control him but Jiurgite postures up.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jiurgite stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.#T10# Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Jiurgite is stalling in the full guard. #T11# Toehold is trying to control the position but Jiurgite postures up. Jiurgite slips nicely into half guard. Jiurgite is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it. #T12# Jiurgite wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Toehold trying to control from the bottom.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
#T13##SUB2# Jiurgite is looking for a kimura here.
Toehold is staying active underneath Jiurgite, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard. Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Jiurgite sits in half guard. Toehold trying to control from the bottom.
Toehold wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Toehold is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jiurgite gets a bonus point for attempting more subs. Jiurgite wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 201
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
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 80 wins and 48 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Richard Cheese! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Cheese doesn't manage to clinch there - Schaubi circles away.
#CL2# Cheese moves into the clinch successfully.
Cheese is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schaubi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD# Schaubi gets control of Cheese's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schaubi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Schaubi is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up. Cheese preventing the sweep. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Schaubi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cheese manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Cheese We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cheese trying to control the position.
#T1# Schaubi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. Schaubi preventing the sweep. Schaubi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2# Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. Schaubi preventing the sweep. Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Schaubi postures up.
#T3# Schaubi 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. Schaubi won't allow Cheese to sweep him here. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Schaubi sitting in guard, not really doing much. Schaubi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Cheese is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Schaubi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5# Cheese is pulling down on Schaubi's head to control his posture. Schaubi wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving. #T6# Schaubi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Cheese looking to control.
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schaubi 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. Cheese is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7# Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now. Schaubi is stalling in the full guard. #T8# Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cheese is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9# Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cheese's guard. Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Schaubi is looking to stall here but Cheese recovers full guard. Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10# Schaubi passes Cheese's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Schaubi sitting and controlling from the half guard. Schaubi'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. Schaubi tries to pass to full mount but Cheese defends it. #T11# Cheese is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Schaubi seems to be looking for submissions.
Schaubi controlling the action here. Cheese trying to hold on to Schaubi's head to control him but Schaubi postures up.
#T12##SUB# Schaubi wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schaubi content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Schaubi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schaubi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13# Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Cheese is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cheese is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cheese avoid being mounted? Cheese tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.#T14# Schaubi sitting and controlling from the half guard. Schaubi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cheese! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Cheese Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cheese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Schaubi takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. An intense looking Abu Schaubi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
DMMA 367 Okoro v Johnson
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1# A big left from Dispatch Regulator misses. Puno takes a swing at Dispatch Regulator's ribcage but misses. Dispatch Regulator feints a counter leg kick. Puno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice defenses there by Puno. Puno misses with an uppercut. Dispatch Regulator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2# Dispatch Regulator lands a left and a right that send Puno crashing to the mat, dazed. Dispatch Regulator thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Dispatch Regulator misses the target. Puno appears to be looking for a big counter. Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Puno motions for Dispatch Regulator to come forward. Puno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Dispatch Regulator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Puno throwing a counter right hand but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid it. Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator blocks a jab. Dispatch Regulator looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dispatch Regulator crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Puno - the referee stops the clock and Dispatch Regulator gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Puno. Dispatch Regulator manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A solid leg kick lands there for Puno.
Dispatch Regulator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2# Dispatch Regulator on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dispatch Regulator throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dispatch Regulator's knee momentarily. Dispatch Regulator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dispatch Regulator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Puno stuns Dispatch Regulator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dispatch Regulator throws a big shot that misses. Puno misses with a straight left. Dispatch Regulator takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Dispatch Regulator. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet. Puno on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Adan Puno's cut is getting worse. Dispatch Regulator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target. Dispatch Regulator swings widly with a right hand
and Puno counters with a stiff right hand. Puno defending well as Dispatch Regulator loads up on a big left hand. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Dispatch Regulator scores with a punch to the head. Puno thumps Dispatch Regulator with a low kick. Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head.#T4# Dispatch Regulator throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno. Puno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a looping left. A head kick by Dispatch Regulator misses and Puno counters with a nice body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dispatch Regulator moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab. Crunch! Puno slams his shin into Dispatch Regulator's torso. Puno thuds his shin into the meat of Dispatch Regulator's side. Puno misses with a low kick as Dispatch Regulator jumps back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Puno dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Dispatch Regulator throws a right and a left that Puno avoids nicely. Puno with the inside leg kick. Puno scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puno. Dispatch Regulator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puno. Puno obviously looking to wear him down.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Dispatch Regulator's head but Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puno blocks a jab. Puno throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dispatch Regulator avoids it. Puno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Dispatch Regulator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno. Dispatch Regulator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Dispatch Regulator scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Puno scores with the left hand. Dispatch Regulator knows he should have avoided that one. Puno moves out of range of the strikes. Nice defenses there by Dispatch Regulator. Puno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dispatch Regulator might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Puno has got the better of the exchanges. A jab from Dispatch Regulator misses. The fighters circling - Dispatch Regulator throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Dispatch Regulator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dispatch Regulator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno. Dispatch Regulator swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Dispatch Regulator throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Puno ducks under a wild hook from Dispatch Regulator. Puno misses with an uppercut. Dispatch Regulator saw that one coming. Dispatch Regulator throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.#T3# Dispatch Regulator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Puno staying out of range there. Puno thinks about countering with a body kick. Dispatch Regulator swings widly with a right hand
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut even more. Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dispatch Regulator misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dispatch Regulator's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dispatch Regulator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puno at a distance.
You can see that Dispatch Regulator has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Puno scores with a kick to the body.
Dispatch Regulator is breathing heavily.#T4# Puno measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Dispatch Regulator! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Adan Puno! During a confident post fight interview, Adan Puno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1# Saitoh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Saitoh scores with a hook to the body. Martin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Saitoh checks a leg kick. Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target. Saitoh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2# Saitoh looking to score a takedown here. Martin is defending well but Saitoh drives through and ends up in Martin's guard. Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss. Saitoh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now. Martin wants to hit a sweep here but Saitoh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martin there! Saitoh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saitoh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1# Martin is squirming around, avoiding Saitoh's attempts to control the action. Saitoh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Saitoh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Saitoh looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Martin regains half guard. Martin is looking for a sweep. Saitoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Saitoh is trying to control the action in half guard but Martin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Martin keeping control of the position. Saitoh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though. Saitoh working the head and body with strikes. Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saitoh. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saitoh is looking to stall here but Martin recovers full guard. Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saitoh is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Martin ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh. A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Martin walks into a straight right hand from Saitoh. Martin slips under a jab from Saitoh. Jab by Martin.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut. Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Saitoh tries for a takedown but Martin manages to get underhooks.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Martin. #TD2# Saitoh has picked Martin up - he's going for a ride! Saitoh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Saitoh wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy. Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saitoh. Martin wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ground and pound from Saitoh. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round. The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Martin throws a leg kick which misses Saitoh's front leg but catches the back leg as Saitoh tries to avoid it. Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Saitoh moves out of range of the body kick. Martin throws a hook to the side of Saitoh's head but Saitoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Saitoh throws a hook but Martin blocks it. Saitoh punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2# Saitoh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Martin keeps control of the position for the meantime. Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martin is positioning himself well to prevent Saitoh advancing to mount. Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Saitoh is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Saitoh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Saitoh wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position. Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Saitoh content to control rather than advance. Saitoh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Saitoh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2# Saitoh taking a break here but Martin is having none of it and regains half guard. Saitoh is trying to control. Martin 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. Martin is pressing down on Saitoh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Saitoh trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh. Martin pulls Saitoh in to control the position. Saitoh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Martin slips under a jab from Saitoh. Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Saitoh misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming. Martin defending well as Saitoh loads up on a big left hand. It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saitoh. Saitoh throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily. Martin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Saitoh misses with a looping left.#T4# A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride. Saitoh connects with the punch. Martin throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it. Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet. Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup. Saitoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Martin counters with an outside leg kick.
Saitoh stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Saitoh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Saitoh throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saitoh's knee momentarily.#CL# Martin moves into range and clinches up with Saitoh.#BC2# Saitoh breaks the clinch.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Swole Ricky Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Martin avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Crunch! Martin slams his shin into Saitoh's torso. Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh. Good exchange - Martin coming out on top. Martin misses the jab. Decent striking displayed by Saitoh there. Saitoh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saitoh throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range. A cross from Martin lands. Martin throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard. Martin keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully. #T1# Saitoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far. Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saitoh controls the pace. Martin controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself. Saitoh sitting in guard here, content to control. Saitoh wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye. Saitoh thuds a left hand into Martin's body. Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand. Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it. A cross from Saitoh lands. Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it. Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A jab from Martin misses. Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saitoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head. #T3# Saitoh scores with a body shot.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saitoh.
Saitoh lands with a good body shot. Martin misses with a left hand and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand! A leg kick checked by Saitoh. Saitoh misses with a looping right. Martin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Martin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL# Martin closes the distance and clinches. Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Martin presses Saitoh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Saitoh prevents a body shot from Martin. #T4# A right hook to the body lands for Martin.
Saitoh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Martin gets through Saitoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage. Saitoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Martin tries a body shot but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Martin. Saitoh blocks a body shot from Martin. Saitoh wants to take the fight to the mat but Martin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A right hook to the body lands for Saitoh.
And that's the end of the fight! Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Saitoh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh! Masa Saitoh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 200
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 34 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 47 losses; Abu Schaubi! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Schaubi darts in and clinches Shalit up against the ropes.#TD2# Schaubi drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi. Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Shalit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2# Schaubi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shalit passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (3) vs (0) Schaubi Shalit tries to advance to mount but can't. Schaubi struggling a bit here. Shalit trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom. Schaubi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2# Schaubi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though. Shalit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Shalit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schaubi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Schaubi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Schaubi is looking for a triangle but Shalit pushes his legs off easily.
#T3# Shalit trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Schaubi controlling Shalit's posture. Shalit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (6) vs (0) Schaubi Shalit trying to control the position but Schaubi is working away. #T4# Schaubi is looking to reverse the position. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Schaubi gets back to half guard. Schaubi tries to roll over but Shalit keeps him under control. Shalit is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.#T5# Shalit controlling the action here. Schaubi 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. Shalit is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer. Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Shalit is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shalit passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (9) vs (0) Schaubi#T6# Shalit working away. Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Schaubi controls the position for a moment. Schaubi can't do much from the bottom here. #T7# Shalit trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom. Schaubi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Schaubi trying to control but Shalit postures up.
#T8# Shalit prevents Schaubi from improving his position. Shalit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Schaubi is controlling Shalit's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9# Shalit prevents Schaubi from improving his position. Shalit controlling the pace. Schaubi wants to control but Shalit is keeping busy.
#T10# Schaubi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shalit is staying active.#SUB2# Schaubi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily. Shalit trying to control from Schaubi's half guard. Schaubi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Shalit trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. Shalit postures up.
#T11# Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Shalit won't allow Schaubi to sweep him here. Schaubi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Shalit preventing the sweep. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12# Schaubi keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass. Schaubi wants to sweep here but Shalit controlling him for the moment. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schaubi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (9) vs (2) Schaubi#T13# Schaubi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14# Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Shalit is trying to keep Schaubi in close.
Schaubi trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom. Schaubi's corner is telling him to maintain position. Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight! Shalit takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. A victorious Elazar Shalit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 200
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 54 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 63 losses; Tommy Toehold! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Curls gets a double leg takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Toehold Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Toehold working a defensive guard here.
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold. Toehold pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curls trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1# Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Curls wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position. Curls looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold. Curls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3# Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold has his hands on Curls's head, controlling the position. #T4# Curls trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Curls content to stall in guard here. #T5# Toehold keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass. #T6# Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Toehold is trying to control the position but Curls postures up. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Toehold managing to control the position. #T7# Curls trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. Toehold is trying to control the position but Curls postures up. Toehold is trying to hold Curls in close to prevent damage but Curls has managed to pass into half guard.
Toehold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold wants to control but Curls passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Toehold Toehold is looking for a sweep. Curls is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Toehold trying to remain calm as Curls controls from the top position.#T9# Toehold is not content to let Curls control the position. Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Toehold wants to control but Curls postures up.#T10# Curls is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. A bit of a lull in the action here.#T11# Toehold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Curls is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (7) vs (0) Toehold Toehold tries to reverse the position but Curls maintains control. Toehold wants to control but Curls is having none of it. Curls wants to take Toehold's back here but Toehold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully. Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
#T12# Toehold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Curls slows the pace down in half guard. #T13# Toehold is controlling Curls's trapped leg to prevent Curls from advancing to side control. Toehold trying to control from the bottom.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T14# Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Curls wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Curls trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Curls takes the fight on points by 7 to 0. Our winner, Jerry Curls, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C358: Cheese vs Roberto II
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1# Roberto misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Roberto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cheese misses the jab. Roberto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cheese pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roberto is out of range and Cheese settles back down. Roberto jabs at Cheese's body. A bone on bone clash there as Roberto blocks the leg kick.
Roberto misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely. Cheese digs a good body shot into Roberto's ribs. Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A countering left hand to the body from Roberto misses. Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Roberto. Cheese misses with a straight left. Roberto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheese looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Roberto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away. A slow jab from Roberto misses its intended target. Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Roberto. Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberto. We've been informed that Roberto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Roberto misses with a straight right. #T1# Roberto looks to throw the jab but Cheese is out of range. Roberto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roberto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Roberto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roberto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese. Roberto tries to clinch up. Cheese scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Roberto is rocked! Roberto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cheese appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Cheese pounces like a tiger and cracks Roberto with a vicious hook! Roberto is down but not out! Cheese follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Eric Cheese! Charles Eric Cheese is the new featherweight champion! Charles Eric Cheese 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:
SYN 1109 Choke vs. Dodgers III
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1# Dodgers looks to land a right hand but Choke moved out of range. Choke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dodgers. A jab from Dodgers misses. Dodgers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Choke moves out of range of the body kick.#TD# Choke drives through with a takedown into guard. Choke being controlled here momentarily. Choke postures up in Dodgers's guard and throws a big left but Dodgers blocks it. Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Choke throwing strikes from guard but Dodgers blocks nicely. Choke won't allow Dodgers to sweep him here. Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Choke trying to move into half guard but instead Dodgers has managed to sweep!#REVB# Dodgers 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. #SUB# Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dodgers defends it easily.#SUB# Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dodgers defends it easily. Dodgers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dodgers preventing the sweep. Choke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2# Dodgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Choke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dodgers passes Choke's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dodgers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Choke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dodgers pushes past his half guard into mount! Choke tries to improve his position but instead Dodgers has taken his back! Choke tries to escape but Dodgers has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Choke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dodgers.
Dodgers controlling well, preventing Choke from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dodgers controlling the positon. Choke tries to escape but Dodgers has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Dodgers controls the action. A lull in the action here.
#T4# Choke is in bad spot here.
Dodgers doesn't have the hooks in and Choke manages to turn into his guard.
Dodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there. Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Dodgers.#SUB# Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dodgers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dodgers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Dodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duck Dodgers will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Dodgers connects with a looping right hand.
Dodgers looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away. Dodgers scores with a kick to the body.
Dodgers misses with a leg kick #TD# and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dodgers won't be happy with that. #SUB# Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dodgers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by Dodgers. Choke looking for a sweep but Dodgers has passed into full mount! Oh no! This has been an exciting period of action! Choke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Choke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Choke tries to roll over but Dodgers keeps him under control. Dodgers passes to full mount! #T1# Dodgers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Dodgers is continuing to stall. Dodgers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Choke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Choke stops Dodgers from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Dodgers looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Choke gets back to half guard. Choke tries to get to full guard but Dodgers has control of the leg. Choke works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Choke working for a triangle but Dodgers defends it easily.
Dodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Choke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Choke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dodgers has passed into side control.
#T3# Dodgers is staying tight to Choke's torso, preventing him from escaping. Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Duck Dodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Dodgers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Choke is looking for a sweep.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dodgers staying calm. Choke tries to buck Dodgers off but Dodgers is having none of it. Dodgers wants to control but Choke is keeping him busy. Dodgers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Choke is trying to work for a sweep but Dodgers has mounted him! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dodgers controlling the pace for now. Choke working to try and regain half guard.
Choke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duck Dodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3# Dodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choke. Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Choke ducks under a wild hook from Dodgers. Dodgers throws a shot to the body.
Choke defending well as Dodgers loads up on a big left hand. Choke blocks a jab. Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Choke counters with a takedown into side control. Dodgers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Choke's best efforts.#SUB# Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dodgers is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. Dodgers is trying to maintain the position but Choke is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB# Choke seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dodgers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodgers is keeping the position for now. Dodgers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Dodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Choke throws a big right hand that misses. Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Choke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodgers is keeping the position for now. Dodgers is adopting a defensive guard. Dodgers controls Choke momentarily but Choke frees himself. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Choke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3# Dodgers is looking to control Choke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dodgers avoid being mounted? Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dodgers trying to control but Choke postures up.
#SUB# Choke is looking for a kimura here.
Choke throws a strike but Dodgers avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Choke pushes down on Dodgers's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Choke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dodgers works his way to full guard. Good work. Dodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke. Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard. Choke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Choke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dodgers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Choke's guard! Nice work there by Dodgers! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choke is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Choke clearly takes that round. That's time! Choke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4# Dodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dodgers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Choke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dodgers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Choke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dodgers. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dodgers - that will leave a mark!
Dodgers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2# Dodgers darts in and clinches Choke up against the cage.#TD# Choke pulls Dodgers into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dodgers passes Choke's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Choke wants to get back to full guard but Dodgers has passed into side control. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Choke is trying to work for a sweep but Dodgers has mounted him! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Choke working to try and regain half guard.
#T1# Choke is trying to reverse the position but instead Dodgers has taken his back - oops! Dodgers has the hooks in. Choke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Dodgers really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Choke. Choke can't escape the position.
#T2# Dodgers just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Choke turns into Dodgers and is now in his guard.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Choke throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Choke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dodgers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Choke has Dodgers in his guard.#REVB# Dodgers won't allow Choke to sweep him here. #T3##SUB# Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dodgers passes into side control.
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dodgers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Choke! Dodgers prevents Choke from getting the reversal. Dodgers manages to capitalize on a mistake by Choke to take his back! Dodgers has good solid back control here. More stalling from Dodgers.#T4# Dodgers is hanging on to Choke's back as he tries to escape.
Choke breaks Dodgers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy. Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dodgers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodgers is retaining full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duck Dodgers dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5# Dodgers throws a leg kick #TD# and Choke counters with a single leg into guard. Dodgers didn't expect that. Choke advances position into side control!#SUB# Choke is trying to get an arm triangle but Dodgers is defending well. #SUB# Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dodgers can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Choke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dodgers, who protects the arm well. #T1# Dodgers struggling a bit here. Dodgers regains half guard, as Choke was trying to land strikes. Dodgers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Choke wants to pass the guard but Dodgers is keeping the position. Dodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodgers is retaining full guard. Dodgers is trying to keep Choke in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dodgers is on top in guard.
#REVB# Dodgers controlling from the top position. #SUB# Choke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dodgers uses it to pass to side control.
Dodgers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Choke's shoulder. That is not cool. Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# Choke is working hard here to advance position. Dodgers trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom. Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dodgers takes a little break here. Choke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Choke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dodgers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Choke is looking to improve his position but Dodgers isn't that keen on the idea. Choke is trying to escape the mount but Dodgers keeps good control and instead manages to take Choke's back.
Choke is in bad spot here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Good control from Dodgers. David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Duck Dodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Choke tries to escape but Dodgers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Duck Dodgers. I think Dodgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duck Dodgers! Duck Dodgers is the new light heavyweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Duck Dodgers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 199
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 39 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 62 losses; Tommy Toehold! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Chai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Toehold is trying to defend but Chai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Toehold Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Toehold is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted? Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1# Toehold wants to control but Chai passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Toehold Chai slows the pace down. Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with. Toehold is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T2# Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control. Chai controls the position. Chai'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. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Chai working away. Chai is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Toehold trying to remain calm as Chai controls from the top position.#T3# Toehold tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#T4# Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Toehold tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position. #T5# Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working. Toehold manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Toehold The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Chai tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6# Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Toehold prevents Chai from improving his position. Chai is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7# Chai is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up. Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Toehold Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Chai trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8# Toehold controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. Toehold has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position. #T9# Toehold keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. Toehold keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. Chai is stalling in the full guard. #T10# Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position. Chai wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T11# Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Toehold pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12# Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much. Chai wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13# Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. Toehold controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #T14# Chai controlling from the top position. Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Toehold is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight! Chai takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. Leonardinho Chai retains his super heavyweight title! Our winner, Leonardinho Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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