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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Blonde Brunson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brunson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Idaho defends it nicely.
No luck for Brunson with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Idaho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Idaho is in Brunson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brunson (0) vs (2) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Brunson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Idaho uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (0) vs (5) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho tries for a kimura but Brunson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brunson isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Brunson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Idaho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brunson (4) vs (5) Idaho#SUB#
Brunson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Idaho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Idaho tries to roll but Brunson sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Brunson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Brunson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Brunson looking to break Idaho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Idaho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brunson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Idaho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Idaho 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.#SUB#
Brunson is working for a kimura but Idaho is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Idaho tries to roll over but Brunson keeps him under control.#T3#
Idaho manages to get to full guard.
Brunson trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Brunson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Brunson seems to be working for a kimura but Idaho defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Brunson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idaho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brunson. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Brunson trying to pass the guard but Idaho defending well.
Brunson is trying to control the action in half guard but Idaho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Brunson.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Brunson wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well. #SUB#
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Brunson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Idaho is just riding it out for now. Brunson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Brunson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#T7##SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brunson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunson is looking to stall here but Idaho recovers full guard. #T8#
Brunson pushes down on Idaho's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Brunson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but Idaho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brunson to get the leverage. #T9##SUB#
Brunson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Brunson wants to pass the guard but Idaho is defending well.
Brunson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (7) vs (5) Idaho#T10#
Brunson tries to advance to mount but Idaho denies him. #SUB#
Brunson swings around for an armbar but Idaho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brunson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (7) vs (7) Idaho#SUB#
Brunson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Idaho stacks Brunson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (7) vs (10) Idaho
Brunson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunson sees it coming and defends easily.#T11##SUB#
Brunson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Idaho pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Brunson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brunson trying to control here.
Brunson trying to get back to full guard but Idaho takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (7) vs (13) Idaho
Brunson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Brunson (7) vs (16) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho looking to break Brunson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brunson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Idaho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho controlling well, preventing Brunson from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Idaho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T12#
Brunson is trying to break free.
Brunson trying to control the action but Idaho just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Idaho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Idaho has the hooks in. Brunson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Idaho avoiding Brunson 's attempts to control his hands.
Brunson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Idaho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brunson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Idaho tightening his grip on Brunson, looking for the choke. #T13#
Idaho has the hooks in. Brunson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brunson breaks Idaho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (9) vs (16) Idaho#SUB#
Brunson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Idaho dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (9) vs (18) Idaho#SUB#
Brunson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brunson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Brunson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Idaho is aware though and is defending well.#T14##SUB2#
Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Brunson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Idaho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brunson. Score +3 for passing guard: Brunson (9) vs (21) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brunson is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura but Brunson is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idaho wins on points by 21 to 9.
A very excited looking Duncan Idaho rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DMMA 410: Karter v Hardin
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Leader throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Talvela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leader misses with a body kick.
Talvela checks a leg kick.
Talvela throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leader avoids it.
Leader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leader misses with a leg kick.
Leader misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Talvela was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Leader.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leader lands a nice looking body kick.
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Talvela has a takedown stuffed.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Leader misses the target.
Talvela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Talvela shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leader is trying to defend but Talvela finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Leader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Talvela lands with a punch from half guard.
Leader trying to hold on to Talvela's head to control him but Talvela postures up.
Leader tries to roll over but Talvela keeps him under control.
Leader moves into full guard.
Leader not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Talvela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Leader has wrist control.
Leader seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talvela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leader working a defensive guard here.
Talvela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leader is pulling down on Talvela's head to control his posture. #T2#
Talvela throws a big elbow that misses.
Leader tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Talvela 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.
Talvela tries to free his leg and advance position but Leader is retaining full guard.
Leader is trying to control the position but Talvela postures up.
Talvela lands a couple of digs.
Talvela throws a big elbow that misses.
Leader wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
Talvela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leader looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Talvela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leader's guard.
Leader wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Talvela landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Talvela prevents Leader from improving his position.
Talvela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Talvela lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Leader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leader tries to roll over but Talvela keeps him under control.
Talvela is thwarting Leader's attempts to control the position.
Talvela is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leader 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.
Talvela lands with a punch from half guard.
Leader won't allow Talvela to pass to mount.
Talvela working the head and body with strikes.
Talvela lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Talvela wants to pass the guard but Leader is defending well.
Leader tries to roll over but Talvela keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Talvela lands a nice short elbow.
Talvela scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Leader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Talvela scores with a couple of nice shots.
Talvela scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Leader is rocked!
Talvela scores with a big shot! Leader's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Leader! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVII
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Richardson is looking to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hill has Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson tries to pull guard but Hill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Richardson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hill drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richardson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hill has Richardson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (2) vs (0) Hill#SUB2#
Hill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richardson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (0) Hill
Hill is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Richardson controlling the pace.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Richardson has control of the leg.
Richardson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (8) vs (0) Hill
Richardson controlling from mount.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Hill is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill regains half guard.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Hill is still trying to improve position.
Richardson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Hill is pressing down on Richardson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richardson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (11) vs (0) Hill
Hill gets back to half guard.#T3#
Richardson not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hill isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richardson stacks Hill on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richardson! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (14) vs (0) Hill
Hill struggling a bit here.#T5#
Hill looking for a sweep but Richardson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (16) vs (0) Hill
Hill is trying to escape the mount.
Hill prevents Richardson from taking his back.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Richardson content just to control the position here.
Hill tries to control the position but Richardson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (19) vs (0) Hill
Richardson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hill looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Hill is in bad spot here.
Richardson 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.
Richardson controlling well, preventing Hill from escaping the position.
Hill trying to control the position but Richardson manages to sink in the hooks.
Hill tries to break free.
Richardson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hill is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Richardson is trying to stick to Hill's back but Hill is turning into Richardson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richardson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hill. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (19) vs (2) Hill
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Richardson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Hill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richardson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (21) vs (2) Hill
Hill is looking to sweep but instead, Richardson has passed into half guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richardson pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Richardson seems content to control.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill is pressing down on Richardson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richardson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Richardson is now in half guard. #T9#
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Richardson seems content to control.
Richardson continues to stall.
Hill wants to improve his position but Richardson is controlling well.
Richardson is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richardson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Richardson wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill wants to get back to full guard but Richardson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (24) vs (2) Hill
Hill tries to bench press Richardson off him but Richardson keeps the position.
Hill is not content to let Richardson control the position.
Hill struggling a bit here.#T11#
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill is trying to improve his position.
Richardson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hill! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (26) vs (2) Hill
Hill wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Hill tries to reverse the position but Richardson maintains control.#T12#
Hill bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (26) vs (4) Hill
Hill wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Richardson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Richardson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Richardson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Richardson (30) vs (4) Hill
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill 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.
Hill keeps Richardson under control for a moment.
Hill tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Hill is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Richardson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (32) vs (4) Hill
Richardson fails to take his opponent's back.
Hill tries to hold on but Richardson postures up.
Richardson controlling his opponent.
More hug and hope from Richardson.
Hill wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (35) vs (4) Hill
Richardson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hill wants to control his opponent's hands but Richardson gets his hands free. #T14#
Richardson is hanging on to Hill's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Richardson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Richardson controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Hill right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richardson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hill.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 35 to 4.
Rick Richardson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVII
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Donner Keil! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ecker clinches up against the cage.
Keil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ecker smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Keil gets tackled into the cage by Ecker. Ecker maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ecker jumps into guard, dragging Keil to the mat.
Ecker is pulling down on Keil's head. It's preventing any offense from Keil, at least for the moment.
Keil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ecker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Keil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keil preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ecker is looking for a triangle but Keil pushes his legs off easily.
Ecker keeping full guard, as Keil tries to pass.
Keil stopping the sweep attempt from Ecker.#T1##SUB#
Keil drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ecker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keil has Ecker in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keil (0) vs (2) Ecker
Keil seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Keil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Keil is keeping the position.
Keil keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Keil wants to sweep but no luck.
Keil keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass.
Ecker passes Keil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keil is trying to get back to full guard.
Keil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keil.#T2##SUB#
Keil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ecker won't allow Keil to sweep him here.
Keil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ecker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keil (2) vs (2) Ecker#SUB2#
Ecker looking for a guillotine here but Keil defends easily.
Keil postures up.
Ecker can't keep his opponent in guard - Keil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ecker tries to roll over but Keil keeps him under control.
Keil trying to mount his opponent but Ecker defends it. #SUB#
Keil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ecker is just riding it out for now. Keil eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ecker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keil pushes down on Ecker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ecker manages to get to full guard.
Keil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ecker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ecker trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Keil drops back looking for a leg! Ecker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ecker manages to kick Keil off! Keil jumps back into Ecker's guard.
Keil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ecker's guard. #T4#
Ecker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ecker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keil manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keil (2) vs (4) Ecker
Ecker slips nicely into half guard.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but Keil defending well.
Ecker controlling the action here.
Keil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB#
Keil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keil is refusing to be controlled, as Ecker sits in half guard.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
Ecker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (2) vs (7) Ecker
Keil is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keil is working hard here to advance position.
Ecker controlling his opponent.
Ecker wants to control the pace but Keil is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Keil regains half guard.
Ecker is keen to just control but Keil is a slippery customer.
Keil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ecker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ecker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keil (6) vs (7) Ecker#SUB#
Keil is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ecker reverses the position brilliantly into Keil's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keil (6) vs (9) Ecker#SUB#
Keil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Keil.
Ecker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (6) vs (12) Ecker
Ecker happy to just control the position for now.
Keil is not content to let Ecker control the position. #T7##SUB2#
Ecker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keil is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ecker is trying to get an arm triangle but Keil is defending well.
Ecker trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom.
Keil regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Keil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ecker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Keil actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker is looking to advance position but Keil won't allow it.
Ecker wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Keil is retaining full guard.
Keil keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Keil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Keil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ecker passes Keil's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ecker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keil is trying to get back to full guard.
Keil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keil.#SUB#
Keil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Keil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keil is breathing heavily.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Keil.#T10#
Ecker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keil is keeping the position for now.
Ecker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keil keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Keil wants to sweep here but Ecker controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Keil working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ecker has passed into half guard!
Keil is staying active underneath Ecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keil is in trouble now - Ecker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (6) vs (15) Ecker
Ecker tries to control but Keil wriggling away.
Keil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
Keil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ecker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ecker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keil (10) vs (15) Ecker
Ecker turns into Keil and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keil (10) vs (17) Ecker
Keil keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Keil looking for a sweep. Not yet Keil, not yet. #SUB#
Keil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Keil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Keil isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ecker stacks Keil on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ecker! Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (10) vs (20) Ecker
Keil sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ecker seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12#
Ecker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (10) vs (23) Ecker
Ecker wants to control the pace but Keil is squirming around nicely.
Ecker prevents Keil from getting the reversal.
Ecker trying to control but Keil is having none of it.
Keil is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Ecker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Keil is looking to improve his position but Ecker isn't that keen on the idea.
Keil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ecker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T13#
Ecker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (10) vs (26) Ecker
Keil slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ecker wants to free his trapped foot but Keil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keil is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Keil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ecker wants to take a breather but Keil is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ecker seems to be looking for submissions.
#T14##SUB#
Keil has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ecker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ecker! Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (10) vs (29) Ecker
Ecker trying to control the position but Keil is working away.
Keil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ecker is looking to take a break and control but Keil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keil is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ecker wins on points by 29 to 10.
Devin Ecker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXVII
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyrvänsyylä sprawls well. Kyrvänsyylä wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bergman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bergman tries for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bergman looking to score a takedown here. Kyrvänsyylä is defending well but Bergman drives through and ends up in Kyrvänsyylä's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyrvänsyylä (0) vs (2) Bergman
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyrvänsyylä swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman won't allow Kyrvänsyylä to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bergman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bergman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bergman stopping the sweep attempt from Kyrvänsyylä.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä is working hard here to advance position.
Bergman wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
Bergman pushing down on Kyrvänsyylä's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Kyrvänsyylä is pressing down on Bergman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a triangle but Bergman pushes his legs off easily.
Bergman trying to control but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping full guard, as Bergman tries to pass.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to sweep here but Bergman controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bergman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bergman pushing down on Kyrvänsyylä's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Bergman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kyrvänsyylä is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Bergman!
A less than humble Tobias Bergman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kataski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kataski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia lands some shots froms side control.
Kataski tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kataski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kvaratskhelia seems content to control.
Kataski is not content to let Kvaratskhelia control the position.#SUB#
Kataski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia pulls his head out easily.
Kvaratskhelia wants to take a breather but Kataski is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia is thwarting Kataski's attempts to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia is keen to just control but Kataski is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kataski looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kataski tries to get to full guard but Kvaratskhelia has control of the leg.
Kataski taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Kataski from improving his position.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to stall here but Kataski recovers full guard.
Kataski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kataski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kataski, not yet. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kataski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kataski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WillyQuay MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Kataski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kataski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Kataski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kvaratskhelia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Kataski is retaining full guard.
Kataski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Kataski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kataski has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Kataski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Kataski is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kataski is looking for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kataski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Kataski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Kataski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Kataski keeps moving. #SUB#
Kataski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Kataski is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kataski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvaratskhelia defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kataski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kvaratskhelia stacks Kataski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kvaratskhelia!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kvaratskhelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kataski has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Kataski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kvaratskhelia is aware though and is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kataski's head.#SUB#
Kataski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvaratskhelia defends well.
Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Kataski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Kataski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kataski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Kataski is rocked!#SUB#
Kataski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Oh Kataski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia cracks Kataski with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Kataski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kvaratskhelia has passed into half guard!
Kataski trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Kataski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kataski seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kataski taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Kataski has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kataski is pressing down on Kvaratskhelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kataski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvaratskhelia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kataski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Kataski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kvaratskhelia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kataski.
Kataski tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kataski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kataski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia pulls his head out easily.
Kataski tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control.
Kvaratskhelia working over Kataski with some ground and pound. Kataski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kataski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kvaratskhelia.
#SUB#
Kataski actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Kataski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kvaratskhelia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kvaratskhelia unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot to the head and Kataski winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Our winner, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia, 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:
KHFC Round 1 Group A
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
King throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kvaratskhelia connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
Kvaratskhelia content to control rather than advance.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia stalling. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! King could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kvaratskhelia has cracked it and King is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kvaratskhelia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timur Kvaratskhelia!
A relieved looking Timur Kvaratskhelia 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:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Kastrioti throws a leg kick but Musa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kastrioti scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Michael Musa has been cut.
We've been told by Kastrioti's head coaches at WillyQuay MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kastrioti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kastrioti lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Musa head around and knocks him out cold! Kastrioti hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gjergj Kastrioti!
After winning the bout, Gjergj Kastrioti 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:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Ragnarsson scores with a body shot.
Ragnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ragnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Ragnarsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramirez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head.
Ragnarsson cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand.
Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Ramirez is rocked!
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarsson.
Ramirez seems to have got his legs back now.
Ragnarsson is working Ramirez over against the cage.#KD2#
Ragnarsson drops Ramirez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ramirez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a big right hand that drops Ramirez! The killer instinct kicks in and Ragnarsson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ragnarsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hastein Ragnarsson!
A very excited looking Hastein Ragnarsson 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:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Vries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Haakon Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination but De Vries avoids it well.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Vries looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and De Vries counters with a nice body shot.
De Vries misses with a hook.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but De Vries moves out of range.
De Vries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarsson stuns De Vries with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Vries avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
De Vries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnarsson tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Ragnarsson drives through and clinches with De Vries against the cage.
De Vries tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
De Vries blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Vries smiles and moves away.
De Vries throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses. #T1#
Ragnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Vries on the side of the head.
Ragnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Vries counters with a huge left! Ragnarsson is in big trouble! He's backing up but De Vries isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ragnarsson from any more damage. A dominating finish by De Vries!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastiaan De Vries!
A victorious Bastiaan De Vries 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:
FC25 - Tournament 0 FINAL
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Mcclure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ditchev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcclure.
Mcclure seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ditchev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ditchev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcclure throws a leg kick which misses Ditchev's front leg but catches the back leg as Ditchev tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Mcclure.
Ditchev throws a big shot that misses.
Ditchev swings for the body but Mcclure moves out of range.
Mcclure walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ditchev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Ditchev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mcclure throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcclure scores with a hook to the body. Ditchev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ditchev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcclure looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ditchev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mohamed Mcclure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcclure.
Ditchev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcclure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mcclure.
Ditchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcclure connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcclure looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Ditchev counters by clinching up. #T1#
Mcclure tries a body shot but Ditchev blocks it.
Ditchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ditchev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ditchev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcclure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ditchev backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ditchev.
Nice elbow from Ditchev. #CUT2#It looks like Mohamed Mcclure has been cut.
Ditchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcclure tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ditchev's elbow.
Mcclure avoiding damage as Ditchev throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ditchev.
Mcclure is working Ditchev over against the cage.
Ditchev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcclure misses with a punch to the body.
Mcclure tries a body shot but Ditchev blocks it.
Mcclure tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ditchev lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ditchev.
Ditchev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ditchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ditchev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcclure misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcclure.
Ditchev lands with a light punch inside.
Ditchev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ditchev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ditchev lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ditchev.
Ditchev has a couple of punches blocked by Mcclure.
Mcclure throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcclure.
Mcclure misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ditchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ditchev.
Ditchev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ditchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcclure managing to block the knees to the body from Ditchev.
Ditchev struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcclure controls his hands.
Ditchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ditchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcclure. #T3#
Good body shot from Mcclure.
Mcclure stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ditchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcclure.
Ditchev working aggressively here.
Mcclure misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ditchev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcclure is defending well for now.
Ditchev lands a knee to the body.
Mcclure is breathing heavily.
Ditchev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcclure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcclure misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ditchev has a couple of punches blocked by Mcclure.
Ditchev throws a head punch that misses.
Mcclure is working Ditchev over against the cage.
Ditchev blocks an uppercut.
Ditchev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ditchev lands a shoulder strike.
Mcclure goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcclure misses with a punch to the body.
Mcclure wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Mcclure has a couple of punches blocked by Ditchev.
Ditchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ditchev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ditchev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcclure backwards.
Ditchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcclure.
Mcclure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcclure blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ditchev fails to land.
Ditchev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ditchev is leaning against Mcclure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Ditchev.
Ditchev tries to work over Mcclure's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcclure tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ditchev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ditchev.
Ditchev misses with a punch on the inside.
Ditchev prevents a body shot from Mcclure.
Ditchev lands a nice shot to the body.
Ditchev throws a head punch that misses.
Mcclure blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Ditchev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohamed Mcclure's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mcclure fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ditchev manages to avoid it.
Mcclure missing with a left hand there. Ditchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcclure gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ditchev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcclure thinking.
Mcclure slips a straight right by Ditchev.
Ditchev lands a jab.
Mcclure throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ditchev throws the left hand but Mcclure avoids the punch easily.
Ditchev looks to land a left hand but Mcclure moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ditchev checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclure misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcclure misses with a shot to the body
and Ditchev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcclure thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ditchev if he has to take too many more of those.
Mcclure uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ditchev.
Mohamed Mcclure is winning the standup battle so far.
Ditchev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Mcclure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcclure misses with a wild body shot.
Ditchev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mcclure slips under a jab from Ditchev.
Ditchev cracks Mcclure with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dragomir Ditchev!
After winning the bout, Dragomir Ditchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 411 Solo vs Chai
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Idaho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Idaho. No joy for Sova on that attempt.
Sova tries to clinch there but Idaho circles away.
#TD2#
Sova gets caught napping as Idaho dives in and scores a takedown. Sova manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho pushing down on Sova's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova wants to improve his position but Idaho is controlling well.
Sova is not content to let Idaho control the position.#T1#
Idaho moves into full mount! Sova won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (5) Idaho
Sova is working to get back to half guard.
Idaho wants to control the pace but Sova is squirming around nicely.
Sova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sova can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Idaho goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Sova turns into him and now he's in Idaho's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Idaho
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idaho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Idaho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
#SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sova defends it easily.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.
Sova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Idaho 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.
Sova content to stall in guard here.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Idaho working for submissions but it's allowed Sova to get to half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sova trying to control the action but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Sova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Idaho is not content to let Sova control the position.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
Sova stalling.
Idaho tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.#T6#
Sova is taking a breather. Idaho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Idaho 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.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho keeps trying to improve his position.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Sova has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (5) Idaho
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Sova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
Sova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Idaho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sova seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Idaho is holding on tight.
#T8#
Sova looking to control but Idaho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Idaho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (5) vs (7) Idaho
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova 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.
Idaho wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova managing to control the position.
Sova is trying to control the position but Idaho postures up. #T9#
Sova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Idaho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sova 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: Sova (7) vs (7) Idaho
Idaho is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Idaho tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Idaho keeps working.
Idaho tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sova has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (10) vs (7) Idaho
Idaho is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sova fails to move to back control.
Sova trying to control but Idaho is having none of it.
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sova controlling the pace for now.
Sova prevents Idaho from getting the reversal.
Sova is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Idaho is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Sova (13) vs (7) Idaho
Sova wants to control but Idaho is keeping busy.#T11#
Idaho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova is trying to control. Idaho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova prevents Idaho from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sova in particular looking to stall.
Idaho is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova is trying to control. Idaho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (16) vs (7) Idaho#SUB#
Sova tries for a kimura but Idaho is defending well.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Sova controls the position.
Idaho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (16) vs (9) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho trying to work for an americana but Sova has managed to regain full guard.
Sova trying to control the position.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idaho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (18) vs (9) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idaho looks winded!
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Idaho 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.#SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom. #T14#
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sova trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Idaho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Idaho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (18) vs (11) Idaho
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idaho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (20) vs (11) Idaho
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for subs off his back but Sova has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sova wants to take a breather but Idaho is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Sova thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXV
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Norman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Norman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Norman trying to mount his opponent but Kyrvänsyylä defends it.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norman stalling. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä keeps trying to improve his position.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman is pressing down on Kyrvänsyylä's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyrvänsyylä is holding on for now.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to get back to full guard here but Norman has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Norman wants to control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping him busy.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä gets back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to improve his position.
Kyrvänsyylä moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Norman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman passes Kyrvänsyylä's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman'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.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to get back to full guard.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Kyrvänsyylä wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman is controlling the pace.
Kyrvänsyylä works his way to full guard. Good work.
Norman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä throws his legs up looking for a submission but Norman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä#T4#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to reverse the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Norman staying calm.#T5#
Kyrvänsyylä is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to escape the position but Norman is controlling the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Norman (8) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a choke. Norman gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Norman manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norman (10) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a triangle here but Norman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (13) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to regain half guard here but Norman keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyrvänsyylä being controlled for a moment.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
The referee asks Norman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman trying to control the position but Kyrvänsyylä is working away.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to bench press Norman off him but Norman keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Norman stalls from top position.
Kyrvänsyylä is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
The referee asks Norman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
Norman controlling the position from side mount.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyrvänsyylä is being controlled here.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyrvänsyylä keeps working.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep.
Norman trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman controls the position.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
Norman slows the pace down.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.#T10#
Kyrvänsyylä gets back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä has a hand on Norman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Norman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (16) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä
Norman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyrvänsyylä is working to get back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is still trying to improve position.
Norman mounts Kyrvänsyylä! Really nice guard pass there!
Norman prevents Kyrvänsyylä from getting the reversal.#T11#
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to escape the mount.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Norman (19) vs (4) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Norman has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Kyrvänsyylä is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXV
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ecker has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Richardson pulls guard effortlessly.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Richardson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Richardson controls Ecker momentarily but Ecker frees himself.
Ecker trying to move into half guard but instead Richardson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (2) vs (0) Ecker
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ecker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ecker is keeping the position for now.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Richardson 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.
Ecker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richardson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Richardson won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Ecker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richardson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (5) vs (0) Ecker
Richardson just content to control the position.
Ecker is trying to improve his position.
Richardson controlling the position.
Ecker is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Richardson slows the pace down.
Ecker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richardson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ecker is not content to let Richardson control the position.
Richardson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ecker! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (7) vs (0) Ecker
Richardson content just to control the position here.
Ecker is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Ecker has given up his back here. Will Richardson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (10) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker is trying to break free.
Ecker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Richardson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ecker is in bad spot here.
Richardson gets his hands free as Ecker looks to control. #SUB#
Ecker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ecker tries to escape but Richardson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Ecker staying busy and making it hard for Richardson to control.
Ecker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
Richardson is hanging on to Ecker's back as he tries to escape.
Richardson tries to keep control of the position but Ecker is staying busy.
Ecker wants to escape the position.
Richardson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ecker.
Ecker wants to control his opponent's hands but Richardson gets his hands free. #T8#
Richardson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ecker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richardson's guard. Nice work there by Ecker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (10) vs (2) Ecker#SUB2#
Ecker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Richardson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Richardson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Richardson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Richardson (14) vs (2) Ecker
Richardson taking a breather here.
Ecker tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Ecker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Richardson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (16) vs (2) Ecker
Richardson content just to control the position here.
Ecker has given up his back here. Will Richardson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (19) vs (2) Ecker
Ecker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ecker rolls, trying to escape but Richardson keeps control of the position.
Richardson keeps control of the position easily here as Ecker tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Richardson trying to control momentarily.
Ecker is in bad spot here.
Richardson 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.
Ecker tries to roll but Richardson sticks to his back.
Ecker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Richardson.
Richardson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Will Richardson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Richardson.
Ecker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richardson's guard. Nice work there by Ecker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (19) vs (4) Ecker
Ecker looking to sit in guard and control but Richardson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (21) vs (4) Ecker
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ecker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ecker, not yet.
Richardson passes into half guard.
Ecker has a hand on Richardson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Richardson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (24) vs (4) Ecker
Ecker regains half guard.
Ecker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ecker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richardson 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. #T13#
Ecker is adopting a defensive guard.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Ecker is keeping the position.
Ecker keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Ecker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ecker, not yet.
Ecker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richardson is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Ecker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richardson advances to half guard.
Richardson wants to take a breather but Ecker is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecker wants to get back to full guard.
Richardson is taking a breather. Ecker 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.
Richardson wants to free his trapped foot but Ecker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Richardson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXV
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Donner Keil! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hill fails to land the takedown.
As Hill tries to get set, Keil tries to push him back and clinch up but Hill manages to avoid the attempt.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt - Keil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Keil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Keil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Royal Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Hill shoots in and gets a takedown into Keil's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keil (0) vs (2) Hill
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (0) vs (5) Hill
Keil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hill's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keil is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Hill is working for a kimura but Keil is defending it quite comfortably.
Keil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keil is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Hill is keen to just control but Keil is a slippery customer.
Keil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keil swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Keil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Keil is retaining full guard.
Keil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Keil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Hill has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Keil is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Hill stands and throws Keil's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (0) vs (8) Hill
Keil is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keil is looking to regain half guard here but Hill keeps moving and retains side control.
Keil is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keil, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keil is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hill has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Keil! Score +2 for reaching mount: Keil (0) vs (10) Hill
Hill wants to take Keil's back here but Keil is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Keil tries to reverse the position but Hill maintains control.
Keil bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keil (2) vs (10) Hill
Hill keeping full guard, as Keil tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Keil defends easily.
Keil tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Keil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keil has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Hill can't keep his opponent in guard - Keil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Keil is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Hill wants to control but Keil is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Keil trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it. #SUB#
Keil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keil passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (5) vs (10) Hill
Hill gets back to half guard.
Keil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Keil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Keil eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Keil trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it. #SUB#
Keil is looking for a kimura here.
Keil trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hill is pressing down on Keil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Hill has Keil pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keil wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Hill is trying to hold Keil in close to prevent damage but Keil has managed to pass into half guard.
Hill trying to hold on to Keil's head to control him but Keil postures up.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.#SUB#
Keil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Keil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Keil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hill dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keil (5) vs (12) Hill
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keil keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass. #SUB#
Keil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Keil is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hill trying to control but Keil is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill trying to control but Keil is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Keil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Keil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill slips nicely into half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Keil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keil tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keil sees it coming and defends easily.
Keil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T12##SUB#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Keil's legs - danger averted.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Keil (5) vs (15) Hill
Hill wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keil tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Hill trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill looks winded!
Keil sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Keil tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Keil manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill stays in close to Keil's body and controls the position.
Hill wants to control from the top but Keil keeps moving. #SUB#
Keil looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
Keil 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: Keil (7) vs (15) Hill#T14##SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill wants to improve his position but Keil is controlling well.
Keil tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hill manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Keil defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Godson throws a lazy uppercut
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs jabs Godson right on the nose. Godson blinks but takes it well.
Godson walks into a straight right hand from Griggs.
Godson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griggs throws a hook but Godson avoids it easily.
Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Godson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Godson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godson misses with a lunging right hand
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griggs throws a hook but Godson avoids it easily.
Godson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Godson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godson scores with a shot to the body.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Godson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Godson. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godson thows a leg kick but Griggs checks it
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs scores with a three punch combo!
Godson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Godson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Godson connects with a body shot.
Godson throws a body shot but no joy.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Godson catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griggs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godson lands a jab.
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Godson throws the left hand but Griggs avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godson. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Godson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
Godson swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs misses with a hook.
Godson misses with an uppercut. Griggs saw that one coming.
That kick from Godson tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Godson slips a jab from Griggs.
Griggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Godson on the side of the head.
Godson misses with a hook
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griggs tries to move into range but Godson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Godson finds it's way through Griggs's defenses.
Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Godson.
Godson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.#T3#
Godson moves away from the strike by Griggs.
Godson misses with a left hand
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Godson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Godson thuds a left hand into Griggs's body.
Godson scores with a jab.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs thuds a left hand into Godson's body.
Godson misses with an uppercut
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Godson throws a leg kick
and Griggs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Godson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs lands with a hook. Godson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Godson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godson scores with a hook.#T4#
A lazy left from Godson finds it's target.
Godson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Godson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griggs lands an overhand right.
Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Godson works the jab nicely.
Godson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godson connects with an inside leg kick.
Griggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godson.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Godson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Godson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Godson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice defenses there by Godson.
Godson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Griggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A left and a right from Griggs both land. Nice combination.
Frank Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Godson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Godson lands a body shot.
Griggs defending well as Godson loads up on a big left hand.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Godson tests Griggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gordon Godson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Godson looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
A slow jab from Godson misses its intended target.
Godson throws a right hand that misses
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Godson backing up. Godson nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Godson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Godson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Godson misses with an uppercut
letting Griggs counter with a right hand. #T1#
Griggs throws a series of punches but Godson moves out of range.
Frank Griggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Griggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Godson avoids them all with ease.
Godson throws a sloppy body shot
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godson throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Godson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Godson is rocked!
Godson throws out a powerful jab.
Godson is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Godson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Godson seems to have recovered his senses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Godson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griggs has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godson throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Godson misses with a hook to the body
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Godson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
Griggs takes one to the side of the head.
Griggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griggs cracks Godson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Godson throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godson.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Godson manages to avoid it.
Griggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab lands there for Griggs.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Godson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
As Godson looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Godson just gets out of the way.#KD#
Griggs sends Godson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Griggs is motioning to the referee to let Godson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godson.
Griggs throws a right and a left that Godson avoids nicely.
Griggs moves out of range as Godson strikes.#T3#
Godson throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Godson.
Godson misses with a body shot
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Godson lands with a shot to the body.
Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Griggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Godson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griggs tries to bum rush Godson with a series of wild strikes but Godson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godson lands a jab to Griggs's midsection.
Godson lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily.
Griggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Godson.
Godson cracks Griggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Griggs checks a low kick from Godson.#T4#
Godson feints and then cracks Griggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griggs down.
Godson connects with the punch.
Godson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Godson ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Godson lands with a straight right. Griggs didn't see that one coming.
Godson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Godson.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griggs lands a nice shot that snaps Godson's head back.
Godson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Griggs misses.
Godson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Godson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Griggs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Godson with a hook.
Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godson moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Griggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Godson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godson throws a jab but it's blocked by Griggs.
Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Godson manages to avoid it.
Godson slips under a jab from Griggs.
Godson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Godson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godson is looking to slow Griggs down with leg kicks.
Godson scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Godson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Godson.
Griggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godson scores with a leg kick.
Griggs lands a nice hook to Godson's body. Godson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A jab from Godson finds it's way through Griggs's defenses.
Griggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godson's head backwards.
Godson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griggs.
Godson lands a slapping body shot.
Griggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Godson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griggs counters with a series of strikes. Godson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Godson slips under a jab from Griggs.
Godson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Griggs misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Godson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Godson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Godson lands a shot to the body.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Godson fails to land.
Godson keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Godson misses with a punch to the body.
Godson throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Godson working aggressively here.
Godson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Godson scores with a shoulder strike.
Godson working aggressively here.
Godson throws a head punch that misses.
Godson misses with some punches.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Godson has him pressed against the cage.
Godson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godson misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Godson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godson.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Godson lands a shot to the body.
Godson throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Godson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Godson.
A right handed body shot lands from Godson.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Godson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godson presses Griggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Godson pushes Griggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Godson tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Godson working aggressively here.
Godson misses with a body punch.
Godson is working Griggs over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Godson.
Godson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Godson fails to land.
Godson tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Godson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Godson.
Godson tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Gordon Godson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Griggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godson can't find room to land a body shot as Griggs controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Godson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griggs 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Griggs!
Our winner, Frank Griggs, 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:
RMMA - Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Huang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huang showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Lenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lenkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Huang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Huang!
Huang moves into full mount!
Lenkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Huang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lenkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang fails to move to back control.
Lenkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huang controlling from mount. #T1##SUB#
Lenkov tries to improve his position but Huang has taken his back! Huang has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lenkov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Huang pushes Lenkov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Huang! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Lenkov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lenkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lenkov is pressing down on Floor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Floor is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Lenkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floor is looking to escape.
Floor is pressing down on Lenkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Floor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Floor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Lenkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lenkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Floor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lenkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Floor wants to control from the top but Lenkov keeps moving.
Floor forces his way into half guard.
Floor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Floor is looking to take a break and control but Lenkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Floor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Floor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lenkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lenkov.#T2##SUB#
Lenkov is looking for a triangle but Floor pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Floor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Floor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lenkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Floor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lenkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lenkov gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Lenkov working for a triangle but Floor defends it easily.
Floor scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Lenkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Floor is one step ahead there.
Floor lands a couple of elbows.
Floor wants to pass the guard but Lenkov is keeping the position.
Floor is working Lenkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lenkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Floor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Floor tries to stand but Lenkov is controlling from the bottom.
Lenkov is trying to control the position but Floor postures up.
Lenkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Floor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Floor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Floor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Floor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Floor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lenkov moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lenkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Floor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Floor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lenkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Floor is aware though and is defending well.
Floor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lenkov is keeping the position for now.
Floor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Floor working some strikes from top position.
Floor with a nice head shot there.
Floor lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wall Floor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Floor gets a takedown into half guard.
Floor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wall Floor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lenkov moves into full guard.
Floor trying to control but Lenkov is working from the bottom.
Floor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Floor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Lenkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Floor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Floor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenkov trying to keep a closed guard but Floor is proving a slippery customer.
Floor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Lenkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lenkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Floor is retaining full guard.
Floor working a defensive guard here.
Lenkov wants to control from the top but Floor keeps moving.
Floor looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lenkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Lenkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Floor is defending well.
Floor gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Lenkov wants to take Floor's back here but Floor is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Floor is squirming around, avoiding Lenkov's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Lenkov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Floor is now in Lenkov's guard. A big mistake from Lenkov there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Floor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lenkov is looking for a triangle but Floor pushes his legs off easily.
Floor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Floor is pushing down on Lenkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lenkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Floor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lenkov is looking for a sweep. Floor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lenkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lenkov.
Lenkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Floor trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Floor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Floor tries to free his leg and advance position but Lenkov is retaining full guard.
Floor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Floor wants to pass the guard but Lenkov is keeping the position.#T4#
Floor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lenkov is looking for a sweep.
Lenkov wants to control but Floor postures up.
Lenkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Floor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Floor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lenkov regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wall Floor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Floor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lenkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lenkov.#SUB#
Lenkov working for a triangle but Floor defends it easily.
Floor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lenkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Floor's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floor keeping full guard, as Lenkov tries to pass.
Lenkov won't allow Floor to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Floor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lenkov defends it easily.
Floor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Lenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Floor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lenkov content to stall in guard here.
Lenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Floor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Floor is trying to control the position but Lenkov postures up.
Lenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Floor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lenkov trying to control but Floor is working from the bottom.
Lenkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#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.
Floor wants to control but Lenkov postures up.#SUB#
Lenkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lenkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lenkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lenkov trying to control the action but Floor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lenkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Floor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lenkov's guard! Nice work there by Floor!
Floor landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Lenkov trying to control the position here.
Floor slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Floor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lenkov actively working from the bottom here.
Floor works his way into full mount!
Floor scoring with strikes but Lenkov is staying in there.
Lenkov is bucking up trying to escape but Floor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Floor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Lenkov is rocked!
Lenkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Lenkov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Floor looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lenkov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wall Floor! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -47-
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Leighton has Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Choi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leighton. #CUT#It looks like Doo Ho Choi has been cut.
Choi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leighton presses Choi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Choi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi looking to stall.
Leighton pushes Choi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leighton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Choi stalling in the clinch but Leighton improves position. #BC#
Leighton manages to break the clinch.
Leighton scores with a sloppy right hand. Choi should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leighton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leighton looks to land a combination but Choi avoids it well. #KD#
Leighton drops Choi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Choi looks back up at him and smiles so Leighton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Choi is rocked!
Choi glances at the clock... BAM! Leighton nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Choi crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Choi is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morgan Leighton!
Morgan Leighton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIII
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 12 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyrvänsyylä moves into range and clinches up with Ubereem.#TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Ubereem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrvänsyylä has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ubereem has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrvänsyylä's legs - danger averted.
Ubereem tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyrvänsyylä is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ubereem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ubereem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ubereem slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (3) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to improve position but can't.
Ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyrvänsyylä keeps working.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (3) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Ubereem manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ubereem working for a triangle but Kyrvänsyylä defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ubereem can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyrvänsyylä advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyrvänsyylä trying to pass the guard but Ubereem defending well.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (3) vs (5) Kyrvänsyylä
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyrvänsyylä moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ubereem (3) vs (8) Kyrvänsyylä
Well, with Kyrvänsyylä on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ubereem is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the RNC.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Ubereem fending off the submission attempt from Kyrvänsyylä. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ubereem knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ubereem for a finish.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
Ubereem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Ubereem tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for the choke from the back position but Ubereem is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
Kyrvänsyylä has the hooks in. Ubereem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ubereem tries to roll but Kyrvänsyylä sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ubereem trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Ubereem tries to escape but Kyrvänsyylä has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ubereem is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyrvänsyylä gets his way!
Ubereem is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ubereem tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for the choke from the back.
Kyrvänsyylä is hanging on to Ubereem's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5#
Kyrvänsyylä has the hooks in. Ubereem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ubereem has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kyrvänsyylä will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ubereem just trying to survive but Kyrvänsyylä is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyrvänsyylä gets his way!
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kyrvänsyylä gets his way!
Kyrvänsyylä controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Ubereem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyrvänsyylä's arms.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke.
Kyrvänsyylä is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position.
Kyrvänsyylä keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ubereem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kyrvänsyylä's arms. #SUB2#
Ubereem fending off the submission attempt from Kyrvänsyylä. #T7##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ubereem defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä has got one arm under Ubereem's chin. This could be trouble... Ubereem trying to control the other hand but Kyrvänsyylä gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ubereem has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXXIII
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bergman gets tackled into the cage by Richardson. Richardson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Richardson pulls guard.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Richardson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Bergman passes Richardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Bergman is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Bergman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bergman is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bergman wants to free his trapped foot but Richardson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bergman to get the leverage.
Bergman works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (0) Richardson#SUB#
Bergman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Richardson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bergman's guard! Nice work there by Richardson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (3) vs (2) Richardson
Bergman keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Richardson stays in close to Bergman's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bergman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
Richardson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson won't allow Bergman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bergman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Richardson is controlling well.
Well, if Richardson 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bergman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.#T5#
Bergman trying to control the position.
Bergman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richardson passes Bergman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bergman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richardson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Richardson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (5) Richardson
Bergman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Bergman is trying to get back to full guard.
Bergman is working hard here to advance position.
Bergman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bergman is trying to control but can't.
Bergman wants to control the action here but instead Richardson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (8) Richardson
Bergman tries to reverse the position but Richardson maintains control.
Bergman wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.#T7#
Bergman regains half guard.
Bergman gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Bergman working for submissions but it's allowed Richardson to get to half guard.
Bergman is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (3) vs (11) Richardson#T8#
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bergman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bergman stops Richardson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bergman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Richardson tries to push Bergman's head away but Bergman is holding on tight.
Richardson takes Bergman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bergman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bergman (3) vs (14) Richardson
Richardson keeps control of the position as Bergman tries to break free.
Richardson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bergman doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Bergman right now.
#T10#
Good control from Richardson.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bergman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
Richardson trying to control.
Richardson biding his time, controlling Bergman.
Richardson not allowing Bergman to control his hands. #T11#
Bergman wants to escape the position.
Richardson is trying to stick to Bergman's back but Bergman is turning into Richardson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Richardson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bergman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (5) vs (14) Richardson
Richardson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bergman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bergman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bergman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12##SUB#
Bergman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away. #SUB#
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bergman.
Richardson is not content to let Bergman control the position.#T13##SUB#
Bergman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richardson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bergman tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Bergman trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bergman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Richardson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Richardson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bergman (5) vs (16) Richardson#T14#
Bergman wants to sweep here but Richardson controlling him for the moment.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Bergman is adopting a defensive guard.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson wins on points by 16 to 5.
Rick Richardson 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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