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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EGO 2
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 32 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Otso Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Toivonen moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Mack decides to pull guard.
Mack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toivonen slips nicely into half guard.
Toivonen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (3) Toivonen
Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but Toivonen has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen wants to take Mack's back but he can't do it this time.
Toivonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mack is looking to escape. #T1#
Mack working to try and regain half guard.
Toivonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toivonen wants to control but instead Mack manages to regain half guard.
Toivonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
Toivonen is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Toivonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mack sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
Toivonen trying to mount his opponent but Mack defends it. #T4#
Mack is not content to let Toivonen control the position.
Mack moves into full guard.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Toivonen from controlling successfully.
Toivonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5#
Mack can't keep his opponent in guard - Toivonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mack works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Mack throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Toivonen escapes and throws Mack's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (6) Toivonen
Toivonen wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
Mack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (6) Toivonen#SUB2#
Toivonen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mack escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mack! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (5) vs (6) Toivonen#T6##SUB#
Mack tries for a kimura but Toivonen is defending well. #SUB#
Mack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toivonen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toivonen wants to control but Mack postures up.
Toivonen keeps Mack under control for a moment.#T7##SUB#
Mack tries for a kimura but Toivonen is defending well.
Toivonen is trying to escape the position but Mack is controlling the position.
Toivonen regains half guard.#SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toivonen wants to get back to full guard but Mack has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (8) vs (6) Toivonen
Toivonen struggling a bit here.#T8#
Mack tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
I wouldn't like to be where Toivonen is right now. #SUB#
Mack is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Toivonen is trying to escape and Mack transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Toivonen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mack! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
EGO 2
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 62 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Wulfgang Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hughes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bleak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hughes is in Bleak's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (0) Bleak
Hughes trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom.
Bleak has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hughes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Bleak 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#
Bleak is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hughes frees his head nicely. Oh but Bleak has switched to an armbar! Hughes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wulfgang Bleak!
Wulfgang Bleak gave a mention to Advance Sport Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EGO 2
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Reagan Skinner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Terrance Glover!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Glover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skinner wants a takedown but no success here.
Glover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skinner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Skinner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glover uses from the top position.
Glover controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Skinner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Glover has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Skinner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Glover is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Skinner! Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (0) vs (3) Glover#SUB2#
Skinner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Glover.
Glover looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Glover with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Glover avoids the attempt from Skinner to control.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skinner tries to hold on but Glover pushes him away. #T3#
Skinner is working to get back to half guard.
Skinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glover on the ground.#SUB2#
Glover looking to secure an arm triangle but Skinner defends it well. #SUB2#
Glover jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Skinner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glover taking a breather here.
Skinner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skinner tries to get out of the position.#T4##SUB2#
Glover is trying to get an arm triangle but Skinner is defending well.
Glover advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skinner (0) vs (5) Glover
Glover fails to take his opponent's back.
Skinner working to try and regain half guard.
Skinner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Skinner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Glover.
Glover tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Skinner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Glover looking to secure an arm triangle but Skinner defends it well.
Skinner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Glover is taking a breather. Skinner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Glover is pressing down on Skinner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skinner is holding on for now. #T6##SUB2#
Glover looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Glover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skinner is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Skinner tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
Glover trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Glover 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.
Skinner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Glover is working for a kimura but Skinner is defending it quite comfortably.
Glover moves into full mount! Skinner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (0) vs (8) Glover#T8#
Glover controlling from the full mount.
Glover forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Skinner (0) vs (11) Glover
Glover controls the action.
Glover is hanging on to Skinner's back as he tries to escape.
#T9##SUB2#
Glover looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Glover is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Skinner is defending well though. Glover let's go of the attempt for now.
Glover doesn't have the hooks in and Skinner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skinner (2) vs (11) Glover
Glover keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Glover is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10##SUB2#
Glover is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skinner defends well.#SUB2#
Glover working for a triangle but Skinner defends it easily.
#T11#
Glover has control of Skinner's left arm, preventing Skinner from doing any damage.
Skinner tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Glover is trying to control the position but Skinner postures up. #SUB2#
Glover has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Skinner doesn't defend quickly enough and Glover has managed to lock this one up! Can Skinner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Glover on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terrance Glover! |
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Event:
EGO 2
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Benson Beckley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bernard Flores!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Beckley moves into the clinch.
Flores tries to pull guard but Beckley holds him up against the cage and eventually Flores drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Beckley jumps into guard, dragging Flores to the mat.
#SUB#
Flores is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Beckley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Flores is looking to defend but Beckley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Flores! Beckley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Flores taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benson Beckley! |
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Event:
EGO 2
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aeson Beckley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alvin Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Beckley fails to land the takedown.
Kaufman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaufman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Kaufman gets caught flat footed, as Beckley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beckley (2) vs (0) Kaufman
Beckley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beckley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaufman for as long as he can get away with.
Beckley'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Beckley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beckley sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB#
Beckley drops back looking for a leg! Kaufman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaufman manages to kick Beckley off! Beckley jumps back into Kaufman's guard.
Beckley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaufman controlling the position.
Beckley content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Beckley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB#
Beckley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beckley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beckley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB#
Beckley drops back looking for a leg! Kaufman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaufman manages to kick Beckley off! Beckley jumps back into Kaufman's guard.
Beckley wants to control from the top but Kaufman keeps moving.
Beckley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Beckley drops back looking for a leg! Kaufman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaufman manages to kick Beckley off! Beckley jumps back into Kaufman's guard. #T6#
Beckley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaufman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaufman, not yet.
Kaufman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beckley controls the pace.#T7#
Beckley continues to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaufman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaufman working a defensive guard here.
Beckley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaufman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T8#
Further stalling from Beckley.#T9##SUB#
Beckley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaufman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beckley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
More hug and hope from Beckley.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Beckley.#T11##SUB2#
Kaufman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beckley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beckley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Beckley drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Beckley as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kaufman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Beckley! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Aeson Beckley! |
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Event:
EGO 2
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Biff Bagwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Havener!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Havener wants to clinch.
Bagwell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Havener sprawls and moves away.
Havener is looking to clinch but Bagwell is avoiding it.
Bagwell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Havener has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Havener gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Havener ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Havener no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Havener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagwell sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Havener looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bagwell passes into half guard.
Bagwell passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bagwell (3) vs (0) Havener
Bagwell controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Havener has given up his back. Will we see Bagwell going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bagwell (6) vs (0) Havener
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Bagwell has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Havener is defending well but eventually Bagwell manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Havener has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Biff Bagwell!
Biff Bagwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -50-
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cisneros misses with a wild body shot.
James scores with a head kick.
James throws a leg kick which misses Cisneros's front leg but catches the back leg as Cisneros tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Cisneros down.
James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
James is looking to slow Cisneros down with leg kicks.
Cisneros tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cisneros.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cisneros's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from James.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
James connects with a solid leg kick.
James scores with a leg kick.
James with the inside leg kick.
James thuds a left hand into Cisneros's body.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
Jab from James.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Cisneros's head back.
King James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
James delivers a nice body kick.
James is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James avoids the body shot from Cisneros.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Cisneros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Cisneros down.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cisneros blocks the leg kick.
James moves away from the strike by Cisneros.
Cisneros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James cracks Cisneros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from James - that will leave a mark!
James throws a push kick but Cisneros slaps the foot to one side.
Cisneros checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James throws a leg kick
and Cisneros counters with a straight right hand.
James wants to land a leg kick but Cisneros is out of range.
Cisneros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James with the inside leg kick. #T3#
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from James, right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
James feints and then cracks Cisneros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cisneros down.
Cisneros misses the shot to the body.
James misses with a head kick.
Cisneros is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cisneros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James scores with a jab. Cisneros acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cisneros has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cisneros looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Cisneros checks a leg kick nicely.
Cisneros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cisneros checks it well.
Cisneros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James digs a good body shot into Cisneros's ribs.#T4#
James thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cisneros if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tests Cisneros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cisneros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Cisneros backs away, James returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James scores with a kick to the body.
King James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cisneros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Cisneros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cisneros is defending well for now.
Cisneros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Cisneros gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cisneros fails to land the takedown.
James feints and then cracks Cisneros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cisneros down.
Cisneros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cisneros shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James lands a nice hook to Cisneros's body. Cisneros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by James.
Cisneros has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from James.
James connects with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cisneros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Cisneros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Cisneros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cisneros can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by James.#T1#
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cisneros on the side of the head.
James throws a leg kick which misses Cisneros's front leg but catches the back leg as Cisneros tries to avoid it.
King James is winning the standup battle so far.
James lands a head shot.
James walks into a jab.
James keeps Cisneros at a distance using the push kick.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
Cisneros misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Cisneros.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Cisneros moves into the clinch.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James scores with a kick to the body.
James slips under a jab from Cisneros.#T2#
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!
Cisneros lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cisneros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cisneros takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Cisneros lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Cisneros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Cisneros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James misses with an uppercut
and Cisneros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James thumps Cisneros with a low kick.
James thuds his shin into the meat of Cisneros's side.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Cisneros off balance momentarily.
Cisneros misses with a right hand
and James counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
James lands with a kick to the ribs.
James fakes the leg kick and cracks Cisneros in the body.
Cisneros takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Cisneros rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cisneros has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James is trying to push Cisneros away but Cisneros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cisneros scores with a hook to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cisneros avoids it.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
Cisneros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cisneros is out of range. #T4#
James misses with an uppercut. Cisneros saw that one coming.
Cisneros has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
Cisneros walks into a straight right hand from James.
James throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cisneros at a distance.
Cisneros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cisneros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cisneros fails with a takedown attempt.
James is looking to slow Cisneros down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King James dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cisneros on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
Cisneros takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cisneros looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisneros.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Cisneros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cisneros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cisneros on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Cisneros moves out of range easily.
James throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Cisneros off balance momentarily.#T1#
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for James.
James throws a leg kick but Cisneros sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid body kick from James.
Cisneros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James cracks Cisneros with an open hand slap.
Cisneros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from James, right into the meat of the thigh.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cisneros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Cisneros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Cisneros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James scores with a push kick.
James is looking to chop away at Cisneros's legs.
A little jabbing left from Cisneros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
James misses with a right hand
and Cisneros counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Cisneros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter Cisneros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cisneros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by James.
Cisneros walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Cisneros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James thows a body kick. Cisneros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisneros misses the shot to the body.
James throws a leg kick which misses Cisneros's front leg but catches the back leg as Cisneros tries to avoid it.
Cisneros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A swing and a miss from James.
King James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cisneros is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from James - that will leave a mark!
Cisneros takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for James.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Cisneros should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for James.
Cisneros is trying desperately to land a takedown but James is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cisneros.
Cisneros 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.
James looks to land a left hand but Cisneros moved out of range nicely.
Cisneros on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
James lands with a nice body punch.
Cisneros misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cisneros has James up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Cisneros breaks from the clinch.
James throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Cisneros off balance momentarily.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cisneros.
James explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cisneros.
Cisneros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James throws the kick towards the body but Cisneros avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
King James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King James! |
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Event:
EGO 1
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Otso Toivonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 62 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Toivonen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toivonen (0) vs (4) Hughes
Toivonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hughes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Toivonen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Toivonen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toivonen (4) vs (4) Hughes#SUB#
Toivonen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes is concentrating on defense, preventing Toivonen from advancing position.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Toivonen is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toivonen stalling away here and it's allowed Hughes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toivonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Toivonen postures up.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Toivonen controlling him for the moment.
Toivonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Toivonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toivonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toivonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hughes has an active guard here but Toivonen has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB#
Toivonen is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toivonen defends well.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Toivonen pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toivonen is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Toivonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Toivonen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toivonen defends it easily.
Toivonen wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.#T5#
Hughes wants to sweep here but Toivonen controlling him for the moment.
Toivonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toivonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Hughes pulls Toivonen in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toivonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toivonen wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Toivonen controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toivonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Toivonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Toivonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Toivonen tries to pass. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toivonen (4) vs (6) Hughes
Toivonen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hughes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toivonen (4) vs (9) Hughes
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hughes trying to control the action but Toivonen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hughes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toivonen keeps working. #T9##SUB2#
Hughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Toivonen is defending well.
Hughes laying and praying for a moment but Toivonen takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Toivonen is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toivonen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Toivonen is defending well.
Toivonen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Toivonen is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
Toivonen is trying is best to control the position here. #T11##SUB2#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toivonen moves into full guard.
Toivonen has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage. #SUB#
Toivonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toivonen working a defensive guard here.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Toivonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toivonen seems keen to control Hughes's posture.
Toivonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Toivonen, not yet. #T13#
Hughes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toivonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toivonen (6) vs (9) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toivonen defends it easily.
Hughes is pulling down on Toivonen's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hughes has his foot on Toivonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toivonen works his way back into a safe position though.#T14#
Toivonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toivonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hughes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toivonen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hughes. Score +3 for passing guard: Toivonen (9) vs (9) Hughes
Hughes wants to control but Toivonen postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Toivonen prevents Hughes from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hughes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hughes wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
EGO 1
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 32 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Biff Bagwell!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mack pushes Bagwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Mack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bagwell smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mack is trying to pull guard but Bagwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Mack decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Mack working for a triangle but Bagwell defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mack is looking for a triangle but Bagwell pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.#T1#
Bagwell is pushing down on Mack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mack is fighting to maintain full guard but Bagwell has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bagwell moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mack. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (3) Bagwell
Mack tries to buck Bagwell off but Bagwell is having none of it.#T2#
Bagwell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mack! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (0) vs (5) Bagwell
Bagwell moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mack (0) vs (8) Bagwell
Bagwell has the hooks in. Mack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mack trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mack is having to fend off submission attempts from Bagwell, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bagwell doesn't have the hooks in though and Mack manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (8) Bagwell
Mack trying to control but Bagwell is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bagwell working a defensive guard here.
Bagwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bagwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Bagwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mack drops back looking for a leg! Bagwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagwell manages to kick Mack off! Mack jumps back into Bagwell's guard.
Mack trying to control but Bagwell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Bagwell trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Bagwell is looking for a triangle but Mack pushes his legs off easily.
Mack wants to control from the top but Bagwell keeps moving. #SUB#
Mack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Mack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bagwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mack has Bagwell in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (10) Bagwell#T6#
Bagwell trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Bagwell pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagwell stands and throws Mack's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (2) vs (13) Bagwell
Bagwell wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy. #T7#
Mack prevents Bagwell from moving into mount.
Mack is looking to regain half guard here but Bagwell keeps moving and retains side control.
Mack gets back to half guard.
Bagwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8##SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bagwell is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mack trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bagwell manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (2) vs (16) Bagwell
Mack working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Bagwell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mack is looking to escape.
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
Bagwell avoids the attempt from Mack to control.
Mack is looking to improve his position but Bagwell isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Bagwell wants to control the action but instead Mack gets a body lock and reverses into Bagwell's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (16) Bagwell
Bagwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagwell, not yet.
Bagwell working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bagwell working for a triangle but Mack defends it easily.
Mack trying to control but Bagwell is working from the bottom. #T11#
Bagwell is pulling down on Mack's head to control his posture.
Bagwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack trying to control but Bagwell is working from the bottom.
Mack won't allow Bagwell to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mack wants to control from the top but Bagwell keeps moving. #SUB#
Mack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T12#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagwell pulls Mack in close to prevent any damage.
Mack trying to control but Bagwell is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Mack drops back looking for a leg! Bagwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bagwell manages to kick Mack off! Mack jumps back into Bagwell's guard.
Bagwell seems keen to control Mack's posture.
Mack controlling from the top position.
Mack wants to control from the top but Bagwell keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Bagwell has his foot on Mack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mack works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bagwell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (4) vs (18) Bagwell#SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bagwell frees his head nicely. Oh but Mack has switched to an armbar! Bagwell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
EGO 1
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Benson Beckley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Wulfgang Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Beckley closes the distance and pushes Bleak back into the cage.#TD#
Beckley successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bleak trying to control but Beckley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bleak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bleak has managed to get both his arms back between Beckley's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Beckley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bleak uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Beckley (0) vs (3) Bleak
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beckley is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Beckley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bleak's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bleak! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Beckley has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wulfgang Bleak!
Wulfgang Bleak gave a mention to Advance Sport Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EGO 1
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aeson Beckley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Terrance Glover!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Beckley fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Glover counters by moving into the clinch.
Beckley tries to pull guard but Glover forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aeson Beckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Glover has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beckley uses from the top position.
Beckley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beckley trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Glover keeping moving, preventing Beckley from controlling successfully.
Glover looking to control.
Glover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beckley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Glover trying to keep a closed guard but Beckley is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Beckley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glover dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beckley (0) vs (2) Glover
Glover's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB#
Glover is sitting in close to Beckley's body. Beckley has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Glover is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Glover is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Beckley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aeson Beckley! |
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Event:
EGO 1
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bernard Flores! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alvin Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Flores gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flores jumps guard but Kaufman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Flores wants a takedown.
Flores is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman stops a takedown attempt from Flores.
Kaufman can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaufman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Flores has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaufman after a bit of a struggle.
Kaufman is trying to drag Flores to the mat but Flores just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaufman is looking for a takedown.#T2##TD#
Flores manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Flores is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flores wants to sweep here but Kaufman controlling him for the moment.
Flores is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Flores tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flores wants to hit a sweep here but Kaufman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Flores there! Score +3 for passing guard: Flores (0) vs (3) Kaufman
Flores on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flores tries to get out of the position.
Flores keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Flores 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.#T4#
Flores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufman on the ground.
Flores is squirming around, avoiding Kaufman's attempts to control the action.
Flores is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Flores is trying to control the position here but Kaufman swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Kaufman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvin Kaufman! |
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Event:
EGO 1
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reagan Skinner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Havener!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skinner is trying to pull guard but Havener has him pressed against the cage.
Havener is looking for a takedown.
Skinner jumps guard but Havener stands there with Skinner around his waist. Skinner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Havener gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skinner (0) vs (2) Havener
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Skinner trying to control but Havener postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Havener is taking a breather. Skinner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skinner trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Havener wants to work for an arm triangle but Skinner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skinner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skinner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skinner tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB#
Skinner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Skinner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Havener won't allow Skinner to sweep him here.
Skinner trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Skinner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Havener can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Havener must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Havener works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Havener trying to mount his opponent but Skinner defends it.
Skinner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Skinner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Havener tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skinner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Skinner is pressing down on Havener's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Havener drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skinner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skinner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skinner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Skinner (4) vs (2) Havener
Skinner taking a breather here.
Havener regains half guard.
Havener is not content to let Skinner control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Skinner is working for a kimura but Havener is defending it quite comfortably.
Skinner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Havener wants to control but Skinner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skinner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (7) vs (2) Havener
Havener tries to improve position but can't. #T6##SUB#
Skinner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Havener has escaped the position, nice work there.
Havener is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skinner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skinner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Havener keeps working.
Havener wants to control but Skinner postures up.#T7#
Skinner wants to control but Havener is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Skinner is trying to get an arm triangle but Havener is defending well.
Havener is trying to control Skinner's posture but Skinner avoids it.
Skinner trying to control the action but Havener is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Skinner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Skinner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Skinner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havener, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Skinner working away.#SUB#
Skinner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Havener tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Skinner trying to control the action but Havener is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Skinner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havener, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Skinner tries for a kimura but Havener is defending well. #SUB#
Skinner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skinner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Skinner is trying to get an arm triangle but Havener is defending well. #SUB#
Skinner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havener knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Havener prevents Skinner from improving position. #T12#
Havener is trying to work for a sweep but Skinner has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Skinner (9) vs (2) Havener
Havener tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Skinner working for a guillotine from mount but Havener is in no mood to give up.
Skinner wants to control but instead Havener manages to regain half guard.
Havener wants to control but Skinner passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (12) vs (2) Havener
Skinner is looking to take a break and control but Havener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Havener is looking to reverse the position.
Havener manages to get back to half guard.
Skinner is looking to advance position but Havener won't allow it.
Skinner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (15) vs (2) Havener#T14#
Skinner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skinner content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Skinner working for a submission but Havener is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havener regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skinner takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -49-
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Webb lands with a nice combination. Melendez backs away looking to recover.
Melendez takes one on the button.#TD#
Webb scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ROC#Melendez is rocked!#SU#
Webb stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Melendez to get to his feet.
Webb throws an overhand right that has Melendez reeling! Webb follows up with more punches and Melendez is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koen Webb!
Koen Webb took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you fans for everything. I always come out here for you guys first and everything else second. I wanna give a thanks to my wife and my coaches for helping to motivate me.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -49-
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Rosales takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chan scores with a shot to the body.
Rosales lands with a nice body punch.
Rosales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chan moves forwards but Rosales connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rosales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chan on the side of the head.
Rosales scores with a jab. Chan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosales.
Chan walks into a jab.
Rosales lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Rosales pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosales lands a hook that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Rosales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan. #T1#
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales has Chan pressed against the cage.
Rosales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Rosales.
Rosales has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Rosales's coach down at Xtreme Fighting Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rosales's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rosales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rosales misses with a punch on the inside.
Rosales has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Rosales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Rosales misses with a body punch.
Rosales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Rosales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rosales swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosales throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan.
Chan blocking some punches.
Rosales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Rosales.
Chan misses with a body punch.
Chan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rosales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Rosales working aggressively here.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales throws a head punch that misses.
Rosales has Chan pressed against the cage, preventing Chan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosales working aggressively here.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rosales fails to land.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Rosales has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Rosales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chan blocking some punches.
Rosales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rosales has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
#BC#
Chan breaks the clinch.
Rosales stuns Chan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rosales throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Chan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rosales.
Rosales throws a big shot that misses.
Rosales lands a nice looking body shot.
Rosales tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Rosales scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Rosales dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chan.
Rosales throws out a counter right but Chan avoids it with no problem.
Rosales lands a jab to the head.
Rosales with a hook.
Rosales tests Chan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Rosales.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Rosales pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan. #T1#
Chan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rosales misses with the head strike.
Rosales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosales has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Chan pushes Rosales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Rosales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Chan prevents a body shot from Rosales.
Chan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rosales fails to land. #T3#
Rosales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rosales can't find room to land a body shot as Chan controls the action.
Chan tries to throw a body punch but Rosales avoids it by throwing Chan back against the cage.
Rosales misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosales.
Chan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosales misses with a punch on the inside.
Rosales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rosales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chan blocking some punches.
Chan is trying to force a seperation but Rosales has the dominant position.
Rosales misses with the head strike.
Rosales swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan. #TD#
Chan drags the fight down to the ground.
Rosales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rosales wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Chan pulls Rosales in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Rosales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Rosales.
A quick step to the side and Chan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Rosales with a jab.
Chan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chan is defended easily by Rosales.
Chan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chan throws the left hand but Rosales avoids the punch easily.
Chan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Denzel Rosales seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Chan tries to move into range but Rosales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rosales might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rosales clobbers Chan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rosales lands a head shot.
Chan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosales was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Rosales scores with a nice head shot.
Rosales lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Rosales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosales cracks Chan with an open hand slap.
Chan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan fails with the takedown
and Rosales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denzel Rosales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chan at a distance.
#T2#
Rosales scores with a jab to the head.
Rosales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rosales lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rosales lands a really nice looking cross but Chan seems unphased.
Rosales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kieran Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Chan tries to keep at a distance but Rosales has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rosales lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosales being controlled against the cage.
Rosales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Rosales scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Kieran Chan has been cut.
Rosales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosales has Chan pushed against the cage.
Rosales lands with a left to the head.
Rosales swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosales.
Rosales swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosales misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Chan has had enough of the clinch but Rosales keeps him there for the moment.
Rosales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rosales.
Rosales misses with the head strike.
Chan avoiding damage.
Chan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denzel Rosales seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Chan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rosales lands a right hand.
Rosales misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Chan.
Rosales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosales.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Rosales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rosales winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Rosales!
Denzel Rosales thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stan checks a leg kick.
Stan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mack.
Stan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Mack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stan.#CL#
Mack closes the distance and pushes Stan back into the cage.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Stan tightens his grip and picks Mack up, before dumping him to the ground. Mack manages to land in guard.
Mack scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Mack moves into the clinch successfully.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stan is defending well for now.
Stan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mack.
Mack prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mack has clasped his hands together around Stan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've been hearing reports that Mack has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1##CL#
Mack forces Stan back against the cage and clinches.
Stan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mack walks away with a smile on his face. Stan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trace Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Average Stan.
Mack lands a jab to Stan's midsection.#CL#
Stan tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mack has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Stan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stan looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mack thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Mack tightening his grip on Stan, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Mack is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stan for a finish. #SUB#
Mack is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mack off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Stan tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Stan won't enjoy being in this position. Mack looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Stan is tapping - it's over boys! Mack picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Bagwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kraft. #TD2#
Kraft changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bagwell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bagwell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bagwell throws a big shot that misses.
Bagwell misses with a wild body shot.
Kraft feints the counter takedown.
Kraft tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bagwell defends well and Kraft ends up having to push Bagwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kraft shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bagwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Skane Kraft has been cut.
Biff Bagwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skane Kraft.#T1#
Kraft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraft moves away.
Kraft feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bagwell tries to sprawl but Kraft drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kraft is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagwell is just riding it out for now. Kraft eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kraft wants to work for an arm triangle but Bagwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Kraft is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bagwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraft.
Bagwell gets full guard.
Kraft throws a strike but Bagwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kraft is looking for a triangle but Bagwell pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagwell defends it easily.
Bagwell wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kraft is looking for a triangle but Bagwell pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Kraft throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kraft can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraft trying to get back to full guard but Bagwell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kraft can't escape the position.
Kraft keeps trying to improve his position.
Bagwell wants to control the pace but Kraft is squirming around nicely.
Kraft manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraft is refusing to be controlled, as Bagwell sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kraft with the active half guard here but Bagwell passes nicely into side control.
Bagwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Kraft is trying to get back to half guard.
Bagwell slows the pace down.
Kraft is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bagwell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kraft is looking to get to half guard.
Bagwell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kraft is trying desperately to improve position.
Kraft 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.
Bagwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kraft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagwell pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagwell wants to pass to mount but Kraft is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Bagwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skane Kraft's cut.
That's time! Bagwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kraft shoots for a takedown but Bagwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bagwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kraft.
Kraft changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagwell misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Kraft counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bagwell won't be happy with that.
Kraft is trying to ground and pound but Bagwell uses the momentary lack of control by Kraft to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kraft is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bagwell to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kraft throws a strike but Bagwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwell is aware though and is defending well.
Kraft keeping full guard, as Bagwell tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagwell defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagwell is aware though and is defending well.
Bagwell wants to control from the top but Kraft keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bagwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagwell has managed to get both his arms back between Kraft's legs - danger averted.
Bagwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bagwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Bagwell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kraft, up you get! #TD2#
Kraft scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bagwell can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bagwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kraft tries for a kimura but Bagwell is defending well.
Bagwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraft can do to turn this around?
Kraft working away.#SUB2#
Kraft is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagwell isn't going anywhere.#T3##SUB2#
Kraft tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bagwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kraft wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kraft working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bagwell is trying to control Kraft's posture but Kraft avoids it. #SUB2#
Kraft is trying to get an arm triangle but Bagwell is defending well.
Bagwell is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bagwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bagwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bagwell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kraft asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Kraft swings around for an armbar but Bagwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kraft's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagwell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagwell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skane Kraft will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Skane Kraft's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kraft shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Bagwell counters by moving into the clinch.
Kraft fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Bagwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Kraft closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Kraft.
Bagwell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell wants to improve his position but Kraft is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kraft looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bagwell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1##SUB2#
Kraft is working for a kimura but Bagwell is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
Bagwell kicks off Kraft and gets to his feet.
Skane Kraft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kraft.
Biff Bagwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skane Kraft.#CL#
Bagwell pushes Kraft up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Bagwell stops a takedown attempt from Kraft.
Kraft wants a takedown.
#BC#
Bagwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bagwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kraft goes for a double leg but Bagwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bagwell continues to drive forward.
It looked like Bagwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Bagwell as Kraft shoots in.
Bagwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraft changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kraft gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Bagwell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kraft! Bagwell lets Kraft back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kraft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kraft looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bagwell lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kraft. Bagwell pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Bagwell!
Our winner, Biff Bagwell, 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: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Mack instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gedeon.
Gedeon avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Mack is working for takedown but Gedeon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
Gedeon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gedeon can't break the clinch.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gedeon is defending well for now.
Mack is trying to drag Gedeon to the mat but Gedeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Gedeon.
Gedeon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gedeon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mack has Gedeon pressed against the cage, preventing Gedeon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gedeon lands a right hand.
Gedeon is pushing Mack up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Gedeon to work.
#T1#
Gedeon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
Mack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gedeon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trace Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gedeon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Mack gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Mack drops back looking for a leg! Gedeon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gedeon manages to kick Mack off! Mack jumps back into Gedeon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack trying to control but Gedeon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gedeon wants to stand and escape but Mack is having none of it.
Gedeon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Mack gets to his feet. Gedeon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gedeon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gedeon moves out of range as Mack strikes.
Gedeon throws a body punch but Mack moves out of range.
Gedeon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Josue Gedeon has been cut.
Mack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Gedeon loads up on a big right hand but Mack slips the punch.
Mack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gedeon.
Mack lands a glancing blow to the side of Gedeon's head.
Mack avoids the body shot from Gedeon.
#KD#
Mack sends Gedeon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mack is motioning to the referee to let Gedeon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A big right from Gedeon misses.
Mack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gedeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mack. Gedeon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gedeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gedeon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mack with a body shot.
Gedeon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gedeon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gedeon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mack has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Mack wants the takedown. Gedeon is fighting it off but Mack persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gedeon's guard against the cage.
Gedeon is looking to stand up but Mack isn't so interested in that idea.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gedeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mack stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gedeon.
#CL#
Mack clinches up with Gedeon and pushes him back against the cage.
Mack tries to land knees in the clinch but Gedeon avoids the damage to the body.
Gedeon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mack is trying to drag Gedeon to the mat but Gedeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Mack pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gedeon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gedeon has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trace Mack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josue Gedeon'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.#R2#
Gedeon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mack thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Gedeon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mack throws a leg kick but Gedeon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mack has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice jab there from Mack.
Gedeon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gedeon throws a looping overhand right but Mack ducks down to avoid it.
Mack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gedeon misses with a jab to the body
and Mack counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gedeon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gedeon controls his hands.
Good body shot from Gedeon.
Gedeon misses with some punches.
#T1##TD#
Mack jumps guard and drags Gedeon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Gedeon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gedeon has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gedeon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gedeon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gedeon is sitting in close to Mack's body. Mack has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gedeon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gedeon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mack.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Glover walks into a left hand.
Popkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Glover holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popkov.
Popkov gets through Glover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popkov can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Popkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Popkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popkov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Popkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popkov throws a hook but Glover blocks it.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Popkov manages to avoid it.
Popkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Popkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popkov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Popkov drops Glover with a huge uppercut! Glover drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Popkov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Popkov!
A very excited looking Mikhail Popkov 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:
DMMA 404: Night v Hardin
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Constantinou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bagwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Constantinou counters with a nice kick to the body. #KD#
Constantinou sends Bagwell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Constantinou is motioning to the referee to let Bagwell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Biff Bagwell has been cut.
We've been informed that Bagwell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bagwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Bagwell manages to avoid it.
Bagwell fails with the takedown
and Constantinou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Bagwell is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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!
Constantinou lands a front kick.#CL#
Constantinou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bagwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Constantinou lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Constantinou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Constantinou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Constantinou lands a right hand.
Bagwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinou finish him?
Bagwell blocks an uppercut.
Constantinou pushes Bagwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bagwell with a big uppercut! Bagwell tries to clinch up but Constantinou pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bagwell to the mat! Bagwell covers up and Constantinou unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mack lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Mack misses its intended target.
Mack misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mack has managed to clinch.
Delaghomba working aggressively here.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delaghomba.
Mack tries to land knees in the clinch but Delaghomba avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Delaghomba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delaghomba slips a straight right by Mack.
Nice body kick there by Delaghomba.#CL#
Mack clinches with his opponent.
Delaghomba is trying to break the clinch but Mack has him pressed against the cage.
Delaghomba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Delaghomba breaks the clinch.
Delaghomba slips under a jab.
Mack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delaghomba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delaghomba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Delaghomba.
Mack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delaghomba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mack momentarily.
#T1#
Delaghomba throws a sloppy head kick and Mack moves out of range easily.
Mack is looking to counter punch.
Mack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Trace Mack has been cut.
Mack 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.
Delaghomba misses with a low kick.
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Delaghomba coming out on top.
A slapping body kick lands there for Delaghomba.
Mack throws a leg kick but Delaghomba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delaghomba. Delaghomba obviously looking to wear him down.
Mack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mack needs to keep his hands up - Delaghomba had a free shot at his head there.
Delaghomba avoids the head kick by Mack.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Mack has closed the distance and engaged Delaghomba in a clinch.
Delaghomba looking to slow down the pace here.
Delaghomba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Delaghomba is trying to maintain a safe position but Mack gets an underhook and turns Delaghomba into the cage.
Delaghomba tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
Mack goes for a takedown attempt but Delaghomba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Delaghomba lunges at Mack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mack's hand.
Mack misses with a body shot.
Delaghomba pushes Mack away with a front kick.
Mack misses with a hook. Delaghomba ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Delaghomba coming out on top.
Delaghomba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Mack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mack manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Mack working for submissions but it's allowed Delaghomba to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delaghomba pulls his head out easily. #T3##ES#
Mack manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mack throws a wild body kick that Delaghomba sees coming a mile off.
Delaghomba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mack blocks it well.
Delaghomba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Mack drives through and clinches with Delaghomba against the cage.
Delaghomba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delaghomba taking a breather.
Mack is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Delaghomba is defending well.
Delaghomba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Delaghomba prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trace Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaghomba is trying to stall.
Delaghomba wants to get back to striking at distance but Mack won't allow it.
Delaghomba is trying to break the clinch but Mack is controlling him.#T4#
Delaghomba avoids the elbow strike from Mack, against the cage.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
Mack is trying to pull guard but Delaghomba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mack has Delaghomba pressed against the cage, preventing Delaghomba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Delaghomba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mack taking a breather.
Mack prevents a body shot from Delaghomba.
Delaghomba stalling in the clinch but Mack improves position.
Delaghomba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mack has him pressed against the cage.
Delaghomba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Delaghomba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delaghomba avoids the body shot from Mack.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delaghomba moves away.
A head kick misses from Delaghomba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Biete Delaghomba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trace Mack's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Delaghomba misses.
Delaghomba throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Mack closes the distance and clinches.
Mack prevents Delaghomba from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mack.
Delaghomba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delaghomba avoids it.
Mack is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Delaghomba's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Delaghomba prevents a body shot from Mack.
Delaghomba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Delaghomba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mack is keeping busy.
Delaghomba working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mack has Delaghomba pressed against the cage.
Delaghomba managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Delaghomba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Mack stalling against the cage.
Mack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delaghomba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Mack gets control of Delaghomba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mack will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delaghomba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delaghomba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mack working for submissions but it's allowed Delaghomba to get to half guard.
Delaghomba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Mack is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back.
Delaghomba trying to control from Mack's half guard. Mack has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mack is trying to keep Delaghomba in close.
#T3##SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Delaghomba frees his head nicely. Oh but Mack has switched to an armbar! Delaghomba is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Trace Mack! |
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