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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GFY 108 No short conversations
Date: Jan 30, 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 43 wins and 23 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 31 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crazy Horse. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crazy Horse (4) vs (0) Fontaine#SUB#
Crazy Horse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontaine, who protects the arm well.
Fontaine gets back to half guard.
Fontaine is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fontaine is just riding it out for now. Crazy Horse eventually gives up the hold.
Fontaine trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crazy Horse wants to work for an arm triangle but Fontaine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crazy Horse tries to pass to full mount but Fontaine defends it. #T1#
Fontaine is pressing down on Crazy Horse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fontaine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crazy Horse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fontaine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fontaine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse 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. #SUB#
Crazy Horse 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.
Fontaine trying to control the position.
#T2#
Crazy Horse passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (7) vs (0) Fontaine#SUB#
Crazy Horse is trying to get an arm triangle but Fontaine is defending well. #SUB#
Crazy Horse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontaine, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Crazy Horse'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.#SUB#
Crazy Horse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fontaine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Fontaine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Fontaine is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy Horse keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Crazy Horse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fontaine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Crazy Horse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fontaine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Crazy Horse is trying to get an arm triangle but Fontaine is defending well. #SUB#
Crazy Horse goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fontaine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crazy Horse but great work by Fontaine. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crazy Horse (7) vs (4) Fontaine#T4#
Crazy Horse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crazy Horse regains half guard.#SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Crazy Horse actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Crazy Horse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crazy Horse manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Crazy Horse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fontaine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazy Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Crazy Horse working for a triangle but Fontaine defends it easily.
Crazy Horse 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.#SUB#
Crazy Horse has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fontaine should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Crazy Horse has tightened it up now! Fontaine should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Crazy Horse!
William Crazy Horse retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath William Crazy Horse 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:
CFC Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 14 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 56 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Prochazka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alopodis's waist but Alopodis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prochazka off to one side.
Alopodis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prochazka circles away.
Prochazka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prochazka shoots in for a double leg but Alopodis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Prochazka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prochazka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alopodis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Alopodis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Prochazka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (5) Alopodis
Alopodis working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka trying to remain calm as Alopodis controls from the top position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Alopodis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Let's hope that Alopodis 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.#T1#
Prochazka is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Alopodis 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 Prochazka's shoulder. That is not cool.
What's Prochazka going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Prochazka wants to control but Alopodis postures up.#T2#
Alopodis trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom. #T3#
Prochazka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alopodis off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prochazka (4) vs (5) Alopodis
I would not like to be Alopodis right now.
Prochazka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alopodis for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Prochazka controlling well, preventing Alopodis from escaping the position.
Prochazka gets his hands free as Alopodis looks to control.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Prochazka controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Alopodis just trying to survive but Prochazka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Prochazka.
Prochazka'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.
Alopodis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Alopodis staying busy and making it hard for Prochazka to control.
Prochazka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Prochazka biding his time, controlling Alopodis.
Prochazka continues to stall.#T7#
Alopodis trying to control the position but Prochazka manages to sink in the hooks.
Prochazka is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Prochazka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T8#
Prochazka keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
#T9#
Alopodis controlling Prochazka 's hands.
Prochazka controls the action.#T10#
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Prochazka has good solid back control here. #T11#
Prochazka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Prochazka not allowing Alopodis to control his hands.
Prochazka tries to get the hooks in deep but Alopodis pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Prochazka controlling the positon.#T13#
Alopodis is really stuck here.
Prochazka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Prochazka is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Prochazka controlling from the back.
Prochazka is not going to allow Alopodis to sit and survive in this position.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Prochazka keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 5 to 4. Ceph Alopodis retains his super heavyweight title!
Ceph Alopodis very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cicerón feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Oh pulls Cicerón in close to prevent any damage.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cicerón controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cicerón's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cicerón's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Cicerón controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cicerón has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Cicerón.
Oh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist 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.#T2#
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Cicerón engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cicerón with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Oh trying to control the position here.
Cicerón is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Cicerón preventing the sweep.
Oh keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass. #SUB#
Oh has his foot on Cicerón's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cicerón works his way back into a safe position though.
Cicerón passes into half guard.
Cicerón controlling the action here.#T6#
Cicerón frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Cicerón
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Oh stops Cicerón from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cicerón prevents Oh from getting the reversal.
Oh regains half guard.
Cicerón not doing much here.
#T8#
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but Oh defending well.
Cicerón is taking a breather. Oh 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.
Oh trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Still in half guard, Cicerón seems content to control.
Cicerón is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oh! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (8) Cicerón
Oh is looking to get to half guard.
Oh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oh is controlling Cicerón's trapped leg to prevent Cicerón from advancing to side control.
Cicerón is looking to advance position but Oh won't allow it. #T10#
Well, if Cicerón 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.
Cicerón trying to mount his opponent but Oh defends it.
Cicerón is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
It looks like Cicerón 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.#T12#
Oh trying to control but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Oh wants to control but Cicerón is keeping busy.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well.
Cicerón not doing much here.
#T14#
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.
Cicerón is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Abdul Karim as Tijhoff shoots in.
Tijhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim tries to avoid it but Tijhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdul Karim to the ground. Abdul Karim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tijhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdul Karim tries to avoid it but Tijhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdul Karim to the ground. Abdul Karim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abdul Karim lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff controls Abdul Karim momentarily but Abdul Karim frees himself. #T1#
Tijhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Tijhoff, not yet.
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tijhoff is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdul Karim, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Tijhoff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tijhoff is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tijhoff wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace.
Tijhoff tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #T3#
Tijhoff trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
Tijhoff is holding on to half guard well.
Abdul Karim prevents Tijhoff from improving his position.
Abdul Karim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tijhoff trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
#T4#
Tijhoff tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Tijhoff tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.#T5#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Tijhoff defends it.
Tijhoff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tijhoff pulls Abdul Karim in to control the position.
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
It looks like Abdul Karim 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.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abdul Karim postures up.
#T7#
Tijhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Tijhoff, not yet.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tijhoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdul Karim's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Tijhoff controlling the position.
Tijhoff controls Abdul Karim momentarily but Abdul Karim frees himself.
Abdul Karim stopping the sweep attempt from Tijhoff.#T9#
Abdul Karim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tijhoff is keeping the position for now.
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdul Karim won't allow Tijhoff to sweep him here. #T10#
Abdul Karim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tijhoff has Abdul Karim pulled in close to control his posture.
Tijhoff looking to control.
#T11#
Abdul Karim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tijhoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim is stalling in the full guard.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
#T12#
Tijhoff has Abdul Karim pulled in close to control his posture.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
#T13#
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Tijhoff is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tijhoff's guard.
Abdul Karim is controlling the pace.
Tijhoff trying to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
#T14#
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Khadem Abdul Karim 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:
CFC Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Borgia gets caught flat footed, as Singleton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB#
Borgia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Singleton defends well.
Singleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Borgia pulls Singleton in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Singleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Borgia is pulling down on Singleton's head to control his posture.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Singleton stays in close to Borgia's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singleton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Singleton postures up.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singleton is one step ahead there.
Singleton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Singleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Singleton has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (5) Singleton#T7#
Singleton slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Singleton 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.
Borgia is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Borgia is trying to control Singleton's posture but Singleton avoids it.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Singleton working away.#T9#
Singleton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Singleton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
It looks like Singleton 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.
Borgia struggling a bit here.#T10#
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Singleton is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Borgia is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Borgia tries to roll over but Singleton keeps him under control.
Singleton controlling the pace.
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.
More stalling from Singleton.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Borgia is in trouble now - Singleton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (8) Singleton
Singleton controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Singleton.
Borgia tries to control the position but Singleton now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (0) vs (11) Singleton#T14#
Borgia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Singleton forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (0) vs (14) Singleton
Singleton is hanging on to Borgia's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton wins on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tubbs Singleton 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:
CFC Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 28 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 41 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Chai
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#T3#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Magomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Magomedov is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai controlling the position well.
Magomedov not doing much here.
#T12#
Magomedov'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.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Magomedov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Chai
Magomedov wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Magomedov controls the position.
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.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, 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:
CFC Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 15 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rules drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (4) Rules
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixty Five sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rules manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (7) Rules
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules controlling from mount. #T1#
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Rules pushes him away.
Rules trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rules controlling the pace for now.
Rules manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sixty Five to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (0) vs (10) Rules#T2#
Rules keeps control of the position as Sixty Five tries to break free.
Sixty Five's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rules keeps control of the position easily here as Sixty Five tries to buck him off.
Sixty Five trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Sixty Five tries to escape the position.
Rules controls the action.
Sixty Five is trying to break free.
#T4#
Sixty Five breaks Rules's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (10) Rules
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sixty Five sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sixty Five is fighting to break Rules's control of his arms but Rules is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rules working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (10) Rules
Rules is trying to control Sixty Five's posture but Sixty Five avoids it.
Rules is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Sixty Five keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well.
Sixty Five looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rules trying to control but Sixty Five postures up.
#T7#
Sixty Five with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sixty Five'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.
Rules is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Rules preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules wants to get back to full guard but Sixty Five has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (8) vs (10) Rules#T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sixty Five tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rules manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rules moves into full guard.
#T10#
Sixty Five's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules is controlling Sixty Five's posture.
Sixty Five pushing down on Rules's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five wants to free his trapped foot but Rules is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Sixty Five seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rules regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sixty Five is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Sixty Five trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rules working a defensive guard but Sixty Five manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (11) vs (10) Rules#T13#
Sixty Five takes a little break here. Rules wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Rules is holding Sixty Five down, trying to stall.
Rules is looking to regain half guard here but Sixty Five keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixty Five is looking to take a break and control but Rules is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath Android Sixty Five 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:
CFC Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 29 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blue. #TD2#
Banner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Blue is pulling down on Banner's head. It's preventing any offense from Banner, at least for the moment.#T2#
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Blue controlling the position.#T4#
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Blue trying to control the position here.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.#T6#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banner controlling from the top position. #T7#
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue pulls Banner in to control the position.
Banner won't allow Blue to sweep him here. #T8#
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Banner content to stall in guard here.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue has his hands on Banner's head, controlling the position.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Blue seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Blue looking to control but Banner passes into half guard.
Banner is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Blue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blue trying to control here.
Banner controlling the action here. #T12#
Blue is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Blue keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blue trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Banner manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Blue slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blue has his hands clasped together around Banner's back. He's all about the action.
Blue trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Roddy Banner 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 Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hozdic looking to score a takedown here. Green is defending well but Hozdic drives through and ends up in Green's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pulling down on Hozdic's head. It's preventing any offense from Hozdic, at least for the moment.
Green 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.#T1#
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Green keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hozdic postures up.
Green is really struggling to control Hozdic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Green is pulling down on Hozdic's head to control his posture. #T4#
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green trying to control the position.
#T5#
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
Hozdic 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.#T6#
Hozdic has his hands on Green's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Green prevents Hozdic from improving his position.
Green controlling the action here.
Hozdic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Green is stalling in the full guard.
Hozdic has Green pulled in close to control his posture.
Green won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here. #T9#
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hozdic has his hands on Green's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hozdic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hozdic, not yet.
Hozdic pulls Green in close to prevent any damage. #T11##SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Hozdic pulls Green in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Green wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hozdic has control of Green's left arm, preventing Green from doing any damage.
Hozdic looking for a sweep. Not yet Hozdic, not yet. #T13#
Green wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Hozdic.
Green forces his way into half guard.
Green not doing much here.
Hozdic is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Hozdic controlling the position for now.
Green slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hozdic gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hozdic wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Hunter
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.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hunter forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunter in particular looking to stall.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Ngannou is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunter controlling the pace.
Ngannou tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Ngannou has his hands clasped together around Hunter's back. He's all about the action.
Ngannou has a hand on Hunter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Hunter
Ngannou is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Hunter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunter has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Ngannou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (8) Hunter
Ngannou is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
It looks like Hunter 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.#T7#
Ngannou tries to escape but Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunter gets his hands free.
Hunter has good solid back control here.
Ngannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Hunter keeps control of the position easily here as Ngannou tries to buck him off.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
Ngannou rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Hunter really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ngannou.
Hunter is continuing to stall.
Ngannou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Hunter content just to control the position here.
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngannou tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter fails to move to back control.
Hunter looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Hunter avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.#T12#
Hunter moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (11) Hunter
What can Ngannou do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The adventures of Hunter the control monster continue. Boring.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T13#
Hunter gets his hands free as Ngannou looks to control.
Good control from Hunter.
Hunter has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Hunter controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 11 to 0.
Saul Hunter 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:
CFC Tokyo 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Da Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phillips's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Phillips
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips has Da Silva pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Phillips looking to control.
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Phillips controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva controlling from the top position.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.#T3#
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Da Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phillips is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Da Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Da Silva is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Phillips seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.#T6#
Phillips wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Da Silva pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phillips preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Phillips trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
#T8#
Da Silva controlling the action here.
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.
Phillips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Phillips keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well.
Phillips trying to control from the bottom.
Da Silva stalling. #T10#
Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Phillips is defending the position.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
Phillips trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
#T11#
Da Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phillips! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Phillips
Da Silva content just to control the position here.
Phillips tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Da Silva controlling from mount.
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
Phillips is working to get back to half guard.
Da Silva controlling from the full mount.
Phillips sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T13#
Da Silva is taking a breather. Phillips 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.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
Da Silva content to control rather than advance.
Phillips gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Phillips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Phillips 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Anderson Da Silva 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:
Pitbull XVI
Date: Jan 26, 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 25 wins and 12 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Maykit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (0) Gracie
Maykit content to stall in guard here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit preventing the sweep. #T1#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Gracie is controlling Maykit's posture.
Maykit is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Maykit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is pulling down on Maykit's head. It's preventing any offense from Maykit, at least for the moment.#T3#
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.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maykit looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Maykit postures up. #T4#
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Maykit has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Maykit seems content to control.
Gracie won't allow Maykit to pass to mount.
Maykit content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Maykit postures up.
Maykit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maykit in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T6#
Maykit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.#T7#
Maykit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Maykit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gracie is trying to keep Maykit in close.
Maykit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Maykit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maykit.#T9#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Maykit trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Maykit is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maykit forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maykit defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Maykit'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.
Maykit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie controls Maykit momentarily but Maykit frees himself.
Maykit won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T13#
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Maykit forces his way into half guard.
Maykit is controlling the pace.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here. #T14#
Maykit controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Woodie Maykit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hawaii Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVI
Date: Jan 26, 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 26 wins and 31 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cabrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Cabrera
Rolla's coaches at LéCrucible have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is trying to control but Cabrera passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Cabrera
Cabrera trying to control the position but Rolla is working away.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrera off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (4) vs (5) Cabrera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla looking to hold on to the position here but Cabrera rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Cabrera is trying to control the position but Rolla postures up.
Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Rolla trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Cabrera is trying to keep Rolla in close.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolla trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Cabrera has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (7) Cabrera
Cabrera passes Rolla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but Cabrera has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (10) Cabrera
Rolla tries to improve position but can't.
Rolla wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cabrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard.
Rolla preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Cabrera has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (13) Cabrera
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Rolla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cabrera has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (16) Cabrera
Rolla is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabrera's best efforts.
Rolla is looking to control Cabrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rolla avoid being mounted?
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Rolla wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#T9#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrera escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (19) Cabrera
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is letting Cabrera control him for a moment.
Rolla tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to bench press Cabrera off him but Cabrera keeps the position.
Rolla regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cabrera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cabrera prevents Rolla from improving his position.#T12#
Cabrera content to control rather than advance.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Cabrera has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (22) Cabrera
Cabrera in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cabrera's best efforts.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera passes into side control, despite Rolla's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (25) Cabrera
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cabrera off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (8) vs (25) Cabrera#SUB#
Rolla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rolla gets his hands free as Cabrera looks to control.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Cabrera from escaping the position.
#T14#
Rolla is looking to control Cabrera but Cabrera is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rolla wants to control but Cabrera manages to buck him off and is now in Rolla's guard! Nice work there by Cabrera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (27) Cabrera
Rolla 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera wins on points by 27 to 8.
Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GFY 107 Everybody but your dog
Date: Jan 25, 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 42 wins and 23 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 34 losses; Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Crazy Horse tries to keep at a distance but Abner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crazy Horse wants a takedown.
#TD#
Crazy Horse gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (0) Abner#SUB#
Crazy Horse is trying for a kimura here. Abner looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Crazy Horse wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Crazy Horse!
William Crazy Horse retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking William Crazy Horse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gomes enables Oh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gomes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Oh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB2#
Oh sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gomes doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Oh paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gomes - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Gomes!
David Gomes is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath David Gomes 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:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 14 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prochazka sprawls well. Prochazka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Prochazka fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prochazka sprawls well. Prochazka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuri Prochazka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hunter.#TD#
Prochazka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Hunter
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prochazka controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hunter 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.#T2#
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) Hunter
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.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Prochazka is retaining full guard.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Prochazka.
Hunter slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Prochazka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Prochazka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prochazka.
Prochazka is pulling down on Hunter's head to control his posture. #T5#
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prochazka trying to control the position.
Prochazka is pulling down on Hunter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunter, at least for the moment.#T6#
Hunter controlling from the top position.
It looks like Hunter 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.#T7#
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Prochazka is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Prochazka is really struggling to control Hunter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Prochazka trying to control the position here.
Prochazka wants to sweep but no luck.
Prochazka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prochazka seems keen to control Hunter's posture.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Prochazka is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.#T11#
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prochazka pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.#T12#
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Prochazka pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Prochazka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hunter is looking to pass into half guard but Prochazka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Prochazka is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (2) Hunter#T14#
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka stays in close to Hunter's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is trying to control the position but Prochazka postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Yuri Prochazka retains his heavyweight title!
Yuri Prochazka 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:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 10 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 55 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alopodis as he avoids it easily.
Alopodis shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotch sprawls well. He's pushed Alopodis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Gotch drives through with a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Alopodis
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis seems keen to control Gotch's posture.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Gotch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Gotch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alopodis seems keen to control Gotch's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Alopodis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gotch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully. #T4#
Alopodis seems keen to control Gotch's posture.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
Alopodis is pulling down on Gotch's head. It's preventing any offense from Gotch, at least for the moment.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully. #T6#
Alopodis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Let's hope that Alopodis 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.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Alopodis is controlling Gotch's posture.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Gotch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Gotch slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T10#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Gotch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Gotch is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now.
Gotch prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Gotch controlling the action here.#T13#
Alopodis is concentrating on defense, preventing Gotch from advancing position.
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard.
Gotch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Alopodis has a hand on Gotch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gotch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Gotch content just to control the position here.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Lou Gotch is the new welterweight champion!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 24 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 73 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia looks for a takedown but Ignatowski sprawls well.
Ignatowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borgia defends it well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ignatowski. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Borgia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia prevents Ignatowski from improving position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Borgia is working away. #T1#
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski controls the position.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Borgia wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski staying calm.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Borgia denies him.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face as Ignatowski controls the position. #T3#
Borgia is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Borgia's legs.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia isn't going anywhere.
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Borgia is working away. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borgia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Borgia is a slippery customer.
Borgia trying to control from the bottom.
Borgia is trying is best to control the position here.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Borgia is a slippery customer.
Borgia won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Borgia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Borgia pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia managing to control the position. #T7#
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Borgia has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Borgia has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Borgia passes into half guard.
Borgia prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borgia is looking to take Ignatowski's back but instead Ignatowski gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T11#
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borgia is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #T12#
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski has Borgia pulled in close to control his posture.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Ignatowski seems keen to control Borgia's posture.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Borgia is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Borgia postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Well, if Borgia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Richard Rockefeller ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rockefeller has managed to clinch.
Rockefeller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karelin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rockefeller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karelin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Rockefeller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is controlling Rockefeller 's posture.
Rockefeller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Rockefeller postures up.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rockefeller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockefeller defends it easily.#T2#
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karelin is trying to control the position but Rockefeller postures up.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB2#
Karelin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockefeller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockefeller won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Rockefeller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Karelin has control of Rockefeller 's left arm, preventing Rockefeller from doing any damage.
Rockefeller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin pulls Rockefeller in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Rockefeller won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Rockefeller controlling from the top position.
Karelin 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.#T6#
Rockefeller looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin controls Rockefeller momentarily but Rockefeller frees himself. #T7#
Karelin seems keen to control Rockefeller 's posture.
Rockefeller trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom. #T8#
Karelin has his hands on Rockefeller 's head, controlling the position.
Rockefeller postures up.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Rockefeller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockefeller defends well.#T10#
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Karelin has his foot on Rockefeller 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockefeller works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (2) Karelin#T12#
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller , not yet.
Rockefeller being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Karelin 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.#T13#
Karelin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockefeller 's guard.
Karelin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Rockefeller defending well.
Karelin moves into full mount! Rockefeller won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (5) Karelin#T14#
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Karelin moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Rockefeller (2) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Karelin 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
CFC CG 724
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hohol pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Hohol gets underhooks to prevent Phillips's takedown attempt.
Hohol wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Hohol has hold of one of Phillips's legs. Phillips is fighting the takedown attempt but Hohol gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Hohol
Hohol looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (2) Hohol
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Phillips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hohol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hohol controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (4) Hohol
Hohol looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hohol trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Hohol 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.
Hohol is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hohol trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Hohol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phillips haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Hohol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hohol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hohol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hohol trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phillips is trying to control the position but Hohol postures up.
Hohol looking to pass the guard.
Phillips has his hands on Hohol's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hohol drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phillips looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phillips looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phillips! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (6) vs (4) Hohol
Phillips is staying tight to Hohol's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hohol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hohol is being controlled here. #T6#
Hohol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hohol is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.#T7#
Hohol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hohol is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohol wants to control the action here but instead Phillips manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (9) vs (4) Hohol
Phillips avoids the attempt from Hohol to control.
Phillips moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Phillips (12) vs (4) Hohol
Hohol rolls, trying to escape but Phillips keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Hohol tries to break free.
Hohol trying to control the position but Phillips manages to sink in the hooks.
Phillips is trying to stick to Hohol's back but Hohol is turning into Phillips. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Phillips's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hohol. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (12) vs (6) Hohol
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol preventing the sweep.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #T10#
Phillips is pulling down on Hohol's head. It's preventing any offense from Hohol, at least for the moment.
Hohol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (12) vs (9) Hohol
Hohol trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to control but Hohol postures up.
Hohol controls the position.
Phillips is not content to let Hohol control the position. #T11#
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Hohol takes a little break here. Phillips wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hohol wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Hohol controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hohol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Hohol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hohol working away.#SUB2#
Hohol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well. #T13##SUB2#
Hohol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hohol wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Hohol controls the position. #SUB2#
Hohol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phillips has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hohol but great work by Phillips. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (16) vs (9) Hohol
Hohol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hohol trying to remain calm as Phillips controls from the top position.#T14#
Hohol is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hohol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (16) vs (11) Hohol
Hohol is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Phillips's thigh. Phillips counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
A relieved looking Jack Phillips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 725
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 28 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banner napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (0) Banner
Banner trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic controls the position from side control.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic takes a little break here. Banner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Hozdic keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Hozdic controls the position.
Banner 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.#T2#
Banner is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Hozdic is staying tight to Banner's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Hozdic wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Hozdic stalls from top position.
Banner is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Hozdic controls the position.#T5#
Banner holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
A lull in the action here.
Banner struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Hozdic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Hozdic slows the pace down. #T7#
Banner is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Hozdic controls the position from side control.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner is letting Hozdic control him for a moment.
Banner is not content to let Hozdic control the position. #T10#
Banner wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Banner tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Hozdic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Hozdic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banner struggling a bit here.#T11#
Banner is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Banner being controlled for a moment.
Hozdic continues to stall.
Hozdic trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #T13#
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hozdic slows the pace down. #T14#
Hozdic working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hozdic wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic taking a break here but Banner is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
The defeated Roddy Banner had this to say: 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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