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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Kuang with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Kuang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Doe
Kuang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Doe
Doe wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Kuang looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Doe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (5) Doe
A lull in the action here.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kuang struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kuang is trying to work for a sweep but Doe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (2) vs (7) Doe
Doe controlling the pace for now.
Kuang regains half guard.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard but Doe has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (10) Doe
Kuang gets back to half guard.
Kuang wants to sweep but Doe has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (13) Doe#T5#
Kuang looking for a sweep but Doe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (2) vs (15) Doe
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Doe isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang holds on, trying desperately to control.#T6#
Doe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (2) vs (18) Doe
Kuang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doe trying to control.
Doe has the hooks in. Kuang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Kuang can't escape the position.
Doe biding his time, controlling Kuang.
Kuang trying to control the hands but Doe won't let him.
Kuang tries to break free.
Doe has good solid back control here.
Kuang just trying to survive but Doe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Doe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doe's guard. Nice work there by Kuang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (4) vs (18) Doe
Kuang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (7) vs (18) Doe
Doe tries to control but Kuang manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (10) vs (18) Doe#SUB#
Kuang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Doe is defending well though. Kuang let's go of the attempt for now.
Good control from Kuang.#T9#
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Doe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuang's arms.
Doe prevents Kuang from getting a body triangle.
Doe wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free. #T10#
Kuang looking to hold on to the position here but Doe rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe is trying to keep Kuang in close.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself. #T11#
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass.
Kuang stands and throws Doe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (13) vs (18) Doe
Doe is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Kuang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doe struggling a bit here.
Doe is trying to escape the position but Kuang is controlling the position.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Doe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Doe is trying to escape the position but Kuang is controlling the position.
Doe is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kuang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kuang tries for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
Kuang working away.#T14#
Kuang trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Kuang advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (15) vs (18) Doe
Kuang tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Doe is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 18 to 15.
A relieved looking John Doe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
McBean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McVicker's guard.
McBean wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet.
McBean trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McVicker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McBean passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
McBean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McBean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
McBean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McVicker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
McBean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McVicker has escaped the position, nice work there.
McVicker parries the strikes from McBean easily there. McBean is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McVicker to escape.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
McBean tries for a kimura but McVicker is defending well.
McBean trying to control the action but McVicker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
McBean is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McVicker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otto McBean!
Otto McBean really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA 🏝️ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Kingston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrum pinned against the cage. Byrum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up with Byrum, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes Byrum against the cage but Byrum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrum lands a jab to the nose.
Byrum misses with a hook.
Byrum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byrum swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Byrum swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingston.#TD#
Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Byrum pushes Kingston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Byrum.
Kingston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Byrum is looking to clinch.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byrum but Byrum pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD#
Kingston scores with a takedown into Byrum's guard.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Kingston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kingston distracts Byrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Byrum is pulling down on Kingston's head. It's preventing any offense from Kingston, at least for the moment.
Kingston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Byrum can't do much from the bottom here.
Kingston wants to control but Byrum is keeping him busy. #T2#
Byrum is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Byrum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kingston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byrum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Byrum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Byrum is trying to improve his position.
Kingston tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Byrum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Kingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Byrum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingston tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Kingston stalls from top position.
Byrum gets back to half guard.
Kingston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kingston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byrum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kingston slows the pace down in half guard.
Byrum is refusing to be controlled, as Kingston sits in half guard.
Byrum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kingston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kingston stalling.
Kingston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byrum's head.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrum keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrum is trying to control but can't.
Kingston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrum is staying active underneath Kingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Kingston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Kingston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Kingston dominated that round.
That's time! Kingston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kingston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Byrum avoids it really well and circles away.
Justice Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrum stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Kingston drives through and clinches with Byrum against the cage.
#TD#
Kingston lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Kingston has gone for a leg lock! Byrum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kingston's guard.#REVB#
Byrum working some strikes from top position.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston can't keep his opponent in guard - Byrum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byrum prevents Kingston from improving his position.
Kingston is looking to control Byrum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?#T1#
Byrum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Byrum sits in half guard.
Byrum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Justice Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byrum is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byrum is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
Kingston is not content to let Byrum control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byrum scores with a nice strike.
Byrum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston shoots for a double leg takedown but Byrum sprawls well. He's pushed Kingston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston.#T3#
Byrum lands an overhand right.
Byrum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byrum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Byrum throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
Byrum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston.
Byrum misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Byrum scores with a body shot.
Byrum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byrum lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Byrum throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Byrum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kingston rushes Byrum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Byrum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston fails with the takedown.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrum throws out the jab. #T4#
Kingston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kingston or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrum, which made it look bad.
No luck for Kingston with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston tries to clinch but Byrum is having none of it.
Byrum tries to clinch up.
Byrum misses with a looping left.
Byrum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrum pinned against the cage. Byrum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Byrum loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Brandon Byrum seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kingston takes the fight into the clinch.
Byrum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kingston is keeping busy.#BC2#
Byrum breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Byrum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Kingston gets a clinch.
Byrum scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrum throws a head punch that misses.
Byrum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kingston.
Byrum has Kingston pressed against the cage.
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Byrum has him pressed against the cage.
Byrum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Byrum prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is trying to drag Byrum to the mat but Byrum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byrum misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
Byrum prevents the takedown attempt.
Byrum lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Byrum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrum misses with a looping left.
Byrum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Byrum misses.
Byrum throws a solid leg kick but Kingston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrum.#CL2#
Byrum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kingston is trying to drag Byrum to the mat but Byrum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kingston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byrum walks away with a smile on his face. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Byrum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byrum defends it nicely.
Byrum scores with a hook.#T2#
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Byrum to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Kingston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Byrum's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrum has wrist control.
Byrum is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Kingston trying to control but Byrum is working from the bottom.
Kingston preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Byrum has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Byrum looking to control.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrum swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Byrum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Byrum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingston pulls Byrum in close to his closed guard and prevents Byrum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Byrum is proving a slippery customer.
Kingston wants to hit a sweep here but Byrum passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kingston there! #T4#
Byrum trying to control but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is looking to improve his position but Byrum isn't that keen on the idea.
Kingston tries to hold on but Byrum postures up.
Kingston is in a horrible position here. Byrum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrum working Kingston over with strikes here.
Kingston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Byrum really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Byrum clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrum. #TD#
Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Byrum regains guard immediately.
Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrum has wrist control.
Byrum wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kingston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byrum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kingston, into his guard. #REVB#
Byrum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.#T1#
Byrum throws an elbow that misses. Kingston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Byrum's guard. Nice move by Kingston!#REVR#
Byrum keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kingston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kingston cracks Byrum with a big elbow.
Byrum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Byrum defending well.
Byrum wants to improve his position but Kingston is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kingston 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.
#T2#
Byrum is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrum avoid being mounted?
Byrum gets back to full guard.
Byrum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kingston controls the pace.#SUB#
Kingston has gone for a leg lock! Byrum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kingston's guard.#REVB#
Byrum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Byrum trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Byrum happy to just control the position for now.
Kingston sneaks back into half guard.
Kingston is looking to control Byrum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Byrum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kingston trying to hold on to Byrum's head to control him but Byrum postures up.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Byrum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byrum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Kingston trying to hold on to Byrum's head to control him but Byrum postures up.
Kingston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brandon Byrum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Byrum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Byrum lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrum.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston tries to counter with a takedown but Byrum is quick to defend against it.
Kingston moves out of range as Byrum strikes.
Kingston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Byrum looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Kingston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byrum defends well and Kingston ends up having to push Byrum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Byrum throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
Kingston is looking for a takedown.
Byrum prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Byrum trying to stall but Kingston improves his position.
Kingston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byrum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Byrum regains guard immediately.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Byrum keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kingston looking to pass the guard.
Byrum controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Byrum pulls Kingston in to control the position.
Byrum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byrum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kingston controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byrum defends well and Kingston ends up having to push Byrum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Byrum has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Byrum working aggressively here.
Kingston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingston is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Byrum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Byrum. Byrum maintains the clinch.
Byrum lands with a left to the head.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Byrum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kingston as Byrum tries to tie him up.
Brandon Byrum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byrum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byrum just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Byrum fails to land.
Kingston tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Byrum regains guard immediately. #T3#
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrum is keeping the position for now.
Kingston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrum is keeping the position for now.
Byrum looking for a sweep. Not yet Byrum, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Byrum is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston won't allow Byrum to sweep him here.
Kingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kingston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Byrum keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kingston trying to control but Byrum is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston distracts Byrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brandon Byrum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kingston postures up.
Kingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Byrum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Byrum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Byrum!
Brandon Byrum is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 16 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuang.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches up with Kuang, looking for a takedown. Hlervu pushes Kuang against the cage but Kuang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hlervu as he jumps to the side.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
Tendren Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nedry Kuang.
Hlervu shoots in and drives through. Kuang sprawls well.#TD#
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kuang trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
#SUB#
Hlervu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kuang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hlervu pulls his head out easily.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Kuang
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kuang turns into Hlervu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Kuang
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T4#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (16) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuang is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang reaches up to try and control the position but Hlervu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kuang rolls and tries to escape and now Hlervu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (19) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kuang fending off the submission attempt from Hlervu.
Kuang staying busy and making it hard for Hlervu to control. #T5#
Hlervu keeps control of the position as Kuang tries to break free.
Kuang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuang trying to control the hands but Hlervu breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hlervu is hanging on to Kuang's back as he tries to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Kuang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hlervu gets his way!
Hlervu is trying to stick to Kuang's back but Kuang is turning into Hlervu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hlervu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (19) vs (4) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuang is defending well. Hlervu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hlervu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, 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.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Belmond moves into the clinch.
Westwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Westwood can't get the takedown.
Westwood is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Belmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Westwood's defenses.
Westwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Belmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belmond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westwood backwards.
Westwood tries to pull guard but Belmond won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Westwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmond lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Westwood is rocked!
Westwood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Westwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westwood is working for takedown but Belmond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belmond lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Westwood to his knees! Belmond keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itziar Belmond!
An out of breath Itziar Belmond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 37 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kuang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Kuang#SUB2#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuang.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima has a hand on Kuang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Kuang
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Kuang has isolated one of Lima's arms. Lima looking to fight him off but Kuang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nedry Kuang!
After winning the bout, Nedry Kuang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 36 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuang to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Lima
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuang defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuang defends well.#SUB#
Kuang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lima is trying to keep Kuang in close.
Kuang is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T2#
Lima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Lima
Kuang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (7) vs (0) Lima
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kuang fails to take his opponent's back.
Lima wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Kuang controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kuang working for a guillotine from mount but Lima is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Lima doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lima wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Kuang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kuang avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Kuang is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lima is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (10) vs (0) Lima#T5#
Lima trying to control the action but Kuang just sinks the hooks in.
Lima turns into Kuang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (10) vs (2) Lima
Kuang trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Kuang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Lima trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang controlling Lima's posture. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Kuang is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Kuang is really struggling to control Lima but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is pushing down on Kuang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuang trying to control but Lima postures up.
Kuang is in trouble now - Lima has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (10) vs (5) Lima#T8#
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
Kuang wants to control but Lima is having none of it.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape. #T9#
Kuang can't escape the position.
Lima trying to control but Kuang is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lima looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Kuang regains half guard.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Kuang is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lima 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.
Kuang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Kuang pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kuang looking for a guillotine here but Lima defends easily.
#T13#
Kuang is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima is pushing down on Kuang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Lima stalling.
Kuang trying to control but Lima postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Kuang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (14) vs (5) Lima
Lima rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Kuang is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Kuang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kuang seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Nedry Kuang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 12
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Garrick tries to clinch but Byrum moves out of range. #TD2#
Garrick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Byrum!
Garrick lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrum tries to improve position but can't.
Garrick sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Byrum is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Byrum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garrick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrick just content to control the position.
Byrum gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum wants to improve his position but Garrick is controlling well.
#T1#
Byrum is in trouble now - Garrick has advanced to mount!
Garrick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Garrick lands a heavy elbow.
Garrick controlling from mount.
Byrum is squirming around, avoiding Garrick's attempts to control the action.
Byrum is desperately trying to improve his position but Garrick has a good base and remains in mount.
Byrum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Garrick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garrick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garrick with a couple of short strikes.
Garrick fails to take his opponent's back.
Byrum is looking to get to half guard.
Garrick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Byrum is working to get back to half guard.
Garrick controlling the position easily from mount.
Garrick working the ground and pound effectively.
Byrum wants to control but Garrick is having none of it.
Byrum is squirming around, avoiding Garrick's attempts to control the action.
Garrick raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Garrick wants to control the pace but Byrum is squirming around nicely.
Garrick can't control as he wanted to and Byrum manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Garrick prevents Byrum from improving his position.
Garrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Byrum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrick content to control rather than advance.
Garrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrum keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Garrick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Byrum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrick should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Byrum instigates a clinch.
Byrum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garrick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Garrick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garrick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones Garrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Byrum wants to pass the guard but Garrick is keeping the position.
Byrum trying to move into half guard but instead Garrick has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrick is looking to advance position but Byrum has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Byrum controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Garrick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garrick keeps trying to improve his position.
Byrum tries to control but Garrick wriggling away.
Garrick throwing hammer fists to the chest of Byrum. What's that going to do exactly?
Garrick tries to hold on but Byrum pushes him away.
Garrick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Garrick tries to lock up and control but Byrum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Byrum breaks from Garrick's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Byrum connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Byrum controlling from the full mount.
Garrick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Byrum is landing with some decent strikes but Garrick is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Byrum lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Byrum content just to control the position here.
Garrick wants to control but Byrum is having none of it.#T3#
Byrum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garrick looks a forlorn figure.
Garrick wants to hold on but Byrum pushes him away.
Byrum controlling from the full mount.
Garrick is working to get back to half guard.
Garrick is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Byrum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garrick wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Garrick tries to hold on but Byrum postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrum controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Byrum dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Byrum lands a nice looking body shot.
Byrum lands a nice hook to Garrick's body. Garrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Byrum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garrick!
Garrick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garrick keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum working Garrick over with strikes.
Byrum prevents Garrick from improving his position.#T1#
Garrick is trying to maintain the position but Byrum is very close to passing his half guard.
Byrum moves into full mount! Garrick won't be happy about that!
Garrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byrum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Garrick tries to hold on but Byrum pushes him away.
Byrum lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
The referee warns Garrick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Byrum tries to control but Garrick wriggling away.
Byrum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garrick tries to hold on but Byrum postures up.
Byrum controlling his opponent. #T3#
Garrick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Byrum avoids the attempt from Garrick to control.
Garrick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Byrum wants to pass to mount but Garrick is defending the position.
Byrum stops Garrick from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Byrum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garrick keeps working. #SUB2#
Garrick looking for subs from the bottom but Byrum mounts him!
Garrick taking shots to the head.
Garrick 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.
Byrum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrick trying to hold on to Byrum's head to control him but Byrum postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Byrum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Byrum! |
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Event:
DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Azarola.
Azarola is looking to slow McVicker down with leg kicks.
McVicker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Azarola's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Azarola is looking to clinch.
Azarola throws a nice inside leg kick.
McVicker blocks a leg kick.
And McVicker tries to counter it with a takedown but Azarola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azarola is looking to land body kicks.
McVicker misses with a low kick.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azarola.
Azarola throws a low kick but it's checked well by McVicker.#TD2#
McVicker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Azarola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McVicker is in Azarola's guard.
Azarola has his feet on McVicker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azarola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McVicker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Azarola misses the jab.
McVicker blocks a leg kick.
McVicker moves out of range of the leg kick from Azarola.
Azarola scores with a jab.#CL#
Azarola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azarola scores with a shot to the side of McVicker's head.
Azarola lands a nice uppercut.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
Azarola misses with the head strike.
Azarola scores with a shot to the side of McVicker's head.
McVicker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Azarola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azarola has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
#T2##TD2#
McVicker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McVicker manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Azarola is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker working the ground and pound but Azarola is defending the strikes.
McVicker advances nicely into full mount.
Azarola avoids a series of strikes thrown by McVicker.
Azarola tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
McVicker throws some wild stikes that Azarola manages to avoid easily.
McVicker trying to control but Azarola is having none of it. #SUB2#
McVicker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Azarola can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Azarola in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Azarola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by McVicker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McVicker prevents Azarola from getting the reversal.
Azarola regains half guard.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azarola keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
McVicker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Azarola tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McVicker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prince McVicker!
After winning the bout, Prince McVicker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw forces Kuang back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Kuang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Kuang passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kuang is looking to advance position but Shaw has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (0) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Kuang to control.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.#T2#
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw wants to take Kuang's back but he can't do it this time.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang tries to hold on but Shaw postures up.#T3#
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape. #T4#
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Shaw.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw content just to control the position here.
Kuang has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shaw's lack of action.
#T5#
Shaw is controlling the pace.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
Kuang tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaw in particular looking to stall.
Shaw wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuang wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
#T6#
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Shaw moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (7) Shaw
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Kuang struggling a bit here.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Shaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T7#
Shaw working away.
Kuang is being controlled here.
Shaw advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (0) vs (9) Shaw
Shaw fails to move to back control.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Shaw controlling from mount. #T8#
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to reverse the position but Shaw maintains control.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Shaw looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (0) vs (12) Shaw
Kuang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shaw controlling the pace.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Shaw works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (15) Shaw
Shaw trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Shaw is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kuang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw slows the pace down. #T11#
Kuang is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kuang is not content to let Shaw control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kuang's face as Shaw controls the position.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T12#
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw tries to advance to mount but Kuang denies him.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw taking a breather here. #T13#
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shaw wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Kuang prevents Shaw from improving position.
Shaw controlling the position. #T14#
Kuang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Shaw trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuang wants to control but Shaw postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 15 to 0.
Our winner, Danny Shaw, 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.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laulhere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kuang looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Kuang
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.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kuang seems to be looking for submissions.
Laulhere has his hands clasped together around Kuang's back. He's all about the action.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
My spies in Doom\'s Gym inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a kimura here.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well. #SUB#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang is trying to control the action in half guard but Laulhere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laulhere gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Kuang being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuang is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere 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.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere is controlling Kuang's posture.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Laulhere is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away. #T6#
Laulhere wants to sweep but Kuang has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Kuang
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Laulhere tries to buck Kuang off but Kuang is having none of it.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laulhere is not content to let Kuang control the position. #T7#
Laulhere gets back to half guard.
Laulhere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuang seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Laulhere trying to control here.
#T8#
Laulhere holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (5) Kuang
I really don't envy Kuang right now.
Kuang trying to control the position but Laulhere manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Kuang right now.
Laulhere biding his time, controlling Kuang.
Laulhere'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.#T9#
Kuang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kuang is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Laulhere.
#SUB#
Laulhere looking for the RNC.
Laulhere trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kuang doesn't escape. #T10#
Kuang prevents Laulhere from getting a body triangle.
Laulhere keeps control of the position as Kuang tries to break free.
Laulhere gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control.
Kuang rolls, trying to escape but Laulhere keeps control of the position.
Laulhere gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control.
I would not like to be Kuang right now.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Kuang is still trying to improve position.
Kuang prevents Laulhere from getting a body triangle.
Laulhere gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control. #T11#
Kuang tries to escape but Laulhere has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laulhere controls the position.
Kuang breaks Laulhere's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (7) Kuang#SUB#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (4) vs (10) Kuang#SUB2#
Kuang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Laulhere stops Kuang from passing to mount.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere wants to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Laulhere is trying to control Kuang's posture but Kuang avoids it. #T13#
Laulhere manages to get back to half guard.
Laulhere keeping control of the position.
Kuang passes into side control, despite Laulhere's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (4) vs (13) Kuang
Laulhere manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuang's best efforts.#T14#
Kuang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laulhere reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (13) Kuang
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Kuang trying to control the position here.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang wins on points by 13 to 6.
After winning the bout, Nedry Kuang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 131:Pisswater v Azarola
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
McVicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
McVicker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
McVicker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hernandez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Arturo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McVicker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McVicker misses with a looping right.
McVicker takes one on the button.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez slips a jab from McVicker.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
McVicker feinted with a counter takedown.
McVicker misses the shot to the body. #T1#
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
Hernandez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McVicker checks it well.
A quick step to the side and McVicker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McVicker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hernandez misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
McVicker swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez misses with a body shot
#TD#
and McVicker counters with a shoot takedown. Hernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
McVicker won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to control.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McVicker is controlling him.
McVicker lands a couple of digs.#T2#
McVicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McVicker landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but McVicker isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
McVicker trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
McVicker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hernandez is positioning himself well to prevent McVicker advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McVicker.
McVicker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McVicker manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
McVicker trying to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McVicker goes for an armbar but Hernandez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hernandez.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but McVicker sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVicker walks into a jab.
Hernandez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McVicker throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
McVicker lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
McVicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandez to the mat! Hernandez manages to get full guard.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker advances to half guard.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but McVicker is controlling him well. #T1#
McVicker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez tries to kick McVicker off in order to stand up. McVicker Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McVicker wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
McVicker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hernandez, who protects the arm well.
McVicker working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
Hernandez tries to escape but McVicker is in control. #SUB#
McVicker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McVicker lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
McVicker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McVicker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McVicker prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass. #T4#
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McVicker postures up.
McVicker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
McVicker is fighting to break Hernandez's control of his arms but Hernandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Hernandez has his foot on McVicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicker works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but McVicker controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVicker walks into a jab.
McVicker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.#TD#
McVicker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McVicker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez tries to escape but McVicker is in control.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but McVicker is dominant here and he's now got Hernandez's back!
McVicker controlling from the back.
Hernandez trying to get back to his feet but McVicker is in full control for now.
McVicker controlling the position well here. Hernandez rolled but McVicker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T1#
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from McVicker.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVicker misses with an elbow to the head.
Hernandez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McVicker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McVicker is riding his opponent, not letting Hernandez buck him off.
Arturo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hernandez rolls, trying to escape but McVicker keeps control of the position.
McVicker keeps control of the position easily here as Hernandez tries to buck him off.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Will McVicker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McVicker is not going to allow Hernandez to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from McVicker.
Hernandez tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hernandez.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but McVicker has full control of the position and if anything, Hernandez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVicker, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
A very excited looking Prince McVicker 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:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chancel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang won't allow Chancel to sweep him here.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Kuang postures up.
Chancel 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.
Chancel controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang 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.
Chancel controlling the position.#T1#
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuang is trying to control. Chancel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel trying to control here.
My spies in Doom\'s Gym inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chancel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Kuang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chancel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuang has managed to get both his arms back between Chancel's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Chancel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chancel postures up.
#SUB2#
Kuang looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Kuang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Kuang has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kuang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Kuang working a defensive guard here.
Chancel 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.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Kuang is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #T5#
Chancel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuang is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kuang wants to sweep here but Chancel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel forces his way into half guard.
Chancel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Chancel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Kuang tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chancel tries to control but Kuang wriggling away.
Kuang tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Kuang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kuang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
Kuang is still trying to improve position.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Chancel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel controlling the pace for now.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Kuang regains half guard.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well. #T12#
Well, if Chancel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Chancel tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it. #SUB2#
Kuang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg.
Kuang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuang.
Kuang is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Chancel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (8) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Chancel happy to just control the position for now.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Pisswater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pisswater lands with a good body shot.
Pisswater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Pisswater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McVicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pisswater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pisswater wants to clinch up but McVicker keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.#CL#
Pisswater moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
McVicker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McVicker manages to end up in side control.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom here.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pisswater tries to buck McVicker off but McVicker is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pisswater is not content to let McVicker control the position.
Pisswater is trying to get back to half guard.
Pisswater is working hard here to advance position.
McVicker with the ground and pound but Pisswater regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pisswater manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
McVicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McVicker passes into half guard.
Pisswater trying to control from the bottom.
McVicker is nestled in close to Pisswater, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Pisswater is having none of it.
Pisswater is trying to get back to full guard.
McVicker trying to control from half guard but Pisswater is working away.
Pisswater is trying to get back to full guard.
McVicker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
McVicker is trying to control the action in half guard but Pisswater is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pisswater gets full guard.#SUB#
Pisswater has his foot on McVicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McVicker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McVicker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pisswater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McVicker is trying to control. Pisswater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pisswater won't allow McVicker to pass to mount.
Pisswater trying to hold on to McVicker's head to control him but McVicker postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
McVicker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pisswater is just riding it out for now. McVicker eventually gives up the hold.
Pisswater blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
Pisswater wants to get back to full guard.
McVicker prevents Pisswater from standing back up.
Pisswater wants to control but McVicker is keeping busy.
McVicker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pisswater defending well though.
Pisswater gets back to full guard.
McVicker lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Pisswater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McVicker's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McVicker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pisswater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McVicker can't keep his opponent in guard - Pisswater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McVicker moves into full guard.
Pisswater cracks McVicker with a solid left hand.
Pisswater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pisswater scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McVicker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pisswater trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pisswater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVicker avoids it really well and circles away.
Pisswater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McVicker defending well as Pisswater loads up on a big left hand.
Pisswater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Pisswater there.
Pisswater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pisswater.
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pisswater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker lands the left hand.
Pisswater throws a right and a left that McVicker avoids nicely.
McVicker throws a leg kick but Pisswater checks it.
Pisswater wants to clinch#TD2#
and McVicker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McVicker 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.
#T1#
Pisswater wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pisswater looking for submissions off his back.
Pisswater trying to hold on to McVicker's head to control him but McVicker postures up.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but Pisswater is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pisswater is pressing down on McVicker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pisswater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McVicker.
McVicker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McVicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pisswater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McVicker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McVicker 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#
McVicker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pisswater with a nice head shot there.
Pisswater wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
Pisswater lands a couple of digs.
Pisswater tries to free his leg and advance position but McVicker is retaining full guard.
Pisswater postures up.
Pisswater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.
McVicker is looking to sweep but instead, Pisswater has passed into half guard.
McVicker is trying to get back to full guard.
Pisswater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Pisswater is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McVicker has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pisswater connects with a nice short shot to McVicker's temple.
Pisswater is thwarting McVicker's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Pisswater has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McVicker defend it? Pisswater steps over the head and cranks it - McVicker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pisswater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Natalia Pisswater!
Natalia Pisswater retains his bantamweight title!
Natalia Pisswater seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Wilder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder is trying to control the action in half guard but Smooth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smooth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilder uses his free foot to push down on Smooth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smooth.
Smooth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smooth hang on?#CUT#It looks like Tim Smooth has been cut.
Smooth takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Wilder's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
A very excited looking Colton Wilder 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:
TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from White.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bang.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bang digs a good hook to White's body.
White misses with a right hand
and Bang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang misses the shot to the body. #TD#
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bang's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White postures up.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White with a nice head shot there.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Pure Progress Fitness inform us that Bang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.
White postures up.
#SUB2#
Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
White trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bang is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Bang's face as White controls the position. #SUB#
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bang regains half guard.
Bang moves into full guard.
Bang trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bang's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
White stays in close to Bang's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB2#
Bang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because White has passed into half guard!
White working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from White. #SUB#
White seems to be looking for submissions.
White tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it.
White prevents Bang from improving his position.
White trying to control from half guard but Bang is working away. #T6#
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bang working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
Bang 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.
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
Bang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7##SUB2#
Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control!
Bang is not content to let White control the position.
White cracks Bang with a big elbow.
White lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bang tries to improve position but can't.
White lands a nice forearm strike.
White scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
White lands some shots froms side control.
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
White lands some shots froms side control.
Bang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is pressing down on Bang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bang has passed into half guard!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bang lands a nice short elbow.#T9#
Bang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
White tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bang tries a low kick but White avoids it.
White throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White shoots in for a double leg but Bang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.#TD#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and White manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Still in half guard, White seems content to control.#SUB#
White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Bang works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bang got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bang has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Bang passes into half guard.
Ray White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bang connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
Bang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bang connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
Bang slows the pace down in half guard.
Bang prevents White from improving his position.#SUB#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Bang tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White tries to get to full guard but Bang has control of the leg.
Bang working White over with strikes.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bang throws a sloppy strike and White has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bang is forced to tap! Great BJJ from White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray White!
Ray White thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 119 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoshino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McVicker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVicker scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino tries to land a leg kick but McVicker saw it coming and moves away.
Hoshino checks a low kick from McVicker.
McVicker thuds his shin into the meat of Hoshino's side.
A head kick by Hoshino misses
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVicker works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and McVicker moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
McVicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
McVicker moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker is looking for the big counter here.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McVicker.
McVicker dives in and grabs Hoshino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoshino pushes down on McVicker's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
McVicker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.#T2#
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVicker feints the counter takedown.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by McVicker.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and McVicker moves out of range easily.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoshino but Hoshino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoshino is looking to clinch. #T3#
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from McVicker.
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
McVicker tries a low kick but Hoshino avoids it.
Hoshino moves in looking to clinch but McVicker pushes him off.#TD2#
McVicker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hoshino did well to prevent McVicker getting side control.
McVicker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoshino's head.
McVicker is keen to just control but Hoshino is a slippery customer.
McVicker lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Hoshino is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoshino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McVicker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoshino tries to kick McVicker off but McVicker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McVicker passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino avoids the body shot from McVicker.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McVicker manages to circle out of the way.
Hoshino blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McVicker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoshino steps away.
McVicker fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hoshino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino. #T1#
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as McVicker controls the action.
McVicker is trying to break the clinch but Hoshino is controlling him.
Hoshino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McVicker prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVicker's defenses.
Hoshino pushes McVicker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
McVicker can't get the takedown.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVicker wants a takedown but no success here.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McVicker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to clinch
letting McVicker counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoshino.
McVicker misses with a low kick.
Hoshino doesn't manage to clinch there - McVicker circles away.
McVicker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoshino tries to work over McVicker's front leg with a kick but McVicker checks it.
McVicker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hoshino.
Hoshino motions for McVicker to come forward. Hoshino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McVicker digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Hoshino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McVicker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoshino defends it well.
McVicker misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McVicker throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McVicker misses with a two punch combination.
McVicker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshino's waist but Hoshino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McVicker off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Hoshino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker misses with a double jab.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Prince McVicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McVicker doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Hoshino forces McVicker back against the cage and clinches.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoshino throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
McVicker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
McVicker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but McVicker saw that one coming.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
McVicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
McVicker throws a chopping leg kick but Hoshino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.#T2#
McVicker misses with a body shot.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that McVicker sees coming a mile off.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from McVicker.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino closes the distance but McVicker moves to the side
and McVicker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McVicker digs a good body shot into Hoshino's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks McVicker in the body.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
McVicker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
McVicker throws a counter combo.
McVicker looks to land a combination but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino walks into a straight right hand from McVicker.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. #T4#
McVicker misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
McVicker throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoshino.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prince McVicker.
I think McVicker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Jrvilinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurstrm scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince McVicker!
During a confident post fight interview, Prince McVicker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gascoigne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gascoigne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuang misses with a takedown attempt - Gascoigne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nedry Kuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Kuang circles away easily#TD#
and Kuang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
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.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuang passes Gascoigne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well.
Gascoigne trying to control here.
#T1#
Kuang is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascoigne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascoigne is pressing down on Kuang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang looking to sit in guard and control but Gascoigne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascoigne 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. #T2#
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascoigne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascoigne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Gascoigne 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.#T3#
Gascoigne is looking to advance position but Kuang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (6) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne is trying to escape the mount.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang postures up.#T4#
Gascoigne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascoigne is still trying to improve position.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang postures up.#SUB#
Kuang has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gascoigne is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nedry Kuang!
A very excited looking Nedry Kuang 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:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kuang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (4) Kuang
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.
Kuang wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Gascoigne is trying to improve his position.
Gascoigne is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Kuang controls the position from side control.
Kuang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gascoigne! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascoigne (0) vs (6) Kuang
Kuang wants to control the pace but Gascoigne is squirming around nicely.
Gascoigne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascoigne is looking to escape. #T2#
Gascoigne is looking to get to half guard.
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascoigne is looking to escape.
Gascoigne is trying desperately to improve position.
Gascoigne prevents Kuang from taking his back.#T3#
Kuang avoids the attempt from Gascoigne to control.
Gascoigne working to try and regain half guard.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Gascoigne is squirming around nicely.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang postures up.
Kuang tries to control but Gascoigne wriggling away. #T4#
Kuang can't control as he wanted to and Gascoigne manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away. #SUB2#
Kuang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gascoigne wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Gascoigne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Kuang is looking to advance position but Gascoigne won't allow it.
Gascoigne wants to control the action here but instead Kuang manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (9) Kuang
Kuang tries to take Gascoigne's back but instead Gascoigne uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gascoigne trying to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Doom\'s Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Gascoigne gets full guard.
Gascoigne controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuang forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascoigne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it.
Gascoigne is pressing down on Kuang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet.
Gascoigne controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascoigne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Kuang trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
Kuang trying to control from Gascoigne's half guard. Gascoigne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.#T10#
Gascoigne is pulling down on Kuang's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuang, at least for the moment.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the position here.
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne seems keen to control Kuang's posture.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kuang wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang is looking to advance position but Gascoigne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (9) Kuang#T12#
Gascoigne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Gascoigne avoids the attempt from Kuang to control.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Kuang manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gascoigne looking to sit in guard and control but Kuang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (11) Kuang
Kuang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Gascoigne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang wins on points by 11 to 4.
A relieved looking Nedry Kuang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TOF 60
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Love sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Love. No joy for Bang on that attempt.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bing Bang.
Love fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
Love digs a good hook to Bang's body.
Love lands a jab to Bang's midsection.
A jab lands there for Love.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Love to score with a decent uppercut.
Love misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Bang with the counter takedown but Love avoids it easily.
Bang blocks a jab.
Bang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Love.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Love tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bang shoots in looking for a takedown but Love manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bang blocks a jab.
Love throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Love has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bang.
Bang misses with a body kick.#T2#
Bang slips under a jab.
Mason Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Love punishes Bang's body with a nice straight punch.
Bang tries to clinch there but Love circles away.
A swing and a miss from Love.
Bang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Love slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Love avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Bang throws a leg kick but Love checks it. #T3#
Bang closes the distance and clinches up with Love, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes Love against the cage but Love circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.
Love definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Love lands with a cross.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Love checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Love circles away.
Bang slips under a jab.
Love throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang shoots and misses
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Bang throws a body kick that misses
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
Love pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Love as he avoids it easily.
Love scores with a hook.#ROC#Bang is rocked!
Love is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Love ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bang out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Love!
Mason Love retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Mason Love thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Reepo tries to clinch there but McVicker circles away.
Reepo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reepo closes the distance but McVicker moves to the side
and McVicker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from McVicker.
McVicker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reepo. That one must have hurt.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reepo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
Reepo misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reepo.#TD#
McVicker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McVicker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reepo is avoiding damage well.
McVicker working away.
Sloppy strikes there by McVicker.#T1#
McVicker working away.
Reepo is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Reepo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reepo taking a bit of punishment here - McVicker scoring with strikes.
Reepo wants to control but McVicker postures up.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reepo keeps working.
Reepo is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Reepo.
McVicker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reepo wants to control but McVicker is having none of it.
McVicker looking to control but Reepo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McVicker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reepo tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reepo is looking to escape. #T3#
McVicker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reepo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reepo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reepo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of McVicker's lack of action.
McVicker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reepo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Reepo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McVicker pulls his head out easily.
McVicker works his foot free and advances to mount.
McVicker can't control as he wanted to and Reepo manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T4#
Reepo tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from McVicker there.
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Reepo actively working from the bottom here.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker prevents Reepo from improving his position.
McVicker controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McVicker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reepo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reepo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McVicker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Reepo.
McVicker throws a hook but Reepo avoids it easily.
Reepo throws out a counter right but McVicker avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Reepo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reepo tries to clinch but McVicker is having none of it.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reepo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reepo misses with a hook
and Reepo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reepo tried to score with a low kick but McVicker checks it.
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo throws a big shot that misses.
Reepo defending well as McVicker loads up on a big left hand.
Reepo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVicker tries to move into range but Reepo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reepo misses the jab.
McVicker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reepo just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Reepo tried to score with a low kick but McVicker checks it.
Reepo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reepo misses with a low kick.
Reepo with a nice calf kick.
Reepo looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
Reepo throws a jab but it's blocked by McVicker.
Reepo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of McVicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
McVicker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reepo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McVicker slips nicely into half guard.
McVicker wants to control but Reepo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McVicker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reepo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Reepo is refusing to be controlled, as McVicker sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Reepo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McVicker pulls his head out easily.
Reepo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reepo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but Reepo defends it. #T3#
McVicker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reepo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reepo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Reepo is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McVicker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Reepo won't allow it.
Reepo wants to get back to full guard.
McVicker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McVicker trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Reepo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McVicker pulls his head out easily.
McVicker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McVicker wants to control but Reepo is keeping him busy.
Reepo tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
Reepo is in trouble now - McVicker has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McVicker blocks Reepo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McVicker throws a series of punches but Reepo avoids them all with ease.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reepo doesn't manage to clinch there - McVicker circles away.
Reepo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
McVicker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reepo blocks a jab.
That kick from Reepo tenderised McVicker's leg. McVicker is trying to keep his angry face on.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reepo tries to clinch but McVicker moves out of range.
Reepo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reepo defending well as McVicker loads up on a big left hand.
Reepo throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reepo lands with a good body shot.
Reepo looks to throw the jab but McVicker is out of range. #T1#
Reepo takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Reepo throws a chopping leg kick but McVicker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reepo.
Reepo wants to counter the offense by McVicker and move into the clinch position.
Reepo connects with a leg kick.
Reepo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reepo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
McVicker looks to land a right hand but Reepo moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for McVicker.#TD#
McVicker shoots in and bounces Reepo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McVicker forces his way into half guard.
McVicker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reepo keeps working.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVicker is looking to stall here but Reepo recovers full guard.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Reepo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Reepo is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reepo connects with a leg kick.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reepo sprawls well. Reepo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McVicker gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reepo tries to move into range but McVicker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McVicker goes for a double leg but Reepo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reepo continues to drive forward.
Reepo is trying to push McVicker away but McVicker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reepo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reepo misses with some punches.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVicker takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo tries to pull guard but McVicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Reepo drops back down to his feet.
Jay Reepo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reepo tries a body shot but McVicker blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Reepo.
I think McVicker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
An out of breath Prince McVicker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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