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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pit Warriors 2
Date: May 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Outlaw Ii misses the shot to the body.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Outlaw Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Outlaw Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Murray avoids the head kick by Outlaw Ii.
Murray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outlaw Ii.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Outlaw Ii connects with a solid leg kick.
Murray lands with a hook. Outlaw Ii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Outlaw Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outlaw Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Outlaw Ii lands with a right hand.
The Devils Outlaw Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Murray.
Murray checks a low kick from Outlaw Ii.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outlaw Ii.
Outlaw Ii misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Outlaw Ii blocks a head kick by Murray.
Good exchange - Murray coming out on top.
Outlaw Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outlaw Ii.
Outlaw Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Outlaw Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outlaw Ii throws out the jab.
Outlaw Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Outlaw Ii slams his shin into Murray's torso.
Murray takes one on the button.#ROC2#Murray is rocked!
Outlaw Ii closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Murray back against the cage! Outlaw Ii follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Murray out cold! What a finish! Outlaw Ii looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Devils Outlaw Ii!
An out of breath The Devils Outlaw Ii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Morrison vs Longabaugh
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand
and Vinkovic counters with a straight right hand.
Vinkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Vinkovic misses with a low kick.
Vinkovic misses with a left hand
and Randriamaholison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinkovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vinkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Vinkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vinkovic counter with a right hand.
Randriamaholison misses with a wild body shot.
Vinkovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randriamaholison misses with a right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Randriamaholison moves out of range of the leg kick from Vinkovic.
It looked like Randriamaholison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randriamaholison dodges the punch combination from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Vinkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randriamaholison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand
and Randriamaholison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinkovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vinkovic throws a hook but Randriamaholison blocks it.#T2#
Vinkovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vinkovic tries to land a leg kick but Randriamaholison saw it coming and moves away.
Randriamaholison connects with a jab.
Vinkovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randriamaholison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randriamaholison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinkovic at a distance.
A jab from Vinkovic misses.
Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vinkovic misses with an uppercut
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Vinkovic
and Randriamaholison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frane Vinkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randriamaholison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinkovic.
Vinkovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Vinkovic lands with a cross.
Randriamaholison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vinkovic looks to land a combination but Randriamaholison avoids it well.
Vinkovic misses with a head kick.
Vinkovic misses with a right hand
and Randriamaholison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinkovic throws a one two combo.
Vinkovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vinkovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Randriamaholison makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vinkovic really felt that one!
Vinkovic gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice right hand that sends Vinkovic toppling to the canvas! Vinkovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Randriamaholison finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Frane Vinkovic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randriamaholison misses with a looping left.
Vinkovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vinkovic throws out a loose jab but Randriamaholison uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##KD#
Randriamaholison cracks Vinkovic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vinkovic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Randriamaholison finish him?
Vinkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Randriamaholison moves out of range easily.
Randriamaholison throws a big counter combination but Vinkovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Vinkovic blocks it.
Vinkovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randriamaholison counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Vinkovic! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Randriamaholison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!
A victorious Boniface Randriamaholison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 1165 Farman vs. Hunna
Date: May 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Tyler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyler there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler is looking to clinch but Kuznecov is avoiding it.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kuznecov misses with a body shot.
Kuznecov misses with a hook.
Kuznecov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyler counters with a right hand to the body.
Tyler ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyler should have avoided that one. #TD#
Kuznecov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tyler.#SUB2#
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznecov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznecov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tyler has his foot on Kuznecov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznecov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Kuznecov preventing the sweep.
Kuznecov stands up over Tyler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Kuznecov with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuznecov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznecov wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Kuznecov chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#The cut above Pete Tyler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pete Tyler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Egor Kuznecov!
Egor Kuznecov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Just some fights 27
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
A head kick by Adams misses
enabling Raak to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Raak avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Raak shrugs off.
Adams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raak blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Adams.
Raak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams. #CUT#It looks like Hjalmar Raak has been cut.
Raak is working Adams over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Raak.
Raak misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Raak tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Raak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Adams looking to stall.
Raak can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Raak has Adams pushed against the cage.
Raak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raak.
Raak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Raak.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Raak blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Raak scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raak has him pressed against the cage.
Raak trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raak into the cage.
Raak wants to stall.
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Raak blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Raak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams.
Raak is trying to stall.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raak can turn it around.#T3#
Raak working aggressively here.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Raak in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams swings for the body but Raak moves out of range.
It seemed like Raak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raak tries to move into range but Adams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams lands a high kick!
Adams misses with a straight left.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Raak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Raak misses with a straight left.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Raak tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Raak catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Adams rushes Raak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams lands an elbow just above Raak 's eye.
Raak lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adams's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Adams.
Adams crunches a lovely knee into Raak's ribcage.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Raak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hjalmar Raak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams is looking to counter the offense by Raak and move into the clinch.
Smash Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams jabs Raak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adams is looking to wear down Raak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Raak takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams throws a head kick but Raak moves out of range.
It seemed like Raak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Raak circles away.
Raak flicks out a counter leg kick but Adams steps away.#CL2#
Raak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raak dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raak manages to avoid it.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raak's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Raak 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1##CL#
Adams forces Raak back against the cage and clinches.
Adams is trying to maintain a safe position but Raak gets an underhook and turns Adams into the cage.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adams lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raak doesn't seem bothered though.
Raak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raak walks into a jab.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raak.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raak can do to turn this around?
Adams tries to clinch up but Raak circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Adams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raak if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A good leg kick by Adams.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Adams.
Raak staying out of range there.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Raak misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Adams misses its target.
Adams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raak on the side of the head.
Raak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Adams clinches.
Raak avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Smash Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raak.
Raak taking a breather.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raak is defending well for now.
Raak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow. #T3#
Raak tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Raak back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raak's brow.
Raak struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
#BC#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams lunges at Raak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raak's hand.
Adams scores with a one two! Raak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adams avoids the head kick by Raak.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams cracks Raak with a good jab.
Raak throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Raak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raak throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.#T4#
Raak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Raak avoids the head kick by Adams.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Raak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adams.
Adams tries to clinch there but Raak circles away.
Raak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raak on the side of the head.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raak.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Raak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hjalmar Raak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raak avoids the body shot from Adams.
It seemed like Raak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Raak walks into a left hand.
Adams throws a head kick that misses
and Raak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raak.
A jab from Adams does it's job there.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Raak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Adams lands an elbow inside.
Adams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raak as Adams tries to tie him up.
Raak misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raak or not.
Raak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raak dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
Raak blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Raak shrugs off.
Raak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raak. #T2#
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams is leaning against Raak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adams blocking some punches.
Raak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Adams tries a body shot but Raak blocks it.
Adams lands a nice elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Raak avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raak blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
#BC#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Raak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
Adams misses with a shot to the body
and Raak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Adams wants to clinch
and Raak counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Raak gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
Hjalmar Raak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smash Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Adams pushes Raak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Adams.
Raak has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Adams looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Adams.
Adams lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Adams breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Adams has managed to clinch.
Raak scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head. #BC2#
Raak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams avoids a kick to the body.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raak momentarily.
Raak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams lands with a good body shot.
Adams misses with a hook
and Raak counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smash Adams!
Smash Adams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 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 25 wins and 21 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 58 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias goes for a double leg but Itinya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Itinya continues to drive forward.#CL#
Itinya clinches. #TD#
Itinya pulls guard.
Itinya controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Itinya being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Itinya working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Itinya holds on and takes a little breather.
Itinya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
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. #T2#
Itinya controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Gracias won't allow Itinya to sweep him here.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Itinya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Gracias stays in close to Itinya's body and controls the position.
Itinya wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Itinya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #T4#
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Itinya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias pulls Itinya in to control the position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Gracias is controlling Itinya's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias pulls Itinya in close to prevent any damage.
Itinya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Gracias#T6##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Itinya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Itinya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.#T7#
Itinya pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Itinya working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias is pushing down on Itinya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Itinya is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Itinya is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias controlling the action here.
Itinya wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Gracias 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.
Gracias prevents Itinya from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Gracias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Itinya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracias.
Gracias prevents Itinya from improving his position.
Itinya trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Gracias content to control rather than advance.
Itinya trying to control but Gracias postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
Itinya trying to control here.
#SUB#
Itinya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Itinya is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Itinya looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Itinya wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Gracias
Itinya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Itinya 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 slows the pace down in half guard.
Itinya is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.#T14##SUB#
Itinya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it. #SUB#
Itinya looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya trying to get back to full guard but Gracias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (8) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 8 to 2.
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 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 77 wins and 45 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Standish has Clubber up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Standish pulls guard effortlessly.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Standish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clubber defends it easily.#SUB2#
Standish throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clubber uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (3) vs (0) Standish
Standish is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Standish tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T1#
Clubber is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Standish will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Standish is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Clubber is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (5) vs (0) Standish
Standish tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Standish is looking to get to half guard.
Standish wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Standish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Standish 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.
Standish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Standish to control.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Standish is trying to reverse the position but instead Clubber has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Standish
Standish just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clubber is hanging on to Standish's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Clubber avoiding Standish 's attempts to control his hands.
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Standish trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Standish's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Standish just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Standish is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish is in bad spot here.
Clubber gets his hands free as Standish looks to control. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Clubber'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.
Standish is in bad spot here.
Clubber avoiding Standish 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Standish's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Standish trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clubber not allowing Standish to control his hands. #T7#
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Standish tries to buck him off.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Clubber.
Standish manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clubber's guard. Nice work there by Standish.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Standish#T8#
Standish engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Standish wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber has his hands on Standish's head, controlling the position.
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.#T9#
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Clubber managing to control the position.
Standish looking to pass the guard.
Clubber looking to control.
#T10#
Standish wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Clubber wants to control the position but Standish says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber trying to control but Standish postures up.
#T11#
Standish stalling away here and it's allowed Clubber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Standish trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Standish 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 trying to control the position here.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Standish 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.
Clubber pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Standish pushes down on Clubber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Standish is looking to stall here but Clubber recovers full guard.
Standish looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Standish trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Standish is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clubber is adopting a defensive guard.
Standish trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Ricky Clubber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 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 52 wins and 54 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Strakapoud tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strakapoud jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Strakapoud successfully pulls guard.
Anderson is fighting to break Strakapoud's control of his arms but Strakapoud is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud is trying to keep Anderson in close.
#T1#
Strakapoud keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Strakapoud looking to control.
#T2#
Strakapoud looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Strakapoud trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Strakapoud#T3#
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Strakapoud wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson fails to advance to Strakapoud's back.
Strakapoud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away. #T5#
Strakapoud might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strakapoud is working to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (6) vs (0) Strakapoud
Strakapoud trying to control but not successfully.
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.
Strakapoud manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Strakapoud.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (6) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Anderson pulls Strakapoud in close to prevent any damage.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position. #T7#
Let's hope that Strakapoud 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.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Anderson controls Strakapoud momentarily but Strakapoud frees himself.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson is pulling down on Strakapoud's head to control his posture.
Strakapoud trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control the position here.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.
Anderson has Strakapoud pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strakapoud stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson has control of Strakapoud's left arm, preventing Strakapoud from doing any damage.
Strakapoud's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson is controlling Strakapoud's posture.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T12#
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T13#
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (8) vs (2) Strakapoud#T14#
Anderson 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.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Strakapoud has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs MacLeod
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Bouddi throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Bouddi.
A swing and a miss from Deathcrush.
Bouddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Deathcrush tries to counter it with a takedown but Bouddi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Deathcrush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deathcrush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathcrush tries to clinch but Bouddi is having none of it.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deathcrush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Bouddi.
Bouddi cracks Deathcrush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deathcrush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deathcrush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Bouddi with a nice cross.
Deathcrush slips under a jab from Bouddi.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Deathcrush let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bouddi tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bouddi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bouddi trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deathcrush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Bouddi keeps moving.
Deathcrush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush pushes down on Bouddi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bouddi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deathcrush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deathcrush 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.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouddi has his hands on Deathcrush's head, controlling the position.
Deathcrush sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deathcrush cracks Bouddi with a solid left hand.#T3#
Deathcrush controlling from the top position.
Bouddi keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Deathcrush ducked under it nicely.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bouddi defends it well.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Deathcrush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bouddi finds it's way round the side to connect with Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi throws a hook but Deathcrush avoids it easily.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bouddi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deathcrush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bouddi misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Deathcrush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deathcrush.
Deathcrush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bouddi.
Deathcrush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi misses the jab.
Bouddi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bouddi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deathcrush wants to counter with a clinch but Bouddi pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bouddi misses the shot to the body.
Deathcrush misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Deathcrush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice body punch from Deathcrush.
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathcrush.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses
and Deathcrush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deathcrush can do to turn this around?
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Deathcrush scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Deathcrush has Bouddi up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bouddi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bouddi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush misses with a looping left.
Bouddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deathcrush is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bouddi rather than just go for the knockout.
Deathcrush blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
#T1#
Deathcrush walks into a left hand.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses.
Bouddi swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deathcrush.
Bouddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathcrush is looking to pass into half guard but Bouddi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bouddi is in guard.#REVR#
Deathcrush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Bouddi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Deathcrush has his hands on Bouddi's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bouddi stopping the sweep attempt from Deathcrush.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Deathcrush has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bouddi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Deathcrush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bouddi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deathcrush swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses.
Bouddi throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Deathcrush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Deathcrush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deathcrush is looking to clinch.
It appears Bouddi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bouddi sizes up Deathcrush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deathcrush staying out of range there.
Bouddi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Bouddi throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.
Deathcrush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deathcrush connects with a body shot.
Bouddi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a single leg into guard. Bouddi didn't expect that.
Bouddi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Deathcrush staying out of range there.
Bouddi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bouddi cracks Deathcrush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bouddi misses with a looping right.
Deathcrush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bouddi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deathcrush digs a good body shot into Bouddi's ribs.
Deathcrush tries to clinch up but Bouddi circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi throws a hook to the side of Deathcrush's head but Deathcrush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut. Deathcrush saw that one coming.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi catches Deathcrush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deathcrush closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bouddi throws a right and a left that Deathcrush avoids nicely.
Bouddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deathcrush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deathcrush moves away from the strike by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deathcrush on the side of the head. #TD2#
Deathcrush closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deathcrush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Deathcrush lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bouddi down.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bouddi keeps working.
Bouddi is looking to regain half guard here but Deathcrush keeps moving and retains side control.
Bouddi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Bouddi prevents Deathcrush from moving into mount.
Bouddi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deathcrush.
Deathcrush working the ground and pound.
Deathcrush scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deathcrush creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bouddi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here as Deathcrush stalls from top position.
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bouddi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deathcrush.
Bouddi is being controlled here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Deathcrush in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deathcrush throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bouddi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Deathcrush stalling.
Bouddi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deathcrush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deathcrush trying to control from Bouddi's half guard. Bouddi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bouddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Bouddi keeps moving.
Bouddi can't keep his opponent in guard - Deathcrush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deathcrush slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouddi wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enu Deathcrush.
I think Deathcrush has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enu Deathcrush! |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 25 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 44 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clubber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Hlervu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clubber quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Clubber#SUB#
Hlervu 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.
Hlervu uses his free foot to push down on Clubber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clubber. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Clubber
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu wants to take Clubber's back here but Clubber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T1#
Clubber reaches up and holds on to Hlervu to control the position.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hlervu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Hlervu prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Hlervu 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.
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
Hlervu'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.#T3#
Clubber preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Hlervu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clubber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hlervu. #T4#
Clubber is holding on to half guard well.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hlervu is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hlervu passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Clubber
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (11) vs (0) Clubber
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Hlervu breaks the grip. #T7#
Hlervu has the hooks in. Clubber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Hlervu controls the action.#SUB#
Hlervu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clubber is defending well though. Hlervu let's go of the attempt for now.
Hlervu is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Clubber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hlervu wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.#SUB#
Hlervu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clubber is defending well though. Hlervu let's go of the attempt for now.
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.
Hlervu is trying to stick to Clubber's back but Clubber is turning into Hlervu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hlervu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clubber. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (11) vs (2) Clubber#T9#
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hlervu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hlervu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clubber escapes and throws Hlervu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (11) vs (5) Clubber
Hlervu is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #T10#
Clubber controlling the position from side mount.
Hlervu is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Hlervu looking for a sweep but Clubber has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (11) vs (7) Clubber
Hlervu can't escape the position.
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Hlervu tries to control Clubber's body but Clubber pushes him off. Hlervu squirms to his side and now Clubber has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (11) vs (10) Clubber
Hlervu staying busy and making it hard for Clubber to control.
Hlervu tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hlervu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hlervu tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Clubber not allowing Hlervu to control his hands. #T13#
Hlervu tries to escape the position.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Hlervu can't escape the position.
#T14#
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Clubber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hlervu is holding onto Clubber's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Hlervu buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
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 20 wins and 31 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 53 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascoigne shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Gascoigne and presses him up against the cage.
Gascoigne gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Gascoigne goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gascoigne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gascoigne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Anderson
Gascoigne pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Gascoigne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascoigne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Anderson is continuing to stall.#T3#
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson won't allow Gascoigne to sweep him here.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gascoigne wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Gascoigne controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending it quite comfortably.
Gascoigne is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Gascoigne trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T7#
Gascoigne manages to get to full guard.
Gascoigne wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Gascoigne looking to control.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gascoigne is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Gascoigne wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Gascoigne defends it.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Gascoigne keeps control of the position.
Anderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gascoigne content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Gascoigne is working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson frees his head quite easily.
#T10#
Gascoigne wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Gascoigne working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is in no mood to give up.
Gascoigne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T11#
Gascoigne controlling the pace for now.
Gascoigne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascoigne wants to control but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Gascoigne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gascoigne wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it. #T13#
Gascoigne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gascoigne wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne not doing much here.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Paul Gascoigne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
S64: The Finale
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Murray lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Butcher's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Butcher's head.#CL2#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Butcher avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
Murray wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murray as Butcher tries to tie him up.
Butcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Butcher is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butcher is keeping busy.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the ropes.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray looking to stall.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher digs a right hand underneath Murray's ribcage. Murray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murray stalls.
Butcher trying to control the position but instead, Murray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butcher into the ropes.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murray as Butcher tries to tie him up.
Murray prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Murray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Butcher.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Murray digs a right hand into Butcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butcher's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher is trying to force a seperation but Murray has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Murray trying to stall but Butcher improves his position.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butcher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Butcher takes an elbow to the temple.
Butcher misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! Butcher slams his shin into Murray's torso.
Butcher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murray momentarily.
Murray throws a low kick, looking for Butcher's leg but Butcher calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Butcher misses its target.
Butcher throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murray slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murray thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Butcher if he has to take too many more of those.
Butcher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butcher.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murray thumps Butcher with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Murray clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Butcher avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Murray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray crunches a lovely knee into Butcher's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Butcher won't want to take too many of those.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray lands an elbow inside that Butcher shrugs off.
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murray throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Butcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Butcher's belly button to the back.
Butcher misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with a low kick, right behind Butcher 's knee.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher throws a wild body kick that Murray sees coming a mile off.
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Butcher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murray clobbers Butcher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butcher misses with a hook
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Murray catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Butcher stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Butcher walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#Butcher is rocked!
Murray lands a head kick. Butcher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oh Butcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Murray darts in and clinches Butcher up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
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#
That kick from Butcher tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Butcher seems to have got his legs back now.
Butcher throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Murray checks it.
A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murray cracks Butcher with an open hand slap.
Butcher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Crunch! Butcher slams his shin into Murray's torso.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
Murray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Murray jabs at Butcher's body.
Murray lands a leg kick that knocks Butcher off balance momentarily.
Butcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Butcher was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher misses with a leg kick
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Butcher scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Butcher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Butcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butcher avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Butcher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
Murray blocking some punches.
#T2#
Butcher working aggressively here.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Butcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray has Butcher pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Butcher working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Murray.
Well Murray 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray!
Our winner, Lee Murray, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Just some fights 25
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Jab from Akechi.
Akechi dips to his left and cracks Damato with an uppercut!
Damato closes the distance and clinches up with Akechi, looking for a takedown. Damato pushes Akechi against the cage but Akechi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Damato shoots in but no luck this time.
Akechi connects with a crisp jab.
Damato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akechi misses with a straight left.
Akechi lands a body shot.
Akechi scores with a jab.#TD#
Damato gets caught flat footed, as Akechi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akechi postures up.
#SUB2#
Damato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Damato throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Damato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Damato looking for a guillotine here but Akechi defends easily.
Damato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damato looking to control.
Damato wants to sweep but no luck.
Damato is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Damato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akechi passes into side control.
Damato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Damato is letting Akechi control him for a moment.
Damato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akechi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Damato will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Damato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akechi working away.
Damato being controlled for a moment.
Damato is looking to regain half guard here but Akechi keeps moving and retains side control.
Akechi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A control attempt from Damato but he's now mounted!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Damato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akechi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Damato gets back to half guard.
Damato wants to control but Akechi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Damato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Akechi jumps into side control!
Akechi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damato looking for a sweep but Akechi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Akechi.
A telegraphed right hand from Akechi misses the target. #TD#
Akechi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Damato tries to bench press Akechi off him but Akechi keeps the position.
Akechi advances nicely into full mount.
Damato tries to lock up and control but Akechi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato is trying desperately to improve position.
Akechi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Damato to take his back!#T1#
Damato trying to control but not successfully.
Akechi keeps control of the position easily here as Damato tries to buck him off.
Damato tries to escape the position.
Akechi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Akechi lands shots from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Damato can't escape the position.
Akechi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Damato wants to escape the position.
Damato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akechi controls the position.
Damato tries to escape but Akechi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Akechi is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Damato up.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Damato trying to control the hands but Akechi won't let him.
Akechi is riding his opponent, not letting Damato buck him off. #T4#
Damato trying to control but not successfully.
Damato rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Akechi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damato keeping control of the position.
Damato is looking to control Akechi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damato avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Akechi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Damato doesn't seem phased though.
Damato moves forwards but Akechi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damato manages to avoid it.
As Akechi backs off Damato throws a huge counter combo but Akechi manages to avoid it all.
Jubei Akechi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Akechi gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akechi.
Damato tries to pull guard but Akechi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Damato blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Akechi manages to pull guard.
Damato would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Damato trying to control the position from guard on top but Akechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Damato looking to pass the guard.
Damato trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Damato postures up in Akechi's guard and throws a big left but Akechi blocks it.
Akechi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akechi controlling Damato's posture.
Damato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akechi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akechi pulls Damato in close to his closed guard and prevents Damato from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damato steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akechi.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akechi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akechi with a nice cross.
It looks like Akechi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Akechi lands with an uppercut that bounces Damato off the cage and back into range.
Akechi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akechi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Akechi closes the distance and clinches.
Damato fails to pull guard.
Damato tries to pull guard but Akechi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jubei Akechi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
A right hook to the body lands for Akechi.
A short uppercut from Akechi. #T3#
Akechi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akechi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Damato backwards.
Akechi digs a right hand underneath Damato's ribcage. Damato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akechi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Damato backwards.
Damato blocks an elbow strike from Akechi.
Akechi tries to throw a body punch but Damato avoids it by throwing Akechi back against the cage.
Damato is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Akechi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Damato is trying to keep an underhook but Akechi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Akechi trying to control the pace.
Damato is trying to control but Akechi passes into side control!
Damato tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damato struggling a bit here.
Damato is letting Akechi control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akechi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
A very excited looking Jubei Akechi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 58 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 34 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias has a takedown stuffed.
Helvig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracias defends it well.
Gracias fails with the takedown.#TD#
Gracias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Helvig sprawls well initially but Gracias persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Helvig has his hands clasped together around Gracias's back. He's all about the action.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig is controlling Gracias's trapped leg to prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.
Helvig tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.#T1#
Helvig gets full guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig is controlling Gracias's posture.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet. #T2#
Helvig controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig trying to control the position here.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#T4#
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Helvig working a defensive guard but Gracias passes into half guard.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Helvig controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Helvig keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Helvig is trying to control but Gracias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig trying to remain calm as Gracias controls from the top position.#T7#
Helvig struggling a bit here.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (0) Helvig
Gracias controlling his opponent. #T8#
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracias has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (10) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig looking to control the position.
Helvig is in bad spot here.
#T9#
I would not like to be Helvig right now.
Helvig trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
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 (10) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Helvig trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is pulling down on Helvig's head. It's preventing any offense from Helvig, at least for the moment.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Gracias trying to control the position.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Gracias trying to control the position.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Helio Gracias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 219
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holliday but Holliday pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holliday walks into a jab.
Holliday lands with a shot to the body.
Holliday throws out a loose jab but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday needs to keep his hands up - Sparr had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Sparr scores with a punch to the head.
Sparr throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
Sparr moves out of range as Holliday throws a body kick.
Sparr misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Holliday lands a big uppercut and Sparr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sparr looks OK. Holliday waves Sparr back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Holliday sends Sparr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holliday is motioning to the referee to let Sparr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
Sparr looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Oh Sparr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holliday moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sparr lands a jab to the nose.
Sparr seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Holliday scores with a jab. Sparr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparr.
Holliday throws out a counter right but Sparr avoids it with no problem.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Holliday walks into a stiff left hand from Sparr.
Sparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparr misses with a jab to the body
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holliday throws a series of punches but Sparr moves out of range.
Sparr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hollidays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holliday avoids the body shot from Sparr.
#T3#
Sparr misses with a lunging right hand
and Holliday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holliday cracks Sparr with a good jab.
Holliday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparr loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sparr scores with a hook.
Sparr missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday throws a lazy right hand but Sparr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holliday swivels and escapes.#T4#
Sparr scores with a jab to the head.
Sparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holliday misses with a body kick.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Sparr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holliday misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holliday!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Sparr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sparr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
Sparr trying to control the action but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Holliday can't do much from the bottom here.
Holliday is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Sparr tries to move to mount but Holliday blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
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.
Sparr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Holliday sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sparr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Holliday is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sparr grinds an elbow into Holliday's temple.
Holliday is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Sparr misses with the ground and pound.
Holliday 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.
Sparr wants to control but Holliday is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr is trying to ground and pound but Holliday uses the momentary lack of control by Sparr to regain half guard. #T7#
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holliday keeps working.
Holliday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparr slows the pace down in half guard.
Sparr is keen to just control but Holliday is a slippery customer.
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holliday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparr.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holliday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holliday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparr in particular looking to stall.
Holliday is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holliday wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sparr throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T9#
A big left from Holliday misses.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Holliday avoids it well and moves away.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Sparr drives through with a takedown into Holliday's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sparr trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving.
Holliday trying to control the position.
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 Roger Sparr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sparr misses with a straight right.
Holliday throws a head kick but Sparr moves out of range.
Sparr throws an off balance right hand
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday throws a lazy right hand but Sparr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Holliday is quick to defend against it.
Holliday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holliday throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holliday!
Holliday manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparr's best efforts.#SUB#
Sparr is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holliday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holliday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparr is just content to waste time from the top position. Holliday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Holliday has wrist control.
Sparr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holliday holds on and takes a little breather.
Holliday can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sparr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sparr drops an elbow to the side of Holliday's head.
Sparr misses with a head shot. Holliday uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sparr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving.
Sparr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Holliday lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Sparr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparr pulls Holliday in close to his closed guard and prevents Holliday from doing any damage or advancing position.
Holliday won't allow Sparr to sweep him here.
Sparr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5##SUB#
Holliday has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sparr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Holliday is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sparr pulls down on the head and he's put Holliday to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Sparr!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Sparr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1154 Hawk v Ryder
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaspar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaspar punishes Boma's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaspar is looking to clinch.
Gaspar tries to close the distance and clinch but Boma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Gaspar forces Boma back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspar.
Boma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boma lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaspar gets through Boma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaspar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaspar throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Gaspar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaspar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Gaspar fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaspar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Gaspar misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Gaspar.
Boma trying to control the position but instead, Gaspar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boma into the cage.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Gaspar takes a shot to the head.
Gaspar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaspar.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaspar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaspar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaspar lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaspar has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
#T2#
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaspars head.
A short body shot lands from Gaspar as the two fighters clinch.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaspar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Gaspar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Gaspar lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaspar has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Gaspar lands a nice uppercut.
Gaspar pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Gaspar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma just leaning against Gaspar, taking a breather.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boma tries to work over Gaspar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma tries to stall but Gaspar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaspar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspar misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Boma blocking some punches.
Gaspar lands with a left to the head.
Gaspar digs a right hand into Boma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boma's gas tank.
Boma blocks an elbow strike from Gaspar.
Gaspar scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaspar misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma blocking some punches.
Boma blocks a body shot from Gaspar.
Gaspar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma working aggressively here.
Gaspar misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Gaspar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Gaspar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gaspar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaspar pushes Boma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Gaspar pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma prevents a body shot from Gaspar.
Gaspar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Gaspar gets through Boma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaspar.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaspar.
Gaspar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaspar.
Boma looks winded!
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaspar.
Gaspar misses with a body punch.
Gaspar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaspar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaspar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gaspar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gaspar scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaspar lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Gaspar misses with some punches.
Gaspar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gaspar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gaspar has his takedown stuffed
and Boma counters with a low kick, right behind Gaspar 's knee.
Boma lands a jab.
Gaspar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boma can do to turn this around?
Boma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Gaspar.
Gaspar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Gaspar has been cut.
Boma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gaspar. That one must have hurt.
Gaspar digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar doesn't manage to clinch there - Boma circles away.
#CL#
Gaspar takes the fight into the clinch.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Boma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gaspar or not.
Gaspar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boma is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Gaspar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma is trying to stall.
Gaspar lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaspar.
Gaspar blocks a body shot from Boma.
Pablo Gaspar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gaspar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaspar swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gaspar on the inside.
Gaspar has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Gaspar avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaspar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Gaspar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaspar blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Gaspar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Boma is looking to control Gaspar's arms but Gaspar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boma has his back to the cage.
Gaspar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaspar swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma tries to stall but Gaspar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gaspar lands an elbow that stopped Boma in his tracks for a moment.
Boma prevents a body shot from Gaspar.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspar.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaspar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Boma is rocked!
Nice body punch from Gaspar - that landed with a thud.
Boma is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaspar finish him?
A hook to the body from Gaspar.
Boma seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gaspar. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Gaspar.
Gaspar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaspar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaspar is working Boma over against the cage.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gaspar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaspar digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Gaspar lands a body punch.
Gaspar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Gaspar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boma takes an elbow to the temple.
Gaspar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gaspar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaspar struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Gaspar pushes Boma against the cage. Gaspar is working some dirty boxing. Gaspar pushes off with a quick right hook! Boma goes down! Boma tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gaspar moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Gaspar!
Pablo Gaspar very nearly forgot to thank HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 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 52 wins and 52 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid 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#
Robinson feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Robinson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #SUB2#
Robinson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anderson as he works his way to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson controlling the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
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 looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Robinson 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.
#T5##SUB2#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Robinson stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Robinson#T6#
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson is stalling here but it's allowed Anderson to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (8) Robinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson trying his best to control but Anderson has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (8) Robinson
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson 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.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position. #T9#
Anderson controlling the pace.
Robinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (10) vs (8) Robinson
Anderson is trying to move to mount but Robinson reverses beautifully and ends up in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (10) vs (10) Robinson
Anderson is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Anderson pulls Robinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robinson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (10) Robinson
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson trying to control the position.
#T11#
Anderson stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (12) vs (12) Robinson
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Anderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anderson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (12) Robinson#T12#
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (14) Robinson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Robinson is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (14) vs (17) Robinson#T13#
Robinson fails to move to back control.
Robinson content just to control the position here.
Anderson wants to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14##SUB2#
Robinson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Anderson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Anderson and Robinson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Robinson tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 17 to 14.
A very excited looking Declan Robinson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 411 Solo vs Chai
Date: Apr 06, 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 76 wins and 44 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Barnett gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (0) vs (4) Barnett
Barnett just content to control the position.
Clubber is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Barnett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Clubber's legs.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett taking a break here but Clubber is having none of it and regains half guard.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
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.#T1#
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clubber moves into full guard.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T2#
Clubber can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Barnett 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.
Barnett is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Clubber reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (4) Barnett#T3#
Clubber stays in close to Barnett's body and controls the position.
Barnett 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.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Barnett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Barnett is looking to pass into half guard but Clubber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clubber is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (6) Barnett
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnett pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnett wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnett there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnett wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Barnett is still trying to improve position.
Barnett has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Clubber's lack of action.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber forces his way into half guard.#T10#
Clubber prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Clubber moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (10) vs (6) Barnett
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Clubber stalls from top position.#T12#
Barnett is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Clubber stalls from top position.#T13#
Barnett is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clubber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett trying to control but Clubber postures up.
#T14#
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnett trying to control here.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett trying to control here.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 1159 Tokugawa vs. Ryan II
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Mahomes tries to work over Mac Airt's front leg with a kick but Mac Airt checks it.
Mahomes scores with a punch to the head.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
Mahomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahomes connects with a jab.
Mac Airt takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mahomes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mac Airt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahomes walks into a stiff left hand from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt digs a good body shot into Mahomes's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Mahomes misses its intended target.
Mahomes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Mac Airt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
A combination from Mahomes does no damage.
Mac Airt jabs at Mahomes's body.
Mahomes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahomes wants to clinch but Mac Airt slips to the side
and Mac Airt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Mahomes moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Mac Airt throws a shot to the body.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahomes's hands.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac Airt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mahomes.
Mahomes looks to land a body kick but Mac Airt moved away.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahomes misses with a body kick.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the head.
Mahomes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mac Airt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Mac Airt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Mac Airt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
It looks like Mac Airt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahomes tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
Mahomes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac Airt ducks right into an uppercut from Mahomes.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Mahomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
Mac Airt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mahomes cracks Mac Airt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Mac Airt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahomes can pounce on him.
Mac Airt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
Good exchange - Mac Airt coming out on top.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mahomes 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!
Mahomes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahomes lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahomes unleashes a big counter combination but Mac Airt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4##CL2#
Mahomes clinches up with Mac Airt and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Mahomes blocks it.
Mac Airt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Mac Airt as the two fighters clinch.
Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Mahomes.
Mac Airt tries to throw a body punch but Mahomes avoids it by throwing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
Mahomes lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahomes jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Mahomes throws a low kick but Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
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 Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Mahomes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Mac Airt. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes.
Mac Airt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Mahomes misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Mahomes drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage.
Mac Airt lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Mac Airt jumps guard and drags Mahomes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Mahomes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
A swing and a miss from Mahomes.
Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahomes misses with a left hand
and Mahomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac Airt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahomes.
Mac Airt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the body from Mahomes misses
and Mac Airt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mac Airt scores with a nice strike.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahomes.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Mahomes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mac Airt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes tries to score with a low kick but Mac Airt moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Mac Airt throws a hook but Mahomes blocks it.
Mahomes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac Airt is able to avoid easily.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahomes circles away.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a series of strikes. Mahomes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mahomes swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mahomes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mac Airt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahomes can pounce on him.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahomes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahomes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac Airt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Good exchange - Mac Airt coming out on top.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Mahomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahomes.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Mahomes moves out of range.
#CL2#
Mahomes pushes Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Mac Airt to work.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac Airt effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Mac Airt. #T4#
Mac Airt avoiding damage as Mahomes throws knees to the body.
A short left from Mahomes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mac Airt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Mahomes tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac Airt avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mac Airt.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahomes.
Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mahomes tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mac Airt has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahomes tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahomes lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mac Airt throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahomes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Mac Airt has managed to clinch.
Mahomes tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahomes misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Mac Airt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahomes.
Mahomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahomes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahomes lands a nice uppercut.
Mahomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt stalling in the clinch.
Mac Airt has Mahomes pressed against the cage.
Mahomes lands with a right to the head.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Mahomes is leaning against Mac Airt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mac Airt is trying to push Mahomes away but Mahomes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac Airt wants to stall.
Mac Airt tries to stall but Mahomes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mac Airt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Mahomes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mac Airt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahomes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mac Airt gets through Mahomes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Mac Airt. #T2#
Mahomes lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mahomes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands.
Mac Airt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahomes's elbow.
Mac Airt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahomes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt tries to work over Mahomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Mahomes.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Mahomes blocks it.
Mac Airt scores with a shot to the side of Mahomes's head.
Mahomes trying to stall but Mac Airt improves his position.
A short left from Mac Airt.
Patrick Mahomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Mahomes.
Mac Airt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Mahomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt prevents Mahomes from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mahomes manages to break the clinch.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mac Airt as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Mahomes cracks Mac Airt with an open hand slap.#T4#
Mahomes throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahomes feints and then cracks Mac Airt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac Airt down.
Mac Airt swings for the body but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
A low kick from Mahomes is predictable there
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac Airt has time to react.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cormac Mac Airt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Mac Airt coming out on top.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Mahomes wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Mahomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahomes throws a low kick but Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Mahomes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahomes throws a solid leg kick but Mac Airt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahomes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mac Airt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
During a confident post fight interview, Cormac Mac Airt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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SMASH: Tetrev vs Brown
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tico on the side of the head.
Tico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi misses the shot to the body.
Tico has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bouddi takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Tico.
Tico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bouddi fakes the leg kick and cracks Tico in the body.
Tico scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tico moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bouddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tico.
Tico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Tico throws a right and a left that Bouddi avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Bouddi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
A big left from Tico misses.
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Bouddi blocks a head kick by Tico.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi works the jab nicely.
Tico lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tico.
Bouddi swinging wildly here.
Tico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bouddi delivers a nice body kick.
Tico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Bouddi as he checks the leg kick.
Tico lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tico. That snapped Bouddi's head back.
Tico takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Tico checks it
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Bouddi looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
A big left from Bouddi misses.
Bouddi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tico throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bouddi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Bouddi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico misses with a kick to the body
and Bouddi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Tico throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouddi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tico tries to bum rush Bouddi with a series of wild strikes but Bouddi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears Bouddi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bouddi throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Bouddi is looking to counter punch.
Bouddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tico walks into a jab.
Tico digs a good body shot into Bouddi's ribs.
Tico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouddi counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Bouddi.
Tico scores with a punch to the head.
Bouddi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.
Bouddi scoring well with a low kick there.
Bouddi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Tico lands.#T3#
Tico throws a leg kick but Bouddi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Bouddi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tico.
Bouddi throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
Tico misses with a looping left.
Tico motions for Bouddi to come forward. Tico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bouddi doesn't seem bothered though.
Tico misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Bouddi misses.
Tico jabs Bouddi right on the nose. Bouddi blinks but takes it well.
Bouddi walks into a stiff left hand from Tico.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bouddi. That's going to slow Tico down.
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Bouddi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico misses with a combination
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bouddi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tico throws a leg kick but Bouddi moved away.
Tico throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tico.
Bouddi drops his hands momentarily and Tico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi slips a straight right by Tico.
Tico misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a solid body kick.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bouddi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Bouddi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico dominated that round.
That's time! Bouddi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico connects with a single shot there.
Bouddi misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico stuns Bouddi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
An attempted straight right counter from Bouddi misses the target.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.
Bouddi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tico just manages to avoid it.
Tico moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Tico releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tico swings for the body but Bouddi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bouddi misses the target.
Tico scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Bouddi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tico is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bouddi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tico scores with a kick to the body.
Bouddi needs to keep his hands up - Tico had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Tico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bouddi's sensitive parts. #T1#
Tico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bouddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Bouddi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bouddi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tico throws a combination. Bouddi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tico takes one on the button.
Tico throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Tico misses with a hook
and Bouddi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Tico. Beautiful body shot.
Tico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bouddi counters with a nice body kick.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bouddi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tico doesn't seem bothered though.
Tico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tico on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2#
Bouddi lands a nice looking body shot.
Tico misses with a body punch
and Bouddi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bouddi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tico. Tico obviously looking to wear him down.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Tico lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Bouddi moved out of range nicely.
Tico thows a body kick. Bouddi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bouddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tico counters with a left to the body.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Tico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bouddi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico with a hook.
Tico misses with a body punch
and Bouddi counters with a nice body shot.
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.#T3#
Tico lands with a nice combination. Bouddi backs away looking to recover.
Bouddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Jab from Bouddi.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Bouddi.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bouddi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bouddi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Tico does no damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tico!
Bouddi avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico looks to throw the jab but Bouddi is out of range.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Tico throws a push kick but Bouddi slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick lands for Tico.
Bouddi catches Tico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bouddi.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bouddi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bouddi digs a good hook to Tico's body.
Bouddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Tico has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bouddi.
Nice cross by Tico.
Tico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tico blocks a jab.
Tico flicks out a counter leg kick but Bouddi steps away.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico tried to score with a low kick but Bouddi checks it.
Bouddi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Bouddi saw that one coming.
Tico tries to land a front kick but Bouddi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tico does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bouddi swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
Bouddi scores with a shot to the body.
Tico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bouddi at a distance.
Tico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bouddi.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bouddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi connects with a single shot there.
Bouddi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bouddi takes one on the button.
Tico throws a low kick but Bouddi avoids it.
Bouddi misses the jab.
Tico works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Bouddi's head but Bouddi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico looks for the body kick but Bouddi saw that one coming.
Bouddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bouddi - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouddi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Tico throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Bouddi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tico lands a nice shot to the body.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouddi.
Bouddi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico throws a hook but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bouddi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tico takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico misses with a few strikes there.
Bouddi tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Tico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico works over Bouddi's head and body with a nice combination.
Bouddi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.#T2#
Tico takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Tico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tico.
Bouddi throws the kick towards the body but Tico avoids it.
Tico scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bouddi checks a leg kick nicely.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bouddi.
Tico misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tico is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bouddi throws a head kick but Tico moves out of range.
Tico misses with a body punch
and Bouddi counters with a low kick, right behind Tico 's knee.
Tico takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bouddi.
Tico steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tico lands with a nice body punch.
Tico with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Bouddi tries to land a front kick but Tico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tico stuns Bouddi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bouddi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tico lands with a hook. Bouddi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Tico.
Tico connects with an inside leg kick.
Bouddi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Bouddi connects with a jab.
Bouddi lands with a right hand.
Bouddi misses with a head kick.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Bouddi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tico thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouddi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tico throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Bouddi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bouddi lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Nice cross by Tico.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Bouddi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bouddi lands a head kick!
Bouddi dodges the punch combination from Tico.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bouddi loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Nice cross by Bouddi.#ROC#Tico is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tico is still on wobbly legs! Can Bouddi finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico cracks Bouddi with a good jab.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tico seems to have recovered his senses.
Tico throws a right and a left that Bouddi avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tico Tico.
Well Tico 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SYN 1158
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Mferi throws a lazy right hand but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mferi throws a shot from downtown. Tyler moves away and avoids it.
Mferi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyler under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Mferi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mferi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tylers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malig Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyler.
Mferi misses with an uppercut. Tyler saw that one coming.
Tyler throws a wild body kick that Mferi sees coming a mile off.
Mferi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler delivers a nice body kick.
Mferi throws a hook but Tyler avoids it easily.
Mferi swings widly with a right hand
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
The fighters circling - Mferi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
Tyler cracks Mferi with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Tyler scores with a kick to the body.
Mferi swings widly with a right hand
letting Tyler counter with a right hand.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mferi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
A little feinted left hand from Mferi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mferi misses with a looping right.
Mferi throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mferi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mferi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyler - the referee stops the clock and Mferi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyler. Mferi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mferi throws an off balance right hand
and Tyler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mferi really felt that one!
Mferi is breathing heavily.
Mferi loads up on a big right hand but Tyler slips the punch.#T2#
Mferi throws a big shot that misses.
Mferi slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mferi misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mferi lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Mferi.
Tyler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Mferi misses with a hook
and Tyler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mferi misses with a looping left.
Tyler tries a quick counter leg kick but Mferi is wise to it.
Mferi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyler counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Tyler looks for the body kick but Mferi saw that one coming.
Tyler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mferi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mferi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#That has opened up Pete Tyler's cut even more.
Mferi lunges at Tyler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyler's hand.
Mferi moves out of range as Tyler throws a body kick.
Mferi misses with a left hand
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mferi misses with a hook.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
Mferi 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.
#CUT#The cut above Pete Tyler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyler.
Tyler throws a push kick but Mferi slaps the foot to one side.
Mferi throwing a counter right hand but Tyler manages to avoid it.#T4#
A jab from Mferi misses.
Mferi lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Mferi misses its intended target.
Tyler scores with a push kick.
Tyler looks to land a body kick but Mferi moved away.
Mferi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyler catches Mferi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyler throws a wild body kick that Mferi sees coming a mile off.
Mferi throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Mferi misses with a hook
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pete Tyler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Tyler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mferi throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut.
Mferi looks to land a right hand but Tyler moved out of range.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Mferi throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyler lands a slapping body shot.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body. Mferi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mferi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mferi looks to land a left hand but Tyler moved out of range nicely.
Tyler throws out a counter right but Mferi avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mferi.
It looked like Mferi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mferi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tyler.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Mferi moves out of range easily.
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyler counters with a body kick.
Pete Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tyler misses with a looping left.
Tyler throws the kick towards the body but Mferi avoids it.
Tyler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyler fakes the leg kick and cracks Mferi in the body.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi.
Tyler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mferi looks to land a left hand but Tyler moved out of range nicely.
Mferi misses the jab.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mferi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyler looks for the body kick but Mferi saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Mferi.#T2#
Tyler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mferi misses the jab.
Tyler swings for the body but Mferi moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mferi.
Mferi misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mferi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tyler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mferi.
Tyler slips under a jab from Mferi.
Tyler thinks about the counter body kick.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi.
A swing and a miss from Mferi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyler scores with a kick to the body.
#KD2#
A head kick lands from Tyler that sends Mferi to the canvas. Mferi tries to scramble back to his feet but Tyler brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#Mferi is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Malig Mferi has been cut.
Tyler controls the position.
Oh Mferi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3##SUB2#
Tyler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mferi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Tyler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mferi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tyler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mferi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mferi seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mferi's legs. #ES#
Mferi throws Tyler to one side and escapes!
Tyler moves out of range as Mferi strikes.
Tyler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyler cracks Mferi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi.
Tyler throws a right hand that Mferi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mferi also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Mferi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mferi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mferi throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyler counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Mferi badly! Tyler follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Mferi out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Tyler finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pete Tyler!
After winning the bout, Pete Tyler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 58 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracias to the mat! Gracias manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Hunt
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt trying to move into half guard but instead Gracias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Hunt
Gracias controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Hunt 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.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T2#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gracias won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt controlling the position.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Hunt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracias is now in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Hunt wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Gracias not doing much here.
#T7#
Hunt trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracias 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.
Hunt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Hunt#T8#
The referee asks Gracias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt is letting Gracias control him for a moment. #T9#
Gracias tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hunt wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (2) Hunt
Gracias avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Gracias controlling his opponent.
Gracias fails to advance to Hunt's back.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt wants to control but Gracias is having none of it.#T11#
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it. #T12#
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Gracias trying to control but Hunt is having none of it. #T14#
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (10) vs (2) Hunt
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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