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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 8
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Dancer walks into a left hand.
Dancer misses the shot to the body.
Van Gogh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dancer's head.
Van Gogh lands with a right hand.
Dancer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Gogh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Gogh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chicken Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gogh tries to close the distance and clinch but Dancer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Gogh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gogh avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick lands for Van Gogh.
Van Gogh lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Van Gogh shoots for a double leg takedown but Dancer sprawls well. He's pushed Van Gogh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Gogh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dancer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Gogh moves in looking to clinch but Dancer pushes him off.
Dancer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gogh moves away.
Dancer misses with a shot to the body
and Van Gogh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gogh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dancer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dancer misses with an uppercut. Van Gogh saw that one coming.
Dancer looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gogh is just out of range.
Dancer throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Jab from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh defending well as Dancer loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gogh misses with a double jab.
Dancer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Van Gogh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dancer doesn't seem phased though.
Dancer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Gogh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gogh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Gogh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dancer throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Gogh.
Dancer misses with the combination.
Dancer misses with a combination
and Van Gogh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dancer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Gogh moves in looking to clinch but Dancer pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dancer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Gogh lands with a hook. Dancer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Dancer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dancer throws a right and a left that Van Gogh avoids nicely.
Dancer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dancer misses with a looping left.
Van Gogh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dancer backs up against the cage.
#T2#
Dancer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Van Gogh.
Van Gogh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dancer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Gogh wants to clinch up but Dancer keeps it at a distance.
Dancer is looking for the big counter here.
Dancer throws a body punch but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Van Gogh digs a good body shot into Dancer's ribs.
Donk. Van Gogh catches Dancer right on the button with a cross.
Van Gogh stalks Dancer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dancer's face. Dancer staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Gogh jabs Dancer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Gogh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dancer has time to react.
Van Gogh dodges the punch combination from Dancer.
Van Gogh tries to clinch up but Dancer circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Van Gogh finds it's target.
Dancer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dancer takes a swing at Van Gogh's ribcage but misses.
Dancer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Gogh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gogh with a nice cross.#CL#
Dancer tries to keep at a distance but Van Gogh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Gogh tries to break free but Dancer pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Van Gogh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Gogh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Van Gogh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dancer swings widly with a right hand
and Van Gogh counters with a stiff right hand.
Dancer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Gogh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dancer throws a right hand that Van Gogh ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Gogh also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick from Van Gogh, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gogh connects with a single shot there.
Dancer swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Van Gogh to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Gogh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dancer looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gogh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Dancer misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Gogh.#ROC#Dancer is rocked!
Dancer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Gogh rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Gogh lands a lovely overhand right.
Dancer is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gogh finish him?#CL#
Van Gogh has closed the distance and engaged Dancer in a clinch.
Van Gogh wants to stall.
Dancer tries to work over Van Gogh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC#
Van Gogh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Gogh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Gogh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Gogh tries to clinch up.
Dancer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Gogh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dancer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Van Gogh lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dancer. Van Gogh pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Van Gogh! |
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Event:
ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Blood One staying out of range there.
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Young Blood One has been cut.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood One feinted with a counter takedown.
Blood One avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Blood One drops down looking for a counter takedown but Penn sprawls and moves away.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn throws a series of punches but Blood One moves out of range.
Blood One swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blood One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn lands a nice hook to Blood One's body. Blood One takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Penn has knocked Blood One down with a huge combo! Penn steps away and waves a wobbly Blood One back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Blood One counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Blood One content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blood One working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Penn struggling a bit here.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Blood One scoring with punches and elbows.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Penn struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood One's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blood One cracks Penn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blood One has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Penn tries to hold on but Blood One postures up.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Blood One's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Blood One's attempts to control the action.
Blood One has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Blood One wants to finish this one by submission but Penn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blood One.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Blood One has control of the leg.
Blood One trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Blood One prevents Penn from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Blood One looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blood One works his way into side control.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Penn stalling.
Blood One regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Blood One looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood One, not yet.
Penn wants to control from the top but Blood One keeps moving. #SUB#
Blood One looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Blood One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penn is in close to Blood One's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young Blood One's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blood One moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blood One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blood One has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blood One there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn misses with the combination.
Blood One changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Blood One counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Blood One taking a breather here.
Penn wants to control but Blood One postures up.#SUB#
Blood One swings around for an armbar but Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blood One's guard.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blood One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood One keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn is looking to advance position but Blood One has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Blood One wants to take his opponent's back but Penn doesn't allow it.
Penn tries to hold on but Blood One postures up.
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blood One haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blood One looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!#SUB#
Blood One is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Penn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Penn shrugs it off.
Penn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blood One.
Blood One lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blood One breaks from Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Blood One jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Penn manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Blood One looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Penn is avoiding damage well.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blood One off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Blood One is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Blood One defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Penn's arms. #SUB2#
Penn has got one arm under Blood One's chin. This could be trouble... Blood One trying to control the other hand but Penn gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Blood One has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JB Penn! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -57-
Date: May 07, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dover.
Carvalho sneaks out the side door and pushes Dover away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Dover is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carvalho's half guard.
Carvalho kicks off Dover and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dover looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dover wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carvalho's head.
Dover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to Carvalho's brow.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Dover slips an elbow through the middle.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carvalho's head.#SUB#
Dover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Dover throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dover controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
Dover controlling the position for now.#T2##SUB2#
Dover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dover tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Carvalho there. #SUB#
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dover keeping hold of Carvalho's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Dover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carvalho is trying to control. Dover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dover wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
Dover gets full guard.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dover working a defensive guard but Carvalho passes into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carvalho trying to mount his opponent but Dover defends it.
Carvalho blocks the strikes from Dover.
Carvalho wants to take a breather but Dover is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dover looking to score a takedown here. Carvalho is defending well but Dover drives through and ends up in Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho pushes Dover off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carvalho circles away.
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Dover scores with a takedown into Carvalho's guard.#SUB#
Carvalho is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dover frees his head nicely. Oh but Carvalho has switched to an armbar! Dover is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eduardo Carvalho!
After winning the bout, Eduardo Carvalho 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:
Just some fights 28
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calvin.
Calvin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Calvin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calvin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Calvin's half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Calvin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Calvin is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Calvin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Calvin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Calvin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Calvin is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Jones wants to pass to mount but Calvin is defending the position.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Calvin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Calvin is looking to improve his position.
Calvin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Calvin.
Jones tries to break free.
Calvin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones trying to control the hands but Calvin won't let him.
Calvin connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones to escape the position.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Calvin keeps control of the position.
Calvin throwing sloppy strikes.
Jones is covering up but some of the strikes from Calvin are getting through and doing damage.
#ROC#Jones is rocked!#T2#
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Calvin finish him?
Calvin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Calvin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin scores with strikes from the back.
Calvin missing with strikes.
Jones trying to control the position but Calvin manages to sink in the hooks.
Calvin scores with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Calvin manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Calvin scores with punches to the body.
Calvin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3#
Can Jones hold on?! Calvin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Calvin throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Calvin manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Calvin has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones trying to control the position but Calvin manages to sink in the hooks.
Calvin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Calvin lands punches and elbows.
Calvin misses with a punch to the head.
Jones tries to escape the position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Calvin lands a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Calvin.
Calvin lands strikes from the back and Jones isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Calvin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
A head kick by Dugout misses #TD#
and Toyota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dugout's guard.#SUB2#
Dugout is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dugout looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dugout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toyota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toyota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Toyota is posturing up here but Dugout has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Toyota tries to roll out but it's too tight and Toyota has to tap! Slick submission there by Dugout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rufus Dugout! |
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Event:
SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila
Date: Apr 27, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wellington enables Orozco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wellington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Orozco#SUB#
Wellington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orozco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orozco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Orozco tries to pass.
Orozco sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Wellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Orozco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wellington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orozco has managed to get both his arms back between Wellington's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Orozco postures up.
Wellington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orozco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (2) Orozco
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco is controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco controlling the position.
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet.
Orozco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wellington controls the pace.
Orozco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orozco seems keen to control Wellington's posture.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Wellington tries to pass. #T2#
Orozco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington advances to half guard.
Orozco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Wellington is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
Orozco is staying active underneath Wellington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco wants to control but Wellington is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Wellington seems to be looking for submissions.
Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wellington is trying to control. Orozco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Wellington 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.
Wellington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Orozco trying to control the position here.
Orozco looking for a sweep. Not yet Orozco, not yet.
Wellington being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Orozco 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.
Wellington won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
Orozco seems keen to control Wellington's posture.#T5#
Wellington looking to pass the guard.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Orozco has his hands on Wellington's head, controlling the position.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Wellington postures up.
Wellington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Wellington being controlled here momentarily.
Wellington looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB2#
Orozco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wellington is aware though and is defending well.
Orozco wants to sweep here but Wellington controlling him for the moment.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco 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.
Orozco controlling the position.#SUB2#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orozco controls Wellington momentarily but Wellington frees himself.
Orozco wants to control the position but Wellington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wellington controlling the action here.#SUB#
Orozco is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
#T7#
Orozco keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Wellington is working for a kimura but Orozco is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Wellington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Wellington seems to be looking for submissions.
Wellington wants to pass to mount but Orozco is defending the position.
Wellington is thwarting Orozco's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Wellington wants to free his trapped foot but Orozco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orozco keeping hold of Wellington's head, controlling as best he can.
Orozco gets full guard.
Orozco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orozco working a defensive guard but Wellington manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (2) Orozco
Orozco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wellington off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wellington (5) vs (6) Orozco
Orozco controlling from the back.
Wellington tries to break free.
#T9#
Orozco trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wellington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wellington tries to escape but Orozco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Orozco's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Orozco controls the action.
Wellington tries to roll but Orozco sticks to his back.
#T10#
Orozco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Orozco looking for the RNC.
Wellington is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wellington wants to control his opponent's hands but Orozco gets his hands free. #T11#
Wellington manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orozco's guard. Nice work there by Wellington.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (7) vs (6) Orozco
Wellington wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington controlling from the top position.
Wellington trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco controlling Wellington's posture. #T12#
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Orozco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wellington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orozco keeping full guard, as Wellington tries to pass.
Orozco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well,Wellington is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Orozco seems keen to control Wellington's posture.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wellington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orozco controlling Wellington's posture. #SUB#
Wellington 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. #T13#
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (7) vs (8) Orozco
Orozco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wellington is trying to control but can't.
#T14##SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wellington trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Orozco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Dugout is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Dugout sends Magomedsharipov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dugout is motioning to the referee to let Magomedsharipov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dugout throws a quick head kick that knocks Magomedsharipov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Dugout is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rufus Dugout! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Dugout lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Khazmat Zorb has been cut.#KD#
Dugout lands a big head kick that sends Zorb tumbling to the mat! Dugout takes a step backwards and waves Zorb back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Zorb is rocked!
Zorb drops his hands momentarily and Dugout needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Zorb just on the top of the head. Zorb drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Zorb - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rufus Dugout! |
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Event:
Just some fights 24
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1##KD2#
Waddle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Draski sprawling to the canvas! Draski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Waddle finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
Draski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waddle counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Draski has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Garry Waddle!
Garry Waddle decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 25 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marrero clinches with his opponent.
Wellington wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Marrero gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Wellington#SUB2#
Wellington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marrero passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Wellington
You can see the frustration on Wellington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wellington gets back to half guard.
Wellington wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wellington trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Marrero not doing much here.
Marrero is looking to advance position but Wellington won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marrero in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marrero pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wellington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marrero is controlling the pace.
Marrero wants to pass to mount but Wellington is defending the position.
Marrero is taking a breather. Wellington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marrero is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellington wants to get back to full guard but Marrero has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (8) vs (0) Wellington#T3#
Wellington sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Marrero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wellington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marrero.
Wellington is staying active underneath Marrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marrero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (11) vs (0) Wellington
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Wellington tries to hold on but Marrero pushes him away. #T4##SUB#
Marrero looking for a guillotine from mount but Wellington is having none of it.
Wellington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marrero wants to control the pace but Wellington is squirming around nicely.
Marrero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marrero avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Marrero avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.#T5#
Marrero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wellington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marrero looking to control but Wellington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marrero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wellington working to try and regain half guard.
Marrero looking to control but Wellington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wellington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6##SUB#
Wellington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marrero.
Marrero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marrero seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wellington for as long as he can get away with.
Wellington is squirming around, avoiding Marrero's attempts to control the action.
Marrero controlling the position easily from mount.
Wellington wants to hold on but Marrero pushes him away.#T7#
Marrero trying to control but Wellington is having none of it.
Marrero controlling his opponent.
Marrero prevents Wellington from getting the reversal.
Wellington wants to hold on but Marrero pushes him away.
Marrero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wellington tries to reverse the position but Marrero maintains control.#SUB#
Marrero looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
Wellington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (11) vs (2) Wellington
Marrero pulls Wellington in close to prevent any damage.
Wellington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Marrero keeps moving.
Marrero is adopting a defensive guard.
Marrero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero controls Wellington momentarily but Wellington frees himself.
Marrero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (13) vs (2) Wellington
Marrero is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Wellington working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marrero has passed into half guard!
Marrero trying to control the action but Wellington is working from the bottom. #T10#
Wellington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wellington.
Marrero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Wellington is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marrero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Marrero looking to improve position, pressing down on Wellington's thigh with his hand. Wellington seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Marrero paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Marrero's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wellington picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chad Wellington!
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
Apex Series 5
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Greyvine misses the jab.
Greyvine dips to his left and cracks Bonney with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Will Bonney has been cut.
A slow jab from Greyvine misses its intended target.
Bonney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Greyvine.
A jab lands there for Greyvine.
Greyvine misses the shot to the body.
Greyvine misses with a hook
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
Greyvine throws a series of punches but Bonney avoids them all with ease.
Bonney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greyvine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Greyvine.
Bonney scoring well with a low kick there.
Greyvine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Greyvine digs a good body shot into Bonney's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greyvine lands with a right hand.
Greyvine lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonney off the cage and back into range.
Greyvine takes one on the button.#T1#
Bonney dodges the punch combination from Greyvine.
Greyvine scores with a punch to the head.
Greyvine just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greyvine.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greyvine throws out the jab.
Bonney lands a head kick. Greyvine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Greyvine scores with a hook.
Greyvine throws the left hand but Bonney avoids the punch easily.
Bonney looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Greyvine.
Bonney misses with a two punch combination.
Greyvine scores with a one two! Bonney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chance Greyvine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Greyvine.
Bonney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#Will Bonney's cut is getting worse.
Greyvine throws a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Greyvine drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Bonney onto his butt! Bonney pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Bonney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The HOMI Team in the buildup to the fight.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Greyvine.
Bonney tried to counter with a leg kick but Greyvine avoided it.
Bonney slips under a jab from Greyvine.
Greyvine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greyvine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greyvine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonney finds it's way round the side to connect with Greyvine's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greyvine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greyvine throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
Greyvine misses with a body punch
and Bonney counters with a big uppercut that drops Greyvine face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Will Bonney!
A very excited looking Will Bonney 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:
FREAKSHOW 13
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Dancer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coombs.
Dancer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coombs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dancer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coombs dodges the punch combination from Dancer.
Coombs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dancer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coombs.
Dancer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coombs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coombs keeps Dancer at a distance using the push kick.
Dancer misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Dancer misses its intended target. #T1#
Coombs shoots for a double leg takedown but Dancer sprawls well. He's pushed Coombs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Coombs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dancer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coombs or perhaps it was just good defense by Dancer, which made it look bad.
Dancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coombs lands with a shot to the body.
Dancer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coombs.
Coombs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dancer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dancer throws a series of punches but Coombs avoids them all with ease.
Coombs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Coombs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dancer is trying to defend but Coombs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Coombs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dancer is trying to maintain the position but Coombs is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Dancer wants to get back to full guard but Coombs has mounted him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer tries to control the position but Coombs now has his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Dancer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Dancer's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB#
Coombs sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dancer taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Coombs! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 65
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Robins scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Swinzey Mckinney has been cut.
Robins throws a body kick that misses
and Mckinney counters with a three punch combo that has Robins backing up. Robins nods at Mckinney to acknowledge the strikes.
Mckinney connects with a body shot.
Whack! Robins lands a heavy head kick that drops Mckinney. The ref tackles Robins to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mckinney was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tony Robins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tony Robins waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Dugout drops his hands momentarily and Makagziadan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dugout throws a leg kick
and Makagziadan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makagziadan's coach down at Mighty MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Makagziadan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dugout misses with the body kick
and Makagziadan counters with a stiff right hand.
Dugout thows a leg kick but Makagziadan checks it
and Makagziadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dugout misses with a head kick.
Dugout throws a body kick that misses
and Dugout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dugout.
Dugout throws a body punch but Makagziadan moves out of range.
Makagziadan throws out a counter right but Dugout avoids it with no problem.
Dugout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Dugout is predictable there
and Makagziadan counters with a nice body shot.
Dugout throws a sloppy head kick
and Makagziadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dugout looks to land a combination but Makagziadan avoids it well.
Makagziadan blocks the body kick.
Makagziadan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makagziadan jabs Dugout right on the nose. Dugout blinks but takes it well.
Dugout tries to score with a low kick but Makagziadan moves his leg out of the way.
Dugout throws a lazy head kick
and Makagziadan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dugout throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makagziadan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dugout definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Dugout misses
letting Makagziadan counter with a right hand.
Dugout throws a lazy head kick
enabling Makagziadan to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Dugout is rocked!
Rufus Dugout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Makagziadan scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Dugout is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dugout throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Makagziadan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dugout! Makagziadan lets Dugout back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dugout throws a head kick that misses
and Makagziadan scores with a counter punch that sends Dugout to the canvas! Makagziadan smells blood - he's punishing Dugout with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dugout has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ugrapurod Makagziadan! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -48-
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Lemon lands a right hook to the body.
Dover walks into a straight right hand from Lemon.
Dover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lemon counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Dover is rocked!
Lemon throws a monster overhand right that drops Dover! Lemon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Lemon!
Kurt Lemon retains his featherweight title!
Kurt Lemon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 31
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Penn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Penn checks a low kick from Tanaka.#KD#
Penn drops Tanaka with a beautiful combination! Tanaka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Penn is looking for the KO!#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn feints with a jab and clips Tanaka right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Tanaka is sent crashing into the canvas and Penn leaps in for the kill! Tanaka tries to get to his feet but Penn is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Tanaka is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JB Penn! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Maximus Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wellington on his heels. He'll look to pass Wellington's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wellington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Maximus Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wellington's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Wellington is defending well.
Wellington tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Wellington is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Wellington is pressing down on Maximus Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Maximus Jr passes Wellington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace.
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Maximus Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wellington wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Maximus Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (0) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Wellington wants to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Wellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wellington tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wellington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (5) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr managing to control the position. #T5#
Wellington is looking to advance position but Maximus Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wellington (2) vs (9) Maximus Jr
Wellington is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to take Wellington's back here but Wellington is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Maximus Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wellington regains half guard.
Maximus Jr stalling.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Wellington's attempts to control the position.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wellington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Still in half guard, Maximus Jr seems content to control.#SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Wellington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus Jr content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus Jr is working away from the top position though.
Maximus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wellington won't allow Maximus Jr to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wellington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (2) vs (12) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr controlling the position. #T10#
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maximus Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
Let's hope that Maximus Jr 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.#T11#
More stalling from Maximus Jr.
It looks like Maximus Jr 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.
Wellington wants to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
Wellington is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
Maximus Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wellington (2) vs (14) Maximus Jr
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Wellington is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Well,Wellington is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Maximus Jr works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wellington (2) vs (17) Maximus Jr#T13#
Maximus Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wellington.
Wellington just trying to survive but Maximus Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wellington is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position as Wellington tries to break free.
#T14#
Wellington wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free.
Maximus Jr controls the action.
Wellington rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position.
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wellington doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr wins on points by 17 to 2.
Antonio Maximus Jr 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:
NYF Fight Night 63
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown into Robins's guard.
Robins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Robins passes into half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Robins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Robins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robins. #T1#
Alvarez trying to hold on to Robins's head to control him but Robins postures up.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Robins's head to control him but Robins postures up.
Robins tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez is looking to escape.#SUB#
Robins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Robins from advancing position.
Robins works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robins prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Robins throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3##SUB#
Robins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alvarez has worked his arm free - good work by Alvarez!
Robins wants to control for a moment but Alvarez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Robins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Robins is trying for a kimura here. Alvarez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Robins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Robins!
Tony Robins gave a mention to BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Qwerty.
Dugout takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Qwerty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dugout has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dugout scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Phil Qwerty has been cut.
Dugout rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Qwerty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qwerty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dugout ducks under a wild hook from Qwerty.
Qwerty avoids the head kick by Dugout.
Qwerty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Dugout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dugout throws a leg kick but Qwerty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dugout tries to land a body kick
and Qwerty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dugout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qwerty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dugout.
Dugout throws a chopping leg kick but Qwerty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Qwerty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dugout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qwerty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dugout's sensitive parts.
Dugout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Qwerty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Qwerty connects with a single shot there.
Qwerty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Qwerty.
Dugout fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Qwerty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Qwerty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dugout falls off balance throwing a combination
and Qwerty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Qwerty misses.
Dugout lands a nice hook to Qwerty's body. Qwerty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Dugout.
Qwerty blocks a head kick by Dugout.
Qwerty with the inside leg kick.
Dugout misses with a shot to the body
and Qwerty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dugout throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dugout throws out a loose jab but Qwerty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rufus Dugout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dugout has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Qwerty.
Dugout throws a head kick that misses.
Dugout takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
A punch combination from Dugout misses.
Dugout takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dugout lands a high kick!
Dugout misses with a hook
and Qwerty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qwerty lands with an uppercut that bounces Dugout off the cage and back into range.
Dugout throws a hook to the side of Qwerty's head but Qwerty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dugout cracks a nice hook into Qwerty's ribs.
Dugout doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Dugout misses
and Qwerty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Dugout misses
and Qwerty counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Dugout is rocked!
Dugout looks winded!
Qwerty lunges at Dugout with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dugout's hand.
Dugout is still on wobbly legs! Can Qwerty finish him?
Dugout drops his hands momentarily. Qwerty doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dugout staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dugout doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Qwerty!
Phil Qwerty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Just some fights 19
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin dives in and grabs Theorist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theorist pushes down on Calvin's head and hops out.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvin with a jab.
Calvin misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin 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.
Scott Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theorist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calvin misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Calvin. Those never looked like landing.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calvin throws a body shot but no joy.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Theorist defending well as Calvin loads up on a big left hand.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Theorist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calvin.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt - Theorist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calvin misses with a body shot
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin closes the distance and clinches up with Theorist, looking for a takedown. Calvin pushes Theorist against the cage but Theorist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calvin. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calvin goes for a double leg but Theorist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theorist continues to drive forward.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#BC2#
Theorist manages to break the clinch.
Calvin misses with a left hand
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theorist was well out of range. Poor timing from Calvin.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calvin throws a combination that misses
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin shoots in but Theorist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin goes for a double leg but Theorist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theorist continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Theorist pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Calvin.
Calvin is breathing heavily.
Calvin throws a poor cross that misses
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Theorist moves away from the strike by Calvin.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin misses with a combination
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin misses with a double jab
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin misses with a wild body shot.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##TD#
Calvin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calvin showed some decent athleticism there.
Calvin wants to control but Theorist is keeping him busy.
Theorist pushes Calvin off looking to stand but Calvin dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Calvin prevents Theorist from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calvin lands a nice short elbow.
Calvin stops Theorist from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Calvin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theorist keeps working.
Theorist is trying to stand back up but Calvin is controlling him
Theorist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calvin.
Calvin winds up and cracks Theorist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calvin prevents Theorist from standing back up.
Calvin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Theorist wants to get back to his feet.
Calvin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Theorist has hold of Calvin's hands but Calvin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist tries to kick Calvin off but Calvin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Calvin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calvin stops Theorist from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theorist stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin misses the shot to the body.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Calvin or perhaps it was just good defense by Theorist, which made it look bad.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin tries to score a body lock takedown but Theorist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Theorist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calvin throws a sloppy body shot
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theorist avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Theorist. No joy for Calvin on that attempt.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scott Calvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Calvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Calvin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calvin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calvin looking to pass the guard.
Theorist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theorist wants to stand up but Calvin is controlling him.
Calvin throwing strikes from guard but Theorist blocks nicely.
Theorist wants to stand but Calvin is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calvin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theorist defends it nicely.#T2#
Theorist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theorist wants it to stay on the feet.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Calvin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Calvin drags him back down.
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Theorist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Calvin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Theorist tries to escape but Calvin is in control. #T3#
Calvin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theorist tries to escape but Calvin is in control.
Calvin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theorist sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet.
Calvin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Theorist is trying to get back to his feet.
Calvin throws an elbow but Theorist slips to the side and avoids it well.
Calvin tries to score with some ground and pound. Theorist controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Calvin drags him back down.#T4#
Calvin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Scott Calvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theorist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Theorist is trying to get back to his feet.
Calvin misses with the ground and pound.
Theorist wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Calvin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Calvin working the ground and pound but Theorist is defending the strikes.
Theorist is pushing Calvin's head away, looking to escape. Calvin manages to hold on to the position though.
Calvin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Theorist parries the strikes from Calvin easily there. Calvin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Theorist to escape.
Theorist is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Calvin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scott Calvin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage. #BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calvin throws a series of punches but Theorist moves out of range.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvin looks for a takedown but Theorist sprawls well.
Calvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Theorist sprawls well. He's pushed Calvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Calvin works over Theorist's head and body with a nice combination.
Calvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Calvin is looking to wear down Theorist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Theorist slaps away a takedown attempt from Calvin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#BC2#
Theorist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calvin fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Theorist is just out of range.
Calvin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Calvin. #T2#
Theorist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calvin.
Conspiracy Theorist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvin has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Calvin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin misses the body punch
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Theorist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calvin.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown but Theorist shows good takedown defense. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Calvin. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calvin shoots in but Theorist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theorist defends well and Calvin ends up having to push Theorist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theorist gets underhooks to prevent Calvin's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Calvin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theorist but Theorist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calvin shoots and misses
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Calvin fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin closes the distance and clinches up with Theorist, looking for a takedown. Calvin pushes Theorist against the cage but Theorist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Calvin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calvin has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Theorist sprawls well. He's pushed Calvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theorist's waist but Theorist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calvin off to one side.
Calvin throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Theorist. No joy for Calvin on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Theorist as Calvin shoots in.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Calvin shoots in but Theorist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Calvin fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Theorist as Calvin shoots in.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin looks to throw the jab but Theorist is out of range.
Calvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theorist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calvin somewhat.
Theorist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown but Theorist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin shoots in but no luck this time.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Theorist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calvin.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theorist swivels and escapes.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Theorist slaps away a takedown attempt from Calvin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.
Theorist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calvin.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin goes for a double leg but Theorist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theorist continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Theorist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calvin.
Theorist slips a jab and a cross from Calvin.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theorist wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Calvin looks to land a combination but Theorist avoids it well.
Calvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Theorist is just out of range.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calvin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Theorist's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Calvin misses with a looping right.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Theorist stuffs the takedown attempt from Calvin. Calvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calvin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theorist's waist but Theorist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calvin off to one side.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Calvin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theorist circles away quickly and effectively.
Theorist stuffs the takedown.
Calvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Theorist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.#BC2#
Theorist breaks from the clinch.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theorist as he jumps to the side.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theorist but Theorist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theorist defends well and Calvin ends up having to push Theorist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Theorist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calvin fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theorist sprawls well. Theorist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.
Calvin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theorist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Calvin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calvin shoots in but no luck this time.
Theorist defending well as Calvin loads up on a big left hand.
Calvin fails with a takedown attempt.
Theorist unleashes a big counter combination but Calvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Theorist is working the combinations to good effect here.
Calvin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theorist counters with a two punch combo.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Calvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Calvin backs off Theorist throws a huge counter combo but Calvin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Calvin darts in looking for a takedown but Theorist gets double underhooks and turns Calvin into the cage.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin misses the body punch
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Theorist leaves Calvin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calvin fails with the takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Calvin drives through with a takedown into Theorist's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Theorist wants to get back to his feet but Calvin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Calvin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calvin prevents Theorist from getting back to his feet.
Theorist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calvin.
Calvin won't allow Theorist to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Calvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theorist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theorist wants to stand and escape but Calvin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calvin looks for a takedown but Theorist sprawls well.
Theorist throws a counter combo.
Theorist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Calvin closes the distance and clinches up with Theorist, looking for a takedown. Calvin pushes Theorist against the cage but Theorist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theorist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theorist wants it to stay on the feet.
Theorist is looking for the big counter here.
Theorist stuffs the takedown.
Calvin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theorist as he avoids it easily.
Theorist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calvin tries for a takedown but Theorist circles away easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Calvin.
Calvin misses with a takedown
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Theorist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theorist throws a counter combo.#BC2#
Theorist manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Calvin shoots in and drives through. Theorist sprawls well.
Calvin with a poor takedown
and Theorist counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt
and Theorist counters with a three punch combo that has Calvin backing up. Calvin nods at Theorist to acknowledge the strikes.
Calvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Theorist counters with a left and a right that stings Calvin.
Calvin misses with a combination
and Theorist counters with a one-two to the body.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt - Theorist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calvin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theorist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scott Calvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theorist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Theorist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conspiracy Theorist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Theorist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
Conspiracy Theorist is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Conspiracy Theorist 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:
FREAKSHOW 10
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Dancer lands an overhand right.
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steele takes a swing at Dancer's ribcage but misses.
Dancer defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
As Steele backs off Dancer throws a huge counter combo but Steele manages to avoid it all.
Dancer looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Steele slips a jab from Dancer.
Dancer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dancer.
Dancer looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dancer was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele avoids the body shot from Dancer.
It looked like Steele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dancer.
Case Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dancer looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.
Dancer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steele eats them both and turns towards Dancer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Dancer moves away and avoids it.
Dancer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dancer walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele misses with a body shot.
As Steele backs off Dancer throws a huge counter combo but Steele manages to avoid it all.
Dancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dancer misses with a double jab.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Steele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dancer on the side of the head. #T1#
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dancer takes one to the side of the head.
Dancer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele misses the jab.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Dancer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Dancer is out of range.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Dancer counters with a one-two to the body.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Dancer moved out of range.
Dancer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Dancer.
Jab, jab by Dancer - just one landing.
Dancer throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dancer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele misses the jab.
Dancer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steele lands an overhand right.#T2#
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dancer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Steele misses.
Dancer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dancer.
Dancer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Dancer.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Dancer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Dancer throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Dancer moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Dancer.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
Steele works Dancer's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Steele misses.
Dancer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dancer defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Dancer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dancer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Dancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Dancer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Dancer manages to avoid it.
Steele scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele thuds a left hand into Dancer's body.
A big left from Dancer misses.
Dancer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele scores with a jab. Dancer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Dancer is rocked!
Steele scores with a body shot.
Dancer is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
Steele steps in with a hook that catches Dancer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Steele follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dancer looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Case Steele!
After winning the bout, Case Steele 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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