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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 13
Date: May 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 55 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 60 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T1#
Kamenev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Chai wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#T2#
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Chai wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Chai is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
Chai pulls Kamenev in to control the position.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamenev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Kamenev 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.
Chai is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kamenev won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Chai looking to control.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T8#
Chai keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Kamenev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Kamenev.
Chai trying to control the position here. #T9#
Kamenev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamenev 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. #T10#
Chai has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Kamenev passes into half guard.
Chai is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Kamenev#T12#
Chai tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away. #T13#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai tries to improve his position but instead Kamenev has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Chai's chin but Chai turns very nicely into Kamenev's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Kamenev
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Kamenev 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!
Kamenev wins on points by 8 to 2. Ivan Kamenev retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 13
Date: May 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Big Dog Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 30 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Anderson Gracie darts in and clinches Big Dog Gracie up against the cage.#TD2#
Anderson Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Big Dog Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Anderson Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Big Dog Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Big Dog Gracie (0) vs (2) Anderson Gracie
Big Dog Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Big Dog Gracie pulls Anderson Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Big Dog Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Dog Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson Gracie is one step ahead there.
Anderson Gracie sitting in guard here, content to 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#
Anderson Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Big Dog Gracie is retaining full guard.
Anderson Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Big Dog Gracie has his hands on Anderson Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Big Dog Gracie looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Big Dog Gracie working for a triangle but Anderson Gracie defends it easily.
Big Dog Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Big Dog Gracie, not yet.
Anderson Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Anderson Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Big Dog Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Big Dog Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Dog Gracie (2) vs (2) Anderson Gracie
Big Dog Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Gracie has his hands on Big Dog Gracie's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Big Dog Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Gracie is trying to control the position but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
Big Dog Gracie pushing down on Anderson Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Big Dog Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Big Dog Gracie is trying to control. Anderson Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Big Dog Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Big Dog Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Big Dog Gracie prevents Anderson Gracie from improving his position.#T7#
Big Dog Gracie trying to control the pace.
Anderson Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Big Dog Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Big Dog Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Anderson Gracie defends it. #T8#
Big Dog Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Big Dog Gracie trying to control the pace. #T9#
Anderson Gracie is looking for a sweep. Big Dog Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson Gracie trying to hold on to Big Dog Gracie's head to control him but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
Anderson Gracie is controlling Big Dog Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Big Dog Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T10#
Anderson Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson Gracie trying to control but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
#T11#
Anderson Gracie tries to get to full guard but Big Dog Gracie has control of the leg.
Big Dog Gracie is looking to pass Anderson Gracie's guard but actually Anderson Gracie recovers to full guard.
Big Dog Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Big Dog Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Big Dog Gracie 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.
Big Dog Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Anderson Gracie wants to sweep here but Big Dog Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Big Dog Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson Gracie is retaining full guard.
Big Dog Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson Gracie.
Big Dog Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Dog Gracie is one step ahead there. #T14#
Big Dog Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Big Dog Gracie trying to control but Anderson Gracie is working from the bottom.
Anderson Gracie is trying to control the position but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Dog Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson Gracie is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Big Dog Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Big Dog Gracie takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Big Dog Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CFC Rio 2
Date: May 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
De Rossi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Rossi lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rossi stopping the sweep attempt from Ribeiro.
De Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but De Rossi is proving a slippery customer.
Ribeiro wants to sweep here but De Rossi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro has his hands on De Rossi's head, controlling the position.
De Rossi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Ribeiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (2) Ribeiro
De Rossi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
De Rossi controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself.
Ribeiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Ribeiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but De Rossi is working away. #T4#
Ribeiro trying to control the pace.
De Rossi is doing well to control the position and prevent Ribeiro from advancing to side control.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but De Rossi defends it.
Ribeiro trying to control the pace.
Ribeiro wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Ribeiro wants to take a breather but De Rossi is having none of it.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.
Ribeiro is stalling here. De Rossi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ribeiro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Rossi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Rossi (6) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Ribeiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Rossi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (8) vs (2) Ribeiro
De Rossi tries to take Ribeiro's back but instead Ribeiro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg.
De Rossi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
#T7#
De Rossi wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
De Rossi won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Rossi 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. #T8#
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Rossi stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but De Rossi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg. #T10#
Ribeiro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (11) vs (2) Ribeiro
De Rossi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribeiro is looking to escape.
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Rossi controlling from mount.
Ribeiro manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rossi not doing much here.
De Rossi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (14) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.
De Rossi controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro tries to improve his position but instead De Rossi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (17) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control but not successfully.
Ribeiro prevents De Rossi from getting a body triangle.
Ribeiro turns into De Rossi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (17) vs (4) Ribeiro
De Rossi controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself. #T13#
De Rossi 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.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Rossi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Ribeiro controlling from the top position.
De Rossi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Flavio De Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC Rio 2
Date: May 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 70 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tijhoff looks for a takedown but Curls sprawls well.
Tijhoff sets himself, and Curls steps forward looking for the clinch! Tijhoff avoids it this time.#TD#
Tijhoff scores with a takedown into Curls's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls is pulling down on Tijhoff's head. It's preventing any offense from Tijhoff, at least for the moment.
Tijhoff won't allow Curls to sweep him here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls has Tijhoff pulled in close to control his posture.
Tijhoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tijhoff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Tijhoff trying to control the pace. #T2#
Curls keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tijhoff trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well. #T3#
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tijhoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tijhoff's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (4) Curls
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.
Good control from Curls.
Tijhoff is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Curls 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.
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Curls biding his time, controlling Tijhoff. #T5##T6#
Tijhoff is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tijhoff trying to control the hands but Curls won't let him. #T7#
Tijhoff needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Tijhoff is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##T9#
It looks like Curls 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 looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Tijhoff is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Curls is not going to allow Tijhoff to sit and survive in this position.
Curls 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.
#T12#
Curls avoiding Tijhoff 's attempts to control his hands.
Curls controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Tijhoff trying to control the hands but Curls won't let him.
Tijhoff is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tijhoff is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curls.
#T14#
Curls not allowing Tijhoff to control his hands.
Curls is riding his opponent, not letting Tijhoff buck him off.
Curls is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tijhoff is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 4 to 2.
Jerry Curls decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C419: Pushkin vs Karlsson
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Tae misses with an uppercut.
Jankovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Jankovic has been cut.
Tae looks to land a combination but Jankovic avoids it well.
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jankovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tae staying out of range there.
Tae misses with a body shot.
Jankovic misses with a hook
and Tae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tae takes one to the chin there.
Tae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jankovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Jankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tae.
Tae misses with a lunging right hand
and Jankovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Tae throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jankovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Tae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tae jabs Jankovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tae.
Tae just misses with a punch to the body.
Tae loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.#T2#
Tae throws a head kick that half lands.
#KD2#
Tae drops Jankovic with a beautiful combination! Jankovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tae is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Jankovic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic misses with a leg kick
and Tae scores with a counter punch that sends Jankovic to the canvas! Tae smells blood - he's punishing Jankovic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jankovic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mabahong Tae!
In his post fight interview, Mabahong Tae started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DMMA 420: McIntyre v Hardin
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Strong lands with a hook. Fantastico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fantastico checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Strong.
Fantastico throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Fantastico instigates a clinch.
Fantastico lands a left hand.
#BC#
Fantastico breaks the clinch.
Strong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong scores with a jab to the head.
Strong feints and then cracks Fantastico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fantastico down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strong throws a series of punches but Fantastico avoids them all with ease.
Fantastico slips a jab and a cross from Strong.
Strong scoring well with a low kick there.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Fantastico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastico shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A jab from Fantastico misses.
Strong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strong dips to his left and cracks Fantastico with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Fantastico. #CUT#It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantastico.
Fantastico looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strong scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Fantastico.
Strong swats away the attempt to clinch by Fantastico.
Fantastico takes one on the button.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantastico throws out the jab.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fantastico had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Strong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastico misses with a low kick.
Strong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fantastico momentarily.
Strong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Fantastico misses.
Strong connects with the punch.
Fantastico goes for a double leg but Strong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strong continues to drive forward.
Fantastico working aggressively here.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong is trying to break the clinch but Fantastico is controlling him.
Strong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Fantastico breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Strong misses.
Strong connects with a nice looking jab.
Strong scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastico shoots for a takedown but Strong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantastico. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fantastico. Strong shrugs it off though.
LaDaniel Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Fantastico rushes Strong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastico controls the action.
Fantastico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantastico.
Fantastico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strong.
Fantastico blocking some punches.
Fantastico lands an uppercut.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fantastico.
Strong lands a left hand.
Fantastico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
Fantastico lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Fantastico misses
and Strong counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Strong throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastico throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Strong lands.
Fantastico throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Fantastico does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Fantastico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Strong misses.
Strong misses with a body shot
and Fantastico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Fantastico closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fantastico.#BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaDaniel Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strong misses with a body shot.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong connects with the punch.
Fantastico checks a low kick from Strong.
A good leg kick by Strong.
Strong leaves Fantastico with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strong throws out a counter right but Fantastico avoids it with no problem.
Strong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastico throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastico takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Fantastico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strong slips under a jab from Fantastico.
Strong feints and then cracks Fantastico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fantastico down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantastico looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Strong throws a low kick but Fantastico avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fantastico misses its target.
Strong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strong lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strong.
Strong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fantastico counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Fantastico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strong scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastico looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong slips a jab from Fantastico.
Strong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fantastico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strong scrambles back to his feet.
Strong dodges the punch combination from Fantastico.
Strong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Fantastico.
Strong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strong slips a straight right by Fantastico.#T2#
A head kick misses from Strong.
Strong swings for the body but Fantastico moves out of range.
Fantastico slips under a jab.
Fantastico closes the distance and clinches up with Strong, looking for a takedown. Fantastico pushes Strong against the cage but Strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strong scores with a shot to the body.
Strong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Strong misses.
Fantastico loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
Fantastico throws a series of punches but Strong moves out of range.
Fantastico on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strong has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Strong throws the left hand but Fantastico avoids the punch easily.
Fantastico throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastico is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastico throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Good leg kick by Fantastico. #T3#
Strong misses with a hook. Fantastico ducked under it nicely.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strong blocks a head kick by Fantastico.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fantastico.
Fantastico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastico throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a nice body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Fantastico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strong throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fantastico to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantastico moves away.
Fantastico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strong momentarily.
#CUT#That has opened up LaDaniel Strong's cut even more.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fantastico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Strong.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Strong misses.
Fantastico is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastico lands a glancing blow to the side of Strong's head.
Fantastico takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastico ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Fantastico throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Fantastico looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastico takes one to the side of the head.
Strong scores with a hook to the body. Fantastico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastico steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Strong. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong slips a straight right by Fantastico.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantastico misses the target.
Strong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastico shoots in and drives through. Strong sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaDaniel Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Strong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fantastico.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Donk. Strong catches Fantastico right on the button with a cross.
Strong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fantastico. That did some damage!
Fantastico misses with an uppercut.
Fantastico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Strong blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastico looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Fantastico.
Strong cracks Fantastico with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fantastico.
Fantastico throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.#T1#
Fantastico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Fantastico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
A leg kick checked by Fantastico.
Strong throws a leg kick but Fantastico moved away.
Strong tries a low kick but Fantastico avoids it.
Fantastico is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
Strong lands a head shot.
Strong tries to score with a low kick but Fantastico moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strong.
Strong tries to work over Fantastico's front leg with a kick but Fantastico checks it.
Fantastico defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastico misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Fantastico connects with a jab.
Strong is looking to slow Fantastico down with leg kicks. #T2#
Fantastico takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strong moves away from the strike by Fantastico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastico misses with a leg kick
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong takes a swing at Fantastico's ribcage but misses.
Fantastico throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Strong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strong lands with a right hand.
Fantastico closes the distance and clinches up with Strong, looking for a takedown. Fantastico pushes Strong against the cage but Strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastico throws a chopping leg kick but Strong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastico throws the kick towards the body but Strong avoids it.
A head kick misses from Fantastico.
Fantastico slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantastico misses the target. #T3#
Strong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastico lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strong checks a leg kick nicely.
Strong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strong slips a jab from Fantastico.
Fantastico will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastico shoots for a double leg takedown but Strong sprawls well. He's pushed Fantastico's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastico misses with a lunging right hand
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fantastico thinking.
Fantastico misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastico throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Strong.
Macho Fantastico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastico ducks right into an uppercut from Strong.
Strong connects with a right hand. Fantastico shakes it off.
Strong connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastico misses with a leg kick
and Strong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Strong there.
Fantastico swinging wildly here.
Fantastico misses with a hook.
Fantastico misses with a low kick.
Fantastico moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Fantastico on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strong sizes up Fantastico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong thuds a left hand into Fantastico's body.
A nice leg kick from Fantastico, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaDaniel Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!
LaDaniel Strong thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 12
Date: May 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 60 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kamenev drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenev is fighting to break Ngannou's control of his arms but Ngannou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ngannou controlling the position.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamenev advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (0) vs (5) Kamenev
A lull in the action here as Kamenev stalls from top position.#T3#
It looks like Kamenev 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.#T4##SUB2#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ngannou wants to control but Kamenev postures up.#T5#
Ngannou is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kamenev is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev takes Ngannou's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev wants to control the position but Ngannou frees himself and scrambles - Kamenev manages to regain control in side control.
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou struggling a bit here.#T6#
Ngannou is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of 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.
A lull in the action here as Kamenev stalls from top position.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kamenev controls the position from side control.
Ngannou wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.#T8#
Kamenev trying to control the action but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev works to advance to full mount. Ngannou defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (0) vs (12) Kamenev
Kamenev controlling the pace for now.
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ngannou tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou wants to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.#T11#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Ngannou is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Kamenev fails to take his opponent's back.
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev trying to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev content just to control the position here. #T14#
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ngannou is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev looking to control but Ngannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 12 to 0.
Ivan Kamenev is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 12
Date: May 17, 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 60 wins and 48 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jiurgite dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Gracie
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jiurgite controls the pace.
Jiurgite pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiurgite slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (2) Gracie
Jiurgite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jiurgite pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jiurgite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Jiurgite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Jiurgite to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jiurgite working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jiurgite is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Jiurgite extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jiurgite.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ze Jiurgite!
Our winner, Ze Jiurgite, 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:
754
Date: May 17, 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 14 wins and 22 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rossi tries to avoid it but Heliogabale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rossi to the ground. De Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
De Rossi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Heliogabale napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (4) De Rossi
De Rossi takes a little break here. Heliogabale wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Heliogabale trying to control but De Rossi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (0) vs (7) De Rossi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Heliogabale right now.
We've been hearing good reports from Heliogabale'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi biding his time, controlling Heliogabale.
Heliogabale trying to control the hands but De Rossi breaks the grip. #T1#
Heliogabale is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Heliogabale wants to escape the position.
De Rossi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Heliogabale's body.
I really don't envy Heliogabale right now.
#T2#
Heliogabale trying to control the hands but De Rossi won't let him.
Heliogabale tries to escape but De Rossi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
De Rossi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Heliogabale tries to escape but De Rossi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Heliogabale trying to control the hands but De Rossi won't let him.
Heliogabale is trying to break free.
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.
#T4#
Heliogabale trying to control but not successfully.
De Rossi 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.
Heliogabale wants to control his opponent's hands but De Rossi gets his hands free. #T5#
Heliogabale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Heliogabale wants to escape the position.
De Rossi controlling from the back.#T6#
De Rossi has the hooks in. Heliogabale is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Rossi biding his time, looking for the opening.
De Rossi controlling well, preventing Heliogabale from escaping the position.
#T7#
Heliogabale wants to control his opponent's hands but De Rossi gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Despite being in a bad position, Heliogabale is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Rossi controlling the positon.#T8#
De Rossi is not going to allow Heliogabale to sit and survive in this position.
De Rossi is hanging on to Heliogabale's back as he tries to escape.
Heliogabale looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
De Rossi has good solid back control here.
De Rossi keeps control of the position as Heliogabale tries to break free.
Our spies down at at Convicted Top Team inform us that De Rossi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
De Rossi controls the position.
Heliogabale looking very determined here, making life difficult for De Rossi.
Good control from De Rossi.#T11##SUB2#
De Rossi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Heliogabale is defending well though. De Rossi let's go of the attempt for now.
De Rossi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Heliogabale is trying to break free.
#T12#
De Rossi is riding his opponent, not letting Heliogabale buck him off.
Heliogabale is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
De Rossi controlling from the back.
It looks like De Rossi 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#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that De Rossi 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.
Will De Rossi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Heliogabale wants to escape the position.
Heliogabale is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Heliogabale looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Giovanni De Rossi, 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 Rio
Date: May 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 41 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 70 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Von Hayek goes for a double leg but Curls avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Curls continues to drive forward.
Curls looking for a takedown.
Von Hayek tries to pull guard but Curls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Von Hayek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Curls to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich August Von Hayek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curls tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Hayek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Curls has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Von Hayek is trying to keep an underhook but Curls manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (2) Curls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Hayek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Von Hayek is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Curls controlling the pace.
Curls passes into side control, despite Von Hayek's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls taking a breather here. #T2#
Von Hayek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curls happy to just control the position for now.
Curls tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Von Hayek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Von Hayek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Hayek is looking to control Curls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Hayek avoid being mounted?
Von Hayek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Curls is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Curls content to control rather than advance.
Von Hayek wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls controlling the pace. #T5#
It looks like Curls 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.
Von Hayek wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls controlling the action here. #T6#
Von Hayek trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Curls stalling.
Von Hayek is in trouble now - Curls has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (8) Curls
Curls controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Von Hayek is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Hayek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Von Hayek reaches up to try and control the position but Curls seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Von Hayek rolls and tries to escape and now Curls has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Von Hayek (0) vs (11) Curls#T8#
Von Hayek looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Von Hayek right now.
Von Hayek wants to control his opponent's hands but Curls gets his hands free.
Von Hayek tries to break free.
Curls keeps control of the position easily here as Von Hayek tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Curls gets his hands free as Von Hayek looks to control.
Curls biding his time, controlling Von Hayek.
Curls avoiding Von Hayek 's attempts to control his hands.
Von Hayek can't escape the position.
#T10#
Von Hayek wants to control his opponent's hands but Curls gets his hands free.
Von Hayek is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curls has good solid back control here.
Von Hayek is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Von Hayek is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curls.
Curls not allowing Von Hayek to control his hands.
Von Hayek tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
What can Von Hayek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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.#T12#
I really don't envy Von Hayek right now.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Curls just sinks the hooks in.
Curls 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.
Curls controlling well, preventing Von Hayek from escaping the position.
#T13#
Von Hayek is working hard here to advance position.
Von Hayek rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Von Hayek is trying to control but Curls passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (14) Curls
Von Hayek is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Curls taking a breather here. #T14#
Curls's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Curls tries to move to mount but Von Hayek blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hayek seems a little lost for a moment, as Curls dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 14 to 0.
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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 Rio
Date: May 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.#T1#
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
De Rossi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
De Rossi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T2#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Rossi is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
De Rossi wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
De Rossi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
De Rossi is letting Kersikov control him for a moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away. #T4#
Kersikov working away.
De Rossi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
De Rossi holds on to Kersikov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
De Rossi holds on to Kersikov's head and controls the position momentarily. #T6#
De Rossi is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov is really struggling to control De Rossi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
De Rossi has one of Kersikov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
De Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Kersikov working away.#T8#
De Rossi holds on to Kersikov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kersikov controlling the position.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.#T9#
De Rossi tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
De Rossi wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Kersikov trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away.
De Rossi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) De Rossi
Kersikov trying to control the hands but De Rossi breaks the grip.
De Rossi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
De Rossi is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T11#
De Rossi controls the action.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for De Rossi to control.
De Rossi keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for De Rossi to control. #SUB2#
Kersikov is looking to escape here. Oh dear - De Rossi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kersikov is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Flavio De Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Flavio De Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 418: Handerson v Cabrazzi
Date: May 11, 2025 |
#R1#
A low kick from Albatross is predictable there
and Flanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Albatross has been cut.
Flanders moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Flanders takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Flanders counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross throws a hook to the side of Flanders's head but Flanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Flanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Flanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Flanders throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albatross.
Flanders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Albatross moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land. #T1#
Albatross gets through Flanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flanders is trying to break the clinch but Albatross has him pressed against the cage.
Flanders tries to break free but Albatross pushes him back against the cage.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albatross lands with a right to the head.
Flanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Flanders.
Flanders takes a shot to the head.
Flanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Albatross controls his hands.
Flanders lands a right hand.
Flanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Albatross on the inside.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Flanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flanders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanders.
Flanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Crunch! Albatross slams his shin into Flanders's torso.
Albatross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Albatross throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Flanders counter with a right hand.
Albatross digs a good hook to Flanders's body.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Flanders.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albatross tries to clinch but Flanders moves out of range.
Flanders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Albatross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Flanders tries a quick counter leg kick but Albatross is wise to it.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Flanders unleashes a big counter combination but Albatross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL#
Albatross moves into the clinch.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanders.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Flanders.
Flanders lands a right hand.
Flanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albatross scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Flanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flanders backwards.
Albatross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Flanders manages to break the clinch.
Albatross misses with a body shot
and Flanders counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Albatross has Flanders up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Flanders.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Flanders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Albatross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Flanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross throws a head punch that misses.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Flanders controls his hands.
Albatross lands a body shot. #BC2#
Flanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albatross scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Albatross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flanders walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Flanders counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Albatross's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albatross works the jab nicely.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanders.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flanders moves away.
Flanders throws a counter combo.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Flanders now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flanders.
Flanders slips a jab from Albatross.
Albatross fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Flanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross backing away here, and Flanders unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Flanders throws a chopping leg kick but Albatross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Albatross lands with a nice combination. Flanders backs away looking to recover.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flanders tries to throw a body punch but Albatross avoids it by throwing Flanders back against the cage. #BC2#
Flanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a shot to the body
and Flanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Albatross pushes Flanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Albatross lands with a light punch inside.
Johnny Albatross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Flanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Albatross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flanders throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flanders.
Flanders checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Flanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross lunges at Flanders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flanders's hand.
Albatross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross throws a good cross that connects.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Flanders sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flanders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Albatross connects with a right hand. Flanders shakes it off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Flanders in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Albatross jabs Flanders right on the nose. Flanders blinks but takes it well.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Flanders moved out of range.
Albatross connects with the punch.
Albatross scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Albatross misses with a hook
letting Flanders counter with a right hand. #CL#
Albatross moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Flanders breaks from the clinch.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Flanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders feints a counter leg kick.
Albatross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flanders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Flanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Flanders misses with a looping right.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanders.
Albatross lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Albatross misses with a few strikes there.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Flanders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Albatross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Flanders throws out a counter right but Albatross avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flanders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanders throws a counter combo.
Albatross throws a chopping leg kick but Flanders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flanders throws a counter combo.
Flanders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Flanders crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Albatross - the referee stops the clock and Flanders gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Albatross. Flanders manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Albatross throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Albatross's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Albatross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flanders lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Albatross can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Flanders and Albatross drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Flanders.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Flanders!
A victorious Dallas Flanders thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 11
Date: May 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 69 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ngannou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Curls on his heels. He'll look to pass Curls's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Curls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngannou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngannou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ngannou stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Ngannou has passed into half guard.
Curls moves into full guard.
Ngannou being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Curls is pulling down on Ngannou's head. It's preventing any offense from Ngannou, at least for the moment.#T3#
Let's hope that Curls 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.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Curls#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Curls stands and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (5) Curls
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Ngannou prevents Curls from moving into mount.
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Curls slows the pace down.
Ngannou has one of Curls's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ngannou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Curls off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (6) vs (5) Curls
Curls wants to escape the position.
#T7##SUB#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ngannou has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Curls is controlling his hands well.
Curls just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Curls right now.
#SUB#
Ngannou is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngannou is riding his opponent, not letting Curls buck him off.
Curls tries to escape but Ngannou has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Ngannou is looking to control Curls but Curls is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Curls is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ngannou seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Curls's chin but Curls turns very nicely into Ngannou's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (7) Curls
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curls trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T10#
Curls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Curls is looking to advance position but Ngannou has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (10) vs (7) Curls#T11#
Curls tries to reverse the position but Ngannou maintains control.
Curls tries to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.
Curls regains half guard.
Curls tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T12#
Curls trying to control here.
Curls is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
Ngannou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ngannou won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Francisco Ngannou retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 37 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Virus is looking to clinch.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Virus is quick to defend against it.
Virus fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Virus rushes Gracie and presses him up against the ropes.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Virus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Virus rushes Gracie and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Virus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Virus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Virus pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Gracie is really struggling to control Virus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Virus is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie 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.
Virus controlling the position.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Virus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Virus#T3#
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Virus trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Virus
A lull in the action here.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Gracie is not content to let Virus control the position.
Virus controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Virus taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
Virus stalling.
Gracie wants to control but Virus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Virus prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Virus is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Virus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Virus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to control Virus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Virus is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Virus is taking a breather. Gracie 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.#T7#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Virus is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Virus is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Virus wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Virus stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Virus controlling the pace. #T9#
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie trying to hold on to Virus's head to control him but Virus postures up.
Virus trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Virus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Virus
Virus looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Gracie tries to hold on but Virus postures up.
Virus wants to control but instead Gracie manages to regain half guard.
Gracie won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Virus is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Virus pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Virus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Virus trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Virus wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T12#
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Virus's head to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T13#
Virus is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Virus has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Virus#T14#
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Virus trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 11 to 0.
Our winner, Corona Virus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 92 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna tries to clinch up.#CL#
Fiachna gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
De Rossi manages to pull guard.
Fiachna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
De Rossi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Rossi controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but instead Fiachna has moved into half guard.
De Rossi controlling the position well. #T1#
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi 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.
Fiachna is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Rossi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fiachna jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (0) De Rossi
Fiachna wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
Fiachna laying and praying for a moment but De Rossi takes advantage and regains half guard.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna wants to take a breather but De Rossi is having none of it. #SUB#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna moves into full mount! De Rossi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (6) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Fiachna's attempts to control the action.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is having none of it.#T3#
Fiachna looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna fails to advance to De Rossi's back.
De Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna controlling his opponent.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
De Rossi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiachna looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna is looking to work his way around to De Rossi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
De Rossi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Rossi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Fiachna controlling from mount.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna wants to take De Rossi's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiachna looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
De Rossi is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna controlling the pace for now.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Fiachna postures up.
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Fiachna is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away. #T10#
De Rossi wants to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Fiachna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Rossi is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape. #T11#
De Rossi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
De Rossi gets back to half guard.#T12#
De Rossi is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
De Rossi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna postures up.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
De Rossi wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (12) vs (0) De Rossi
Fiachna trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna slows the pace down.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
De Rossi seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.
De Rossi manages to get back to half guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but De Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Rossi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fiachna manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (0) De Rossi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi tries to control the position but Fiachna now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (0) De Rossi
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
Date: Apr 20, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 59 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. De Rossi pushes Chai against the ropes but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chai dives in and grabs De Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Rossi pushes down on Chai's head and hops out.
De Rossi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) De Rossi
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Rossi is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai working away.#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but De Rossi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) De Rossi
Chai wants to sweep here but De Rossi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chai has an active guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
De Rossi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Rossi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
De Rossi trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai is looking to get back to full guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (5) De Rossi
Chai prevents De Rossi from moving into mount.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Rossi happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Rossi tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Chai trying to control the position.
De Rossi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
De Rossi seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Rossi pulls his head out easily.
Chai tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.#T7#
De Rossi is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but De Rossi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (8) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is looking to improve his position but De Rossi isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding De Rossi's attempts to control the action.
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but De Rossi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now De Rossi has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (4) vs (11) De Rossi#T8#
De Rossi is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Chai fending off the submission attempt from De Rossi.
De Rossi is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into De Rossi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in De Rossi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (11) De Rossi#SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Rossi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has De Rossi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (13) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T9#
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rossi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (13) De Rossi
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#T10##SUB#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is looking to pass De Rossi's guard but actually De Rossi recovers to full guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Chai wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
De Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai is looking to pass into half guard but De Rossi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Rossi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (15) De Rossi
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (15) De Rossi
De Rossi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rossi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Chai passes De Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but De Rossi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Chai pushes down on De Rossi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Rossi is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (15) De Rossi
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar but he's not got it� De Rossi turns into him and now he's in Chai's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (17) De Rossi
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi wins on points by 17 to 13.
A relieved looking Flavio De Rossi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 69 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cheese darts in and clinches Curls up against the ropes.
Cheese has Curls pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Curls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cheese wants to take the fight to the mat but Curls manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cheese wants a takedown but no success here.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cheese.
Cheese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curls swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Curls wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curls swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Curls tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cheese manages to circle out of the way.
Cheese tries to clinch up but Curls circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Cheese pushes Curls up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Curls wants the takedown. Cheese is fighting it off but Curls persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cheese's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Cheese
Curls trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Curls won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese is trying to keep Curls in close.
#T2#
Curls stays in close to Cheese's body and controls the position.
Curls postures up.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T3#
Curls being controlled here momentarily.
Curls postures up.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Cheese controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.#T5#
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.#T6#
Curls 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.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. #T7#
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cheese managing to control the position.
Cheese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cheese is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is fighting to break Cheese's control of his arms but Cheese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Curls wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Curls wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Cheese felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T10#
Cheese wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese wants to get back to full guard.
Cheese is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Curls is pressing down on Cheese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cheese is holding on for now. #T11#
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Curls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Cheese is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Curls wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Cheese is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cheese is in trouble now - Curls has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Cheese
Curls pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Curls wants to take Cheese's back here but Cheese is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curls looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls tries to control but Cheese wriggling away.
Cheese wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls wants to control the pace but Cheese is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 412: Handerson v Cole
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Flanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by Joshy - just one landing.
Flanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Joshy. Those never looked like landing.
Flanders thinks about countering with a body kick.
Flanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy jabs at Flanders's body.
Flanders cracks Joshy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flanders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joshy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Dallas Flanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanders scores with a jab to the head.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Flanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Flanders.
Joshy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A jab from Joshy misses.
Flanders scoring well with a low kick there.
Flanders throws a good cross that connects.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Joshy looks to move away, Flanders throws a big counter combo but Joshy just gets out of the way.
Joshy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanders.
Joshy tries to counter with a clinch but Flanders shakes him off and moves away.
Joshy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joshy darts in trying to clinch
and Flanders counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Flanders coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Joshy.
Joshy moves out of range of the leg kick from Flanders.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Joshy throws a hook but Flanders blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshy lands the left hand.
Flanders lands a leg kick that knocks Joshy off balance momentarily.
Flanders looks for the body kick but Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick.
Joshy misses with a wild combination.
Joshy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flanders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Flanders moves out of range.
Flanders connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Flanders's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Flanders lands a lovely overhand right.
Flanders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanders.
As Joshy backs away, Flanders returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Flanders throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Joshy misses with a hook. Flanders ducked under it nicely.
Flanders is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joshy connects with a jab.
Joshy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flanders's head.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanders tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders tried to score with a low kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flanders. That did some damage!
Flanders throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Flanders blocks a head kick by Joshy.
Flanders lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Flanders.
Flanders dodges the punch combination from Joshy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flanders - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanders lands a jab to Joshy's midsection.
Flanders thows a body kick. Joshy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Flanders.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Flanders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Flanders is looking to counter with head kicks.
Flanders lands with a cross.
Flanders is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Flanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanders.
Joshy throws the left hand but Flanders avoids the punch easily.
Joshy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flanders.
Flanders throws a leg kick that misses.
Joshy wants to counter with a clinch but Flanders pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flanders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flanders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flanders scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Flanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Flanders dominated that round.
That's time! Flanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flanders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joshy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joshy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanders.
Joshy wants to counter the offense by Flanders and move into the clinch position.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joshy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Flanders checks a low kick from Joshy.
An attempted straight right counter from Flanders misses the target.
Flanders misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Joshy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Flanders has got the better of the exchanges.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flanders counters with a nice leg kick.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flanders throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Joshy is looking for the big counter here.
Joshy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flanders fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanders lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Flanders connects with the punch.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Flanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Joshy closes the distance and pushes Flanders back into the cage.
Flanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
Flanders lands with a light punch inside.
Joshy lands an uppercut.
Flanders tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Flanders back against the cage.
Flanders tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Flanders back against the cage.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Flanders.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Flanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Flanders appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dallas Flanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joshy throws a hook but Flanders blocks it.#T2#
Flanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Joshy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flanders doesn't seem phased though.
Flanders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joshy on the side of the head.
Flanders walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.
Flanders moves out of range of the leg kick from Joshy.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Flanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joshy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Flanders counters with a two punch combo.
Flanders slips a straight right by Joshy.
Flanders moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Flanders slips the punch.
Joshy misses with a lunging right hand
and Flanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joshy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flanders.#T3#
Flanders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flanders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joshy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flanders scores with a head kick.
Joshy misses with a head kick.
Flanders connects with a solid leg kick.
Joshy misses with a hook. Flanders ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flanders getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joshy moves out of range as Flanders throws a body kick.
Flanders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy throws a hook but Flanders blocks it.
Flanders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flanders cracks Joshy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flanders scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy lands with a cross.
Flanders misses with a head kick.
Flanders throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Flanders misses its intended target.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanders. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws a leg kick
and Flanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flanders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flanders lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joshy takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Flanders dominated that second round.
That's time! Flanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Flanders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joshy. That did some damage!
Joshy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flanders slips under a jab from Joshy.
Flanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
Joshy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshy swings for the body but Flanders moves out of range.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Flanders scores with a nice right hand.
Joshy takes a swing at Flanders's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Flanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Flanders misses.
Flanders loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshy! But no joy.
Joshy misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Flanders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joshy is out of range and Flanders settles back down.
Flanders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joshy. Joshy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flanders scores with a nice head shot.
Flanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flanders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joshy tries to bum rush Flanders with a series of wild strikes but Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flanders is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Joshy as he checks the leg kick.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders slips a straight right by Joshy.
Flanders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Flanders defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Flanders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joshy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flanders scrambles back to his feet.
Joshy scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flanders.
Joshy is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Joshy checks a leg kick nicely.
Joshy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Flanders connects with a right hand. Joshy shakes it off.
Flanders throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Flanders misses its intended target.
Joshy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flanders connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joshy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Flanders moved out of range.
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flanders. Flanders obviously looking to wear him down.
Flanders lands a jab.
Joshy misses with a looping right.#T3#
Joshy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joshy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joshy swings for the body but Flanders moves out of range.
Flanders defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Flanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Donk. Joshy catches Flanders right on the button with a cross.
Flanders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Flanders misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy throws a leg kick but Flanders sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joshy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flanders can pounce on him.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flanders punishes Joshy's body with a nice straight punch.
Flanders misses the jab.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Flanders is out of range.
Flanders throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Flanders scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flanders.
Joshy takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanders lands a nice shot that snaps Joshy's head back.
Joshy tries to land a leg kick but Flanders saw it coming and moves away.
Flanders throws a good cross that connects.
Flanders throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanders defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Flanders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshy scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Flanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Flanders.
A cross from Flanders lands.
Joshy misses with a looping left.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flanders connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Flanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flanders, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Flanders!
A victorious Dallas Flanders 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:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Suraman
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Pawn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pawn stalling.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Barksdale X has managed to clinch.
Pawn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barksdale X tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Barksdale X moves into range and clinches up with Pawn.
Barksdale X tries to throw a body punch but Pawn avoids it by throwing Barksdale X back against the cage. #T1#
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X tries to throw a body punch but Pawn avoids it by throwing Barksdale X back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barksdale X fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
A body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale X stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Barksdale X fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pawn, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barksdale X.
A bit of stalling here from Pawn.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawn or not.
A body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawn or not.
Barksdale X cracks Pawn with a nice body shot.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch.
Pawn throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale X's shoulder, as Barksdale X tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Barksdale X moves into the clinch.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Barksdale X.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Pawn is looking to break free of the clinch but Barksdale X has double underhooks.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Barksdale X moves into the clinch.
Barksdale X throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Barksdale X has Pawn pressed against the cage, preventing Pawn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Barksdale X pushes Pawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X cracks Pawn with a nice body shot.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
Pawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barksdale X has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale X dominated that round.
That's time! Pawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Barksdale X clinches.
Pawn looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Pawn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale X has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Barksdale X darts in and clinches Pawn up against the cage.
Pawn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Avon Barksdale X seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pawn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barksdale X in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and pushes Pawn back into the cage.
Pawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Barksdale X lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Pawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X wants to clinch up but Pawn keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and pushes Pawn back into the cage.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow. #BC2#
Barksdale X escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale X tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pawn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barksdale X avoids the body shot from Pawn.
Barksdale X tries to clinch up but Pawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Pawn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2##CL2#
Barksdale X rushes Pawn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale X digs a right hand underneath Pawn's ribcage. Pawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barksdale X has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
Barksdale X tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avon Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pawn keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Barksdale X moves into the clinch successfully.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barksdale X doesn't manage to clinch there - Pawn circles away.
Pawn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pawn connects with a body shot that sends Barksdale X's belly button to the back.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barksdale X lands a shot to the body.
Barksdale X tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale X misses with a body punch.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
Barksdale X lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barksdale X. #BC2#
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale X tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pawn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pawn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale X.
#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches up with Pawn and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale X showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barksdale X wants to clinch up but Pawn keeps it at a distance.
Pawn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale X manages to avoid it.
Barksdale X wants to counter with a clinch but Pawn pushes him away.
Donk. Pawn catches Barksdale X right on the button with a cross.
Pawn connects with a right hand. Barksdale X shakes it off.#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches up against the cage.
Barksdale X scores with a hook to the body.
Barksdale X blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale X prevents a body shot from Pawn.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow. #T1#
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pawn throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale X manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow. #BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale X takes one to the side of the head.
Nate Pawn is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Barksdale X drives through and clinches with Pawn against the cage.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barksdale X misses with a body punch.
Barksdale X lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawn or not.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Barksdale X prevents a body shot from Pawn.
Nate Pawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barksdale X has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pawn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barksdale X has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Pawn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barksdale X is working for takedown but Pawn is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Pawn finds it's target.#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches. #BC2#
Barksdale X manages to break the clinch.
Pawn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barksdale X up against the cage.#T4#
Barksdale X misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barksdale X misses with a body punch.
Pawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avon Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Barksdale X has closed the distance and engaged Pawn in a clinch.
Pawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Barksdale X manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pawn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale X comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barksdale X winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale X!
An out of breath Avon Barksdale X 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:
DMMA 409: Zimmer v Bonaparte
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Reis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Reis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strong throws a low kick but Reis avoids it.
Reis misses with a body shot
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Reis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strong on the side of the head.
Strong throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
Reis throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reis.
Strong throws a low kick, looking for Reis's leg but Reis calmly moves out of range.
Strong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong blocks the body kick.
Reis misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Reis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strong moves out of range of the body kick from Reis.
Strong checks the leg kick.
Reis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong's corner calls for a 1-2. Strong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Reis.#T1#
Strong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reis scores with a sloppy right hand. Strong should have avoided that one.
Reis lands with a nice body kick.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reis cracks a nice hook into Strong's ribs.
Reis tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong tries to land a front kick but Reis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reis misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Reis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Strong counters with a quick kick to the body but Reis blocks it.
Strong moves away from the strike by Reis.
Reis scores with a nice head shot.
Reis throws the kick towards the body but Strong avoids it.
Reis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Strong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dakota Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Reis.
Reis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Reis misses.
Strong misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Reis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strong.
A swing and a miss from Reis.
A right-left combo lands from Reis.
Reis throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong walks into a jab.
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Reis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strong doesn't seem phased though.
Reis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Reis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strong finds it's way round the side to connect with Reis's head.
Strong misses with a kick to the body.
Reis tries a quick counter leg kick but Strong is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Reis looks to land a body kick but Strong moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Strong blocks the leg kick.
Reis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strong momentarily.
Reis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reis looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong misses with a jab to the body
and Reis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Strong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Reis.
Reis is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
Reis cracks Strong with a good jab.
Reis throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Reis.
Reis lands a nice hook to Strong's body. Strong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strong thuds his shin into the meat of Reis's side.
Strong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reis misses with a looping left.
Reis throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Reis throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reis staying out of range there.
Reis throws a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Reis misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Reis throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Reis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Reis finds it's way through Strong's defenses.
Reis defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Reis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Reis throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Strong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reis.
It looked like Strong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reis manages to avoid it.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reis.
A big right from Reis misses.
Strong throws a hook but Reis blocks it.
Reis slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong misses with a hook. Reis ducked under it nicely.
Reis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Reis is looking to slow Strong down with leg kicks.
Reis thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Reis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Strong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reis misses with a hook.
Reis missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reis throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
Reis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Reis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong lands a jab.
Reis looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong tried to counter with a leg kick but Reis avoided it.
Reis motions for Strong to come forward. Reis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dakota Reis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reis circles away quickly and effectively.
Reis scores with a kick to the body.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Reis as he connects with a hook.
Reis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reis finds it's way round the side to connect with Strong's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reis.
Strong throws a big counter combination but Reis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strong throws a nice looking combination but Reis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reis.#T1#
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reis.
Reis cracks Strong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Reis misses.
It looked like Strong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Strong throws a lazy right hand but Reis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Reis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reis scores with a punch to the head.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Reis.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Reis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Reis moves away and avoids it.
Strong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reis to score with a decent uppercut.
Reis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Strong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strong wants to slow Reis down by chopping away at his legs.
Strong throws a hook but Reis avoids it easily.
It seemed like Reis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strong checks a leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis lands an overhand right.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Reis. That snapped Strong's head back.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Reis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.
Reis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Reis.
Reis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Strong.
Reis misses with a straight right.
Reis blocks a low kick nicely.
Reis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strong.
The fighters circling - Reis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reis throws out the jab.
Strong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reis is looking for the big counter here.
Reis lands a jab to the head.
Strong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reis throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
Strong misses with a hook.
Reis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Reis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reis moves away from the strike by Strong.
Reis jabs at Strong's body.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
Reis lands the left hand.
Reis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Reis misses the shot to the body.
Reis throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reis checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Reis.
A low kick lands for Reis.
Reis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Reis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reis.
Reis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reis tries to move into range but Strong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reis scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Reis.
Reis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Reis misses.
A jab from Strong misses.
Strong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reis connects with a right hand. Strong shakes it off.
Reis avoids the body shot from Strong.
Reis moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Reis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Reis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong avoids the body shot from Reis.
Reis with a nice cross.
Reis cracks Strong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reis misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Reis misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Reis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Reis misses its intended target.
Strong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reis.
Reis thows a leg kick but Strong checks it
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strong throws a hook but Reis avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reis.
Reis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strong has time to react.
Reis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Strong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strong motions for Reis to come forward. Strong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reis. Strong shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Reis.
Reis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reis lands a leg kick that knocks Strong off balance momentarily.
Reis throws a leg kick which misses Strong's front leg but catches the back leg as Strong tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reis takes one to the side of the head.
Strong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strong staying out of range there.
Reis digs a good hook to Strong's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reis tries to score with a low kick but Strong moves his leg out of the way.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Reis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reis - the referee stops the clock and Strong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reis. Strong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reis misses with a hook.
Reis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
Strong moves forwards but Reis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reis thuds his right hand into Strong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reis thows a body kick. Strong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reis throws out a powerful jab.
Reis connects with a right hand. Strong shakes it off.#T2#
Reis tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reis tries a quick counter leg kick but Strong is wise to it.
Reis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strong momentarily.
Strong misses with a hook.
Reis throws a front kick that sends Strong stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Reis tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strong misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strong checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Strong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reis staying out of range there.#T3#
Strong throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
Reis thumps Strong with a low kick.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reis.
Reis with a jab.
Reis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strong.
Reis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strong throwing a counter right hand but Reis manages to avoid it.
Strong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reis. That one must have hurt.
Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reis is able to avoid easily.
Reis scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong throws a hook to the side of Reis's head but Reis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Reis lands.
Reis misses the jab.#T4#
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Reis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reis throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reis works the jab nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong tries to move into range but Reis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reis throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong misses with a hook. Reis ducked under it nicely.
Reis scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Reis.
Reis avoids the body shot from Strong.
LaDaniel Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dakota Reis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strong jabs Reis right on the nose. Reis blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Reis!
Dakota Reis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 237
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 60 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 75 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamenev sprawls well. Kamenev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toehold gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Kamenev gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Toehold
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face as Kamenev 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.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Toehold trying to remain calm as Kamenev controls from the top position.
Toehold prevents Kamenev from improving position.
Toehold is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
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.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (6) vs (0) Toehold#T2#
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamenev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take Toehold's back but he can't do it this time.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Toehold tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
#T7#
Toehold is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Toehold wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T8#
Kamenev looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev controlling from mount. #T9#
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kamenev mounts Toehold! Really nice guard pass there!
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take Toehold's back here but Toehold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T11#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Kamenev looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Toehold stops Kamenev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Toehold manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Toehold won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Toehold is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (9) vs (0) Toehold
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev controls the position.
Kamenev'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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