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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SYN 1151 Harris vs. Danger IV
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Kringle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madzarov throws a looping overhand right but Kringle ducks down to avoid it.
Madzarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kringle takes a swing at Madzarov's ribcage but misses.
Madzarov thows a leg kick but Kringle checks it
and Kringle counters with a nice body shot.
Kringle tries to land a front kick but Madzarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kringle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madzarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kringle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kringle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madzarov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Madzarov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Madzarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kringle looks to throw a body kick
and Madzarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kringle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kringle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kringle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kringle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madzarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kringle with a nice cross.
Kringle is looking to clinch but Madzarov is avoiding it.
Kringle wants to clinch up but Madzarov keeps it at a distance.
Madzarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kringle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Madzarov scrambles back to his feet.
Madzarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madzarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
The fighters circling - Kringle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kringle moves in looking to clinch but Madzarov pushes him off.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madzarov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Madzarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madzarov blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kringle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madzarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madzarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kringle.
A little feinted left hand from Madzarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kringle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Madzarov counters with a good, hard body kick but Kringle shrugs it off.
Kringle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madzarov in his tracks. #T3#
Kringle misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kringle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kringle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madzarov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kringle misses with a shot to the body
and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kringle misses with a hook
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand.
Kringle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Madzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kringle sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kringle rushes Madzarov and presses him up against the cage.
Kringle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kringle blocking some punches.
Kringle wants to get back to striking at distance but Madzarov won't allow it.
#T4#
Madzarov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kringle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kringle has Madzarov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kringle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kringle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Madzarov fails to land.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Kringle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madzarov has him pressed against the cage.
Kringle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madzarov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Kringle breaks from the clinch.
Madzarov slips under a jab.
Madzarov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Madzarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kringle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madzarov. Madzarov obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kristoph Kringle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kringle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Madzarov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kringle avoids it.
Kringle looks to clinch
and Madzarov counters with a straight right hand.
Kringle connects with a body shot.
Kringle looks to clinch
and Madzarov counters with a low kick, right behind Kringle 's knee.
Kringle throws a poor cross that misses
and Madzarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Kringle rushes Madzarov and presses him up against the cage.
Kringle lands an uppercut.
Kringle prevents a body shot from Madzarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kringle fails to land. #BC2#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kringle misses with a hook. Madzarov ducked under it nicely.
Kringle looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range.#T1#
Madzarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kringle.
Kringle connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Madzarov misses.
Kringle scores with a nice body kick.
Kringle tries to clinch but Madzarov is having none of it.
Kringle throws a lazy uppercut
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Madzarov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Madzarov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kringle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kringle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madzarov.
Madzarov throwing a counter right hand but Kringle manages to avoid it.
Madzarov throws out a loose jab but Kringle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##CL2#
Kringle instigates a clinch.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kringle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madzarov pushes Kringle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kringle tries to work over Madzarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kringle controls his hands.
Kringle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kringle can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kringle gets through Madzarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kringle throws a punch but it's blocked by Madzarov.
A short right from Madzarov.
Madzarov digs a right hand into Kringle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kringle's gas tank.
Kringle takes a shot to the head.
Kringle tries to throw a body punch but Madzarov avoids it by throwing Kringle back against the cage.
Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madzarov. #T3#
Madzarov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Madzarov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Madzarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kringle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kringle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC2#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kringle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madzarov on the side of the head.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Madzarov misses the target.#CL2#
Kringle clinches up against the cage.
Kringle lands a hook that snaps the head of Madzarov backwards.
Kringle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kringle is defending well for now.
Madzarov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madzarov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Madzarov.
Kringle is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kringle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madzarov throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kringle has a couple of punches blocked by Madzarov.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Kringle tries to throw a body punch but Madzarov avoids it by throwing Kringle back against the cage.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
#BC2#
Kringle breaks from the clinch.
Madzarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kringle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madzarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kringle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kringle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kringle closes the distance but Madzarov moves to the side
and Madzarov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madzarov delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasko Madzarov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A shot to the body from Kringle misses
and Madzarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madzarov throws a lazy body kick
and Kringle counters with a left and a right that stings Madzarov.
Kringle is looking to clinch but Madzarov is avoiding it.
Madzarov slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Madzarov misses the target.
Madzarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kringle throws a jab when Madzarov was well out of range.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kringle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Madzarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kringle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kringle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kringle fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Madzarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kringle throws a poor cross that misses
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kringle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kringle throws a hook but Madzarov blocks it.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kringle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madzarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kringle blocks the body kick.
Madzarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Kringle misses.
Kringle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madzarov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kringle scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Kringle throws out a loose jab but Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kringle moves out of range as Madzarov strikes.
Kringle cracks Madzarov with an open hand slap.
Kringle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madzarov walks into a stiff left hand from Kringle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madzarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Madzarov is looking to counter punch.
Kringle wants to clinch.
Madzarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Kringle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madzarov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Madzarov throws a hook to the side of Kringle's head but Kringle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kringle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kringle lands a body shot.
Kringle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madzarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kringle thinking.
Madzarov throws a chopping leg kick but Kringle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kringle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madzarov counters with a left to the body.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Madzarov misses its intended target.
Kringle digs a good body shot into Madzarov's ribs.#T4#
Madzarov throws the left hand but Kringle avoids the punch easily.
Kringle misses with a left hand
enabling Madzarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kringle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madzarov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kringle as he connects with a hook.
Madzarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madzarov slips a straight right by Kringle.
Madzarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kringle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madzarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kringle is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoph Kringle really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kringle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand.
Kringle throws a jab when Madzarov was well out of range.#CL2#
Madzarov gets tackled into the cage by Kringle. Kringle maintains the clinch.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kringle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kringle avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kringle.
A short right from Madzarov on the inside.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Kringle avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Kringle avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Madzarov on the inside.
Madzarov pushes Kringle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kringle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Madzarov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Madzarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kringle avoids the damage to the body.
Madzarov misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Madzarov.
#T1#
Madzarov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madzarov.
Madzarov tries to land a knee to the head but Kringle blocks with his arms.
Kringle is trying to force a seperation but Madzarov has the dominant position.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Madzarov lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kringle. #BC2#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madzarov ducks under a wild hook from Kringle.
A quick step to the side and Madzarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle cracks Madzarov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kringle scores with a body shot.
Kringle lands with a right hand.
Crunch! Kringle slams his shin into Madzarov's torso.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kringle.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
Kringle lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Madzarov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kringle - the referee stops the clock and Madzarov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kringle. Madzarov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madzarov misses with a kick to the body.
Kringle misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Madzarov misses its target.#CL2#
Kringle clinches up against the cage.
Madzarov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kringle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madzarov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kringle backwards. #BC2#
Kringle breaks from the clinch.
Kringle misses with an uppercut
and Madzarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Madzarov avoids the body shot from Kringle.
Madzarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Kringle. Beautiful body shot.
Madzarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kringle.
And Madzarov counters with a quick kick to the body but Kringle blocks it.
Kringle lands with a right hand.
Kringle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madzarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kringle misses with a left hand
and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kringle misses with a body punch
and Madzarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kringle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Madzarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Madzarov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kringle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Madzarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madzarov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kringle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madzarov will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kringle rushes Madzarov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Madzarov ducks right into an uppercut from Kringle.
Kringle checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kristoph Kringle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle'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!#R5#
Kringle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vasko Madzarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madzarov misses the shot to the body.
Kringle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Kringle. Beautiful body shot.
Kringle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Kringle clinches with his opponent.
Madzarov takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Kringle just misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1##CL2#
Kringle clinches with his opponent.
Madzarov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madzarov misses with the head strike.
Madzarov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kringles head.
Vasko Madzarov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Madzarov tries a knee to the head but Kringle blocks it.
Madzarov gets through Kringle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Kringle lands a body punch.
Madzarov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#BC2#
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Kringle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab from Kringle.
Madzarov walks into a left hand.
Kringle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Kringle connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madzarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kringle throws a jab but it's blocked by Madzarov.
Kringle lands a head shot.
Kringle scores with a push kick.
Kringle scores with a one two! Madzarov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kringle throws out a powerful jab.
Kringle sizes up Madzarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kringle scores with a jab to the body.
Kringle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Kringle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Kringle.
Madzarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madzarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kringle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Madzarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kringle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Madzarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kringle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madzarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madzarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kringle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
letting Madzarov counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Kringle moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Kringle breaks from the clinch.
Kringle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kringle scores with a push kick.
Kringle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kringle.
Madzarov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Kringle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madzarov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kringle uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoph Kringle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kringle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoph Kringle!
Kristoph Kringle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C400: Jiang vs Cruz
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dorado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dorado.
Dorado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dorado takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Dorado.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Dorado checks it.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Dorado is out of range.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorado misses the shot to the body.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dorado wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.#TD#
Dorado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Dorado prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Dorado is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dorado won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Dorado is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Dorado is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
Dorado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Dorado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dorado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dorado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Dorado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Sitsongrit has his feet on Dorado's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch #TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dorado 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.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Dorado is controlling him well. #T1#
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dorado drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Dorado off! Dorado jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Dorado trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dorado off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dorado checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Dorado dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Dorado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Dorado is having none of it.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorado throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Dorado isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Dorado in close.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dorado is controlling him.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Dorado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is adopting a defensive guard.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dorado is really struggling to control Sitsongrit but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dorado uses his free foot to push down on Sitsongrit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sitsongrit.
Dorado is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sitsongrit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dorado moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sitsongrit has worked his arm free - good work by Sitsongrit!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Sitsongrit keeping his opponent close.
Dorado trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Dorado postures up.
Sitsongrit is holding Dorado down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Dorado tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Dorado off but Dorado is having none of it.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep but Dorado has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Dorado moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sitsongrit has worked his arm free - good work by Sitsongrit!
#SUB#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dorado asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dorado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dorado avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dorado.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Dorado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Dorado down by chopping away at his legs.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick #TD#
so Dorado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dorado. #ES2#
Sitsongrit kicks Dorado off and gets to his feet.
Dorado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dorado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado blocks a leg kick.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dorado under the eye.
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!
Dorado darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Dorado into the cage. #T1#
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorado is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorado.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Dorado tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elrey Dorado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Dorado's ribcage. Dorado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Dorado.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Dorado.
#BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorado throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dorado avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorado.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dorado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dorado drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dorado has Sitsongrit in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving. #SUB#
Dorado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
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.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving.
Sitsongrit wants to get up but he can't break Dorado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorado fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Dorado saw it coming and moves away.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Dorado pushes him off.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Dorado is controlling the position.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Dorado has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dorado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dorado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit content to control rather than advance.
Dorado is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Dorado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorado won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dorado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Dorado tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Dorado was well out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dorado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Dorado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Dorado's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
C400: Jiang vs Cruz
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Albatross misses with a leg kick
and Walton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Walton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
Walton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Walton.
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Walton saw it coming and moves away.
Walton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Albatross - just one landing.
Albatross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albatross. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton misses with a low kick.
Walton misses with a head kick.
Good work by Albatross as he checks the leg kick.
Walton connects with a crisp jab.
Walton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Walton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Albatross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Walton finds it's way through Albatross's defenses.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walton.
Walton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walton cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albatross scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Walton is rocked!
Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Walton is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Walton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walton motions for Albatross to come forward. Walton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walton seems to have recovered his senses.
Walton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Walton connects with a right hand. Albatross shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Walton manages to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body
and Walton counters with a straight right hand.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walton throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.#T2#
Albatross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walton.
Walton connects with a nice looking jab.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Walton's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Walton blocks the leg kick.
Walton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walton takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross throws a low kick but Walton avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walton.
Walton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Walton.
A big left from Walton misses.
Walton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albatross in his tracks.
Walton misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Albatross throws a push kick but Walton slaps the foot to one side. #KD#
Albatross drops Walton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walton looks back up at him and smiles so Albatross waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Walton lands with an overhand left.
Walton throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walton.
Walton ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walton checks a low kick from Albatross.
Walton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walton, as that shot connected.
Walton connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Walton lands a big head kick that sends Albatross tumbling to the mat! Walton takes a step backwards and waves Albatross back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Albatross is rocked!
Walton darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Albatross's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Walton before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob Walton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jim Bob Walton waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 231
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 38 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Von Hayek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Hayek (2) vs (0) Gracie
Von Hayek tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Von Hayek is controlling well.
Von Hayek is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.
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.
Von Hayek sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Von Hayek passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Von Hayek controlling the action here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Von Hayek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Von Hayek sits in half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to hold on to Von Hayek's head to control him but Von Hayek postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Von Hayek.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Von Hayek sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Von Hayek is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #T4#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Von Hayek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Hayek wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Von Hayek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Von Hayek has control of the leg.
Gracie has a hand on Von Hayek's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Hayek takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (8) vs (0) Gracie
Von Hayek wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T6#
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Von Hayek has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Von Hayek (11) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to roll but Von Hayek sticks to his back.
Von Hayek is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Von Hayek looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Von Hayek will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Von Hayek off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Von Hayek is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Von Hayek let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Von Hayek is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8##SUB#
Gracie is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Von Hayek gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Gracie is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Von Hayek is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Friedrich August Von Hayek!
During a confident post fight interview, Friedrich August Von Hayek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1148 Kamara vs. Macaco II
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Macaco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kamara takes a step back to recover.
Macaco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Kamara is looking to land body kicks.
Macaco tries a low kick but Kamara avoids it.
Macaco with a nice calf kick.
Kamara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macaco connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco is looking to chop away at Kamara's legs.
Kamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Macaco throws a low kick but Kamara moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2#
Macaco clinches up against the cage.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Macaco controls the action.
Kamara dodges an elbow strike from Macaco.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco working aggressively here.
Macaco throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamara struggles to land a body shot inside as Macaco controls his hands.
I was talking to Kamara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamara tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
Macaco prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Macaco avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Kamara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamara lands a hook that snaps the head of Macaco backwards.
Macaco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macaco lands an elbow inside that Kamara shrugs off.
Macaco takes a shot to the head.
Kamara working Macaco over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamara missing with knees to the body.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamara lands a knee to the body.
Macaco looks winded!#T2#
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara pushes Macaco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamara lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kamara.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macaco's elbow.
Kamara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
Macaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kamara.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Macaco.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamara obliges.
A shot in the inside from Kamara.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kamara.
Kamara landing knees to the body.
Kamara lands an uppercut.
Kamara blocks the elbow strike.
Kamara gets through Macaco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamara lands a body punch.
Kamara lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Kamara lands a hook that snaps the head of Macaco backwards.
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Kamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamara lands with a right to the head.
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macaco is defending well for now.
Macaco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macaco.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macaco's elbow.
Kamara digs a right hand underneath Macaco's ribcage. Macaco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamara tries to work over Macaco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kamara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Kamara.
A nice left hand lands by Kamara.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macaco.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Macaco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Macaco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamara lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macaco.
Kamara tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
Macaco prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Macaco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara scores with a shot to the side of Macaco's head.
Macaco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Kamara.
Kamara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macaco avoids it.
Macaco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kamara lands a left hand.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Macaco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Macaco wants to clinch
and Kamara counters with a solid body kick.
Kamara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macaco misses with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Macaco.
Kamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Macaco fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macaco can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Macaco.
Macaco connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Macaco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Macaco tests Kamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macaco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Macaco misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Kamara misses its target.
Macaco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamara has time to react.
Macaco misses the jab.
Kamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Macaco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Macaco's knee momentarily.
Kamara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Macaco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara blocks a jab.#T2#
Macaco throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.#CL#
Kamara moves into the clinch.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macaco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kamara's brow.
Macaco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kamara's defenses. #CUT2#Tagnarach Kamara's cut is getting worse.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Macaco in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Macaco.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamara's elbow.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Macaco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamara or not.
Kamara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macaco's face.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macaco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamara blocks an elbow strike.
Macaco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Macaco.
Macaco can't find room to land a body shot as Kamara controls the action.
#T3#
Kamara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Macaco or not.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Kamara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macaco is defending well for now.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Macaco controls the action.
Macaco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macaco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Macaco can't find room to land a body shot as Kamara controls the action.
Macaco lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Tagnarach Kamara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Macaco can't find room to land a body shot as Kamara controls the action.
Macaco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
Macaco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kamara's defenses.
Kamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macaco backwards. #T4#
Macaco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Tagnarach Kamara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaco pushes off an throws an elbow but Kamara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macaco tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Macaco back against the cage.
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara blocks an elbow strike from Macaco.
Macaco working aggressively here.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macaco.
Macaco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kamara's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tagnarach Kamara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diego Macaco!
Diego Macaco is the new welterweight champion!
Diego Macaco was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFA 41
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
McWanker gets a double leg takedown into Zakharov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakharov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zakharov, not yet.
Zakharov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McWanker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McWanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakharov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McWanker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McWanker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zakharov seems keen to control McWanker's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakharov is retaining full guard.
Zakharov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWanker is one step ahead there. #T1#
McWanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakharov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakharov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zakharov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zakharov is in close to McWanker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWanker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zakharov throws an elbow that misses. McWanker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zakharov's guard. Nice move by McWanker!#REVR#
McWanker trying to control but Zakharov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Zakharov wants to sweep here but McWanker controlling him for the moment.
Zakharov has McWanker pulled in close to control his posture.
McWanker wants to control from the top but Zakharov keeps moving. #SUB#
McWanker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zakharov seems keen to control McWanker's posture.#T3#
Zakharov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWanker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Zakharov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zakharov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zakharov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zakharov looking to pass the guard.
Zakharov works over McWanker with some ground and pound from guard.
Zakharov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
McWanker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zakharov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zakharov distracts McWanker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zakharov postures up and lands a big shot to McWanker's brow. #T4#
McWanker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zakharov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zakharov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
McWanker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zakharov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zakharov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zakharov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zakharov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zakharov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWanker working a defensive guard here.
Zakharov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWanker trying to control the position.
McWanker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zakharov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakharov scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McWanker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zakharov to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#McWanker is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CL2#
Zakharov moves into the clinch.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
McWanker blocks an uppercut.
McWanker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zakharov lands a left hand.
Zakharov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zakharov fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Zakharov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zakharov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on McWanker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McWanker tries to circle away but Zakharov has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWanker blocks an uppercut.
Zakharov misses with a hook from the clinch.
McWanker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zakharov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zakharov misses with some punches.
Zakharov misses with some punches.
Zakharov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zakharov lands a left hand.
#T1#
McWanker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zakharov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zakharov lands with a left to the head.
McWanker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zakharov is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Zakharov.
Oh McWanker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McWanker.
McWanker seems to have got his legs back now.
Zakharov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakharov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McWanker backwards.
Zakharov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Zakharov.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McWanker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerk McWanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zakharov swings wildly with an uppercut but McWanker uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWanker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McWanker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zakharov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov lands an uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWanker is looking to break free of the clinch but Zakharov has double underhooks.
Zakharov misses with a punch on the inside.
McWanker blocking some punches.
A short right from Zakharov.
Zakharov has a couple of punches blocked by McWanker.
McWanker tries to break the clinch but Zakharov is controlling the position.
Zakharov misses with a punch on the inside.
McWanker is trying to break free.
McWanker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McWankers head.
McWanker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zakharov gets through McWanker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McWanker.
Zakharov lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Zakharov.
McWanker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McWanker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
McWanker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zakharov is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McWanker.
A head punch on the inside from Zakharov fails to land.
McWanker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Zakharov scores with a nice short uppercut.
McWanker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McWanker misses with the head strike.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McWanker backwards.
Roman Zakharov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zakharov lands a big right hand that drops McWanker! The killer instinct kicks in and Zakharov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zakharov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zakharov!
A very excited looking Roman Zakharov 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:
Bots de Garra 230
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 87 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fiachna enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fiachna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Fiachna controlling the position.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiachna's guard.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Gracie
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Fiachna manages to get back to half guard.
Fiachna manages to get to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Gracie is fighting to break Fiachna's control of his arms but Fiachna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiachna's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie 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.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #T5#
Fiachna looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.#T6#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Gracie
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.#T7#
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#T8#
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Fiachna is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Fiachna is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Fiachna is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?#T10#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Fiachna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Fiachna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Fiachna controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Gracie trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Gracie
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Rufino Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 229
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Rufino Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 33 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dukat scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat content to stall in guard here.
Dukat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Dukat takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Dukat
Dukat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Dukat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (8) Dukat#SUB2#
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Dukat. #T2#
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dukat.
#SUB2#
Dukat looking for the choke from the back.
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.
Dukat controls the position.#T3##SUB2#
Dukat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dukat is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dukat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dukat trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it. #T4#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dukat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dukat in particular looking to stall.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dukat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie 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.
Dukat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Dukat preventing the sweep.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Dukat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T7#
Dukat controlling the action here.#T8#
Dukat prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T9#
Dukat controlling the action here.
Dukat is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Dukat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Let's hope that Dukat 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.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there. #T11#
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Dukat stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Dukat
Dukat is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dukat trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dukat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (11) Dukat
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is really struggling to control Dukat but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Gul Dukat 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 1145 Dariush vs. Danger
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Bacia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madzarov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bacia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Bacia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bacia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bacia thuds a left hand into Madzarov's body.
Jab from Bacia.
Bacia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacia 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.
Madzarov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Madzarov avoids the head kick by Bacia.
The fighters circling - Bacia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madzarov feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bacia throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Bacia drops Madzarov with a beautiful combination! Madzarov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bacia is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Madzarov is rocked!
Bacia misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Madzarov misses the target.
Bacia connects with a nice cross there... Madzarov is looking wobbly and Bacia recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Madzarov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bacia jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mabuz Bacia!
A victorious Mabuz Bacia 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:
CFC CG 733
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 89 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Sadiq has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadiq but Sadiq pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sadiq is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Diesel clinches up with Sadiq and pushes him back against the cage.
Sadiq wants a takedown but no success here.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saad Sadiq .#TD2#
Sadiq turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sadiq manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Sadiq #SUB2#
Diesel wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Sadiq seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Diesel is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Saad Sadiq !
Saad Sadiq spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
C394: Dorado vs O Brien II
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Dorado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
Dorado moves out of range of the body kick from O Brien.
We've been informed that O Brien has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dorado misses the shot to the body.
O Brien is looking for the big counter here.
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
A counter left hand to the body from Dorado misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O Brien blocks a low kick nicely.
O Brien steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Dorado misses with a body kick.
O Brien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dorado scores with a nice body kick.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorado jabs O Brien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dorado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
O Brien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dorado tries to land a front kick but O Brien steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from O Brien misses.
O Brien throws a right and a left that Dorado avoids nicely.
Dorado throws a counter high kick but O Brien was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dorado scores with a decent looking hook.
Dorado throws out a leg kick but O Brien moves out of range and Dorado only half commits.
Dorado misses with a body shot.
O Brien flicks out a counter leg kick but Dorado steps away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien throws a jab when Dorado was well out of range.
It looked like Dorado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Brien.#T3#
Dorado slips under a jab from O Brien.
Dorado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorado motions for O Brien to come forward. Dorado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Dorado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dorado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Brien.
Dorado looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorado. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dorado with a body shot.#T4#
Dorado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
Dorado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dorado throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorado tries a head kick but it misses.
O Brien feints a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from O Brien, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorado misses with a kick to the body.
O Brien throws a counter combo.
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 Elrey Dorado 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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for O Brien.
Dorado is looking to wear down O Brien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
O Brien throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dorado scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Brien in his tracks.
O Brien throws a head kick but Dorado moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorado throws a push kick but O Brien slaps the foot to one side.
Dorado is looking to land body kicks.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Dorado throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien counters with a body kick.
Dorado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
O Brien walks into a straight right hand from Dorado.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from O Brien - that will leave a mark!
O Brien blocks the body kick.
O Brien throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dorado's head.#T2#
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Dorado thinks about countering with a body kick.
O Brien misses with a low kick.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Brien walks into a straight right hand from Dorado.
Dorado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
O Brien misses with a hook. Dorado ducked under it nicely.
O Brien throws a low kick but Dorado moves out of range easily. #T3#
Dorado looks to land a body kick but O Brien moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
Crunch! O Brien slams his shin into Dorado's torso.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
O Brien throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado moves out of range as O Brien throws a body kick.
Dorado throws a counter high kick but O Brien was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dorado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dorado throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Brien.#T4#
O Brien feints and then cracks Dorado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dorado down.
Dorado slips a straight right by O Brien.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
O Brien misses with a hook. Dorado ducked under it nicely.
Dorado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dorado misses with a straight right.
O Brien raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
Dorado throwing a counter right hand but O Brien manages to avoid it.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Dorado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Brien moves out of range as Dorado strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from O Brien misses.
Seamus O Brien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien misses with a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorado. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot by Dorado.
Dorado looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien throws a big counter head kick but Dorado avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Dorado misses the shot to the body.
Dorado wants to land a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
Dorado checks a low kick from O Brien.
Dorado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
O Brien misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Brien scores with a leg kick.
O Brien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dorado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Brien is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Dorado misses with a head kick.
O Brien looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
O Brien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Brien misses with a double jab
and Dorado counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Brien's knee momentarily.
Dorado throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Brien.
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
O Brien throws a sloppy head kick and Dorado moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from O Brien.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
Dorado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorado was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
O Brien misses with an uppercut
and Dorado counters with a nice body shot.
Dorado slips a straight right by O Brien.
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
O Brien misses with a straight right.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
Dorado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Brien.
O Brien tries to land a body kick
and Dorado counters with a left to the body.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado throws a quick counter kick to the body but O Brien avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien moves out of range of the body kick from Dorado.
Dorado throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elrey Dorado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Dorado.
Dorado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dorado with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for O Brien.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Dorado misses with a hook to the body
letting O Brien counter with a right hand. #T1#
O Brien thumps Dorado with a low kick.
Dorado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
O Brien checks a leg kick nicely.
O Brien misses with a head kick.
Dorado fires out a quick counter leg kick but O Brien just manages to avoid it.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
Dorado throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a nice leg kick.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dorado.#T2#
O Brien throws a sloppy head kick and Dorado moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dorado misses its target.
Dorado lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Brien takes a step back to recover.
O Brien checks a low kick from Dorado.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Dorado slips the punch.
Dorado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
A bone on bone clash there as O Brien blocks the leg kick.
Dorado tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
A low kick from Dorado is predictable there
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Brien replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dorado blocks it well.
Dorado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
O Brien throws a body kick that misses.
Dorado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorado throws a quick counter kick to the body but O Brien avoids it.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
Dorado is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Dorado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
A big left from Dorado misses.
Dorado wants to land a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dorado throws a push kick but O Brien slaps the foot to one side.
O Brien appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado lands a slapping body shot.
Dorado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Seamus O Brien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Dorado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Dorado.
Dorado tries to land a leg kick but O Brien saw it coming and moves away.
Dorado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dorado throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorado is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
O Brien moves out of range as Dorado throws a body kick.
#T1#
Dorado swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Dorado just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
Dorado looks to throw a body kick
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Dorado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
O Brien throws an off balance right hand
and Dorado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Brien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dorado doesn't seem bothered though.
Dorado lands with a right hand.
Good work by O Brien as he checks the leg kick.
Dorado throws a leg kick which misses O Brien's front leg but catches the back leg as O Brien tries to avoid it.
Dorado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Brien lands a jab to Dorado's midsection.#T3#
Dorado looks to throw a body kick
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorado looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien unleashes a big counter combination but Dorado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dorado scores with a body shot.
Dorado throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Brien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dorado tried to counter with a leg kick but O Brien avoided it.
Dorado misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
O Brien throws a leg kick which misses Dorado's front leg but catches the back leg as Dorado tries to avoid it.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
It looked like Dorado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorado swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
Dorado throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dorado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado 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:
SYN 1143 Kamara vs. Tokugawa
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Tokugawa checks a low kick from Kamara.
Tokugawa misses with a left hand
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kamara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Kamara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamara struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Kamara.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Kamara lands a good knee to the midsection. Tokugawa won't want to take too many of those.
Tokugawa tries to stall but Kamara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamara scores a nice knee to the body.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Tokugawa avoids the damage to the body.
Kamara missing with knees to the body.
Kamara blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Kamara lands with a right 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!
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Kamara tries to land a knee to the head but Tokugawa blocks with his arms.
Tokugawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Kamara.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
A short right from Kamara.
Kamara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage.
Kamara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tokugawa as the two fighters clinch.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Kamara controls the action.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Tokugawa pushes Kamara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamara is breathing heavily.
Tokugawa avoiding damage as Kamara throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Tokugawa is stalling here.
Tokugawa scores with a shot to the side of Kamara's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Tokugawa. #T2#
Tokugawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tokugawa digs a right hand underneath Kamara's ribcage. Kamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Tokugawa lands a right hand.
Tokugawa pushes Kamara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara lands a nice knee to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa lands a shot to the body.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Tokugawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa gets through Kamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa gets through Kamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamara crunches a lovely knee into Tokugawa's ribcage.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tokugawa slows down the pace here.
Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamaras head.
Kamara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tokugawa avoids it.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa tries to work over Kamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Kamara scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tokugawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Tokugawa is leaning against Kamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokugawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Tokugawa.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a body shot.
Tokugawa lands a shot to the body.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tokugawa is looking to clinch but Kamara is avoiding it.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokugawa throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Tokugawa has managed to clinch.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamara.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Kamara controls the action.
Kamara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamara backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Kamara tries a body shot but Tokugawa blocks it.
Kamara working aggressively here.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa scores with a shot to the side of Kamara's head.
Tokugawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands with a short shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tokugawa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tokugawa has Kamara pressed against the cage.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Kamara lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara working aggressively here.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Tokugawa avoiding damage as Kamara throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa tries to work over Kamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa gets through Kamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Kamara.
Tokugawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kamara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tokugawa can turn it around.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Tokugawa.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Kamara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tokugawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage.
Tokugawa cracks Kamara with a nice body shot.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Tokugawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tokugawa.
A shot in the inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa gets through Kamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Tokugawa as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tokugawa is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Tokugawa.
#T4#
Tokugawa lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tokugawa. #ROC2#Kamara is rocked!
A short left from Tokugawa.
Oh Kamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
A short right from Tokugawa.
A body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa slows down the pace here.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Kamara lands a nice knee to the body.
Kamara seems to have got his legs back now.
Tokugawa managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Tokugawa gets a clinch.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Kamara controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minato Tokugawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Tokugawa.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokugawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tokugawa lands a body shot.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards. #T1#
Kamara prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tokugawa is leaning against Kamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
A shot in the inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokugawa lands with a right to the head.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokugawa tries to work over Kamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamara's elbow. #KD2#
Tokugawa drops Kamara onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kamara is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamara misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Kamara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tokugawa avoids it.
Tokugawa lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa avoiding damage as Kamara throws knees to the body.
Kamara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tokugawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tokugawa digs a right hand underneath Kamara's ribcage. Kamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokugawa presses Kamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tokugawa lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Tokugawa.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokugawa is defending well for now.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tokugawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Tokugawa pushes Kamara against the cage. Tokugawa is working some dirty boxing. Tokugawa pushes off with a quick right hook! Kamara goes down! Kamara tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tokugawa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa!
Minato Tokugawa is the new middleweight champion!
Minato Tokugawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 728
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 88 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Singleton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel tries to roll over but Singleton keeps him under control.
Singleton content to control rather than advance.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Singleton has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (5) vs (0) Diesel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to bench press Singleton off him but Singleton keeps the position.
Singleton takes a little break here. Diesel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.
Singleton staying calm.#T2#
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel struggling a bit here.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Singleton controls the position from side control.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Singleton taking a breather here. #T4#
Diesel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Singleton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diesel struggling a bit here.
Singleton wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T5#
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singleton working away.
Singleton slows the pace down.
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Diesel is not content to let Singleton control the position.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Singleton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Singleton controlling the position.
Singleton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Diesel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Singleton is very close to passing his half guard.
Singleton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (8) vs (0) Diesel
Singleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Singleton has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Singleton (11) vs (0) Diesel
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Singleton continues to stall.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Singleton keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Diesel is trying to break free.
Diesel trying to control the position but Singleton manages to sink in the hooks.
Singleton controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Good control from Singleton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel trying to control the action but Singleton just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Singleton.
Singleton controlling from the back.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Singleton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape. #T14#
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Singleton (14) vs (0) Diesel
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Tubbs Singleton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 1139 Kamara vs. Fook
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fook. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamara blocks a head kick by Fook.
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fook.
Fook throws a leg kick
and Kamara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kamara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fook throws the left hand but Kamara avoids the punch easily.
See How Fook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Fook.
A big left from Kamara misses.
Fook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamara at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Kamara.
A punch lands to the side of Kamara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fook.
Kamara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fook throws a leg kick
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kamara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fook staying out of range there.
Fook throws a shot to the body.
Fook lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fook cracks Kamara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Fook.
Fook just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara tried to counter with a leg kick but Fook avoided it.
Kamara dips to his left and cracks Fook with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like See How Fook has been cut.
Kamara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fook throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara.
Fook blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Fook explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Fook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Fook.
Kamara throws the left hand but Fook avoids the punch easily.
Fook swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Fook throws a sloppy head kick
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Fook's head but Fook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Fook does it's job there.
A clash of legs there as Fook blocks the low kick.
Fook throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kamara walks into a jab.
Fook catches Kamara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Fook moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamara.
Fook misses with a left hand
and Fook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Kamara blocks the leg kick.
Fook scores with a jab to the body.
Fook throws a hook to the side of Kamara's head but Kamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Fook - just one landing.
Fook missing with a left hand there. Kamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fook feints and then cracks Kamara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamara down.
Fook misses with a wild body shot.
Fook throws a lazy body kick
and Kamara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fook misses the jab.
Kamara blocks the body kick.
Fook misses with a double jab
letting Kamara counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kamara misses the jab.
Fook swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Fook finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fook. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fook avoids a kick to the body.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara tries to score with a low kick but Fook moves his leg out of the way.
Fook moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Kamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fook lands a nice shot that snaps Kamara's head back.
Nice body kick there by Fook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
See How Fook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on See How Fook's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kamara moves away from the strike by Fook.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fook.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Fook manages to avoid it.
Kamara 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.
Fook lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamara's head.
A left lands for Kamara.
See How Fook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamara misses with a hook. Fook ducked under it nicely.
Fook lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamara.
Fook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick from Kamara lands but Fook takes it in his stride. #CUT#That has opened up See How Fook's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamara counters with an outside leg kick.
Fook misses with a hook.
Kamara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamara.#T1#
Fook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fook.
Kamara throws a jab but it's blocked by Fook.
Fook takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fook misses the shot to the body.
Kamara jabs Fook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fook throws a solid leg kick but Kamara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fook.
And Kamara counters with a quick kick to the body but Fook blocks it.
Fook tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamara is able to avoid easily.
Fook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamara checks a leg kick.
Fook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamara. That did some damage!
Kamara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Kamara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fook checks it well.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Kamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Kamara feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fook sprawling to the canvas! Fook rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kamara finish him?!
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!
Fook thuds his shin into the meat of Kamara's side.
Kamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fook throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fook in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Kamara.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fook shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fook lands a leg kick that knocks Kamara off balance momentarily.
Fook throws a leg kick but Kamara moved away.#T3#
Fook throws a push kick but Kamara slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Kamara blocks the low kick.
Fook throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
Fook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Fook misses its intended target.
Fook wants to slow Kamara down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fook missing with a left hand there. Kamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamara misses with a body kick.
Fook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamara moves out of range as Fook strikes.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Kamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fook counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fook was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Fook tried to score with a low kick but Kamara checks it.
Fook catches Kamara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fook sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fook scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#The cut above See How Fook's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamara throws a poor cross that misses
and Fook counters with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fook lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamara's head backwards.
Fook lands a head shot.
Kamara blocks a head kick by Fook.
Fook throws a head kick that misses
and Kamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on See How Fook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Fook thows a leg kick but Kamara checks it
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fook swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Fook missing with a left hand there. Kamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fook looks to throw the jab but Kamara is out of range.
Kamara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fook just manages to avoid it.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fook throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara slips a straight right by Fook.
Kamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fook swings widly with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a thumping low kick.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Fook ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Good leg kick by Kamara.
Fook's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fook tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fook is out of range.
Fook misses the shot to the body.
Kamara lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
Kamara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Fook backs away, Kamara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fook lands a lovely overhand right.
Fook throws out a loose jab but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fook! But no joy.#T2#
Fook throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fook lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamara moves out of range as Fook strikes.
Kamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fook throws out the jab.
Fook misses with a body shot
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Fook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fook.
A big left from Fook misses.
Fook cracks Kamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fook is out of range.
A shot to the body from Fook misses
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kamara with a nice calf kick.
Fook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fook slips a straight right by Kamara.
Kamara throws a body punch but Fook moves out of range.
Fook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fook takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Fook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fook misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Fook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamara wants to slow Fook down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fook.
It looked like Kamara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kamara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fook throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#See How Fook's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Fook misses with a low kick.
Fook takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fook counters with a nice leg kick.
Fook punishes Kamara's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fook throws a sloppy body shot
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at See How Fook's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Tagnarach Kamara 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:
Bots de Garra 226
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 83 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Esteves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Esteves is in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Gracie
Esteves stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Esteves trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esteves trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Esteves is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Esteves is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Esteves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esteves stalling.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Esteves trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Esteves is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves stalling.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #T4#
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Esteves manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Gracie
Esteves controlling from mount. #SUB#
Esteves has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Esteves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T5#
Esteves content just to control the position here.
Esteves wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Esteves is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (5) vs (2) Gracie
Esteves controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #T6#
Esteves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Esteves controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Esteves pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Esteves controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #T7#
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stays in close to Esteves's body and controls the position.
Esteves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Esteves controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Esteves is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB#
Esteves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Esteves up and slammed him! Esteves can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Esteves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Esteves is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (5) vs (7) Gracie#T10#
Esteves tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie tries to control but Esteves wriggling away.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Esteves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteves tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Esteves can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to control but Esteves wriggling away.
Esteves has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gracie's lack of action.
#T12#
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esteves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esteves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Esteves trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#T13#
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esteves trying to control here.
Esteves tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves moves into full guard.
#T14#
Esteves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is trying to keep Gracie in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 7 to 5.
An out of breath Rufino Gracie 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 1138 Oneil vs. Zahedi
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Madzarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madzarov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Madzarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose tried to counter with a leg kick but Madzarov avoided it.
Madzarov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rose is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Madzarov scores with a head kick.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Madzarov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Madzarov misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a leg kick.
Rose moves away from the strike by Madzarov.
Rose blocks the body kick.
Madzarov looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range. #T3#
Rose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madzarov lands a right hook to the body.
Madzarov jabs Rose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madzarov misses with a straight right. #T4#
Madzarov misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Madzarov misses with a straight right.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madzarov.
Rose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters circling a little - Madzarov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Madzarov.
Rose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madzarov missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rose seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov misses with a left hand
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madzarov misses with a body kick. #T1#
Madzarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madzarov throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rose has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
An inside leg kick lands from Madzarov.
Madzarov misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Rose slips a jab from Madzarov.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Madzarov works Rose's body with a nice hook.
Madzarov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rose quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Madzarov lands the left hand.
Madzarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madzarov connects with the punch.
Madzarov misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Rose avoids a kick to the body.
Madzarov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madzarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vasko Madzarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madzarov throws a big shot that misses.
Rose quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Rose checks the leg kick.
Rose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rose might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Madzarov manages to circle out of the way.
Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Madzarov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Madzarov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Madzarov lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rose takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Madzarov throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Madzarov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Madzarov misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Rose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Madzarov can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madzarov.
#T3#
Madzarov throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Madzarov.
Madzarov throws a front kick that sends Rose stumbling back into the cage.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madzarov.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Madzarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Madzarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madzarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madzarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Madzarov cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Madzarov misses with a body shot.
Rose throwing a counter right hand but Madzarov manages to avoid it.
Madzarov lands a nice shot that snaps Rose's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose throws a quick counter kick to the body but Madzarov avoids it.#T1#
Madzarov jabs at Rose's body.
Rose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Madzarov misses with the combination.
Rose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Madzarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Madzarov tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Madzarov manages to avoid the attempt.
Madzarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Madzarov thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Madzarov tries to land a front kick but Rose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Madzarov scores with a leg kick.
Madzarov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Madzarov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madzarov throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Madzarov.
Madzarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madzarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madzarov throws a front kick that sends Rose stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasko Madzarov dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Madzarov throws a series of strikes that have Rose backpedaling.
Thomas Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Madzarov.
Rose will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Madzarov misses with a left hand
and Rose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madzarov thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Madzarov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madzarov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose is looking to wear down Madzarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madzarov throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Rose moves into the clinch.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rose.
Madzarov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Madzarov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Rose tries a knee to the head but Madzarov blocks it.
A short right from Rose.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rose.
Rose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose gets through Madzarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madzarov misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose gets through Madzarov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madzarov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose scores with a hook to the body.
Rose scores with a hook to the body.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Rose digs a right hand into Madzarov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madzarov's gas tank.
Rose landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rose landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Rose.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Rose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Madzarov is rocked!
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Madzarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Madzarov working aggressively here.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Madzarov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rose is unloading with more strikes now! Madzarov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rose!
Our winner, Thomas Rose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 225
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 36 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Von Hayek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (4) Gracie
What's Von Hayek going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Von Hayek being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gracie trying to control the action but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Von Hayek won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Von Hayek is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Hayek'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.
Von Hayek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Gracie passes Von Hayek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Hayek wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Von Hayek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Von Hayek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Von Hayek passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (5) vs (4) Gracie
Von Hayek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Von Hayek'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.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Von Hayek controlling from mount.
Von Hayek looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie wants to hold on but Von Hayek pushes him away.
Von Hayek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Von Hayek wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Von Hayek sits in half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Von Hayek sits in half guard. #T6#
Von Hayek stalling.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Hayek controls the pace.
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Von Hayek stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Von Hayek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Von Hayek trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie 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.#T9##SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Hayek trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Von Hayek manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (8) vs (4) Gracie#T10#
Von Hayek wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Von Hayek tries to move to full mount but Gracie actually manages to regain half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Von Hayek content to control rather than advance.
Von Hayek is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #T11#
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Von Hayek has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is not content to let Von Hayek control the position.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Von Hayek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Von Hayek preventing the sweep.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Von Hayek looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Hayek is now in half guard.
Gracie 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Friedrich August Von Hayek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 727
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 88 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Penn looking for a takedown.
Diesel has Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diesel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diesel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Diesel wants the takedown. Penn is fighting it off but Diesel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Penn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Diesel
Penn is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn trying to control the position here. #T2#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penn holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Diesel 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.
Penn seems keen to control Diesel's posture.#T4#
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penn is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Penn pulls Diesel in to control the position. #T5#
Penn continues to stall.#T6#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Penn has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage.
Diesel trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn looking to control.
Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn controlling Diesel's posture.
Penn is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T8#
Penn 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.
Penn controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Penn has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
Diesel postures up.
Penn is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn 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.
Penn pulls Diesel in to control the position. #T11#
Diesel 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.
Diesel postures up.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage. #T12#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel prevents Penn from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Penn makes his way to full guard, as Diesel worked for a kimura.
Penn trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel 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:
HFA 37
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Maluga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been hearing reports that Archer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maluga.
Jab by Archer.
Archer shoots in but no luck this time.
Maluga counters with a body kick.
Maluga throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer attempts a counter takedown but Maluga avoids it well and moves away.
Archer blocks a head kick by Maluga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maluga misses with a hook
#TD#
and Archer counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Maluga keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maluga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Maluga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Archer misses with a low kick.
Maluga misses with a straight left.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maluga.
Maluga lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
Maluga ducks right into an uppercut from Archer. #T3#
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice leg kick.
Archer scores with a body shot.
Archer throws a low kick, looking for Maluga's leg but Maluga calmly moves out of range.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Maluga. That snapped Archer's head back.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Maluga circles away.
#T4#
Maluga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maluga misses with a leg kick.
Archer throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Maluga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Archer lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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!
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maluga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Archer misses with a kick to the body
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Archer dips to his left and cracks Maluga with an uppercut!
Archer is looking to clinch but Maluga is avoiding it.
Maluga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to clinch but Maluga moves away
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Archer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maluga scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Maluga avoids the head kick by Archer.
Maluga throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
Maluga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maluga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Archer rushes Maluga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Archer gets control of Maluga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Archer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing Maluga from standing up. #T2##SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Maluga defends it easily.
Maluga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Archer's guard.
Archer controls Maluga momentarily but Maluga frees himself. #SUB#
Archer looking for a guillotine here but Maluga defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Maluga defends it easily.
Maluga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Archer's guard.#SUB#
Archer working for a triangle but Maluga defends it easily.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Maluga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Archer's guard.
Archer looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Archer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Archer misses with a leg kick.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Archer closes the distance but Maluga moves to the side
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Maluga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Archer counters with a good low kick that Maluga was not able to check.
Maluga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archer feinted with a counter takedown.
Maluga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Archer takes a step back to recover.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maluga.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
A solid body kick from Archer.
Kato Maluga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Archer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maluga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Archer jabs at Maluga's body.
Archer lands with a nice body kick.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maluga is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Archer blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Archer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
Maluga looks for the body kick but Archer saw that one coming. #CL#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Maluga is trying to break the clinch but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Maluga.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maluga can do to turn this around?
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maluga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maluga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maluga prevents the takedown attempt.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head.
Archer lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Maluga breaks the clinch.
Archer avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Archer tries to counter with a takedown but Maluga is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer throws a head kick that misses.
Archer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maluga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maluga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kato Maluga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Archer 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 224
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Rufino Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 50 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Chai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Chai
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chai tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Chai is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Chai won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Chai
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai 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.
Gracie is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chai has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (0) Chai
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (11) vs (4) Chai
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (4) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.#SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (4) Chai
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Gracie has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (18) vs (4) Chai
Gracie looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#T11#
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai gets back to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Chai looks winded!#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (21) vs (4) Chai
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Gracie wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Gracie content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (24) vs (4) Chai
Gracie tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Rufino Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1135 Ryan vs. Kamara
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamara.
Kamara is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan staying out of range there.
It looked like Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
Kamara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kamara.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamara.
Kamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
Kamara closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Ryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamara can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Kamara darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Kamara tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage. #BC#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gord Ryan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kamara tries to clinch up
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamara, as that shot connected.
Kamara connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kamara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.#CL2#
Kamara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Kamara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
#T2#
Kamara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kamara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamara.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan avoiding damage as Kamara throws knees to the body.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Kamara throws a head kick that misses.
Kamara moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamara is looking to clinch.
Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kamara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Kamara.
Ryan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kamara tries to clinch up
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Kamara tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kamara has managed to clinch.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Kamara tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it. #T3#
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamara is looking to clinch.
Kamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamara is looking to clinch.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Kamara manages to avoid it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kamara wants to clinch
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamara looks to clinch #KD#
and Ryan counters with a nice right hand that sends Kamara toppling to the canvas! Kamara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ryan finish him?!#CUT#That has opened up Tagnarach Kamara's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara misses with a straight right.
Kamara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gord Ryan clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kamara connects with a high kick.
Kamara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kamara darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A shot in the inside from Kamara.
Kamara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryan's face.
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Kamara working aggressively here.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Kamara digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kamara.
Good body shot from Kamara.
#BC#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Kamara wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Kamara throws a sloppy body shot
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Ryan takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamara tries to clinch up
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamara thinking. #T3##CL2#
Kamara pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamara lands a shot to the body.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara. #BC#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kamara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gord Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamara lands a jab.
Kamara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and Kamara settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan 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.
Kamara connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
Kamara tries to clinch up.
It looked like Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamara tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Kamara tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Kamara looks to clinch
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamara scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamara looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Kamara manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara. #T4#
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Ryan moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Kamara moves to clinch but Ryan breaks away
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tagnarach Kamara.
Well Kamara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara is the new middleweight champion!
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