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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XVIII
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Norman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richardson on his heels. He'll look to pass Richardson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Richardson
Richardson is adopting a defensive guard.
Richardson is trying to keep Norman in close.
Richardson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Norman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richardson pulls Norman in to control the position. #T2#
Richardson 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.
Norman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman is fighting to break Richardson's control of his arms but Richardson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richardson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Richardson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Richardson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Richardson keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Richardson controlling the position.
Richardson trying to keep a closed guard but Norman is proving a slippery customer.
Richardson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Norman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norman won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Richardson wants to hit a sweep here but Norman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Richardson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Richardson
Richardson tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.#T5#
Richardson tries to hold on but Norman postures up.
Norman controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson holds of for dear life.
Norman content just to control the position here. #T6#
Richardson is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.
Norman fails to take his opponent's back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Norman controlling from mount.
Norman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richardson for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Richardson wants to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Richardson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richardson won't allow Norman to pass to mount. #T8#
Norman not doing much here.
#T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson is controlling Norman's trapped leg to prevent Norman from advancing to side control.
Richardson wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Norman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (0) Richardson#T10#
Norman controlling from the full mount.
Richardson regains half guard.
Richardson trying to control here.
#T11#
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richardson is still trying to improve position.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Norman is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Norman not doing much here.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (11) vs (0) Richardson
Richardson tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away. #T13#
Norman controlling from mount.
Norman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Richardson wants to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Norman.#T14#
Richardson is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Mark Norman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 392 Elvul vs Hunt
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 34 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Idaho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaul circles away.#CL#
Gaul moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Idaho has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Idaho wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Gaul lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Idaho
Gaul wants to take a breather but Idaho is having none of it. #SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gaul 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! Idaho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamban Gaul!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RMMA 4 - Holmes v Griffith
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Chen lunges at Brandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brandt's hand.
Chen ducks under a wild hook from Brandt.
Chen lands an overhand right.#TD#
Brandt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chen's guard.
Brandt scoring with some ground and pound.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Chen blocks nicely.
Brandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chen has his hands on Brandt's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Chen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brandt throwing strikes but missing.
Chen is pulling down on Brandt's head. It's preventing any offense from Brandt, at least for the moment.
Brandt preventing the sweep.
Brandt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chen can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Chen is adopting a defensive guard.
Chen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandt chips away with some ground and pound.
Brandt trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
Brandt 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.
Brandt throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandt being controlled here momentarily.
Brandt throwing strikes but missing.
Chen seems keen to control Brandt's posture.
Brandt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chen has Brandt pulled in close to control his posture.
Brandt postures up in Chen's guard and throws a big left but Chen blocks it.
Chen has Brandt pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brandt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brandt throws a big right hand that misses.
Chen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brandt trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
Chen pulls Brandt in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Chen blocks nicely.
Brandt being controlled here momentarily.
Chen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Chen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Chen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandt being controlled here momentarily.
Chen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chen trying to control the position here.
Brandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Brandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chen is trying to control the position but Brandt postures up.
Brandt scoring with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chen holds on and takes a little breather.
Brandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chen is looking to sweep but instead, Brandt has passed into half guard.
Brandt thows a huge punch but Chen dodges it nicely.
Chen tries to roll over but Brandt keeps him under control.
Brandt drops an elbow to the side of Chen's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brandt wants to control but Chen is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colten Brandt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chen blocks a leg kick.
Brandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Chen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brandt throws a push kick but Chen slaps the foot to one side.
Chen wants to counter with a clinch but Brandt pushes him away.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Colten Brandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandt off to one side.
Brandt takes a swing at Chen's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Brandt with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen throws a pinpoint strike between Brandt's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Brandt crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Chen scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frenkie Chen!
Frenkie Chen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
JF 60 - Babis vs Khvicha
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Babis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Babis 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.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Babis from getting back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babis is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Babis wants to sweep but no luck.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Babis's brow.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Babis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babis wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Babis being controlled here, momentarily.
Babis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Babis trying to control the position.
Babis has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Babis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvaratskhelia on the ground.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Babis keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Babis has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babis's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Babis with a solid left hand.
Babis wants to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Babis has hold of Kvaratskhelia's hands but Kvaratskhelia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia controlling the action here.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvaratskhelia in particular looking to stall.
Babis is refusing to be controlled, as Kvaratskhelia sits in half guard.
Babis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Babis's hands, connecting with Babis's forehead.
Babis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babis tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia 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! Babis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia!
After the fight, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
JF 61 - Bai Li Enters the Hall
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Lewson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wall as he avoids it easily.
Wall takes a swing at Lewson's ribcage but misses.
Lewson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wall's waist but Wall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewson off to one side.
Lewson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wall circles away.
Owen Wall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Lewson.
Lewson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wall avoids it really well and circles away.
Wall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wall looks to land a combination but Lewson avoids it well.
Wall throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lewson counters with a single leg into guard. Wall didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wall manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Wall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wall misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wall slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wall throwing a counter right hand but Lewson manages to avoid it.
Wall misses with a low kick.
Lewson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wall is looking for a counter combo.
Lewson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lewson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Lewson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wall as he jumps to the side.
Wall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewson.
Lewson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wall throws a head kick but Lewson moves out of range.
Wall with the inside leg kick.
Wall tries to work over Lewson's front leg with a kick but Lewson checks it.
Lewson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wall as he avoids it easily.
Wall throws a counter high kick but Lewson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wall is looking to score with low kicks.
Lewson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wall swivels and escapes.
Lewson blocks a low kick nicely.
Lewson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lewson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wall tries to sprawl out of it but Lewson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Wall is predictable there #TD2#
and Lewson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Wall pushes Lewson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Lewson gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Wall is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lewson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewson advances to mount.
Wall is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lewson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Lewson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Lewson!
BJ Lewson 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:
RMMA - Amsterdam
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Lewson misses with a hook.
Van Bommel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Lewson cracks Van Bommel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lewson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Bommel to stand back up!#ROC#Van Bommel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rafael Van Bommel has been cut.
Lewson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Van Bommel flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Van Bommel is out cold! Lewson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lewis Lewson!
A very excited looking Lewis Lewson 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 - Amsterdam
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Lenkov takes a swing at Ankalaev's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Ankalaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lenkov gets back to full guard.
#SU#
Lenkov is working an open guard so Ankalaev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dimitry Ankalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ankalaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lenkov's guard.
Ankalaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lenkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ankalaev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lenkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lenkov looking for a guillotine here but Ankalaev defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lenkov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ankalaev is defending well. Lenkov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ankalaev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lenkov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andriy Lenkov!
Andriy Lenkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RMMA - Amsterdam
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson wants to clinch but Gray slips to the side
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Gray's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Dante Gray has been cut.
Gray throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Gray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gray should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.
Gray misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Gray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson punishes Gray's body with a nice straight punch.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Haakon Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Gray catches Ragnarsson right on the button with a cross.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ragnarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands with a cross.
Ragnarsson misses the body punch
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Ragnarsson misses.
Gray jabs Ragnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Gray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#That has opened up Dante Gray's cut even more.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ragnarsson has knocked Gray down with a huge combo! Ragnarsson steps away and waves a wobbly Gray back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Gray is rocked!#T2#
Gray throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
Gray blocks a jab.#KD#
Ragnarsson lands a big right hand that sends Gray crashing to the mat! Ragnarsson stays standing though and waves Gray back to his feet!
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#The cut above Dante Gray's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gray looks winded!
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Gray slips a jab from Ragnarsson.
Gray throws out a counter right but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem.#T3##KD#
Ragnarsson cracks Gray with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ragnarsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gray to stand back up!
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsson. That snapped Gray's head back.
#CUT#Dante Gray's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a monster overhand right that drops Gray! Ragnarsson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haakon Ragnarsson!
Haakon Ragnarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedsharipov shoots for a takedown but Luciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Luciano connects with a high kick.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Magomedsharipov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedsharipov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano lands a jab to Magomedsharipov's midsection.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomedsharipov should have avoided that one.
Magomedsharipov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomedsharipov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luciano - the referee stops the clock and Magomedsharipov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luciano. Magomedsharipov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luciano jabs at Magomedsharipov's body.
Luciano cracks a nice hook into Magomedsharipov's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magomedsharipov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Magomedsharipov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Luciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedsharipov, pushing him back against the cage.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
Magomedsharipov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luciano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano lands a two punch combo.
Luciano is looking to wear down Magomedsharipov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luciano lands a jab to Magomedsharipov's midsection.
Luciano feints a jab promting Magomedsharipov to slip. Luciano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedsharipov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedsharipov. That did some damage!
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano lunges at Magomedsharipov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedsharipov's hand.
Ray Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Luciano lands with a shot to the body.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Magomedsharipov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedsharipov tries to avoid it.
Luciano clobbers Magomedsharipov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Luciano clinches with his opponent.
Luciano gets through Magomedsharipov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedsharipov backwards.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked!#T3#
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedsharipov backwards.
Magomedsharipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the head.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Magomedsharipov seems to have recovered his senses.
Luciano pushes Magomedsharipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano is working Magomedsharipov over against the cage.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano cracks Magomedsharipov with a nice body shot.#T4#
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Magomedsharipov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedsharipov backwards.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Luciano is leaning against Magomedsharipov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano dips a shoulder and cracks Magomedsharipov with a mighty uppercut! Magomedsharipov falls back against the cage and Luciano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Magomedsharipov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Luciano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Luciano!
Our winner, Ray Luciano, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Hanson drives through with a takedown into Kvaratskhelia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanson is aware though and is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia is adopting a defensive guard.
Kvaratskhelia 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#
Kvaratskhelia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hanson wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanson is aware though and is defending well.
Kvaratskhelia pulls Hanson in close to prevent any damage.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to hold Hanson in close to prevent damage but Hanson has managed to pass into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hanson manages to pass to mount!
Kvaratskhelia wants to hold on but Hanson pushes him away.#T2#
Kvaratskhelia is working to get back to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to hold on but Hanson pushes him away.
Hanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvaratskhelia is looking to escape.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to get to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to hold on but Hanson postures up.
Kvaratskhelia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Kvaratskhelia tries to lock up and control but Hanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvaratskhelia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Hanson has his feet on Kvaratskhelia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Hanson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kvaratskhelia quickly recovers to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson is thwarting Kvaratskhelia's attempts to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kvaratskhelia tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Hanson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Hanson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kvaratskhelia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanson defends well and Kvaratskhelia ends up having to push Hanson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kvaratskhelia backwards.
Hanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Hanson breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kvaratskhelia is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson is looking to regain half guard here but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hanson to see if he's OK.
Kvaratskhelia taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hanson tries to improve position but can't.
Hanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson struggling a bit here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a few punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia landing a few strikes.
Hanson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia drags him back down.
Kvaratskhelia controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Kvaratskhelia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hanson some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Hanson tries to escape back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Hanson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Hanson is tapping! Kvaratskhelia saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
A very excited looking Mikheil Kvaratskhelia 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:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ribeiro is defended easily by Idaho.
Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Idaho napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Idaho (0) vs (4) Ribeiro
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro passes Idaho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribeiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribeiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (4) vs (4) Ribeiro#SUB#
Idaho looking to break Ribeiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ribeiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Idaho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1#
Ribeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro trying to control but Idaho postures up.
Idaho prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Idaho is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Idaho from controlling successfully.
Idaho looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idaho is stalling in the full guard.
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Idaho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribeiro.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#T3#
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.
Idaho advances to half guard.
Idaho wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Idaho wants to advance to full mount but Ribeiro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Idaho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (7) vs (4) Ribeiro
Idaho is staying tight to Ribeiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ribeiro wants to control but Idaho postures up.#SUB#
Idaho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribeiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.#T4#
Idaho works to advance to full mount. Ribeiro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (9) vs (4) Ribeiro#SUB#
Idaho is working for a guillotine from mount but Ribeiro frees his head quite easily.
Ribeiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Idaho wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Idaho wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Idaho trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Idaho is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Idaho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (9) vs (8) Ribeiro
Idaho is trying to improve his position.#T5##SUB2#
Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Idaho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribeiro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (13) vs (8) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to break free.
#SUB#
Idaho has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ribeiro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ribeiro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Idaho.
Ribeiro just trying to survive but Idaho is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Ribeiro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Idaho's arms.
Ribeiro wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Idaho trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Idaho tightening his grip on Ribeiro, looking for the choke.
Idaho has the hooks in. Ribeiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Idaho gets his hands free as Ribeiro looks to control. #SUB#
Ribeiro is in a bad position with Idaho working for a choke. Ribeiro manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (13) vs (10) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Ribeiro advances to half guard.
Idaho tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Idaho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idaho.
Ribeiro is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (13) vs (13) Ribeiro
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro tries to control but Idaho wriggling away.
Idaho regains half guard.
Idaho regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (13) vs (16) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ribeiro advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (13) vs (18) Ribeiro
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Idaho has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (13) vs (21) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Idaho rolls, trying to escape but Ribeiro keeps control of the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Ribeiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Idaho turns into Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (15) vs (21) Ribeiro
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Idaho passes into half guard.
Idaho prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.#SUB#
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribeiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho. #SUB#
Idaho is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Idaho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (18) vs (21) Ribeiro
Idaho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribeiro is looking to get to half guard.
Idaho tries to control but Ribeiro wriggling away.
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Idaho fails to take his opponent's back.
Ribeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
Idaho looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Idaho wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Idaho is proving a slippery customer.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Idaho pushing down on Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Idaho trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Idaho tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Idaho pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Idaho wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Ribeiro is looking to control Idaho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Idaho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro is staying active underneath Idaho, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Idaho stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position.
Idaho wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Idaho looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Idaho drops back looking for a leg! Ribeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ribeiro manages to kick Idaho off! Idaho jumps back into Ribeiro's guard.
Idaho won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Idaho in close.
#T14#
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Idaho from controlling successfully.
Idaho slips nicely into half guard.
Idaho is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Idaho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Idaho preventing the sweep.
Idaho pushing down on Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idaho prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Ribeiro is still trying to improve position.
Idaho tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 21 to 18.
Rafael Ribeiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia drives through with a takedown into Gibbs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gibbs with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Gibbs with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Gibbs from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Gibbs pushes Kvaratskhelia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but Gibbs shows good takedown defense.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvaratskhelia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in and gets a takedown into Gibbs's guard.
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!
Gibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbs tries to get out of the position.
Gibbs wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia is working Gibbs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gibbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Gibbs wants to stand up but Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Gibbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to sweep him here.
Gibbs has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gibbs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gibbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Kvaratskhelia.#TD#
Gibbs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gibbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Gibbs to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep here but Gibbs controlling him for the moment.
Gibbs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibbs preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gibbs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvaratskhelia trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbs is proving a slippery customer.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibbs lands a couple of elbows.
Gibbs trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Gibbs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia controls Gibbs momentarily but Gibbs frees himself.
Kvaratskhelia being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gunner Gibbs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gibbs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to get back to full 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. Gibbs connects with a nice short shot to Kvaratskhelia's temple.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs wants to take a breather but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbs's back!
Gibbs is trying to get back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia has full control of the position and if anything, Gibbs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Gibbs is covering up but some of the strikes from Kvaratskhelia are getting through and doing damage.
Gunner Gibbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for the choke but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gibbs!
#T1#
Gibbs is trying to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gibbs could be in trouble here!
Gibbs tries to roll but Kvaratskhelia sticks to his back.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to stick to Gibbs's back but Gibbs is turning into Kvaratskhelia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kvaratskhelia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gibbs.
Gibbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Kvaratskhelia 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#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibbs defends well.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibbs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
#T3#
Gibbs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has his foot on Gibbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibbs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibbs throwing strikes but missing.
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia has momentary wrist control but Gibbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs.
Gibbs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kvaratskhelia's guard.
Gibbs working over Kvaratskhelia with some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Kvaratskhelia is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Gibbs is controlling well.
Gibbs lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is still in real trouble! Can Gibbs finish him?
Kvaratskhelia gets back to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibbs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kvaratskhelia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Gibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia fails with the takedown#TD#
and Gibbs counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gibbs controlling the position from side mount.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Gibbs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Gibbs manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia stops Gibbs from standing up.
Gibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gibbs pushes Kvaratskhelia off and gets back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Gibbs as Kvaratskhelia shoots in.
Gibbs feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kvaratskhelia.
Gibbs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kvaratskhelia sprawls and moves away.
Gunner Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasha Kvaratskhelia.#T1#
Kvaratskhelia with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Gibbs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kvaratskhelia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gibbs scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvaratskhelia, not yet.
Gibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Gibbs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gibbs lands a couple of digs.
Gibbs is working Kvaratskhelia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia working for submissions but it's allowed Gibbs to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Gibbs.
Gibbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kvaratskhelia can do to turn this around?
Gibbs slips a nice elbow through Kvaratskhelia's hands, connecting with Kvaratskhelia's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nice strikes from Gibbs there.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gibbs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gibbs's back!
Gibbs covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia keeps control of the position as Gibbs tries to break free.
Kvaratskhelia throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gibbs could be in trouble here!
Kvaratskhelia somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia tightening his grip on Gibbs, looking for the choke.
Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
Kvaratskhelia lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control.
Gibbs is trying to stand back up.
Kvaratskhelia not allowing Gibbs to control his hands. #ES#
Kvaratskhelia has his opponent's back but Gibbs is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Kvaratskhelia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gibbs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Gibbs keeps moving.
Gibbs 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.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Gibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gibbs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Gibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibbs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Gibbs!
Gunner Gibbs retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
FCL 74 - Kowalczyk vs Islay
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Malm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Malm throws a lazy uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Malm gets tackled into the cage by Akiyama. Akiyama maintains the clinch.
Malm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malm scores with a shoulder strike.
Malm wants to stall.
Akiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malm misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Akiyama breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Malm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Malm - just one landing.
Malm throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama throws a counter combo.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malm misses with a double jab
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malm.
Akiyama blocks a jab.
Malm misses with a lunging right hand
and Akiyama counters with an outside leg kick.
Malm's corner calls for a 1-2. Malm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akiyama.
Malm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
Malm swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Malm misses the target.
Malm works Akiyama's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Akiyama.
Malm scores with a shot to the body.
Malm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malm throws a big shot that misses.
Akiyama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malm with a body shot.
A jab from Malm misses.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akiyama is looking to score with low kicks.
Malm throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Malm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
Akiyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malm.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Malm.
Malm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
Malm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
Malm backing away here, and Akiyama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Akiyama misses the jab.
A big left from Malm misses.
Good shot there by Malm.
Malm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roger Malm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama swings for the body but Malm moves out of range.
Malm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akiyama takes one to the side of the head.
Akiyama defending well as Malm loads up on a big left hand.
Akiyama shapes to counter with a head kick.
Malm moves out of range as Akiyama strikes.
Akiyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malm throws out the jab.
Malm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malm misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Akiyama misses.#T4#
Malm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akiyama misses with the head strike.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Akiyama misses with some punches.
Akiyama lands with a left to the head.
Akiyama throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Akiyama.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Malm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malm struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malm.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akiyama.
Malm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malm tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Malm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malm's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Malm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Akiyama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roger Malm is winning the standup battle so far.
Malm misses with a body shot.
Akiyama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akiyama can do to turn this around?
Akiyama avoids the body shot from Malm.
Malm looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akiyama! But no joy.
Akiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malm swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akiyama 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.
Malm cracks Akiyama with a good jab.
Malm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama unleashes a big counter combination but Malm bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malm throws a hook but Akiyama blocks it.
Malm misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malm misses with a double jab.
Malm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malm.#T1#
Akiyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Malm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akiyama.
Malm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Akiyama moves out of range as Malm strikes.
Akiyama misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Malm moves into the clinch.
Malm swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the side of Malm's head. #T2#
Akiyama lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akiyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Malm.
Malm working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malm.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kado Akiyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akiyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malm misses with a body punch.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Malm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama has a couple of punches blocked by Malm.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Malm.
Malm can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Akiyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malm tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malm swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Malm backwards. #T3#
Akiyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malm blocking some punches.
Akiyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama pushes Malm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malm lands with a left to the head.
Akiyama working aggressively here.
Malm blocks an uppercut.
Akiyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Akiyama.
Malm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Malm struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Akiyama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akiyama as Malm tries to tie him up.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Akiyama tries to work over Malm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama misses with some punches.
Malm lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akiyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malm throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Malm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akiyama.
Malm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Akiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Malm finds it's target.
Malm throws a series of punches but Akiyama avoids them all with ease.
Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malm throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama is looking to slow Malm down with leg kicks.
Malm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Roger Malm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Akiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Malm off balance momentarily.
Malm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akiyama throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Malm counter with a right hand.
Malm throws a lazy uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akiyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akiyama connects with a leg kick.
Akiyama slips a jab from Malm.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Malm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Akiyama is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama slips a straight right by Malm.
Akiyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akiyama lands with a straight right. Malm didn't see that one coming.
Malm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akiyama. #T1#
The fighters circling - Malm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akiyama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Malm there.
Malm misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
Akiyama cracks Malm with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Malm looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Akiyama finish him?
#ROC2#Malm is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Roger Malm has been cut.
Malm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Malm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akiyama connects with an inside leg kick.
Akiyama throws a hook but Malm avoids it easily.
Akiyama tries to move into range but Malm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akiyama slips a jab from Malm.
Akiyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malm. That did some damage!
Malm swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Akiyama cracks Malm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malm.
Akiyama wobbles Malm with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Akiyama dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Malm to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kado Akiyama!
A relieved looking Kado Akiyama 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 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Charelston misses with a straight right.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charelston on the side of the head.
Charelston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz with a hook.
Charelston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Diaz rushes Charelston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Charelston fails to land.
A short left from Diaz.
A shot in the inside from Diaz. #BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Charelston moves into the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Charelston controls his hands.
Charelston throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Charelston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Charelston.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Diaz.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Charelston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Charelston throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
#TD2#
Charelston gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charelston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Charelston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charelston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Charelston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Charelston wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Charelston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Charelston throws a big elbow that misses.
Charelston throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Charelston on the ground.
Charelston is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Charelston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Charelston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Charelston lands strikes from half guard.
Charelston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Charelston thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Charelston missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz works Charelston's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Charelston back into the cage.
Charelston is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Charelston has Diaz pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Charelston misses.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz digs a good hook to Charelston's body.
Diaz lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Charelston gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz is leaning against Charelston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Charelston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Charelston moves into the clinch successfully.
Charelston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charelston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Charelston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Charelston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Charelston is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Charelston blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charelston.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Charelston backwards.
Charelston looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Charelston ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz scores with the left hand. Charelston knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Charelston has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charelston backwards.
Diaz pushes Charelston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Charelston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Diaz.
Charelston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Miguel Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz slips under a jab.#CL#
Diaz has Charelston up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz lands a right hand.
A short right from Diaz. #T2#
Charelston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charelston wants to stall.
Charelston throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Charelston catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charelston misses with a low kick.
Charelston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charelston.
Charelston misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Charelston throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charelston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Charelston gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Charelston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3##CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charelston, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charelston backwards.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charelston backwards.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charelston wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Charelston misses with a body punch.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charelston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Charelston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Diaz is leaning against Charelston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Charelston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz digs a right hand underneath Charelston's ribcage. Charelston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charelston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Charelston has managed to clinch.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Charelston, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charelston backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Charelston is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Charelston's head.
Charelston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Charelston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Charelston is rocked!
Diaz is working Charelston over against the cage.
Charelston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Charelston is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Diaz dominated that second round.
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#
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Charelston seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charelston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Charelston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Charelston is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Charelston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pushes Charelston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Charelston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz pushes Charelston against the cage. Diaz is working some dirty boxing. Diaz pushes off with a quick right hook! Charelston goes down! Charelston tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Diaz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Diaz!
After winning the bout, Miguel Diaz 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 3 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Dziuda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chen scores with a sloppy right hand. Dziuda should have avoided that one.
Chen thuds his right hand into Dziuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dziuda tries to move into range but Chen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dziuda on the side of the head.
Chen dips to his left and cracks Dziuda with an uppercut!
Chen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dziuda.
Chen scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dziuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Dziuda moves into the clinch successfully.
Dziuda pushes Chen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dziuda has a couple of punches blocked by Chen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dziuda.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dziuda.
Chen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dziuda - that landed with a thud.
Chen looks winded!
Dziuda lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dziuda.
#T1#
Dziuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chen backwards. #CUT#It looks like Jackie Chen has been cut.
Dziuda lands an uppercut.
Dziuda is working Chen over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dziuda.
Dziuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dziuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dziuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dziuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dziuda lands with a left to the head.
Dziuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
Dziuda scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Dziuda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dziuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Dziuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Dziuda - that landed with a thud.
Dziuda lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dziuda.
Dziuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Jackie Chen's cut even more.
Dziuda lands a left hand.
Dziuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dziuda.
Dziuda scores with a shot to the side of Chen's head. #T2#
Dziuda lands with a right to the head.
Dziuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dziuda as the two fighters clinch.
Dziuda lands an uppercut.
Dziuda lands a body shot.
Dziuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chens head.
A short right from Dziuda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dziuda.
Dziuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dziuda lands with a left to the head. #CUT#The cut above Jackie Chen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right handed body shot lands from Dziuda.
Dziuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dziuda. #ROC#Chen is rocked!
Dziuda presses Chen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dziuda finish him?
Dziuda lands a big right hand that drops Chen! The killer instinct kicks in and Dziuda finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dziuda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Dziuda!
An out of breath Karol Dziuda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RMMA 3 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Shelbey lands with a hook. Mccall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mccall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelbey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Shelbey.
Shelbey slaps away a takedown attempt from Mccall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shelbey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shelbey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mccall.
Mccall blocks a leg kick.
Shelbey connects with a nice looking jab.
Mccall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shelbey defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Mccall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Shelbey lands a left and a right that send Mccall crashing to the mat, dazed. Shelbey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mccall is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelbey fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mccall to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mccall looks to clinch but Shelbey throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mccall taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Shelbey!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Shelbey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Slither gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kvaratskhelia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kvaratskhelia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Slither blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slither's head.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia drops back looking for a leg! Slither is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slither manages to kick Kvaratskhelia off! Kvaratskhelia jumps back into Slither's guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is working Slither over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Slither working for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Slither preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kvaratskhelia works over Slither with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia works over Slither with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Slither's body and controls the position. #T2#
Slither trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slither's head.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Slither, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Slither with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Slither keeps moving.
Slither has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvaratskhelia has passed into side control.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Slither with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia grinds an elbow into Slither's temple.
Slither sneaks back into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slither trying to control but Kvaratskhelia postures up.
#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
Slither is looking to improve his position.
Slither works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slither trying to control the position.
Slither utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Kvaratskhelia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slither keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Slither wants to improve his position but instead Kvaratskhelia has moved into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slither with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kvaratskhelia working Slither over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Slither from improving his position.#SUB#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be working for a kimura but Slither defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slither is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slither avoid being mounted?
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but Slither avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slither's half guard.
Slither taking some punishment here, with Kvaratskhelia in his half guard.
Slither is pressing down on Kvaratskhelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Slither 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.
Slither seems keen to control Kvaratskhelia's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slither tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slither looking to control.
#T1#
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slither is keeping the position for now.
Kvaratskhelia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slither tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slither can do to turn this around?
Slither has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Slither working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kvaratskhelia. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Slither's body and controls the position.
Slither working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Slither looking for a guillotine here but Kvaratskhelia defends easily.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Slither is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia gets to his feet and stands over Slither, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Slither felt that one! Kvaratskhelia unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Slither from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Li shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Li showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kvaratskhelia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvaratskhelia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Kvaratskhelia works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvaratskhelia is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvaratskhelia is one step ahead there.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Li wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Li controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Li trying to control the position.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvaratskhelia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Li pulls Kvaratskhelia in close to prevent any damage.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Kvaratskhelia is proving a slippery customer.
Li looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kvaratskhelia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes but missing.
Li trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Li has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kvaratskhelia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li defends well and Kvaratskhelia ends up having to push Li into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but no luck this time.
Kvaratskhelia tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily#TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jun Jun Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Kvaratskhelia.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvaratskhelia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Kvaratskhelia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Li in close.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvaratskhelia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvaratskhelia trying to strike off his back.
Kvaratskhelia has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Li closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvaratskhelia did well to prevent Li getting side control.
Kvaratskhelia tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvaratskhelia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Li wants to control from the top but Kvaratskhelia keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to keep Li in close.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kvaratskhelia's head.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Kvaratskhelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard. #REVB#
Kvaratskhelia stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.
Kvaratskhelia preventing the sweep.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvaratskhelia defends it easily.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Li trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Li controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Jun Jun Li will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Li is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kvaratskhelia's half guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia moves into full guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Li is pulling down on Kvaratskhelia's head to control his posture.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kvaratskhelia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li struggling a bit here.
Li tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia grinds an elbow into Li's temple. #T2#
Li tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Kvaratskhelia lands some shots froms side control.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with a big right hand but Li just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the position but Li is working away. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kvaratskhelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Kvaratskhelia are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Li down.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvaratskhelia is pressing down on Li's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li is holding on for now.
Li is looking for a sweep. Kvaratskhelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a kimura here.
Li tries to roll over but Kvaratskhelia keeps him under control.
Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Li controlling the position for now.#T4#
Kvaratskhelia wants to pass to mount but Li is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Li wants to control but Kvaratskhelia passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Li is looking to control Kvaratskhelia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kvaratskhelia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Giorgi Kvaratskhelia 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:
Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Kvaratskhelia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Song is trying to escape back to his feet but Kvaratskhelia uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kvaratskhelia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kvaratskhelia lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Song some visible discomfort.
Kvaratskhelia is working Song over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Song is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kvaratskhelia yanks on the arm and Song is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kvaratskhelia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zurab Kvaratskhelia!
In his post fight interview, Zurab Kvaratskhelia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Testes again
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Haakon Ragnarsson has Hastein Ragnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Haakon Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hastein Ragnarsson is keeping busy.
Haakon Ragnarsson looking to stall.
Haakon Ragnarsson taking a breather.
Haakon Ragnarsson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hastein Ragnarsson has denied him.
Hastein Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haakon Ragnarsson is keeping busy.
Hastein Ragnarsson slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hastein Ragnarsson.
Haakon Ragnarsson looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haakon Ragnarsson taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haakon Ragnarsson.#CL2#
Hastein Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Haakon Ragnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haakon Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Haakon Ragnarsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Haakon Ragnarsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haakon Ragnarsson as Hastein Ragnarsson tries to tie him up.
Hastein Ragnarsson trying to stall but Haakon Ragnarsson improves his position.
#T1#
Hastein Ragnarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hastein Ragnarsson is trying to stall.
Hastein Ragnarsson tries to stall but Haakon Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hastein Ragnarsson.#CL2#
Haakon Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Hastein Ragnarsson.
Hastein Ragnarsson effectively controlling the action here.
Haakon Ragnarsson is looking to control Hastein Ragnarsson's arms but Hastein Ragnarsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haakon Ragnarsson has his back to the cage.
Haakon Ragnarsson has Hastein Ragnarsson pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Haakon Ragnarsson.
Haakon Ragnarsson stalling against the cage.
Haakon Ragnarsson trying to stall but Hastein Ragnarsson improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haakon Ragnarsson.#CL2#
Hastein Ragnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Haakon Ragnarsson. Haakon Ragnarsson maintains the clinch.
Haakon Ragnarsson is trying to stall.
Hastein Ragnarsson trying to control the position but instead, Haakon Ragnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hastein Ragnarsson into the cage.
Haakon Ragnarsson avoiding damage.
#T2#
Haakon Ragnarsson taking a breather.
Hastein Ragnarsson trying to control the position but instead, Haakon Ragnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hastein Ragnarsson into the cage.
Haakon Ragnarsson tries to stall but Hastein Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hastein Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haakon Ragnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hastein Ragnarsson is keeping busy.
Haakon Ragnarsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haakon Ragnarsson.#CL2#
Haakon Ragnarsson pushes Hastein Ragnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right from Haakon Ragnarsson on the inside.
Haakon Ragnarsson tries to stall but Hastein Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haakon Ragnarsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hastein Ragnarsson up against the cage.
Haakon Ragnarsson looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haakon Ragnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haakon Ragnarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Haakon Ragnarsson!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Haakon Ragnarsson!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Haakon Ragnarsson!
Haakon Ragnarsson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Haakon Ragnarsson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Robinson looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Robinson drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Robinson wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Robinson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Robinson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gracie is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Robinson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gracie is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Robinson!
Our winner, Jamie Robinson, 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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