 |
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 20 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 40 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Clubber clinches up against the cage.
Clubber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clubber has Maximus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clubber can't get the takedown.
Clubber's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clubber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alexander Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clubber.
Clubber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clubber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus after a bit of a struggle.
Maximus gets underhooks to prevent Clubber's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Clubber lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Clubber
Maximus wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus controlling the position well. #T1#
Maximus continues to stall.
Clubber content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Clubber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.#T2#
Maximus gets back to full guard.
Maximus has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Clubber postures up.
Maximus is pulling down on Clubber's head to control his posture.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Clubber
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clubber is trying is best to control the position here.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Clubber is controlling Maximus's trapped leg to prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.#T4#
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Clubber defends it.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clubber for as long as he can get away with.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus prevents Clubber from improving his position.#T6#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber is controlling Maximus's trapped leg to prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.#T7#
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Clubber is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Maximus is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Maximus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Clubber
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maximus taking a break here but Clubber is having none of it and regains half guard.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Clubber preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus is stalling here. Clubber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maximus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clubber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (5) vs (6) Clubber#T11#
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Clubber politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clubber prefers to stall for the moment though.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (6) Clubber
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Maximus stalling.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (6) Clubber
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Maximus looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus moves to his opponent's back but Clubber bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Maximus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (10) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T14#
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus controlling Clubber's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Alexander Maximus retains his heavyweight title!
Alexander Maximus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 49 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnett, which made it look bad. #CL#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Barnett jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Barnett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Barnett up and slammed him! Barnett can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Barnett
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Anderson easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (5) vs (0) Barnett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Barnett keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Barnett wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Barnett tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Barnett can't escape the position.
Barnett is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Barnett prevents Anderson from taking his back.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnett tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (8) vs (0) Barnett
Anderson is trying to stick to Barnett's back but Barnett is turning into Anderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnett. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (8) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Barnett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (10) vs (2) Barnett#T7#
Barnett has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (10) vs (4) Barnett
Anderson is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnett has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (10) vs (7) Barnett
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (10) vs (9) Barnett#T8#
Barnett controlling from mount.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control but Barnett postures up.
Anderson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T9#
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Barnett looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Barnett to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10#
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnett trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #T11#
Anderson controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T12#
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (9) Barnett
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnett's guard.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson content to control rather than advance. #T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (15) vs (9) Barnett
Anderson tries to take Barnett's back but instead Barnett uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Barnett won't allow it. #T14#
Barnett is controlling Anderson's trapped leg to prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
An out of breath Richard Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 56 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 31 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Helvig napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (4) vs (0) Helvig
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.
Helvig looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (6) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but Helvig defending well.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (9) vs (0) Helvig
Gracias fails to take his opponent's back.
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Gracias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (12) vs (0) Helvig
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
Gracias has the hooks in. Helvig is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Helvig tries to escape the position.
Helvig tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracias controlling his opponent. #T2#
Gracias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helvig for as long as he can get away with.
Gracias'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.
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Helvig can't escape the position.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Gracias avoids the attempt from Helvig to control.
Gracias wants to control but Helvig has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Helvig is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Helvig tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helvig wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Helvig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Helvig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig 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#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias 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.
Gracias won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Helvig controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.#T9#
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (12) vs (2) Helvig
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (14) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig working a defensive guard here.
Helvig pulls Gracias in to control the position. #T11#
Helvig wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Helvig there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Helvig is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracias controlling from mount.
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away. #T13#
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracias trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Helvig looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (20) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to break free.
What can Helvig do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Helvig tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
Helvig trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Gracias is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (20) vs (4) Helvig
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Helio Gracias retains his middleweight title!
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#1132 Bond v Godwin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Payton slips a jab from Boma.
A little jabbing left from Payton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
Boma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma throws a series of punches but Payton moves out of range.
Payton throws a jab but it's blocked by Boma.
Nice jab there from Payton.
Payton throws a front kick aimed at Boma's knee but Boma avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Payton lands a big right hand that sends Boma crashing to the mat! Payton stays standing though and waves Boma back to his feet!#ROC2#Boma is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Payton. Boma falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Payton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
A very excited looking Walter Payton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.#TD2#
Chandler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mac Airt wants to get back to full guard.
Chandler misses with a head shot. Mac Airt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mac Airt has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Mac Airt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler throws a strike but Mac Airt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mac Airt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Mac Airt controlling him for the moment.
Mac Airt trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chandler 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Mac Airt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.#T2#
Chandler cracks Mac Airt with a solid left hand.
Mac Airt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mac Airt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Mac Airt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mac Airt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Chandler wants to sweep here but Mac Airt controlling him for the moment.
Mac Airt trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Mac Airt controlling from the top position.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler seems keen to control Mac Airt's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mac Airt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chandler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chandler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mac Airt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mac Airt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Mac Airt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mac Airt trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Mac Airt's body. Mac Airt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mac Airt was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mac Airt controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Mac Airt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mac Airt controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Mac Airt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chandler is looking to escape.
Chandler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mac Airt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chandler sees it coming and defends easily.
Chandler trying to control from the bottom.
Mac Airt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Mac Airt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mac Airt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mac Airt not doing much here.
Mac Airt prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Mac Airt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Mac Airt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Mac Airt eventually gives up the hold.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mac Airt is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mac Airt trying to mount his opponent but Chandler defends it.
Chandler has his hands clasped together around Mac Airt's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Airt sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Mac Airt dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Mac Airt actively working from the bottom here.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Mac Airt wants to control the action here but instead Chandler manages to pass to full mount!
Chandler working the ground and pound effectively.
Chandler lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is landing with some decent strikes but Mac Airt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mac Airt is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mac Airts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab from Chandler.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mac Airt on his heels. He'll look to pass Mac Airt's guard now, I'm sure.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mac Airt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chandler's guard.
Chandler wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mac Airt controlling the pace.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
Mac Airt is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Mac Airt postures up.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mac Airt from controlling successfully.
Chandler seems keen to control Mac Airt's posture.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chandler trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler digs a good hook to Mac Airt's body.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chandler shoots for a takedown but Mac Airt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac Airt's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Mac Airt's head back.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt looking to control.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mac Airt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Mac Airt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mac Airt has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mac Airt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chandler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
Our winner, Joey Chandler, 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
STRIKE! 54
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Dren Jr connects with a body shot.
Dren Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Waldron. Waldron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Dren Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waldron counters with a body kick.
Dren Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Waldron moves into the clinch.
Waldron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waldron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dren Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dren Jr pushes Waldron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dren Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Waldron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dren Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waldron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dren Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Waldron looks winded!#BC#
Dren Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dren Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waldron on the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Johnny Waldron's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dren Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dren Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##KD#
Waldron walks into a big right hand from Dren Jr and goes down! The referee sends Dren Jr to a neutral corner as Waldron gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT#The cut above Johnny Waldron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dren Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waldron will feel that in the morning.
Dren Jr throws a right and a left that Waldron avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Waldron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Dren Jr clips Waldron with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Waldron a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#Johnny Waldron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Waldron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zdravko Dren Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Zdravko Dren Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 1132 Harris vs. Dariush
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Tyler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick.
As Tyler backs away, Obama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tyler misses with a double jab
letting Obama counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pete Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tyler is looking to clinch.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Tyler throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Obama throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Tyler crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Obama!
An out of breath Tom Obama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
SMASH: Brown vs Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A swing and a miss from Randriamaholison.
We've been told by Barboza's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barboza moves out of range as Randriamaholison strikes.
And Barboza counters with a quick kick to the body but Randriamaholison blocks it.
Barboza looks for the body kick but Randriamaholison saw that one coming.
Randriamaholison misses with a hook. Barboza ducked under it nicely.
Randriamaholison throws a poor cross that misses
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Randriamaholison throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Barboza counters with a left hand that sends Randriamaholison to the canvas! #T1#
Barboza wants to stand but Randriamaholison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Randriamaholison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randriamaholison is controlling Barboza's posture.
Barboza wants to stand and escape but instead Randriamaholison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Randriamaholison prevents Barboza from getting back to his feet.
Barboza trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Randriamaholison controlling from the top position.
Barboza has momentary wrist control but Randriamaholison slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Barboza pulls Randriamaholison in close to his closed guard and prevents Randriamaholison from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barboza misses with a body kick.
Barboza slips a straight right by Randriamaholison.
Barboza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Randriamaholison misses with a head kick.
Barboza blocks a jab.
Randriamaholison digs a good body shot into Barboza's ribs.#T4#
Randriamaholison missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barboza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Randriamaholison throws an overhand right that lands on Barboza's shoulder, as Barboza tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Barboza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barboza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Randriamaholison to counter with a crisp jab.
Randriamaholison misses with a looping right.
Barboza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randriamaholison is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barboza lands with a nice body kick.
Randriamaholison lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randriamaholison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears Barboza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Randriamaholison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Randriamaholison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randriamaholison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barboza throws out the jab.
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza slips a straight right by Randriamaholison.
It appears Barboza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barboza works Randriamaholison's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Randriamaholison throws an overhand right that lands on Barboza's shoulder, as Barboza tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Barboza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Barboza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Randriamaholison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Randriamaholison swings widly with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a nice kick to the body.
Randriamaholison is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Barboza slips under a jab from Randriamaholison.
A quick step to the side and Barboza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Randriamaholison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barboza under the eye.
Bento Barboza is winning the standup battle so far.
Barboza misses with the body kick
letting Randriamaholison counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Randriamaholison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters with a stiff right hand.
Barboza misses with a leg kick
and Randriamaholison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barboza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Randriamaholison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Barboza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Randriamaholison counters with a straight right hand.
Barboza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barboza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randriamaholison 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.
Randriamaholison throws a shot from downtown. Barboza moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboza misses the target.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randriamaholison misses with a hook. Barboza ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Barboza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Randriamaholison misses with a hook. Barboza ducked under it nicely.
Barboza throws a sloppy body shot
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice body shot.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot.
Barboza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Randriamaholison cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Randriamaholison has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barboza to stand back up!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boniface Randriamaholison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Randriamaholison stuns Barboza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut
and Barboza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barboza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barboza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison misses with a looping right.
Barboza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Randriamaholison avoids it.
Randriamaholison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Randriamaholison misses with a looping right.
Barboza is looking for a counter combo.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Randriamaholison throws a looping overhand right but Barboza ducks down to avoid it.
Barboza feinted there with a counter leg kick.#KD2#
Randriamaholison lands a big head kick that sends Barboza tumbling to the mat! Randriamaholison takes a step backwards and waves Barboza back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Barboza is rocked!
Barboza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Randriamaholison swings widly with a right hand
letting Barboza counter with a right hand. #T2#
Randriamaholison missing with a left hand there. Barboza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Barboza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randriamaholison throws the left hand but Barboza avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Barboza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut.
Barboza appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD2#
Randriamaholison cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barboza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Randriamaholison finish him?
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Barboza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Randriamaholison.#T3#
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
Barboza slips a jab from Randriamaholison.
An attempted straight right counter from Barboza misses the target.
Barboza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Randriamaholison finds it's way round the side to connect with Barboza's head. #CUT2#Bento Barboza's cut is getting worse.
Randriamaholison digs a good body shot into Barboza's ribs.
Randriamaholison thuds a left hand into Barboza's body.
Randriamaholison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
It looked like Barboza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barboza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barboza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Randriamaholison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barboza.
Randriamaholison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barboza has time to react.
Randriamaholison walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boniface Randriamaholison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randriamaholison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boniface Randriamaholison!
During a confident post fight interview, Boniface Randriamaholison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
Just some fights 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Teteny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teteny somewhat.
Teteny with a poor takedown
and Raak counters with a nice body shot.
Raak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teteny.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teteny is breathing heavily.
Teteny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raak circles away.
Teteny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teteny with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak catches Teteny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Daaniel Teteny has been cut.
Raak throws a body shot but no joy.
Raak keeps Teteny at a distance using the push kick.
Raak works Teteny's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Raak cracks Teteny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Teteny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teteny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Teteny walks straight into a right hand from Raak - that's dropped him! Raak jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Teteny from any more punishment! Teteny complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hjalmar Raak!
A very excited looking Hjalmar Raak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
Event:
STRIKE! 53
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Murray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mjölnir misses with the combination.
Mjölnir misses with a double jab
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mjölnir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mjölnir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mjölnir misses.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mjölnir moves away from the strike by Murray.
Mjölnir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjölnir misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a straight right that drops Mjölnir to the canvas! Will Mjölnir beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lee Murray!
A relieved looking Lee Murray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 1130 Kamara vs. Harakka
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Turtle. That snapped Rapheal's head back.
Rapheal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turtle finds it's way round the side to connect with Rapheal's head.
Turtle misses with a hook
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turtle.
Turtle blocks a leg kick.
Turtle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turtle doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Turtle lands a head kick. Rapheal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turtle misses with a low kick.
Turtle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turtle lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rapheal.
Turtle throws a head kick that misses.
Turtle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turtle throws a body kick that misses.
Rapheal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turtle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Rapheal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turtle.
Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turtle tried to score with a low kick but Rapheal checks it.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal moves out of range as Turtle strikes.
Rapheal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rapheal takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal moves out of range of the body kick.
Turtle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rapheal if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been told by Rapheal's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turtle delivers a nice body kick.
Turtle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rapheal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Turtle misses #CL#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapheal.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Turtle controls his hands.
Turtle lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turtle obliges.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Turtle.
Turtle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turtle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turtle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rapheal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Turtle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapheal avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Turtle scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turtle misses with a knee to the head.
Turtle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rapheal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Turtle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rapheal.
Turtle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rapheal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turtle blocking some punches.
Turtle struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
Turtle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rapheal up against the cage.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turtle lands a knee to the body.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but Rapheal blocks with his arms.
Turtle looks winded!
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Rapheal lands a right hand.
Turtle crunches a lovely knee into Rapheal's ribcage.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapheal avoids it.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turtle.
A short right from Rapheal.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
Rapheal gets through Turtle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rapheal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rapheal lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rubber Turtle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Turtle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good work by Rapheal as he checks the leg kick.
Turtle misses the body punch
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turtle misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapheal.
Turtle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turtle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turtle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rapheal is defending well for now.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rapheal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turtle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turtle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turtle misses with a knee strike.
Rapheal is leaning against Turtle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Turtle takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Rapheal.
Turtle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapheal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapheal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rapheal works on Turtle's body with a couple of short punches.
Rapheal lands an uppercut.
Rapheal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapheal pushes Turtle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rapheal.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rapheal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Rapheal cracks Turtle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turtle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rapheal finish him?
#ROC#Turtle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turtle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapheal counters with a huge right that knocks Turtle out cold! Rapheal is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Rapheal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 56 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McCain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracias's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Gracias
McCain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCain is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.
McCain is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Gracias tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCain has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Gracias
McCain looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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.#T3#
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
Gracias regains half guard.
McCain content to control rather than advance.
McCain seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Gracias is controlling McCain's trapped leg to prevent McCain from advancing to side control.
McCain is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5##SUB#
McCain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. McCain eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias moves into full guard.
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
McCain won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Gracias has control of McCain's left arm, preventing McCain from doing any damage.
Gracias keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Gracias managing to control the position. #T7#
McCain is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (5) vs (4) Gracias
McCain wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
McCain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Gracias is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCain wants to sweep but Gracias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (7) Gracias#T10#
McCain is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
McCain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but McCain is defending the position.
McCain wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Gracias working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McCain trying to control the position.
#SUB#
McCain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracias is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCain. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (10) Gracias
McCain prevents Gracias from improving position. #T13#
McCain wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias just content to control the position.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCain is trying to improve his position.
Gracias staying calm.#T14#
McCain looks to move to half guard but instead Gracias has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (5) vs (12) Gracias
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCain to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (5) vs (15) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 15 to 5.
Helio Gracias is the new middleweight champion!
Helio Gracias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#1128 Hawk v Ryder
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Akechi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akechi backwards.
Akechi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Akechi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunter as Akechi tries to tie him up.
Akechi tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Akechi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards. #T1#
Akechi avoids the elbow strike from Hunter, against the cage.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi.
Akechi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Akechi's head.
Hunter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akechi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akechi dodges an elbow strike from Hunter.
Akechi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akechi misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akechi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akechi.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body.
Akechi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akechi has Hunter pushed against the cage.#T2#
Hunter tries to work over Akechi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akechi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Akechi gets control of Hunter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Akechi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akechi is controlling Hunter's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Akechi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunter cracks Akechi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Hunter blocking some punches.
Akechi prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Akechi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Akechi.
Akechi dodges an elbow strike from Hunter.
Akechi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunter.
Hunter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akechi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Akechi.
Akechi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Akechi controls his hands.
Akechi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akechi wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Hunter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Akechi misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deer Hunter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Akechi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Akechi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akechi blocks the body kick.
Akechi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunter. That snapped Akechi's head back.
Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunter scores with the left hand. Akechi knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Akechi has closed the distance and engaged Hunter in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Akechi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Akechi has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Hunter blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Akechi.
Deer Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akechi tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akechi avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Hunter takes a shot to the head.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Akechi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Akechi as the two fighters clinch.
Akechi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter throws an elbow that misses.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter lands an elbow inside that Akechi shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Jubei Akechi has been cut.
Hunter misses with a knee strike.
Hunter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akechi tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Akechi back against the cage. #T2#
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akechi avoids it.
Akechi blocks an uppercut.
Akechi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akechi tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akechi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akechi misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi takes a shot to the head.
Hunter pushes Akechi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Akechi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Akechi misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with a thumping low kick. #KD2#
Hunter cracks Akechi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hunter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Akechi to stand back up!#ROC2#Akechi is rocked!
Hunter connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Akechi out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deer Hunter!
A very excited looking Deer Hunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 3
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Barella misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barella defending well as Bouddi loads up on a big left hand.
Barella wants to counter the offense by Bouddi and move into the clinch position.
Bouddi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barella with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bouddi counter with a right hand.
Bouddi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
Bouddi loads up on a big right hand but Barella slips the punch.#T1#
Jab from Bouddi.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bouddi lands a lovely overhand right.
Barella tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barella 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.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barella throws a counter combo.
Bouddi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barella.
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Barella wants to counter the offense by Bouddi and move into the clinch position.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Bouddi stops a takedown attempt from Barella.
#BC#
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bouddi.
As Bouddi backs off Barella throws a huge counter combo but Bouddi manages to avoid it all.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Barella does no damage.
Bouddi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bouddi scores with a leg kick.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Bouddi throws a lazy head kick
and Barella counters with a series of strikes. Bouddi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barella swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Bouddi misses the target.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barella shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.#T4#
Barella shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bouddi sprawls well. Bouddi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barella gets slowly back to his feet.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Barella ducked under it nicely.
Barella lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bouddi throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bouddi missing with a left hand there. Barella was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barella throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bouddi misses with the body kick
and Barella counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barella, as that shot connected.
Barella takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bouddi throws a lazy right hand but Barella sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barella wants to counter with a clinch but Bouddi pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella tries to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut
and Barella counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bouddi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barella avoids the body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Bouddi throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.#TD2#
Barella closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bouddi to the mat! Bouddi manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barella accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Barella throws a big right hand that misses.
Bouddi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barella postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barella looking to sit in guard and control but Bouddi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barella pulls Bouddi in to control the position.
Bouddi postures up.
#SUB2#
Barella has his foot on Bouddi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bouddi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Barella looking for subs off his back but Bouddi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bouddi tries to stand and escape but Barella is controlling the position. #T3#
Barella is trying to get back to full guard.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Bouddi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Barella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barella throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Barella looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bouddi passes into side control!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barella is looking to regain half guard here but Bouddi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bouddi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barella wants to improve his position but Bouddi is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bouddi misses with a wild body shot.
Barella throws a counter combo.
Bouddi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Barella's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barella gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bouddi counters with a left to the body.
Bouddi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella dives in and grabs Bouddi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bouddi pushes down on Barella's head and hops out.
Barella takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Bouddi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bouddi as he jumps to the side.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Barella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi misses with a straight right.
Barella staying out of range there.
Barella thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barella with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bouddi to score with a decent uppercut.
Barella rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bouddi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Barella wants to counter the offense by Bouddi and move into the clinch position.
Barella moves out of range of the strikes.
Bouddi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barella.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Bouddi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barella counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Barella looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barella can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Barella seems to be working for a kimura but Bouddi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Barella with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sonny Barella has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Barella trying to pass the guard but Bouddi defending well.
Barella drops an elbow to the side of Bouddi's head.
Barella is stalling here. Bouddi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barella seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bouddi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barella looking for a sweep but Bouddi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barella is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koa Bouddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barella is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koa Bouddi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bouddi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Sonny Barella was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 40 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber pushes Kim up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Clubber turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clubber manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Kim
Kim is trying to escape the position but Clubber is controlling the position.
Kim felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clubber gets to mount! Kim was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (6) vs (0) Kim
Kim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (9) vs (0) Kim
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber not allowing Kim to control his hands. #T1#
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.
We've been hearing good reports from Clubber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kim trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Clubber patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kim controlling Clubber 's hands.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Kim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kim just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kim's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kim tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Clubber not allowing Kim to control his hands.
Clubber biding his time, controlling Kim.
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.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kim for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kim trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T6#
Clubber gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
Kim is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Kim trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kim trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Clubber controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Clubber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T8#
Clubber controls the position.
Kim holding on to Clubber's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Kim preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber. #T9#
Clubber gets his hands free as Kim looks to control. #SUB#
Clubber working for the choke.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Kim from escaping the position.
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber controlling from the back.
Clubber avoiding Kim 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Kim is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Clubber looking to break Kim's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kim remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Clubber will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Clubber.
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Kim is staying busy.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Kim buck him off. #SUB#
Kim is in a bad position with Clubber working for a choke. Kim manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (2) Kim
Kim 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.
Clubber has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Clubber wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kim is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Kim trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (13) vs (2) Kim#T14#
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Kim right now.
Kim trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 82 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer has Nutz up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Archer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archer tries to score a body lock takedown but Nutz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Justa Nutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Able Archer.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Nutz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nutz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Nutz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nutz swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
Archer shoots in but Nutz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Archer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nutz is fending him off so far but Archer persists. Nope, Nutz circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Nutz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Archer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Archer tries to clinch there but Nutz circles away.
#T1#
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer wants to clinch.#CL2#
Archer pushes Nutz up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer has Nutz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nutz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer has Nutz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nutz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nutz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Nutz lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Archer
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.
Nutz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Archer
Nutz has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nutz is controlling Archer's posture.
Nutz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Nutz is concentrating on defense, preventing Archer from advancing position.
Nutz'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.
Nutz tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T4#
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nutz is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Archer is tapping! Great win for Nutz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justa Nutz!
A relieved looking Justa Nutz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSG 385 Finn vs Feet
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 49 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Black gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Black has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Black tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anderson (0) vs (4) Black
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Black trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black laying and praying for a moment but Anderson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Black has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Black is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson won't allow Black to pass to mount. #T2#
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
Black performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Anderson gets full guard.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (7) Black
Black is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Anderson is not content to let Black control the position.
Black tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Black has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (0) vs (9) Black
Black wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Black moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anderson has worked his arm free - good work by Anderson!
#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (9) Black
Black moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Black has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Black keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T7#
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Black has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (9) Black
Black manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
Black tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (8) vs (9) Black
Black is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (8) vs (13) Black
Anderson trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Black looking for the choke from the back. #T10##SUB2#
Anderson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Black's arms. #SUB2#
Black looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Black gets his hands free. #T11#
Black is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Black won't let him. #SUB2#
Anderson showing good submission defense here.
Black controlling well, preventing Anderson from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Black working for a choke but Anderson is defending well. #SUB2#
Black seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Anderson's chin but Anderson turns very nicely into Black's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Anderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (10) vs (13) Black#T12#
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Black looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T13#
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (13) vs (13) Black
Black is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Black is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (15) vs (13) Black
Anderson prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Black sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Anderson 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.
Black wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (18) vs (13) Black
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 18 to 13.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Tomson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That kick from Tomson tenderised Boma's leg. Boma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tomson drops his hands momentarily and Boma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomson.
Boma slips under a jab from Tomson.
Tomson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson looks to land a left hand but Boma moved out of range nicely.
Boma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tomson just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Tomson.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boma's corner calls for a 1-2. Boma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boma misses with a kick to the body
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson drops Boma with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tomson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
As Tom Tomson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Iov Kuzmin! You are a young up and comer! I want you next! Step up!'. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSG 383 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 48 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borgia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borgia stuffs the takedown.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Borgia is avoiding it.
#TD#
Borgia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Borgia showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Borgia controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#T1#
Well, if Borgia 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.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Anderson is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Borgia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Anderson
Borgia is trying to take his opponent's back.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Borgia has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Borgia controlling from mount.
Borgia prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.#T5#
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Borgia.
Anderson 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.
Borgia wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Borgia controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson tries to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Anderson is trying to reverse the position but instead Borgia has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (8) vs (0) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Borgia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Borgia continues to hold on tight.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
#T8#
Borgia wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Borgia keeps control of the position easily here as Anderson tries to buck him off.
Anderson breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (8) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T9#
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.#T10#
Anderson trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Borgia controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11##SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Borgia pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Borgia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (12) vs (2) Anderson#T12#
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Borgia content just to control the position here. #T13#
Borgia wants to take Anderson's back but he can't do it this time.
Anderson wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Borgia controlling from mount. #T14#
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
After winning the bout, Alexander Borgia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
SSG 383 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 81 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Archer! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Archer (0) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer prevents Yasalmibaal from moving into mount.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal in the domination position with Archer hanging on.#T1##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Archer prevents Yasalmibaal from improving position. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but Archer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal#T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yasalmibaal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archer escapes and throws Yasalmibaal's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy. #T4#
Yasalmibaal prevents Archer from moving into mount.
Archer trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal is working away.
Archer staying calm.#T5#
Yasalmibaal tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #T6#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Archer control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Archer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Archer tries to advance to mount but Yasalmibaal denies him. #T7#
Yasalmibaal tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Yasalmibaal is trying to escape the position but Archer is controlling the position.
Yasalmibaal is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Archer happy to just control the position for now.
Archer trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it. #T9#
Yasalmibaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling the action here.#T10#
Yasalmibaal is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.
Yasalmibaal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Yasalmibaal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yasalmibaal.
Archer postures up.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard!
#T13#
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer controlling the pace.
Archer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yasalmibaal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Yasalmibaal wants to get back to full guard.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Yasalmibaal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer is looking to pass Yasalmibaal's guard but actually Yasalmibaal recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to cinch up a triangle. Archer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Yasalmibaal's body to avoid the submission. Yasalmibaal has instead reached around Archer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Yasalmibaal arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
After winning the bout, Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Beckwith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akechi sprawls well initially but Beckwith persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Beckwith is working for a kimura but Akechi is defending it quite comfortably.
Beckwith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akechi keeps working. #SUB#
Beckwith seems to be looking for submissions.
Akechi won't allow Beckwith to pass to mount.
Akechi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckwith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Akechi is defending well.
Beckwith stalling away here and it's allowed Akechi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beckwith postures up.
Beckwith advances to half guard.
Beckwith tries to pass to full mount but Akechi defends it. #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.
Akechi tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.#SUB#
Beckwith wants to work for an arm triangle but Akechi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akechi tries to roll over but Beckwith keeps him under control.
Beckwith is controlling the pace.
Beckwith wants to pass the guard but Akechi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckwith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB#
Beckwith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckwith. #SUB#
Beckwith is trying to work for a kimura but Akechi is defending well.
Beckwith wants to take a breather but Akechi is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Akechi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beckwith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akechi has his hands on Beckwith's head, controlling the position.
Beckwith wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beckwith fails with the takedown
and Akechi counters with a stiff right hand.
Akechi throws a right hand that misses
and Beckwith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Beckwith rushes Akechi and presses him up against the cage.
Beckwith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right from Beckwith.
Beckwith scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Beckwith has picked Akechi up - he's going for a ride! Beckwith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Beckwith is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Beckwith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Beckwith dominated that round.
That's time! Beckwith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beckwith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akechi finds it's way round the side to connect with Beckwith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Akechi has managed to clinch.
Beckwith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beckwith. #T1#
Akechi wants to stall.
Akechi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Beckwith has hold of one of Akechi's legs. Akechi is fighting the takedown attempt but Beckwith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Beckwith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akechi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckwith, into his guard. #REVB#
Akechi wants to control from the top but Beckwith keeps moving. #SUB#
Beckwith is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Akechi frees his head nicely. Oh but Beckwith has switched to an armbar! Akechi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rudy Beckwith! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
