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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 419 Gerbandi vs Marston
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ignatov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Askren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ignatov can't fight it off and eventually Askren manages to take the fight to the floor. Ignatov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatov (0) vs (2) Askren
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren pushes down on Ignatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatov tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren moves into full mount! Ignatov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (0) vs (5) Askren
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatov is desperately trying to improve his position but Askren has a good base and remains in mount.
Askren moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatov (0) vs (8) Askren#SUB2#
Askren is cranking Ignatov's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ignatov! He's tightened the choke and Ignatov is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Askren!
After winning the bout, Jake Askren 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:
MFC - 73
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Howell gets a takedown into half guard.
Howell working the head and body with strikes.
Lynar has hold of Howell's hands but Howell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynar sees it coming and defends easily.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lynar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Howell jumps into side control!
Lynar is looking for a sweep.
Howell working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Howell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Howell is looking to take a break and control but Lynar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell grinds an elbow into Lynar's temple. #T1#
Howell scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lynar down.
#SUB2#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Howell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lynar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Howell but great work by Lynar.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Lynar wants to take a breather but Howell is having none of it.
Howell is in trouble now - Lynar has advanced to mount! #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lynar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Howell has worked his arm free - good work by Howell!
Howell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Howell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lynar has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Lynar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Howell tries to improve position but can't.
Howell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lynar off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell is hanging on to Lynar's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Howell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lynar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lynar covers up after that shot from Howell.
#T3#
Lynar covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Howell is looking for the choke from the back position but Lynar is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Howell is persistently looking for the submission but Lynar is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Howell working for the choke.
Howell lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Howell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lynar has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Howell on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lynar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Howell is trying to stick to Lynar's back but Lynar is turning into Howell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Howell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lynar.
Howell told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell controls Lynar momentarily but Lynar frees himself.
Lynar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lynar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howell controls Lynar momentarily but Lynar frees himself.
Lynar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amari Howell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lynar misses with a body shot.
Lynar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howell looks to clinch
and Howell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Howell looking to score a takedown here. Lynar is defending well but Howell drives through and ends up in Lynar's guard.#SUB#
Lynar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howell landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
Howell is in close to Lynar's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Lynar is trying to keep Howell in close.
Howell pushing down on Lynar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lynar is trying to maintain the position but Howell is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Howell thows a huge punch but Lynar dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynar defends it well.
Howell misses with a head shot. Lynar uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Howell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Howell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howell wanted to stand there but Lynar had control of the position.
Lynar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lynar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Lynar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Howell chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Lynar looking for a guillotine here but Howell defends easily.
#SUB#
Lynar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Howell connects with a couple of short punches.
Amari Howell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynar's head.#SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Howell stands up over Lynar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howell distracts Lynar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howell is aware though and is defending well.
Howell pushes down on Lynar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lynar!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Howell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynar is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Howell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell connects with a bit shot that sees Lynar covering up! More strikes from Howell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howell is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amari Howell!
Amari Howell is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
MFC - 72
Date: Apr 24, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Szobo moves into the clinch.
Szobo tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Szobo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Szobo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Szobo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Szobo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoltan Szobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is trying to drag Szobo to the mat but Szobo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Szobo gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szobo has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Szobo stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szobo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1##CL#
Szobo clinches. #BC#
Szobo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Szobo rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Szobo can't get the takedown.
Brown is working for takedown but Szobo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've been hearing reports that Szobo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Szobo gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Szobo wants a takedown.
Szobo is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Szobo fails to land. #TD#
Szobo jumps guard.
Szobo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Szobo has a closed guard, preventing Brown from standing up. #T2##SU2#
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Szobo, up you get!
Szobo is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szobo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Szobo clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szobo prevents the takedown attempt.
Szobo wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Szobo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Szobo is looking for a takedown.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szobo wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Szobo after a bit of a struggle.
Szobo is looking for a takedown.
Szobo wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Szobo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Szobo has managed to clinch.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Szobo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Szobo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown avoids the body shot from Szobo.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick by Szobo misses #KD2#
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Szobo! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Szobo to his feet! Szobo is in big trouble!
Szobo is breathing heavily.#CL#
Szobo clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Szobo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Szobo is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Szobo down to the mat. Szobo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Szobo rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Szobo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Szobo misses with a left hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Zoltan Szobo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szobo moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Szobo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Szobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Szobo wants to clinch#KD2#
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Szobo! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Szobo to his feet! Szobo is in big trouble!#ROC2#Szobo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bosko Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoltan Szobo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Szobo tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Szobo is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Szobo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Szobo with that takedown attempt.
Szobo tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Szobo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Szobo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Brown scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zoltan Szobo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szobo throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Szobo wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Szobo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Szobo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szobo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Szobo has clasped his hands together around Brown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Szobo tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szobo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#ES2#
Brown bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Szobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Szobo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Szobo.
Szobo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szobo throws a lazy head kick
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szobo tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
As Szobo backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Szobo manages to avoid it all.
Szobo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but Szobo manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szobo throws a head kick that misses.
Brown steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Szobo tries to clinch up.
Szobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szobo moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szobo is looking to clinch.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Szobo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Szobo is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zoltan Szobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szobo looks to clinch
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Szobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Szobo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Szobo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szobo thinking. #T4#
Szobo tries to clinch up
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Szobo clinches.
Brown wants a takedown.
Szobo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoltan Szobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szobo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Szobo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Szobo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Brown counters with a crisp right hand that drops Szobo! Brown lets Szobo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bosko Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoltan Szobo's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Szobo closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szobo thinking.
Szobo looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szobo thinking.
Szobo wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Szobo backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Szobo doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Szobo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bosko Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szobo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Szobo wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szobo darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Szobo! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Szobo to his feet! Szobo is in big trouble!
Oh Szobo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Szobo tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Szobo seems to have got his legs back now.
Szobo tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Szobo backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Szobo manages to avoid it all.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Szobo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Szobo clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Szobo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szobo can't get the takedown.
Szobo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoltan Szobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Szobo after a bit of a struggle.
Szobo is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Szobo into the cage.
Szobo stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Szobo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Szobo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Szobo wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Szobo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Szobo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szobo tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Szobo misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Szobo throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Szobo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Szobo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Szobo moves into the clinch.
Brown wants a takedown.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Szobo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Szobo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Szobo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Szobo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Zoltan Szobo's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szobo tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosko Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosko Brown! |
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Event:
Just some fights 24
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Zemin cracks Bogo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Zemin rushes Bogo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogo.
Bogo stalling in the clinch but Zemin improves position.
Zemin being controlled against the cage.
Zemin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bogo tries to stall but Zemin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemin.
Bogo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bogo wants to take the fight to the mat but Zemin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogo avoids the elbow strike from Zemin, against the cage.
Bogo goes for a takedown attempt but Zemin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zemin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zemin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zemin scores with a jab. Bogo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Bogo misses with a head kick.
Zemin tries to clinch but Bogo is having none of it.
Bogo looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogo feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Zemin moves into range and clinches up with Bogo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogo.
Zemin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bogo is defending well for now.
Zemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogo tries for a takedown but Zemin manages to get underhooks.
Zemin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bogo up against the cage.#T3#
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Zemin.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bogo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zemin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Zemin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Bogo.
#T4#
Bogo can't get the takedown.
Bogo blocking some punches.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bogo blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bogo avoids it.
A short left from Zemin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zemin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemin lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unang Zemin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zemin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Zemin takes the fight into the clinch.
Bogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin avoiding damage.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zemin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Unang Zemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bogo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zemin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogo backwards. #T2#
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Bogo.
Bogo avoiding damage as Zemin throws knees to the body.
Zemin slowing the pace effectively.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Bogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Bogo.
Bogo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogo goes for a takedown attempt but Zemin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zemin takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Bogo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zemin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Zemin gets a clinch.
Bogo blocks an uppercut.
Bogo is looking for a takedown.
Zemin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bogo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Bogo's head.
Bogo takes a shot to the head.
Bogo blocks an uppercut.
Bogo wants to take the fight to the mat but Zemin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Zemin.
Bogo blocking some punches.
Bogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zemin.#ROC2#Bogo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unang Zemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zemin tries to clinch there but Bogo circles away.
#CL2#
Zemin gets a clinch.
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin is pushing Bogo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogo.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogo backwards.
Zemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Bogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Zemin.
Oh Bogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Bogo blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a knee strike.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogo blocks an uppercut.
Zemin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogo.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Bogo.
Bogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin prevents the takedown attempt.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Bogo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin landing knees to the head.
Bogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bogo blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Bogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogo.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Bogo blocks an elbow strike from Zemin.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogo blocks an uppercut.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Bogo.
#T2#
Bogo wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogo.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Bogo.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogo.
Zemin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bogo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zemin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zemin is pressed up against the cage. Bogo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zemin down to the mat. Zemin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zemin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bogo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Zemin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Unang Zemin! |
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Event:
SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Dusan Petrovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrovic has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Askren has Petrovic up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Askren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petrovic can't fight it off and eventually Askren manages to take the fight to the floor. Petrovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrovic (0) vs (2) Askren
Askren postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard.
Petrovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Petrovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren pushes down on Petrovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Askren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (0) vs (5) Askren
Petrovic stops Askren from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Askren keeps trying to improve his position.
Petrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but Petrovic doesn't allow it.
Petrovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petrovic wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Petrovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (0) vs (8) Askren
Petrovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Askren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Askren working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Askren is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Petrovic's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petrovic trying to control the position but Askren manages to sink in the hooks.
Petrovic breaks Askren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (8) Askren
Petrovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Petrovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (2) vs (10) Askren
Askren wants to control from the top but Petrovic keeps moving. #SUB#
Petrovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.#SUB#
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Petrovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Askren passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (13) Askren#SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrovic gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Askren.
Petrovic is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Askren is working for a kimura but Petrovic is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrovic is controlling Askren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Askren is thwarting Petrovic's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Askren works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (16) Askren#SUB2#
Askren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrovic, who protects the arm well.
Petrovic is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Askren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petrovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Askren working away.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrovic sneaks back into half guard.
Petrovic is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard. #SUB#
Petrovic looking for subs from the bottom but Askren mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (2) vs (19) Askren
Askren fails to advance to Petrovic's back.
Petrovic tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren takes Petrovic's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Petrovic is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (2) vs (22) Askren
Askren controlling well, preventing Petrovic from escaping the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Petrovic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Petrovic for a finish.
Askren avoiding Petrovic 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Askren tightening his grip on Petrovic, looking for the choke.
Askren controlling well, preventing Petrovic from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Askren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Petrovic trying to control the hands but Askren won't let him. #SUB2#
Askren patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Askren is hanging on to Petrovic's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB2#
Petrovic 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 Askren gets his way!
#SUB2#
Askren patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Askren is hanging on to Petrovic's back as he tries to escape.
Askren is trying to stick to Petrovic's back but Petrovic is turning into Askren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Askren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petrovic. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (4) vs (22) Askren#SUB#
Petrovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (4) vs (24) Askren
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrovic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Petrovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB#
Petrovic has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Petrovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovic is retaining full guard.
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Petrovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren passes Petrovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petrovic is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrovic avoid being mounted?
Askren is keen to just control but Petrovic is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB2#
Askren is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrovic trying to control here.
#SUB#
Petrovic is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Askren is tapping! Great win for Petrovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dusan Petrovic!
A very excited looking Dusan Petrovic 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:
MFC - 69
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Crocop.
Szobo tries to clinch up but Crocop circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Szobo closes the distance and clinches.
Crocop leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Crocop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Crocop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crocop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Szobo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crocop stalls. #BC#
Crocop breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Szobo rushes Crocop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Szobo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crocop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crocop throws a nice looking combination but Szobo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Szobo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crocop sprawls well initially but Szobo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Szobo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crocop defends it well. #SUB2#
Szobo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Szobo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crocop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szobo.
Szobo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocop is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Szobo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Crocop looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Szobo! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zoltan Szobo! |
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Event:
Just some fights 22
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Santana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santana won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Bogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Santana is defending well. #SUB#
Bogo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bogo but great work by Santana.
Santana scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Bogo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana landing strikes.
Santana lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Santana has an Americana. Bogo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Santana is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Santana hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Erica Santana!
Post fight, an emotional Erica Santana said 'Erica Starts twerking around the ring'. |
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Event:
MFC - 67
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Howell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kanaani takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Howell trying to control the position but Kanaani is working away.
Howell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kanaani, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howell tries for a kimura but Kanaani is defending well.
Kanaani takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.#T1#
Howell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kanaani tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.
Howell working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kanaani can't do much from the bottom here.
Howell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanaani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Howell.#T2#
Howell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kanaani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Kanaani is defending well.
Howell misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kanaani rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by Kanaani! #SUB#
Howell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kanaani defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Howell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kanaani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanaani working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
Howell content to stall in guard here.
Howell forces his way into half guard.
Kanaani tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg. #T4#
Howell passes to full mount!
Howell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Howell wants to take Kanaani's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Howell looking to secure an arm triangle but Kanaani defends it well.
Howell with the ground and pound from mount.
Howell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kanaani looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Howell has control of Kanaani's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kanaani regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amari Howell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kanaani looks to land a combination but Howell avoids it well.
Howell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanaani avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howell. #TD#
Howell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kanaani throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Howell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanaani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanaani looks to throw the jab but Howell is out of range.
Howell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanaani.
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!
Kanaani misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Kanaani. No joy for Howell on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amari Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanaani throws a body punch but Howell moves out of range.
Kanaani misses with a combination
#TD#
and Howell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kanaani! #T1#
Howell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Howell lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#That has opened up Mehdi Kanaani's cut even more.#SUB#
Howell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Howell trying to control the position but Kanaani is working away. #SUB#
Howell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanaani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kanaani is working to avoid the ground and pound but Howell connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Kanaani taking punishment in the form of punches.
Howell working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Mehdi Kanaani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Howell lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#Mehdi Kanaani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mehdi Kanaani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amari Howell! |
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jake Askren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Askren (0) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Askren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Gordon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##T3#
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon controlling the position. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Askren is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon is staying tight to Askren's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Askren tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon 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 Askren's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
More stalling from Gordon.
Askren is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Askren tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Askren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askren seems a little lost for a moment, as Gordon dominates the positioning.
Gordon trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T10#
Askren tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon takes a little break here. Askren wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon is staying tight to Askren's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 4 to 0.
Ryan Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MFC - 65
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Szobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giles looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Szobo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Giles to the mat! Giles manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szobo looking to pass the guard.
Szobo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szobo advances to half guard.
Szobo wants to take a breather but Giles is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Szobo wants to work for an arm triangle but Giles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Szobo is looking for a kimura but Giles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Szobo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Szobo is trying for a kimura here. Giles looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Szobo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zoltan Szobo!
Dustin Giles was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'. |
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Event:
MFC - 64
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Howell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Howell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Howell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hageman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howell uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman.
Howell controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell looking to finish Hageman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hageman!#SUB#
Howell has isolated one of Hageman's arms. Hageman looking to fight him off but Howell twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amari Howell! |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jake Askren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Askren shoots in and bounces Ribeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Askren (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Askren in close.
Askren wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving. #T1#
Askren looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (2) vs (2) Ribeiro#T2#
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (4) vs (2) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Askren throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ribeiro's body to avoid the submission. Ribeiro has instead reached around Askren's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ribeiro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Ribeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Guru
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
Amari Howell had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Augustus Walls was cancelled. |
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Event:
Just Fight 3
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Bogo scores with a head kick. Gomi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogo.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Bogo counters with a shoot takedown. Gomi fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gomi wants to stand up but Bogo is controlling him.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bogo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bogo 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.
Bogo prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo content to stall in guard here. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gomi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Bogo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bogo manages to end up in side control.#T1##SUB2#
Bogo tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well. #SUB2#
Bogo tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well. #SUB2#
Bogo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bogo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomi pushes Bogo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bogo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bogo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomi's legs.
Gomi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bogo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomi, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Bogo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gomi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Bogo tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well. #SUB2#
Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gomi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bogo trying to control the position but Gomi is working away. #SU2#
Bogo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gomi to his feet. #T3#
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Bogo wants to counter with a clinch but Gomi pushes him away.
Bogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi moves out of range as Bogo throws a body kick.
Gomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogo throws out the jab.
Bogo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogo feints the counter takedown.
Gomi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogo's head.
Gomi throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Bogo tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Gomi does it's job there.
Gomi misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Bogo counters with a single leg into guard. Gomi didn't expect that.
Gomi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogo goes for a takedown attempt but Gomi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Bogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogo. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomi throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Bogo counters with a shoot takedown. Gomi fights it but they end up in guard.
Gomi wriggles free and stands up.
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 Hiroshi Gomi will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Bogo moved out of range nicely.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi blocks a head kick by Bogo.
Gomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gomi pushes Bogo off looking to stand but Bogo dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Bogo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomi defends it well.
Gomi tries to kick Bogo off but Bogo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bogo is controlling the pace.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Bogo is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bogo seems to be working for a kimura but Gomi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bogo seems to be working for a kimura but Gomi defends the submission attempt.
Adam Bogo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bogo seems to be working for a kimura but Gomi defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Bogo 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! Gomi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
Just Fight 2
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Teteny shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pealike's guard.
Pealike is trying to keep Teteny in close.
Pealike manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teteny manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Teteny 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.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Pealike from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny pulls Pealike in close to prevent any damage.
Pealike engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pealike wants to stand but Teteny is controlling his posture from full guard.
Teteny looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pealike sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Teteny's guard.
Pealike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teteny keeps working.
Teteny is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pealike wants to take a breather but Teteny is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cornbread Pealike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Pealike rushes Teteny and presses him up against the cage.
Teteny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teteny.
A bit of stalling here from Pealike.
Teteny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pealike prevents it.
Teteny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pealike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pealike tries to throw a body punch but Teteny avoids it by throwing Pealike back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Teteny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cornbread Pealike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.
Pealike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Teteny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pealike pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pealike prevents a takedown attempt there.
Teteny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Teteny blocking some punches.
Pealike pushes Teteny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pealike throws a head punch that misses.
Teteny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pealike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teteny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pealike pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pealike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teteny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pealike pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornbread Pealike dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Teteny is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teteny takes one to the chin there.
Teteny tries for a takedown but Pealike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teteny fails with the takedown
and Pealike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pealike throws out a loose jab but Teteny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pealike throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pealike lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teteny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teteny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Teteny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pealike to score with a decent uppercut.
Pealike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teteny circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Pealike - just one landing.
Pealike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pealike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teteny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pealike but Pealike pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cornbread Pealike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.
Teteny is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teteny ducks right into an uppercut from Pealike.
A left lands for Pealike.
Pealike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teteny can do to turn this around?#T1#
Pealike slaps away a takedown attempt from Teteny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pealike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pealike lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Teteny is rocked!
Teteny drops his hands for a split second and Pealike immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Teteny face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Pealike follows up with a right hand that knocks Teteny into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cornbread Pealike! |
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Event:
SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Askren
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren passes Vieira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vieira avoid being mounted?
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) Askren
Vieira tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vieira is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Askren has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (0) vs (8) Askren
Vieira trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vieira is defending well though. Askren let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Askren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vieira is defending well though. Askren let's go of the attempt for now.#T1##SUB2#
Vieira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Askren.
Vieira rolls, trying to escape but Askren keeps control of the position.
Vieira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Askren's guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (8) Askren
Vieira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Askren's guard. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askren defends it well.
Vieira stalling.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it. #T2#
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Askren defends it.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Askren is trying to maintain the position but Vieira is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Askren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vieira 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. Askren tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
A very excited looking Fabio Vieira 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:
UFF 2: Obama vs Grady
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Meija shoots in but Szobo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Szobo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Meija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szobo dives in and grabs Meija's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meija pushes down on Szobo's head and hops out.
Meija falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szobo counters with a three punch combo that has Meija backing up. Meija nods at Szobo to acknowledge the strikes.
Szobo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szobo.
Nice sprawl there from Szobo as Meija shoots in.
Szobo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meija misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szobo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meija.
Zoltan Szobo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Meija.
Meija connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Meija jabs Szobo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meija tries to clinch but Szobo is having none of it.
Szobo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Szobo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meija lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Zoltan Szobo has been cut.
Meija wants to clinch up but Szobo keeps it at a distance.
Szobo stuffs the takedown attempt from Meija. Meija gets slowly back to his feet.
Szobo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szobo at a distance.
Szobo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Meija shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szobo but Szobo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meija misses with a kick to the body.
Meija looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szobo is fending him off so far but Meija persists. Nope, Szobo circles away and we're back to standing.
Szobo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meija throws a sloppy head kick and Szobo moves out of range easily.
Szobo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meija as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Meija does it's job there.
Meija tries to clinch up but Szobo circles away and keeps his distance.
Good work by Szobo as he checks the leg kick.
Meija throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szobo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meija. #T3#
Meija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szobo as he jumps to the side.
Szobo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szobo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szobo wants it to stay on the feet.
Meija lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Szobo backs up against the cage.
Meija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Szobo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meija tries to avoid it but Szobo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meija to the ground. Meija escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szobo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meija sprawls and moves away.
Szobo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meija shoots for a double leg takedown but Szobo sprawls well. He's pushed Meija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Meija tries to clinch but Szobo is having none of it.
Meija 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.
Meija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szobo pinned against the cage. Szobo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Szobo tries to counter with a takedown but Meija is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szobo.
Szobo looks for a takedown but Meija sprawls well.
Meija tries to clinch but Szobo moves out of range.
Meija tries to clinch there but Szobo circles away.
Meija tries to clinch but Szobo is having none of it.
Szobo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Szobo slaps away a takedown attempt from Meija, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Meija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoltan Szobo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meija tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Szobo defends well and Meija ends up having to push Szobo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice cross by Meija.#TD#
Szobo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meija wants to control but Szobo postures up.
Szobo is looking to take a break and control but Meija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meija is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Szobo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meija throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Meija is trying to buck Szobo off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Meija is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Szobo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Szobo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Meija is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szobo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Szobo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Meija knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Meija is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#T3##SUB#
Szobo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Szobo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meija, who protects the arm well.
Meija is looking for a sweep.
Szobo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meija keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Szobo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Meija tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Szobo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meija is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meija wants to control but Szobo postures up.
Meija avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Szobo.
Meija wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoltan Szobo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoltan Szobo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Szobo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szobo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meija counters with a three punch combo that has Szobo backing up. Szobo nods at Meija to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Meija. #ROC2#Szobo is rocked!
Meija connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Szobo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Meija!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Meija! |
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Event:
SSG 396 Hunt vs STSChai
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ignatov gets a clinch. #TD2#
Askren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Askren manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatov (0) vs (4) Askren
Askren controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatov is looking for a sweep.
Ignatov is working hard here to advance position.
Askren wants to control but Ignatov is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Askren trying to control the position but Ignatov is working away.
Ignatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Askren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (0) vs (7) Askren
Ignatov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatov (0) vs (10) Askren#SUB2#
Askren is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ignatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Ignatov fending off the submission attempt from Askren. #T2##SUB2#
Askren looking to break Ignatov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ignatov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Askren will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Askren looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Askren looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Askren looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Askren has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ignatov has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ignatov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ignatov fending off the submission attempt from Askren. #T3#
Ignatov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ignatov turns into Askren and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (2) vs (10) Askren
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Ignatov wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Ignatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Ignatov wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Ignatov trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren is trying to keep Ignatov in close.
#T5#
Ignatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Ignatov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren pulls Ignatov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatov looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Askren is pulling down on Ignatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatov, at least for the moment.
Ignatov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Ignatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatov pushing down on Askren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Askren is staying active underneath Ignatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatov is just content to waste time from the top position. Askren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Ignatov looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatov (2) vs (12) Askren
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatov.
Ignatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren won't allow Ignatov to sweep him here.
Askren works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Askren trying to advance position but Ignatov counters by regaining guard.
Askren passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (2) vs (15) Askren
Ignatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatov keeps working. #SUB2#
Askren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Askren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ignatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Askren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ignatov wants to control but Askren postures up.
Ignatov tries to bench press Askren off him but Askren keeps the position. #SUB2#
Askren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Askren wants to take a breather but Ignatov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Askren. #T11##SUB#
Ignatov has an active guard here but Askren has managed to pass into half guard.
Askren wants to take a breather but Ignatov is having none of it.
Ignatov tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Askren is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Askren is keen to just control but Ignatov is a slippery customer.#T12##SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatov (2) vs (18) Askren
Ignatov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatov 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.#SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Askren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ignatov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Ignatov controlling Askren's posture.
Well,Ignatov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Ignatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is keeping the position.
Askren trying to control but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Askren passes into half guard.
Askren prevents Ignatov from improving his position.#T14#
Askren is pressing down on Ignatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatov is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Askren seems content to control.#SUB2#
Askren is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ignatov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ignatov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatov (6) vs (18) Askren
Ignatov taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatov taking a break here but Askren is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Askren wins on points by 18 to 6.
Jake Askren 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:
SMASH: Hallows vs Choi
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
Amari Howell really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 158.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Oliver Francis was cancelled. |
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Event:
Just Fight 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Bogo, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Bogo against the cage but Bogo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bogo lands with a kick to the temple. Wilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab lands there for Bogo.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Bogo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson.
Bogo lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Bogo misses with a head kick.
#KD#
Bogo lands a big head kick that sends Wilson tumbling to the mat! Bogo takes a step backwards and waves Wilson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Wilson is rocked!
Wilson fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bogo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bogo finish him?
Adam Bogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bogo tightens his grip and picks Wilson up, before dumping him to the ground. Wilson manages to land in guard.
Bogo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Bogo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wilson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Askren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morozov (0) vs (4) Askren
Morozov is trying to improve his position.
Morozov is not content to let Askren control the position. #SUB2#
Askren is trying to get an arm triangle but Morozov is defending well.
Morozov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Askren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Worn Leather MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Askren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morozov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Morozov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Askren works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (7) Askren
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Askren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morozov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.
Askren wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Morozov is working hard here to advance position.
Morozov is not content to let Askren control the position.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (7) Askren
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Askren is in a bad position with Morozov working for a choke. Askren manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (9) Askren
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov is pulling down on Askren's head. It's preventing any offense from Askren, at least for the moment.#T3#
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Askren slips nicely into half guard.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Morozov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morozov.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov looking to control.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.#T4#
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Askren trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom. #T5#
Morozov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (9) Askren
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morozov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully. #T6#
Morozov forces his way into half guard.
Morozov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morozov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Morozov 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.
Morozov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Morozov is looking to pass Askren's guard but actually Askren recovers to full guard.
Morozov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Morozov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren is pulling down on Morozov's head to control his posture.
Morozov looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (11) Askren
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Morozov.#T9#
Morozov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Askren's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (11) Askren
Morozov trying to move into half guard but instead Askren has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (13) Askren
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Morozov.
Morozov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morozov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morozov wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morozov trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
#T10#
Morozov tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morozov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (8) vs (16) Askren
Askren is looking to work his way around to Morozov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morozov working to try and regain half guard.
Askren controlling the position easily from mount.
Askren fails to move to back control. #T11#
Morozov tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morozov tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Morozov is controlling an arm, preventing Askren from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morozov wants to control but Askren is having none of it.
Morozov is looking to get to half guard.
Morozov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morozov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Askren wants to control the pace but Morozov is squirming around nicely.
Askren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morozov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Morozov holds on for dear life.
Morozov is trying desperately to improve position.
Morozov wants to control but Askren is having none of it.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
Morozov regains half guard.
Morozov trying to control here.
Askren wants to pass to mount but Morozov is defending the position.
Morozov moves into full guard.
#T13#
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Askren is still trying to improve position.
Askren postures up.
#SUB#
Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Morozov looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Askren forces his way into half guard.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morozov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Askren is trying to work for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Askren moves into full mount! Morozov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (8) vs (19) Askren
Askren fails to move to back control.
Morozov can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Askren is looking to work his way around to Morozov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Askren wins on points by 19 to 8.
A very excited looking Jake Askren 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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