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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
742
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 76 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 33 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Borgia enables Ignatowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Borgia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Borgia
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Borgia is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia is controlling Ignatowski's posture.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borgia has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski pushing down on Borgia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgia manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Borgia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Borgia pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia looking to control.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.#T4#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Borgia is adopting a defensive guard.
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski 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.
Borgia controlling the position.
Ignatowski won't allow Borgia to sweep him here. #T6#
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Borgia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Borgia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Borgia 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.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Borgia has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Borgia
Ignatowski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Borgia
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8##SUB2#
Borgia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Borgia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Borgia has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Borgia controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Borgia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Borgia is hanging on to Ignatowski's back as he tries to escape.
Borgia keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
The adventures of Borgia the control monster continue. Boring.#T11#
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Borgia's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia controlling Ignatowski's posture. #T12#
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Borgia's control of his arms but Borgia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Borgia has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage. #T13#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia is controlling Ignatowski's posture.#T14#
Borgia trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 8 to 4.
Cesare Borgia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 146
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Werner drives through and clinches with Soderlund against the cage.
Soderlund working aggressively here.
Werner tries a body shot but Soderlund blocks it.
Soderlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Werner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soderlund stalling against the cage.
Werner misses with a body punch.
Soderlund lands a left hand.
Werner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soderlund lands a shoulder strike.
Werner misses with a punch to the body.
Soderlund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#It looks like Timo Werner has been cut.#BC#
Soderlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Werner throws the left hand but Soderlund avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werner connects with a body shot that sends Soderlund's belly button to the back.
Werner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Werner throws a front kick that sends Soderlund stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Werner has Soderlund up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Soderlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soderlund connects with a body shot.
Werner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Werner.
Soderlund is breathing heavily.
Soderlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Werner thuds his shin into the meat of Soderlund's side.
Werner connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Mats Olle Soderlund has been cut.#CL2#
Werner has managed to clinch.
Werner can't find room to land a body shot as Soderlund controls the action.
Werner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Werner tries to throw a body punch but Soderlund avoids it by throwing Werner back against the cage.
Werner can't find room to land a body shot as Soderlund controls the action.
Werner throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Werner misses with a punch to the body.
Werner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soderlund's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soderlund. #BC#
Soderlund breaks the clinch.
Werner throws a hook to the side of Soderlund's head but Soderlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Werner has closed the distance and engaged Soderlund in a clinch.
Werner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Werner can't find room to land a body shot as Soderlund controls the action.
Werner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Soderlund.
Soderlund lands with a short shot to the head.
Soderlund scores with a shot to the side of Werner's head.
Soderlund blocking some punches.
Werner scores with a shoulder strike.
Werner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Werner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soderlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soderlund.
Soderlund is trying to stall.
Soderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soderlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Werner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Werner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soderlund is leaning against Werner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Werner struggles to land a body shot inside as Soderlund controls his hands.
Soderlund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Werner's defenses.
Werner lands a left hand.
Werner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werner misses with a body punch.
Werner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Werner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Soderlund. #T4#
Soderlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Werner blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Soderlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Werner lands with a straight right. Soderlund didn't see that one coming.
Werner looks to land a left hand but Soderlund moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Werner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Soderlund sprawling to the canvas! Soderlund rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Werner finish him?!
#ROC2#Soderlund is rocked!
Werner throws a body kick that misses.
Werner works Soderlund's body with a nice hook.
Werner misses with a straight right.
Soderlund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soderlund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Werner throws a shot to the body.
Werner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soderlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Werner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Werner lands a nice shot to the body.
Soderlund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Werner throws an overhand right that lands on Soderlund's shoulder, as Soderlund tries to avoid the shot.
Soderlund throws a quick counter kick to the body but Werner avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Werner
letting Soderlund counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Werner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Soderlund sprawling to the canvas! Soderlund rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Werner finish him?!
Werner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soderlund is looking to counter with a body kick.
Timo Werner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Werner throws a series of punches but Soderlund moves out of range.
Werner throws a big shot that misses.
Werner pushes Soderlund away with a front kick.
We've been informed that Werner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Werner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Soderlund sprawling to the canvas! Soderlund rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Werner finish him?!
Oh Soderlund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soderlund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werner throws a head kick that misses.
Soderlund seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Werner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Werner stuns Soderlund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soderlund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Are you kidding me?! Werner ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Soderlund clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Werner!
Timo Werner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 5
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 68 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 75 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Juncker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kersikov controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kersikov 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.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov 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: Juncker (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Juncker wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Juncker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov 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.
Juncker looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T9#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries to break free.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his 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.#T10##SUB2#
Kersikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Juncker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Juncker from escaping the position.
Juncker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Kersikov.
Juncker trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip. #T12#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Juncker tries 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.
#SUB2#
Kersikov working for the choke.
Juncker is really stuck here.
#T13#
Despite being in a bad position, Juncker is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Juncker tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
Kersikov controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 2. Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 5
Date: Mar 29, 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 19 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 58 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriquez with the counter takedown but Hozdic avoids it easily.
Hozdic dives in and grabs Rodriquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriquez pushes down on Hozdic's head and hops out.
Rodriquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hozdic or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriquez, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriquez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Hozdic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Hozdic from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic trying to control the pace. #T1#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hozdic'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.
Hozdic postures up.
#T4#
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Hozdic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
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.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.#T6#
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriquez for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Hozdic stays in close to Rodriquez's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Hozdic.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T9#
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.#T10#
Hozdic looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Hozdic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11##SUB#
Hozdic working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Hozdic pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving. #T13##SUB#
Hozdic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.
Hozdic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well. #T14#
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hozdic gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Rickson Hozdic retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 5
Date: Mar 29, 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 48 wins and 28 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 70 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Oh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oh circles away.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Oh, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Oh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramirez on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramirez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Oh wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh postures up.
#T3#
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Oh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oh 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.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T5#
Oh is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez is trying to keep Oh in close.
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Ramirez controlling the position.
Oh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez has control of Oh's left arm, preventing Oh from doing any damage.
Oh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Oh wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh is controlling Ramirez's posture.#T9#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Oh controlling the position.
Oh continues to stall.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving. #T10#
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Oh moves into full guard.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oh is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T12#
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position.
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oh is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Oh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Oh keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Oh controlling Ramirez's posture. #T14#
Oh wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Oh is heads and Ramirez is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Oh takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Jisoo Oh is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Jisoo Oh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 5
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 85 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jello sprawls well. Jello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Nogueira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jello did well to prevent Nogueira getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (0) Jello
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Nogueira trying to control the pace.
Jello trying to hold on to Nogueira's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Nogueira prevents Jello from improving his position.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Nogueira stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Nogueira is taking a breather. Jello 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.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Jello keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nogueira in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Nogueira moves into full mount! Jello won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (5) vs (0) Jello
Nogueira fails to advance to Jello's back.
Nogueira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nogueira controlling from the full mount.
Jello prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T5#
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Nogueira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Nogueira fails to move to back control.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Nogueira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira content just to control the position here.
Jello tries to control Nogueira's body but Nogueira pushes him off. Jello squirms to his side and now Nogueira has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (8) vs (0) Jello
Jello turns into Nogueira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (8) vs (2) Jello
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (10) vs (2) Jello#T8#
Nogueira controlling from the top position.
Nogueira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Nogueira is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nogueira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Jello looking to control.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nogueira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nogueira forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Nogueira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (13) vs (2) Jello
Nogueira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nogueira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nogueira takes Jello's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nogueira (16) vs (2) Jello
Good control from Nogueira.
Nogueira continues to stall.#T12#
Jello is really stuck here.
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
More hug and hope from Nogueira.
Nogueira has the hooks in. Jello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Jello do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Nogueira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T13#
Jello is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nogueira.
Nogueira continues to hold on tight.
Jello is in bad spot here.
Jello manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nogueira's guard. Nice work there by Jello.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (16) vs (4) Jello
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Nogueira seems keen to control Jello's posture.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jello wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nogueira takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Diego Nogueira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 5
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 65 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 36 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Kulik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasiliy Kulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Magomedov.#CL#
Kulik pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kulik pulls Magomedov into guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kulik's thigh. Kulik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) Magomedov
Kulik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magomedov's best efforts.#T2#
Kulik is trying to control but Magomedov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (6) Magomedov
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Kulik is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Magomedov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Magomedov#T3#
What can Kulik 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.
Magomedov keeps control of the position as Kulik tries to break free.
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kulik.#T4#
Magomedov has the hooks in. Kulik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kulik doesn't escape.
Kulik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
#T5#
You can see the frustration on Kulik's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magomedov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kulik.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his arm under Kulik's chin here. Game over son! Magomedov squeezes tightly and Kulik is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 214
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Van Kerckhoven.
Tatum stalks Van Kerckhoven and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Kerckhoven's face. Van Kerckhoven staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Kerckhoven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatum lands with a cross.
Tatum lands a nice hook to Van Kerckhoven's body. Van Kerckhoven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Kerckhoven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Kerckhoven throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Van Kerckhoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kerckhoven.
Tatum throws a right hand that Van Kerckhoven ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Kerckhoven also avoids with ease.
Van Kerckhoven lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tatum takes a step back to recover.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kerckhoven.
Van Kerckhoven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Van Kerckhoven lands.#T2#
Tatum throws a shot from downtown. Van Kerckhoven moves away and avoids it.
Tatum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Van Kerckhoven throws a series of punches but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Van Kerckhoven's shoulder, as Van Kerckhoven tries to avoid the shot.
Tatum misses the jab.
Van Kerckhoven wants to counter with a clinch but Tatum pushes him away.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum tries to bum rush Van Kerckhoven with a series of wild strikes but Van Kerckhoven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Kerckhoven slips a straight right by Tatum.
Van Kerckhoven steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Kerckhoven lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Tatum throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Kerckhoven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatum lands with a straight right. Van Kerckhoven didn't see that one coming.
Dredd Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kerckhoven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Tatum is rocked!
A jab from Tatum misses.
Van Kerckhoven throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Tatum. Beautiful body shot.
Tatum just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a straight left.
Tatum throws a big counter combination but Van Kerckhoven scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tatum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
Van Kerckhoven tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tatum moves out of range as Van Kerckhoven strikes.
Van Kerckhoven throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Van Kerckhoven avoids them all with ease.
Van Kerckhoven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kerckhoven. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Kerckhoven misses with a looping left.
Tatum lands a slapping body shot.
#T5#
Van Kerckhoven misses with a body punch
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Tatum drops Van Kerckhoven with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Kerckhoven looks back up at him and smiles so Tatum waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Van Kerckhoven is rocked!
Van Kerckhoven is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tatum doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Van Kerckhoven crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Van Kerckhoven's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dredd Tatum!
During a confident post fight interview, Dredd Tatum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 212
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Van Soest throws a big shot that misses.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Soest counters with a nice body shot.
Van Soest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Van Soest throws a shot to the body.
White cracks Van Soest with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
White lands a jab to the head.
Van Soest sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Soest was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White dips to his left and cracks Van Soest with an uppercut!
White slips a straight right by Van Soest.#T1#
White misses the jab.
White misses with a straight right.
White misses with a hook.
Van Soest looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Soest throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Soest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Van Soest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Soest avoids the body shot from White.
Van Soest is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
Van Soest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.#T2#
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Soest throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White attempts a counter takedown but Van Soest avoids it well and moves away.
White blocks a head kick by Van Soest.
White tries to counter with a takedown but Van Soest is quick to defend against it.
Van Soest just misses with a punch to the body.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Soest's head backwards.
Van Soest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Soest manages to avoid it.#T3#
Van Soest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Soest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Soest counters with a left to the body.
Van Soest slips a straight right by White.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Soest is just out of range.
Van Soest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Soest ducks under a wild hook from White.
Van Soest throws a counter combo.
Van Soest lands a head kick!
White looks to throw the jab but Van Soest is out of range. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Van Soest.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Soest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Van Soest's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
White shoots for a takedown but Van Soest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Soest.
White misses with a looping right.
Van Soest shapes to counter with a head kick.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Soest.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Soest counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Soest takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T5#
Van Soest throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Soest.
Van Soest lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White misses with a body punch
and Van Soest counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White throws a looping overhand right but Van Soest ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Van Soest releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White slips under a jab.
Van Soest slips under a jab.
Van Soest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T6#
White wants to control from the top but Van Soest keeps moving.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White looking to pass the guard.
Van Soest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White wants to pass the guard but Van Soest is keeping the position.
Van Soest looking to control.
Van Soest 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White throws an elbow that misses. Van Soest uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Van Soest!#REVB##T7#
Van Soest scoring with some ground and pound.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Van Soest is proving a slippery customer.
Van Soest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Soest works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
White trying to control the position.
White is really struggling to control Van Soest but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Soest connects with a couple of short punches.
White keeping moving, preventing Van Soest from controlling successfully.
White wants to control the position but Van Soest says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Van Soest winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Van Soest passes to side control.
Van Soest looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Van Soest smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
White is looking to reverse the position.
White regains half guard.#T9##SUB#
White actively working from the bottom here.
Van Soest stalling away here and it's allowed White to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Van Soest is proving a slippery customer.
White keeping moving, preventing Van Soest from controlling successfully.
Van Soest postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Soest is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelly Van Soest will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
White blocks a head kick by Van Soest.
Van Soest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Soest's hands.
Van Soest scores with a body shot.
White moves out of range as Van Soest strikes.
Van Soest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Soest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Van Soest, looking for a takedown. White pushes Van Soest against the cage but Van Soest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
White misses with a straight right.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Van Soest counters with a straight right hand.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Soest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly Van Soest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Soest misses with a left hand #TD#
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White is trying to control. Van Soest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Soest 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.
White looks to land a strike but Van Soest avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van Soest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Soest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Van Soest.#T2#
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Soest seems keen to control White's posture.
Ray White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Soest wants to sweep but no luck.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Soest has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Van Soest.
Van Soest trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White missing with a left hand there. Van Soest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Van Soest throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Soest trying to control the position here.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Van Soest looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
White wants to take a breather but Van Soest is having none of it.
Van Soest tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Van Soest avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
Van Soest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
White wants to pass the guard but Van Soest is defending well.
Van Soest trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
White drops an elbow to the side of Van Soest's head.
Van Soest is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
White is looking to advance position but Van Soest won't allow it.
Van Soest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White wants to control from the top but Van Soest keeps moving.
Van Soest has White pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Soest throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Soest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White misses with a looping right.
Van Soest lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Soest is just out of range.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Soest.#T7#
White avoids the body shot from Van Soest.
Van Soest slips under a jab from White.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Soest.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
White throws a body punch but Van Soest moves out of range.
Van Soest throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Soest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Soest misses the shot to the body. #T8#
White avoids the head kick by Van Soest.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Soest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Van Soest throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Van Soest misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Soest! #SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Soest has escaped the position, nice work there.
White wants to control but Van Soest is keeping him busy.
Van Soest is looking to reverse the position.
White laying and praying for a moment but Van Soest takes advantage and regains half guard.
Van Soest wants to control but White is keeping busy.
#T9#
Van Soest is looking to improve his position.
White is thwarting Van Soest's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Soest trying to get back to full guard but White takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray White dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
White slips a straight right by Van Soest.
White misses the jab.
Van Soest misses with a wild body shot.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Soest.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Soest scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Soest thuds a left hand into White's body.#TD#
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Van Soest tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position. #SUB#
White goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Soest has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for White but great work by Van Soest.
Van Soest tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White is staying active underneath Van Soest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Soest lands with a punch from half guard.
White is looking for a sweep. Van Soest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Soest controlling the action here. #T2##SUB#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Soest moves nicely into side control.
Van Soest wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White defending against the ground and pound.
White regains half guard there - taking advantage of Van Soest's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
White wants to improve his position but Van Soest is controlling well.
Well, if Van Soest 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.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Soest scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Soest lands a nice short elbow.
Van Soest looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Soest winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Van Soest 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.
White wants to control but Van Soest is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Soest pulls his head out easily.
White is looking to control Van Soest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Soest blocks a jab.
As White backs off Van Soest throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.#T5#
Van Soest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Soest ducks under a wild hook from White.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Van Soest now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Van Soest let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
White misses with a shot to the body
enabling Van Soest to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Soest sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T6#
White moves away from the strike by Van Soest.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Van Soest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Soest.
Van Soest throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Van Soest goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Soest misses with a combination
#TD#
and White counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T7#
Van Soest is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Soest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Soest is controlling White's posture.
White postures up.
Van Soest managing to control the position. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
White throwing strikes from guard but Van Soest blocks nicely.
Van Soest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Soest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Soest looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T9#
Van Soest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White misses with an uppercut. Van Soest saw that one coming.
Van Soest misses with a hook
#TD#
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Soest is trying to control but can't.
Van Soest wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Soest regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelly Van Soest.
I think Van Soest has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
740
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 75 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 68 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ignatowski. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Juncker
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Juncker tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Juncker stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Juncker gets back to half guard.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Juncker's thigh. Juncker counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Juncker
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Ignatowski controls the position from side control.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working. #T3#
Ignatowski tries to advance position but instead Juncker slips a leg back in to half guard.
Juncker controlling the position well.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Juncker's guard but actually Juncker recovers to full guard.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) Juncker#T4#
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Ignatowski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (7) vs (7) Juncker
Ignatowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Juncker keeps control of the position.
Ignatowski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Juncker won't let him. #T6#
Ignatowski is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T7#
Juncker keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker just sinks the hooks in.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Good control from Juncker.#T8#
It looks like Juncker 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.
Ignatowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker 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.
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Juncker won't let him.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Juncker has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Juncker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Juncker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ignatowski won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Juncker off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Juncker!
Our winner, Gaston Juncker, 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:
740
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 31 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 84 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jello wants it to stay on the feet.
Jello feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Cicerón is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jello's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Jello
We've been hearing good reports from Cicerón'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.
Cicerón seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Cicerón prevents Jello from improving his position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cicerón is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cicerón in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Jello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cicerón is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up. #T3#
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Cicerón passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Jello
Cicerón taking a breather here. #T4#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Cicerón keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón controlling from side mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Jello tries to bench press Cicerón off him but Cicerón keeps the position.
Cicerón is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Jello is looking to reverse the position.
Cicerón is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jello's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cicerón'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.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Jello seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.
Jello wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Jello is trying to improve his position.
Jello seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Jello tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Jello is letting Cicerón control him for a moment.
Jello tries to bench press Cicerón off him but Cicerón keeps the position.
Cicerón is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello being controlled for a moment.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Jello seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cicerón.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello 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.#T13#
Cicerón is staying tight to Jello's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jello regains half guard.
Jello wants to control the action here but instead Cicerón manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Jello
Cicerón takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Jello tries to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
Cicerón controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
740
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 146 wins and 110 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 58 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriquez pinned against the cage. Rodriquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriquez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Rodriquez feints the counter takedown.
Sparxx dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriquez feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Sparxx turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sparxx manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (0) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparxx off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Rodriquez
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez 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.
#T1#
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
Rodriquez is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off.
Sparxx has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sparxx staying busy and making it hard for Rodriquez to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sparxx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of 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.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
Sparxx can't escape the position.
Sparxx just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx wants to control his opponent's hands but Rodriquez gets his hands free. #T4#
Good control from Rodriquez.#T5#
Let's hope that Rodriquez 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.
Sparxx is trying to break free.
#T6#
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.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Sparxx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sparxx is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T7#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Sparxx tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sparxx is in bad spot here.
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.
Rodriquez trying to control.#T8#
Rodriquez doesn't have the hooks in and Sparxx manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (4) Rodriquez
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there. #T9#
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Rodriquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.
Rodriquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriquez.#T11#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T13#
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (6) Rodriquez#T14#
Sparxx controlling the position.
Rodriquez 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.
Sparxx is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx pulls Rodriquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Sparxx is heads and Rodriquez is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 70 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cabrera to the mat! Cabrera manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Cabrera
Ramirez 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.
Cabrera is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ramirez is fighting to break Cabrera's control of his arms but Cabrera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cabrera holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cabrera holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cabrera controlling the position.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cabrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cabrera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Cabrera controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Cabrera is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Cabrera has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Cabrera
Cabrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Cabrera wants to control the action but instead Ramirez gets a body lock and reverses into Cabrera's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Cabrera
Ramirez postures 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.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Cabrera trying to control the position here.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.#T9#
Ramirez passes Cabrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Cabrera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Cabrera is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted?
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Cabrera wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez is thwarting Cabrera's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Cabrera keeping hold of Ramirez's head, controlling as best he can.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Ramirez 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.
#T13#
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Cabrera is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Cabrera is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy.
Cabrera is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez moves into full mount! Cabrera won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Cabrera
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 75 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 45 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Chai on that attempt.
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Chai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chai somewhat.
Kersikov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Chai's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kersikov can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Kersikov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Chai
Kersikov has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Chai
Kersikov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Chai keeping control of the position.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Chai tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Chai tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T6#
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Chai
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Chai manages to control the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Kersikov fails to advance to Chai's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai working to try and regain 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.#T8#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Chai wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Chai looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Chai
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Chai trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai is in bad spot here.
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.
Kersikov'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.#T13#
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Chai is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, 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 CG Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 65 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulik is trying to drag Dracul to the mat but Dracul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Dracul pulls guard.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dracul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (3) Kulik
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face as Kulik controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik gets to mount! Dracul was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dracul (0) vs (5) Kulik#T1#
Kulik controlling from mount.
Dracul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dracul manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kulik moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (8) Kulik
Dracul is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Dracul tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dracul (0) vs (10) Kulik
Dracul is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dracul (0) vs (13) Kulik
Kulik is not going to allow Dracul to sit and survive in this position.
Dracul tries to escape the position.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dracul's body.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Dracul trying to control but not successfully.
Dracul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dracul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (16) Kulik#T4#
Dracul is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dracul gets back to half guard.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dracul is looking to improve his position.
Kulik is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dracul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dracul controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik stalling away here and it's allowed Dracul to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dracul swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Dracul working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dracul trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dracul is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (0) vs (19) Kulik
Kulik wants to control but Dracul is keeping him busy.
Dracul looks to move to half guard but instead Kulik has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dracul (0) vs (21) Kulik
Kulik controlling from mount.
Dracul is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dracul reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dracul rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dracul (0) vs (24) Kulik
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting Dracul buck him off.
Let's hope that Kulik 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.
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
Kulik tries to get the hooks in deep but Dracul pushed the leg off.
Dracul trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip. #T9#
Kulik wants to control but Dracul is keeping busy.
Dracul trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dracul wants to control his opponent's hands but Kulik gets his hands free.
Kulik has the hooks in. Dracul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik controlling the position well here. Dracul rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
I really don't envy Dracul right now.
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dracul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Dracul right now.
#T11#
Kulik is hanging on to Dracul's back as he tries to escape.
Kulik trying to control momentarily.
Dracul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik is hanging on to Dracul's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (24) Kulik
Kulik pulls Dracul in close to his closed guard and prevents Dracul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dracul stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T13#
Kulik pulls Dracul in to control the position.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dracul trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (26) Kulik
Dracul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dracul (2) vs (29) Kulik
Kulik advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dracul (2) vs (31) Kulik
Kulik controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
Dracul tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik controlling from mount.
Kulik moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dracul (2) vs (34) Kulik
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as Dracul tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 34 to 2.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik 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:
738
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 83 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abdul Karim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jello pinned against the cage. Jello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jello with the counter takedown but Abdul Karim avoids it easily.
Abdul Karim has been working on his balance at HELLCADEMY, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jello.#TD#
Abdul Karim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jello! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Abdul Karim (4) vs (0) Jello
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position. #T1#
Jello being controlled for a moment.
Abdul Karim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
Jello is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Abdul Karim taking a breather here. #T3#
Jello is trying to control Abdul Karim's posture but Abdul Karim avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Abdul Karim stalls from top position.
Jello sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Jello wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Abdul Karim stalling.
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.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Abdul Karim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Abdul Karim works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (7) vs (0) Jello
Abdul Karim controlling the pace for now.
Jello doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Abdul Karim content just to control the position here. #T7#
Jello tries to hold on but Abdul Karim pushes him away. #T8#
Jello manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Abdul Karim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jello wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Jello won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount. #T9#
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Abdul Karim prevents Jello from improving his position.#T10#
Jello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jello wants to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (10) vs (0) Jello
Abdul Karim happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
Abdul Karim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Abdul Karim controls the position.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello keeps trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Jello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Abdul Karim is very close to passing his half guard.
Abdul Karim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abdul Karim'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.#T14#
Jello keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Abdul Karim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
738
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 58 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trismegistus gets caught flat footed, as Rodriquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus looking to control.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trismegistus seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Trismegistus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Trismegistus tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Trismegistus holds on to Rodriquez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Trismegistus stops Rodriquez from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez gets to mount! Trismegistus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (0) Trismegistus
Trismegistus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez content just to control the position here. #T3#
Trismegistus is trying to escape the mount.
Trismegistus has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (10) vs (0) Trismegistus
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.
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trismegistus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Trismegistus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Trismegistus rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Trismegistus trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Trismegistus doesn't escape. #T5#
Trismegistus is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rodriquez controlling the positon.
Trismegistus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Trismegistus 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.#T6#
Trismegistus is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez doesn't have the hooks in and Trismegistus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Trismegistus
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (12) vs (2) Trismegistus
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is defending well. #T7#
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Trismegistus controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Trismegistus is defending the position.
Trismegistus is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.#T9#
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Trismegistus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Trismegistus gets full guard.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Trismegistus seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trismegistus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Rodriquez stays in close to Trismegistus's body and controls the position.
Trismegistus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A victorious Nick Rodriquez 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:
TOF 209
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Nielson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bohn counters with an inside leg kick.
Nielson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nielson throws a sloppy head kick and Bohn moves out of range easily.
Nielson misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Bohn counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Nielson.
Nielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohn uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson lands a shoulder strike.
Bohn is struggling to control the position.
Our sources have told us that Bohn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nielson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bohn or not.
Bohn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Nielson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nielson blocking some punches.
Nielson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bohn throws a head punch that misses.
Nielson lands a right hand.
Bohn misses with the head strike.
Nielson can't find room to land a body shot as Bohn controls the action.
Bohn blocking some punches.
Bohn lands a good knee to the midsection. Nielson won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohn.
Nielson is working Bohn over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nielson.
Nielson scores with a shot to the side of Bohn's head.
Bohn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bohn pushes Nielson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nielson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bohn presses Nielson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bohn misses with some punches.
Bohn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nielson looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bohn pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bohn.
Bohn swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bohn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bohn is pushing Nielson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Bohn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nielson fails to land.
Nielson works on Bohn's body with a couple of short punches.
Bohn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bohn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nielson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bohn stalls.
Nielson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielson.
Nielson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nielson.
Bohn prevents a body shot from Nielson.
Bohn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bohn lands a knee to the body.
Bohn avoids the elbow strike from Nielson, against the cage.
Bohn stalling the fight.
Nielson fails to pull guard.
Fabian Bohn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Nielson.
Bohn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bohn effectively controlling the action here.
Bohn lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Nielson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bohn tries to throw a body punch but Nielson avoids it by throwing Bohn back against the cage.
Bohn taking a breather.
Bohn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nielson backwards. #T5#
Bohn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bohn is trying to maintain a safe position but Nielson gets an underhook and turns Bohn into the cage.
Bohn tries to work over Nielson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohn's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Nielson fails to land.
Bohn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohn stalling the fight.
Bohn stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nielson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bohn's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielson.
Bohn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bohn pushes off an throws an elbow but Nielson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bohn misses with some punches.
Nielson prevents a body shot from Bohn.
Bohn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T6#
Nielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bohn backwards.
Bohn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nielson pushes Bohn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bohn lands a left hand.
Bohn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nielson tries to work over Bohn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nielson tries to pull guard but Bohn won't allow it.
A short right from Bohn on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bohn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bohn stalling against the cage.
Bohn takes a shot to the head.
Bohn looking to slow down the pace here.#T7#
Nielson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohn throws a head punch that misses.
Nielson is working Bohn over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bohn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nielson prevents a body shot from Bohn.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bohn throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bohn.
Nielson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bohn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bohn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bohn is looking to control Nielson's arms but Nielson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bohn has his back to the cage.
Nielson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T8#
Bohn is trying to maintain a safe position but Nielson gets an underhook and turns Bohn into the cage.
Bohn stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nielson.
Bohn working aggressively here.
Bohn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bohn has a couple of punches blocked by Nielson.
Bohn trying to land knees to the body.
Nielson fails to pull guard.
Bohn trying to control the position but instead, Nielson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bohn into the cage.
Bohn stalling the fight.
Nielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Nielson.
Nielson has a couple of punches blocked by Bohn.
Nielson working aggressively here.
#T9#
Bohn can't find room to land a body shot as Nielson controls the action.
Bohn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nielson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nielson.
Bohn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bohn looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Nielson.
Bohn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bohn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bohn on the inside.
Bohn lands a right hand.
Nielson misses with a body punch.
Bohn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nielson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Nielson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nielson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bohn's head backwards.
A shot to the body from Nielson misses
letting Bohn counter with a right hand.
Bohn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nielson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bohn's head.
Nielson throws a hook to the side of Bohn's head but Bohn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nielson throws a lazy body kick
and Bohn counters with a right hand to the body.
Nielson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bohn has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Nielson misses. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Nielson.
Patrick Nielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohn throws a hook but Nielson blocks it.
Nielson looks to throw the jab but Bohn is out of range.
Bohn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nielson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bohn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Bohn gets caught napping as Nielson dives in and scores a takedown. Bohn manages to retain guard.
Bohn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nielson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nielson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bohn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nielson's brow.
Nielson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nielson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bohn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Nielson digs a right hand into Bohn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bohn's gas tank.
Nielson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bohn prevents the takedown attempt.
Fabian Bohn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Nielson.
Nice body punch from Bohn.
Fabian Bohn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nielson is breathing heavily.
Bohn lands with a light punch inside.
Nielson can't find room to land a body shot as Bohn controls the action.
A short uppercut from Bohn.
Bohn lands an elbow inside.
Bohn pushes Nielson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nielson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bohn tries to throw a body punch but Nielson avoids it by throwing Bohn back against the cage.
Bohn slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Nielson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Bohn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Nielson.
Nielson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bohn backwards.
Nielson tries for a takedown but Bohn manages to get underhooks.
Bohn swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bohn trying to control the position but instead, Nielson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bohn into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bohn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bohn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Bohn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nielson being controlled against the cage.
Nielson throws a head punch that misses.
Bohn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bohn.
Nielson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bohn or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nielson.
Bohn lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielson can't find room to land a body shot as Bohn controls the action.
Nielson cracks Bohn with a nice body shot.
Bohn lands a left hand.
Nielson tries a body shot but Bohn blocks it.
Bohn swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T5#
Bohn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielson.
Bohn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nielson avoiding damage as Bohn throws knees to the body.
Nielson misses with a punch to the body.
Bohn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bohn lands an elbow inside that Nielson shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Bohn.
Nielson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohn's elbow.
Bohn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nielson backwards.
Bohn missing with knees to the body.
Bohn digs a right hand underneath Nielson's ribcage. Nielson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T6#
Nielson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nielson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bohn is pushing Nielson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bohn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nielson is keeping busy.
Nielson avoiding damage as Bohn throws knees to the body.
Nielson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nielson has Bohn pushed against the cage.
Nielson lands a left hand.
Nielson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T7#
Bohn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nielson backwards.
Bohn stalling the fight.
Bohn stalling.
Nielson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nielson blocking some punches.
Bohn throws a head punch that misses.
Bohn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bohn digs a right hand into Nielson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nielson's gas tank.
Bohn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nielson's defenses.
Bohn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bohn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bohn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T8#
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Bohn on the inside.
Bohn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nielson lands a shot to the body.
Nielson prevents a body shot from Bohn.
Bohn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Bohn.
A head punch on the inside from Bohn fails to land.
Bohn lands an uppercut.
Bohn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielson.
Bohn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T9#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bohn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bohn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bohn.
Come on Bohn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bohn controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Bohn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Bohn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bohn stops a takedown attempt from Nielson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Nielson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nielson looks to land a left hand but Bohn moved out of range nicely.
Bohn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nielson.
Bohn throws a low kick, looking for Nielson's leg but Nielson calmly moves out of range.
Nielson misses with a straight right.
Bohn tries to counter by clinching up but Nielson breaks away and moves out of range.
Nielson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bohn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nielson misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bohn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Bohn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bohn avoids the head kick by Nielson.
Nielson tries to land a body kick
and Bohn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nielson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bohn with the inside leg kick.
Bohn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nielson.
#T2#
Nielson swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Bohn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bohn.
Bohn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nielsons head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bohn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bohn throws a head punch that misses.
Nielson blocks a body shot from Bohn.
Nielson tries to work over Bohn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nielson misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bohn tries to throw a body punch but Nielson avoids it by throwing Bohn back against the cage.
Nielson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nielson has a couple of punches blocked by Bohn.
Nielson tries a body shot but Bohn blocks it.
#T3#
Nielson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Bohn.
Bohn lands with a right to the head.
Bohn misses with some punches.
Bohn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielson.
Bohn lands a right hand.
Nielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohn lands an uppercut.
Bohn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nielson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nielson.
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nielson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Nielson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nielson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nielson tries for a takedown but Bohn manages to get underhooks.
Nielson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohn controls his hands.
A short left from Bohn.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bohn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bohn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielson being controlled against the cage.
Nielson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohn. #TD2#
Nielson jumps guard and drags Bohn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Nielson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bohn has picked Nielson up and slammed him! Nielson can't keep hold of the triangle and Bohn manages to pass to side control!
Patrick Nielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Nielson isn't going anywhere.
Nielson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bohn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nielson wants to control but Bohn is having none of it.#SU#
Bohn get's back to his feet.
Nielson goes for a double leg but Bohn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bohn continues to drive forward.
Fabian Bohn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Nielson.
Nielson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T6#
Bohn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bohn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bohn.
Nielson misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Bohn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bohn.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nielson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bohn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nielson as the two fighters clinch.
Bohn wants to stall.
#T7#
Nielson cracks Bohn with a nice body shot.
Nielson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nielson blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bohn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bohn slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bohn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bohn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T8#
Bohn pushes Nielson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bohn trying to control the position but instead, Nielson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bohn into the cage.
Nielson tries to throw a body punch but Bohn avoids it by throwing Nielson back against the cage.
Nielson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nielson fails to land.
Bohn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nielson prevents a body shot from Bohn.
Nielson avoiding damage as Bohn throws knees to the body.
Bohn misses with a punch to the body.
Bohn working aggressively here.
Bohn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nielson.
Bohn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nielson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T9#
Nielson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bohn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bohn lands with a left to the head.
Nielson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bohn blocking some punches.
Bohn is working Nielson over against the cage.
Bohn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bohn lands a nice elbow.
Bohn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nielson lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nielson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bohn blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Bohn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bohn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Bohn!
After winning the bout, Fabian Bohn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 209
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
It looked like Marks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov tests Marks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marks throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.#T1#
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Marks misses with a left hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marks lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Marks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Marks misses the target.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marks blocks it well.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marks works over Kersikov's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Marks scores with a kick to the body.
Marks thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marks throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Marks avoids it with no problem.
Marks misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marks!
Marks throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.#T4#
Marks takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marks.#CUT#It looks like Vladymyr Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marks works the jab nicely.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T5#
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Marks with an uppercut!
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Marks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Marks throws a counter high kick but Kersikov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Marks misses.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T6#
Marks lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marks throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses the jab.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarks.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T7#
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Marks checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Marks misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marks throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Marks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marks takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a jab.#T8#
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Marks throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks lands a head kick. Kersikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Marks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T9#
Marks throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marks with a body shot.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Marks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Marks.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marks.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Marks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Marks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladymyr Kersikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Marks saw that one coming. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Marks with an uppercut!
Marks lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marks throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Marks walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
A head kick misses from Marks. #T2#
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marks, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Marks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marks backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Marks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Marks slips a jab from Kersikov.#T3#
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Kersikov throws a jab when Marks was well out of range.
Marks's corner calls for a 1-2. Marks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marks misses with a hook
and Marks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marks misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marks tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kersikov looks to move away, Marks throws a big counter combo but Kersikov just gets out of the way.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick.
Marks misses with a looping left.#T5#
A chopping leg kick lands by Marks.
Marks misses with a looping right.
Marks misses with a hook
and Kersikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Marks really felt that one!
A thudding body kick lands there by Marks!
A low kick from Marks is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marks throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov staying out of range there.#T6#
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Marks throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Marks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Marks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marks pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Marks.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Marks.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T8#
Marks looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Marks. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Marks.
#T9#
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Marks blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Marks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladymyr Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Marks avoids it with no problem.
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks with a jab.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
A cross from Marks lands.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Marks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Marks misses with a kick to the body.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Marks throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Marks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marks misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
A big left from Kersikov misses.
It looked like Marks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Jab by Marks.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Marks throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marks throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marks on the side of the head.
Marks missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No joy there for Marks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Marks.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Marks moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov stuns Marks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T5#
Marks misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes. Marks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marks jabs at Kersikov's body.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Marks is rocked!
Marks misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T6#
Marks lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Marks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Marks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marks down.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
#T7#
Marks throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Marks lands a nice looking body kick.
Marks throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Marks misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Marks moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marks on the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.#T8#
Kersikov swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marks scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T9#
Marks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good shot there by Marks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marks. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Marks misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladymyr Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladymyr Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Vladymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 401: Valdenius v Karacan
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Bean misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Bean.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mr Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bean misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
Bean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Bean takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Bean connects with a looping right hand.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Bean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Bean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Mr Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Bean.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bean! But no joy.
Bean slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Bean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Bean coming out on top.
Bean sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bean throws a one two combo.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
Bean moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Bean throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.#T4#
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Bean misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Bean lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Bean misses the jab.
Bean takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Bean misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bean dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean misses with a straight left.
Bean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Bean throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T1#
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
Bean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Bean is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kersikov throwing shots but Bean is blocking nicely.
Bean 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.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bean wants to get back to full guard.
Bean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bean is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Bean is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Kersikov cracks Bean with a solid left hand.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is really struggling to control Bean but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kersikov throws a strike but Bean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Bean keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bean misses with a looping left.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Bean is quick to defend against it.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Bean misses with a body shot.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bean sprawls and moves away.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Kersikov.#T1#
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Bean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bean throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Bean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Bean ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Bean throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Bean swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
A shot to the body from Bean misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Bean didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean blocks a jab.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Bean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bean has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodymyr Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
A very excited looking Volodymyr Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 70 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gomes! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Gomes blocks the move with his legs.
Ramirez controls the position.
Gomes wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Gomes is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez has knee on belly momentarily but Gomes bucks him off and regains half guard.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Ramirez 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.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Gomes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gomes trying to control here.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ramirez.#T4#
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Gomes 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.#T5#
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes trying to control the position here.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes trying to control the position.
#T6#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Gomes looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (0) vs (9) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Ramirez wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time.
Gomes regains half guard.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomes 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.#T10#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez is fighting to break Gomes's control of his arms but Gomes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Gomes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (9) Ramirez
Gomes wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Ramirez pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Gomes stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Gomes trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass. #T13#
Gomes passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T14#
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 9 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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