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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 39
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1# Obama misses with a straight left. Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Obama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Journeyman has been cut. Obama jabs at Journeyman's body. Journeyman looks to land a combination but Obama avoids it well. Nice defenses there by Journeyman. Journeyman slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
A telegraphed right hand from Journeyman misses the target. Journeyman walks into a straight right hand from Obama. Obama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Journeyman is rocked! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Journeyman tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range. Oh Journeyman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2# Obama drops Journeyman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Journeyman looks back up at him and smiles so Obama waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Journeyman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Journeyman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Journeyman clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Obama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Journeyman seems to have got his legs back now.#T1# Obama throws a jab when Journeyman was well out of range. Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Journeyman just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama stuffs the takedown attempt from Journeyman. Journeyman gets slowly back to his feet. Journeyman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Journeyman scrambles back to his feet. Obama sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Journeyman's defenses. It connects perfectly with Journeyman's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Block Obama! Frank Journeyman spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is and i will come back stronger,its never over'. |
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Event:
CCC 32 : Kallio vs Helpmann
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1# Boy lands a body shot.
Boy throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it. Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Boy misses with a left hand and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body. Boy throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it. Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Boy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Boy lands with a nice body punch. Boy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss! Big Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boy connects with a jab. Boy throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease. Mendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Mendez slips a jab and a cross from Boy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mendez swings widly with a right hand
and Boy counters with a straight right hand. Boy scores with a nice strike. Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendez. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet. #T1# Mendez misses with a lunging right hand
and Boy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Mendez throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.#TD2# Mendez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mendez wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy. Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Big Boy has been cut. Boy wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy and won't allow it. Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Mendez prevents Boy from improving his position. Mendez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Boy is rocked! Mendez is nestled in close to Boy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Oh Boy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Big Boy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Boy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Mendez! |
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Event:
CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Khrapov Jr gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Khrapov Jr working aggressively here.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khrapov Jr misses with the head strike.
Khrapov Jr letting Shima take a breather here. Khrapov Jr misses with the head strike.
Khrapov Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima. Shima stalling.
Khrapov Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima. Khrapov Jr blocks an uppercut.
Khrapov Jr has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shima lands a nice shot to the body. Khrapov Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khrapov Jr misses with some punches.
Shima lands a right hand. Shima stalling.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Khrapov Jr. Khrapov Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage. Khrapov Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Khrapov Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Khrapov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Shima throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khrapov Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khrapov Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Khrapov Jr fails to land. Khrapov Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Khrapov Jr scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shima blocking some punches.
Khrapov Jr jumps guard but Shima stands there with Khrapov Jr around his waist. Khrapov Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Khrapov Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shima backwards. Khrapov Jr tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Khrapov Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Khrapov Jr fails to land. Khrapov Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3# Khrapov Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima wants to stall.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Khrapov Jr letting Shima take a breather here. Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima. A punch lands to the side of Shima 's head but he takes it in his stride. A jab from Shima finds it's way through Khrapov Jr's defenses. Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khrapov Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khrapov Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shima is fending him off so far but Khrapov Jr persists. Nope, Shima circles away and we're back to standing. A nice side step and Shima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Shima throws a big shot that misses.#T4# Shima jabs Khrapov Jr right on the nose. Khrapov Jr blinks but takes it well. Khrapov Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Shima avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khrapov Jr. Shima unleashes a big counter combination but Khrapov Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing. Khrapov Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Shima darts in trying to clinch and Khrapov Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Khrapov Jr pulls guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasily Khrapov Jr will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Shima scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Shima darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Shima misses with a left hand letting Khrapov Jr counter with a right hand. Shima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima tries to clinch #KD# and Khrapov Jr counters with a right hand that sends Shima tumbling to the canvas! Can Khrapov Jr finish him? He dives into Shima's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Shima is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Khrapov Jr stands up over Shima, holding on to his feet. Khrapov Jr throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Shima is out cold! Khrapov Jr lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vasily Khrapov Jr! In defeat, Tetsuo Shima stepped up to the mic, saying 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'. |
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Event:
NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Araujo slips under a jab.#TD2# Araujo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Peterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Araujo from advancing to side control. Araujo trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well. #SUB2# Araujo is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2# Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peterson sees it coming and defends easily. Araujo is looking to pass Peterson's guard but actually Peterson recovers to full guard. Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Araujo forces his way into half guard.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work. Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Peterson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Araujo advances to half guard. Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount. Araujo fails to take his opponent's back. Peterson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3##SUB2# Araujo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Peterson is now in Araujo's guard. A big mistake from Araujo there, giving up the dominant position! Araujo 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. Araujo pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage. Peterson trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #T4# Peterson trying to move into half guard but instead Araujo has managed to sweep!#REVB# Araujo pushing down on Peterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Araujo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Peterson reverses the position - he's now on top in Araujo's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard.
#REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Peterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathas Araujo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2# Araujo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peterson sprawls well initially but Araujo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Peterson won't allow Araujo to pass to mount. Araujo trying to control from Peterson's half guard. Peterson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Jonathas Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Peterson looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily.
Araujo passes Peterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it. Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2# Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Araujo is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Peterson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Araujo wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Peterson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Peterson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Araujo wants to control but Peterson postures up.#T3# Araujo tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it. Araujo keeps trying to improve his position. Araujo sneaks back into half guard. Araujo trying to control but Peterson postures up.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Peterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Peterson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peterson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Araujo tries to hold on but Peterson pushes him away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL# Peterson takes the fight into the clinch. Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards. Araujo goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peterson tries to clinch there but Araujo circles away.
#TD# Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peterson trying to control the position but Araujo is working away. #T1# Araujo is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Peterson tries to score with some ground and pound. Araujo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB# Peterson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Araujo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peterson but great work by Araujo. Peterson prevents Araujo from moving into mount. Peterson wants to control but Araujo postures up. Peterson prevents Araujo from improving position. #T2##SUB2# Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterson has escaped the position, nice work there. Araujo tries to advance to mount but Peterson denies him. #SUB2# Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB2# Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Peterson. Araujo is being controlled here. Peterson trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom. Casey Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Peterson stalling. #T4# Araujo keeping hold of Peterson's head, controlling as best he can. Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Peterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jonathas Araujo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Araujo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Casey Peterson. I think Araujo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathas Araujo! A very excited looking Jonathas Araujo 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:
UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Dantes tries a low kick but Ball avoids it. Dantes misses with a low kick as Ball jumps back. Ball thinks about the counter body kick. Ball misses with a takedown attempt - Dantes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it. Dantes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Ball takes one on the button. Dantes throws a nice head kick!
Dantes 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. Dantes moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2# Ball moves into range and clinches up with Dantes. Ball tries a knee to the head but Dantes blocks it.
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes. Dantes misses with some punches.
Ball goes for a takedown attempt but Dantes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Dantes closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Ball goes for a takedown attempt but Dantes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball. Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dantes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dantes is looking to clinch but Ball is avoiding it.
Dantes leaves Ball with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ball looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dantes is fending him off so far but Ball persists. Nope, Dantes circles away and we're back to standing.#CL# Dantes darts in and clinches Ball up against the cage. Ball taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Ball breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Dantes getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dantes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dantes half committed to a counter leg kick. Dantes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ball 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. Ball has his takedown stuffed and Dantes counters with a nice body kick. #CL# Dantes instigates a clinch. 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! Dantes misses with some punches.
Dantes avoids a wild elbow strike from Ball. Dantes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head. Dantes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Dantes forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Ball breaks from the clinch.
Dantes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dantes wants it to stay on the feet.#T3# Ball shoots for a double leg takedown but Dantes sprawls well. He's pushed Ball's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily. A big right from Dantes misses. Ball is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Dantes goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Dantes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Ball is rocked!#CL# Dantes moves into the clinch. Dantes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him? Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball seems to have recovered his senses. Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes misses with the head strike.
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it. Ball is trying to break free. Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball. A right hook to the body lands for Dantes.
Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4# Dantes throws a head punch that misses. Dantes throws a head punch that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball. #TD2# Ball pulls guard successfully.
#ES2# Ball pushes Dantes off and gets back to his feet.
Dantes cracks Ball with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Ball drops his hands momentarily and Dantes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ball looks for a takedown but Dantes sprawls well. Dantes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dantes wants it to stay on the feet. Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Dantes dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL# Dantes has managed to clinch.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dantes just stands there and leans against the cage. Ball tries for a takedown but Dantes manages to get underhooks.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball walks into a straight right hand from Dantes. Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ball manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Good leg kick by Dantes. Kirsnick Khari Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ball moves out of range as Dantes strikes.#CL# Dantes has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Ball in a clinch.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes lands an uppercut. Ball blocking some punches.
#T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Dantes. Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Dantes keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Ball pulls Dantes into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dantes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ball's guard. Ball is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dantes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dantes's back! Ball throws strikes from the back but Dantes rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Dantes. Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ball advances to half guard. #T2# Ball perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2# Ball decides to return to a standing position. #CL2# Ball closes the distance and clinches. Dantes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around? This has been an exciting period of action! Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow. Dantes lands a left hand.
Dantes gets underhooks to prevent Ball's takedown attempt.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball. Dantes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards. Dantes misses with the head strike.
Dantes keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ball throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dantes blocks it with crossed arms. #T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dantes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dantes lands a right hand. Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch. Dantes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Dantes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards. Dantes is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dantes keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ball tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dantes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dantes misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dantes.
Dantes lands with a light punch inside. Dantes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.#T4# Dantes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ball wants a takedown but no success here.
Ball is breathing heavily. Dantes lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ball to his knees! Dantes keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Dantes! Edmond Dantes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD# Ignon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB# Ignon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Halleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignon's guard. #REVB# Halleck passes Ignon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Halleck trying to mount his opponent but Ignon defends it. Halleck works his way into side control. #SUB2# Halleck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halleck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2# Halleck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ignon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Ignon'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.#SUB# Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ignon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Halleck scores with a couple of nice shots. Ignon tries to get to full guard but Halleck has control of the leg. #SUB2# Halleck 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.
Halleck is pressing down on Ignon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignon is holding on for now. Ignon is trying to get back to full guard. Halleck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2# Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Ignon looking for submissions off his back. I've been told that Halleck has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB# Ignon actively working from the bottom here. Halleck wants to pass to mount but Ignon is defending the position. #SUB# Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Halleck is working for a kimura but Ignon is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ignon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Halleck. Ignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Halleck is looking for a kimura but Ignon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halleck to get the leverage. #T3# Ignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Halleck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halleck works his way into side control. #SUB2# Halleck tries for a kimura but Ignon is defending well. Ignon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Halleck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ignon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB# Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Halleck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halleck is pressing down on Ignon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignon is holding on for now. #SUB2# Halleck is looking for a kimura but Ignon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halleck to get the leverage. #SUB2# Halleck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Ignon actively working from the bottom here. Halleck works his way into full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ignon regains half guard. Halleck wants to pass the guard but Ignon is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurney Halleck dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Ignon scores with a hook to the body. Halleck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ignon throws a body shot but no joy. Halleck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Halleck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Ignon. Halleck does a little dance to reset his feet. Ignon slips a jab from Halleck. Ignon slips a straight right by Halleck. Ignon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ignon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD# Ignon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB# Ignon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halleck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Halleck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1# Halleck is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Ignon wants to work for an arm triangle but Halleck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Halleck is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignon.
#SUB# Ignon 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.
Halleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halleck.#SUB2# Ignon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignon has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted. Halleck wants to sweep here but Ignon controlling him for the moment. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Ignon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halleck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignon has managed to get both his arms back between Halleck's legs - danger averted. Gurney Halleck has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ignon pushes down on Halleck's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ignon prevents Halleck from improving his position. Halleck is in trouble now - Ignon has advanced to mount! #SUB# Ignon working for a submission but Halleck is keeping him at bay. #SUB# Ignon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halleck is surviving well by controlling Ignon's body position as best he can. Halleck is working to get back to half guard.
#T3# Halleck manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB# Ignon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halleck defends it well. #SUB# Ignon is looking for a kimura but Halleck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ignon to get the leverage. #SUB# Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Halleck tries to roll over but Ignon keeps him under control. Halleck works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Ignon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Ignon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Halleck to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ignon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Halleck pulls down on the head and he's put Ignon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
SSG 306 Gomes vs Bar
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Duncan Idaho! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Idaho clinches up against the cage.#TD# Edison pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Idaho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard. Edison 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. Edison keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass. Idaho won't allow Edison to sweep him here. #SUB# Edison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Idaho defends well. Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Idaho advances to half guard. Idaho prevents Edison from improving his position. Idaho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Idaho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1# Idaho wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position. #SUB2# Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Edison won't allow Idaho to pass to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Edison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Idaho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Idaho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Edison is trying to get back to full guard. Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Edison gets back to full guard.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.#SUB# Edison has his foot on Idaho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Idaho works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Edison is looking for a triangle but Idaho pushes his legs off easily.
Edison 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: Edison (2) vs (0) Idaho Idaho wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Edison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# The fighters are battling for position here. Idaho manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Edison looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Idaho has his foot on Edison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edison works his way back into a safe position though. Edison passes into half guard. Edison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (5) vs (0) Idaho#SUB# Edison is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
Idaho 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: Edison (5) vs (2) Idaho Idaho stopping the sweep attempt from Edison. Edison is working hard here to advance position. Edison keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass. Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Idaho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (7) vs (2) Idaho Edison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now. Edison passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Edison trying to mount his opponent but Idaho defends it. Idaho manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Edison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edison has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (10) vs (2) Idaho Edison moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (12) vs (2) Idaho Idaho regains half guard.#T5##SUB# Edison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Idaho works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edison defends it easily.#SUB2# Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Edison is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through. Edison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (15) vs (2) Idaho#SUB# Edison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Idaho has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Idaho is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB# Edison has hold of Idaho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Idaho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T6##SUB# Edison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idaho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idaho shrugs it off. #SUB# Edison working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up. Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Edison is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Edison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idaho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idaho shrugs it off. Edison prevents Idaho from getting the reversal.#SUB# Edison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idaho is surviving well by controlling Edison's body position as best he can. Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Idaho tries to get to full guard but Edison has control of the leg. #T7# Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Edison (15) vs (6) Idaho#SUB2# Edison showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2# Idaho looking to break Edison's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Edison remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Idaho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Edison tries to escape but Idaho has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2# Idaho tightening his grip on Edison, looking for the choke. #SUB2# Edison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Idaho's arms. Idaho is hanging on to Edison's back as he tries to escape.
Edison manages to reverse the position and now he's in Idaho's guard. Nice work there by Edison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (17) vs (6) Idaho Idaho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Edison (17) vs (8) Idaho Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Edison is retaining full guard. #T8# Edison wants to sweep but no luck. Idaho wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position. Edison wants to sweep here but Idaho controlling him for the moment. Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now. Edison wants to sweep but no luck. Idaho wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position. Edison wants to sweep here but Idaho controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9##SUB2# Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Edison 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: Edison (19) vs (8) Idaho Edison wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position. Idaho 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. Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Edison is looking for a kimura but Idaho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Edison to get the leverage. The fighters are battling for position here. Idaho manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idaho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Idaho has his foot on Edison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edison works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Edison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edison has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted. Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Edison stopping the sweep attempt from Idaho. Edison stands and throws Idaho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (22) vs (8) Idaho Idaho is trying to get back to half guard.#T10##SUB# Edison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Edison passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Idaho! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (24) vs (8) Idaho#SUB# Edison looking for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is having none of it. #SUB# Edison wants to finish this one by submission but Idaho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Edison. Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Edison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Edison has control of Idaho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Idaho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T11# Idaho is looking to get to half guard. Idaho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Edison moves into full mount! Idaho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (27) vs (8) Idaho Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Edison looking to secure an arm triangle but Idaho defends it well. Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12##SUB# Edison working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Edison working for a submission but Idaho is keeping him at bay. #SUB# Edison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Edison is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Edison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T13##SUB# Edison working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up. Edison is breathing heavily. Edison prevents Idaho from getting the reversal.#SUB# Edison working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB# Edison has hold of Idaho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Idaho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB# Edison has control of Idaho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Idaho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Idaho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Idaho regains half guard.#T14# Idaho is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Idaho gets full guard.#SUB2# Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Edison passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Edison prevents Idaho from improving his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Edison works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (30) vs (8) Idaho Idaho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! Edison takes the fight on points by 30 to 8. |
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Event:
MILF 62 Kingdad vs Stout
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Nielsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Leghorn's guard. Leghorn trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nielsen wants to control from the top but Leghorn keeps moving. Leghorn has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen stands and throws Leghorn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Nielsen lands an elbow. Leghorn wants to control but Nielsen postures up. Nielsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leghorn is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it. Nielsen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leghorn's shoulder. That is not cool. Nielsen lands a few punches from side control. Nielsen trying to control the position but Leghorn is working away. #T1# Nielsen working away. Check out the look on Nielsen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leghorn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Leghorn struggling a bit here. Check out the look on Nielsen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nielsen scoring with punches from side control. Leghorn can't do much from the bottom here. Nielsen is putting a hurting on Leghorn here, landing some big shots from side control. Nielsen working the body and head with strikes. Nielsen working the ground and pound from side control. Nielsen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Nielsen wants to control but Leghorn is keeping him busy. Leghorn is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control. Leghorn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2# Leghorn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2# Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leghorn has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Leghorn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Leghorn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Leghorn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Nielsen is chipping away with strikes.
Leghorn is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it. Leghorn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action! Leghorn can't do much from the bottom here. Nielsen working the ground and pound. Nielsen wants to control but Leghorn is keeping him busy. #T3# Leghorn wants to control but Nielsen postures up. Nielsen is putting a hurting on Leghorn here, landing some big shots from side control. Leghorn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leghorn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nielsen connects with a decent elbow. Leghorn wants to control but Nielsen postures up. Nielsen trying to control the action but Leghorn is working from the bottom. Leghorn is looking for a sweep. Leghorn being controlled for a moment. Leghorn struggling a bit here. Nielsen is working Leghorn over with some ground and pound from side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Nielsen working the ground and pound.#T4# Nielsen is working Leghorn over with some ground and pound from side control. Nielsen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leghorn down.
Leghorn on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Leghorn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Leghorn is rocked! The referee asks Nielsen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nielsen prefers to stall for the moment though. Oh Leghorn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Nielsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Leghorn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Leghorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Leghorn wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Leghorn is not content to let Nielsen control the position. Leghorn seems to have got his legs back now. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Leghorn is defending the position. Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Leghorn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Nielsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leghorn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. This has been an exciting period of action! Leghorn trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finley Nielsen dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Leghorn wants to clinch. Nielsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2# Nielsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leghorn sprawls well initially but Nielsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Nielsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Leghorn wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Leghorn wants to get back to full guard but Nielsen has passed into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leghorn struggling a bit here. Nielsen trying to control the position but Leghorn is working away. Leghorn wants to control but Nielsen postures up. Nielsen working the ground and pound. #T1# Nielsen trying to control the position but Leghorn is working away. Leghorn is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it. Leghorn is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nielsen grinds an elbow into Leghorn's temple. Leghorn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nielsen connects with a decent elbow. Leghorn is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it. Nielsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leghorn keeps working. Nielsen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leghorn some visible discomfort.
Nielsen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Nielsen controlling the position. Leghorn is looking for a sweep. Nielsen moves into full mount! #T2# Nielsen landing shots from mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nielsen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Leghorn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leghorn wants to control but Nielsen is having none of it. Nielsen lands a heavy elbow. Nielsen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nielsen cracks Leghorn with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley Nielsen! |
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Event:
HZN 21 Ivanovic v McBean II
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1# Both fighters circling a little - Hang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Hang jabs at Barbosa's body. Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hang manages to avoid it. Hang looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy. Hang misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back. Barbosa throws a hook but Hang avoids it easily. Hang just misses with a punch to the body.
Hang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barbosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Hang is wise to it. Hang dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
A low kick lands for Hang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick from Hang, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Hang tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on. Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Hang misses with a head kick.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Hang lands a jab to the head.
Hang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hang defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Hang.
Hang looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range. Hang pushes Barbosa away with a front kick. Hang connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Hang. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
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! Hang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Hang connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Barbosa tumbling to the canvas! Hang pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Barbosa was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kra Hang! After winning the bout, Kra Hang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Zak Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Young shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (0) Marshall Young controlling from the top position. Marshall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Marshall wants to sweep but no luck. Young has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Young looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall wants to sweep but no luck. Young slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Young trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #T1# Young advances to half guard. Marshall is trying to get back to full guard. Young is figuring out what he wants to do next. Marshall wants to get back to full guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Young in particular looking to stall. Marshall tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control. Marshall trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# Young not doing much here.
Marshall trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Marshall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3# Marshall 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. Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Marshall is trying to keep Young in close.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy. Marshall is pulling down on Young's head. It's preventing any offense from Young, at least for the moment.#SUB2# Marshall has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though. Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marshall working a defensive guard but Young manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (5) vs (0) Marshall#T4# A lull in the action here as Young stalls from top position. Marshall is looking to reverse the position. Marshall keeps trying to improve his position.#T5# Marshall is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marshall, who protects the arm well. Marshall struggling a bit here. Young moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Young tries to move to mount but Marshall blocks the move with his legs. #T6# You can see the frustration on Marshall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Young is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Young tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Young thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7# Young working away. Marshall tries to improve position but can't. Young is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marshall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Marshall wants to control but Young postures up. Young advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Young (7) vs (0) Marshall Marshall wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.#T8# Young looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Marshall can't escape the position.
Young looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Marshall wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.#T9# Marshall regains half guard. Young trying to control from Marshall's half guard. Marshall has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Young stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall. Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Young is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Marshall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Young's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10# Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (7) vs (2) Marshall Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Young is trying to keep Marshall in close.
Marshall passes into half guard. #SUB2# Marshall seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11# Marshall is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it. #SUB2# Marshall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marshall is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now. #T12# Marshall is thwarting Young's attempts to control the position. Young preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Young is trying to control but can't.
Young trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (7) vs (5) Marshall Marshall wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely. #T13# Young tries to reverse the position but Marshall maintains control. Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully. Young is looking to get to half guard.#T14##SUB2# Marshall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Young is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (9) vs (5) Marshall Young trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. Young is fighting to break Marshall's control of his arms but Marshall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Marshall has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Young should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marshall has tightened it up now! Young should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2# Piedbatulo drives through and clinches with Grov against the cage.
#TD2# Piedbatulo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grov (0) vs (2) Piedbatulo Grov is trying to control but can't.
Piedbatulo sitting and controlling from the half guard. Grov won't allow Piedbatulo to pass to mount. Piedbatulo slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Grov wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Grov looking for submissions off his back. Piedbatulo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1# Grov is looking to control Piedbatulo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted? Grov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Piedbatulo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard. Grov is working hard here to advance position. Grov won't allow Piedbatulo to pass to mount. Piedbatulo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Grov tries to get to full guard but Piedbatulo has control of the leg. Grov is looking to get back to full guard here but Piedbatulo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (5) Piedbatulo#T2# Piedbatulo takes a little break here. Grov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Piedbatulo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grov (0) vs (7) Piedbatulo Grov tries to hold on but Piedbatulo postures up. Grov is just holding on here. Piedbatulo manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grov (0) vs (10) Piedbatulo Grov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Piedbatulo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grov can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Piedbatulo controlling the positon. Grov is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at THUD! inform us that Piedbatulo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3# Piedbatulo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2# Grov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Grov trying to control the position but Piedbatulo manages to sink in the hooks. What can Grov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Piedbatulo doesn't have the hooks in and Grov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (2) vs (10) Piedbatulo Piedbatulo controlling the position. Piedbatulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Piedbatulo, not yet. Piedbatulo is controlling Grov's posture.#T4# Grov stays in close to Piedbatulo's body and controls the position. #SUB# Grov 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. Grov wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is keeping the position. Grov preventing the sweep. Piedbatulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grov passes Piedbatulo's left leg - he's now in half guard. Grov is trying to control the action in half guard but Piedbatulo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Piedbatulo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grov is working away from the top position though. The fighters are battling for position here. Piedbatulo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5# Grov trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom. Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard. Grov wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is keeping the position. Piedbatulo controls Grov momentarily but Grov frees himself. Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Piedbatulo looking to control.
Grov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Piedbatulo holds on and takes a little breather. #T6# Piedbatulo is trying to control the position but Grov postures up. Grov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully. Piedbatulo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Grov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Piedbatulo is pulling down on Grov's head to control his posture. #T7# Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grov is one step ahead there. Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully. Piedbatulo has Grov pulled in close to control his posture. Piedbatulo is continuing to stall. Grov preventing the sweep. Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving. Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.#T8##SUB# Grov drops back looking for a leg! Piedbatulo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piedbatulo manages to kick Grov off! Grov jumps back into Piedbatulo's guard. Piedbatulo pulls Grov in close to prevent any damage. Piedbatulo looking to control.
Piedbatulo is looking to sweep but instead, Grov has passed into half guard.
#SUB# Grov is looking for a kimura here.
Piedbatulo is not content to let Grov control the position. Piedbatulo is looking to improve his position.
#T9# Piedbatulo moves into full guard.
Grov won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here. Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully. Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully. Piedbatulo is pulling down on Grov's head. It's preventing any offense from Grov, at least for the moment.#T10# Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully. #SUB# Grov 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. Grov controlling from the top position. Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Piedbatulo pulls Grov in close to prevent any damage. #T11# Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving. Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Piedbatulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving. Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Piedbatulo is trying to control the position but Grov postures up. Grov preventing the sweep. Piedbatulo working a defensive guard here.
Grov tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard. #T12# Piedbatulo controlling the position. Grov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Piedbatulo trying to control the position.
Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving. Piedbatulo looking to control.
Piedbatulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Grov drops back looking for a leg! Piedbatulo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piedbatulo manages to kick Grov off! Grov jumps back into Piedbatulo's guard. #T13# Piedbatulo pulls Grov in close to prevent any damage. Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully. Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grov is one step ahead there. Piedbatulo working a defensive guard here.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14# Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass. Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving. Piedbatulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB# Grov 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Piedbatulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piedbatulo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (2) vs (12) Piedbatulo
And that's the end of the fight! Piedbatulo wins on points by 12 to 2. Azeno Piedbatulo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nevermore Clothing Co for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CCC 28 Gunnarsson vs Nogueira
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1# Gorvunculus Iii throws a leg kick which misses Rajcevski's front leg but catches the back leg as Rajcevski tries to avoid it. #TD# Rajcevski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gorvunculus Iii sprawls well initially but Rajcevski persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Rajcevski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorvunculus Iii sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Rajcevski is working for a submission of some sort.
Gorvunculus Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gorvunculus Iii is still trying to improve position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rajcevski is keen to just control but Gorvunculus Iii is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB# Rajcevski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorvunculus Iii defends it well. Rajcevski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gorvunculus Iii trying to control but Rajcevski postures up.
Rajcevski trying to control the pace. Rajcevski is looking to advance position but Gorvunculus Iii won't allow it. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Rajcevski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gorvunculus Iii is just riding it out for now. Rajcevski eventually gives up the hold. Rajcevski prevents Gorvunculus Iii from improving his position. Rajcevski wants to free his trapped foot but Gorvunculus Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gorvunculus Iii tries to get to full guard but Rajcevski has control of the leg. #T3# Rajcevski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rajcevski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Rajcevski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB# Rajcevski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gorvunculus Iii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB# Rajcevski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4# Rajcevski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB# Rajcevski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gorvunculus Iii has worked his arm free - good work by Gorvunculus Iii!
#SUB# Rajcevski swings around for an armbar but Gorvunculus Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rajcevski's guard. Rajcevski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Rajcevski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gorvunculus Iii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rajcevski's body to avoid the submission. Rajcevski has instead reached around Gorvunculus Iii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rajcevski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimche Rajcevski! Dimche Rajcevski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brock Koli! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Koli shoots in and gets a takedown into Benton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Koli Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet. Koli looking to pass the guard. Benton wants to sweep here but Koli controlling him for the moment. Benton is trying to control the position but Koli postures up. Koli stopping the sweep attempt from Benton. Benton controls Koli momentarily but Koli frees himself. #SUB# Benton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Koli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Koli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now. Koli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Benton is trying to control the position but Koli postures up. #T1# Koli stopping the sweep attempt from Benton. Benton is trying to control the position but Koli postures up. Koli passes into half guard. Benton trying to hold on to Koli's head to control him but Koli postures up.
Koli trying to mount his opponent but Benton defends it. Benton tries to get to full guard but Koli has control of the leg. Benton wants to control but Koli is keeping busy.
#T2# Koli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Benton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (4) vs (2) Koli#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Benton looking for the choke from the back. Koli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB# Benton 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.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working. Koli trying to control from the bottom.
#T3# Koli keeping hold of Benton's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB# Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Koli is defending well.
#SUB# Benton is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Koli is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Benton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Benton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Koli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Benton has cracked it and Koli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Benton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Benton! |
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Event:
NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1# Field stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Field rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Tijhoff jumps into guard, dragging Field to the mat.
Tijhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Field is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Tijhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Field is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Field avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Field controls from within his opponent's guard. We've been hearing good reports from Tijhoff'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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Field is continuing to stall.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tijhoff shoots in but Field avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tijhoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Field pinned against the cage. Field gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2# Field gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tijhoff is trying to drag Field to the mat but Field just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD# Tijhoff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Field clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) Field just trying to survive but Tijhoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Tijhoff keeps control of the position as Field tries to break free.
#SUB# Field defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3# Field looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB# Field showing good submission defense here.
Tijhoff throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Field can't escape the position.
Field is keeping busy.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Field is trying to break free.
#SUB# Tijhoff tightening his grip on Field, looking for the choke. #SUB# Tijhoff working for the choke. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Field is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tijhoff gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klaas Jan Tijhoff will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2# Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches. Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field holds him up against the cage and eventually Tijhoff drops back down to his feet.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Field gets caught flat footed, as Tijhoff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Field is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Field. Tijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Field. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tijhoff jumps guard but Field turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Tijhoff has Field pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Field manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nice body punch from Field - that landed with a thud.
Field lands a nice shot to the body. Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# Tijhoff goes for a takedown attempt but Field pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Field has Tijhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Field softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Field scores with a shot to the side of Tijhoff's head. Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Field lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Field.
Tijhoff is looking to take this one to the mat. Tijhoff is looking for a takedown. Tijhoff blocks an elbow strike from Field.
Tijhoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Field smiles and moves away.
Roger Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Field closes the distance and clinches.#T2# Field digs a right hand underneath Tijhoff's ribcage. Tijhoff let out a lung full of air as it connected. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage. Tijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Field lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Field lands with a right to the head. Tijhoff tries for a takedown but Field manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Field has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Field moves into the clinch. Field lands a nice uppercut. Tijhoff is trying to drag Field to the mat but Field just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Good body shot from Field.
A left hand lands to the body for Field.
Tijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Field is leaning against Tijhoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Field lands a hook that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Field misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field stands there with Tijhoff around his waist. Tijhoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3# Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field holds him up against the cage and eventually Tijhoff drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Field has Tijhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Field scores with a shot to the side of Tijhoff's head. Tijhoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tijhoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Field pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Field instigates a clinch. Field lands a left hand.
Field lands a hook to the side of the head. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing. Field lands a body shot. A short uppercut from Field. #T4# Tijhoff wants a takedown.
#BC2# Field breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Field moves into the clinch. Field pushes Tijhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2# Field breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches. Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Field. Field stops a takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Roger Field seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Tijhoff wants a takedown.
Field gets through Tijhoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Field misses with a punch to the body.
Tijhoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Field smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Field drives through and clinches with Tijhoff against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Field as the two fighters clinch.
Tijhoff looking for a takedown. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL2# Field drives through and clinches with Tijhoff against the cage.
#TD# Tijhoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Field controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Field gets to his feet. Tijhoff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Field closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Field. #T1# Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing. Field is working Tijhoff over against the cage. Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Field is pressed up against the cage. Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Field down to the mat. Field avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Field rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Field lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short body shot lands from Field as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Field.
Field lands a shot to the body. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Field clinches. #TD# Field is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tijhoff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Field to the mat. Field regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Klaas Jan Tijhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Field looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tijhoff is one step ahead there. Field pulls Tijhoff in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Tijhoff won't allow Field to sweep him here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Field pulls Tijhoff in close to his closed guard and prevents Tijhoff from doing any damage or advancing position. Tijhoff trying to control but Field is working from the bottom. #T3# Field has Tijhoff pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Field closes the distance and clinches. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Field is leaning against Tijhoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Field scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field holds him up against the cage and eventually Tijhoff drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Field pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tijhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Field paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Field gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Field's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Field has closed the distance and engaged Tijhoff in a clinch.
#T4# Field lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing. Field doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Field pushes Tijhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tijhoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Field fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches. 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! Still in the clinch, Field scores with a nice short uppercut. Field lands with a light punch inside. Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. A short left from Field. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage. Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Tijhoff tries to keep at a distance but Field has taken the fight into the clinch. Field lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL2# Tijhoff gets tackled into the cage by Field. Field maintains the clinch. Field pushes Tijhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage. Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Field instigates a clinch. Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Field breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Field takes the fight into the clinch. Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Field lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage. Field lands a body punch in the clinch. Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Field lands an uppercut.#T1# Field working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Field lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tijhoff. Field is working Tijhoff over against the cage.#BC2# Field breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Field moves into the clinch. Field lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tijhoff or not. A short body shot lands from Field as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Field. A short right from Field on the inside. Field works on Tijhoff's body with a couple of short punches. Field scores with a shoulder strike. A nice glancing elbow lands by Field. #BC2# Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Field closes the distance and pushes Tijhoff back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Field gets a clinch. Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2# Field lands with a left to the head. Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Field lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tijhoff jumps guard but Field turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. #BC2# Field's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Field rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Field misses with a punch to the body.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Field misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2# Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown attempt and Field counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2# Field has closed the distance and engaged Tijhoff in a clinch.
Field presses Tijhoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. A short right from Field. Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3# Field lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Field tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tijhoff's elbow. Field working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage. Field misses with a body punch.
Field doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Roger Field is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tijhoff is looking to clinch. Field looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Tijhoff gets tackled into the cage by Field. Field maintains the clinch. Field stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4# Field lands a left hand.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Field can't find room to land a body shot as Tijhoff controls the action.
Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches. Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. 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! Field lands a hook that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Field lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Field lands a hook to the side of the head. Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Field tries a body shot but Tijhoff blocks it.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Field lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tijhoff. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Field lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. #BC2# Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Tijhoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Field keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field dominated that fourth round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL2# Field moves into the clinch.#BC2# Field breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Field rushes Tijhoff and presses him up against the cage. A short uppercut from Field. Field misses with a body punch.
Field lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Tijhoff goes for a takedown attempt but Field pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Field has Tijhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Tijhoff jumps guard but Field stands there with Tijhoff around his waist. Tijhoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Field gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Field lands a right hand. Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Field lands a shoulder strike. Field lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Tijhoff is looking for a takedown. 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.#BC2# Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Field breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Field instigates a clinch. Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##BC2# Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tijhoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Field sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tijhoff somewhat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Field closes the distance and clinches. Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tijhoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Field prevents it.
#BC2# Field breaks the clinch.
Tijhoff is looking to clinch but Field is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Field on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2# Field closes the distance and pushes Tijhoff back into the cage. Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL2# Field gets in close and instigates a clinch. Field lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards. Tijhoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Field is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Tijhoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2# Field stands and steps away. Tijhoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Field takes the fight into the clinch. Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Roger Field is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Field creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Field gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage. Klaas Jan Tijhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Field moves into the clinch.#BC2# Field pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2# Field moves into the clinch. Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Field closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Tijhoff jumps guard and drags Field to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Field trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Field pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tijhoff is keeping the position for now. Field stays in close to Tijhoff's body and controls the position. #SUB# Tijhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Field is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Roger Field comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Field has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 43:49 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 43:49 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 43:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Field! Roger Field is the new lightweight champion! Roger Field really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
MILF 53 Montana vs Frost
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1# Landor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buttlovin. Some bone on bone action there as Buttlovin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Buttlovin throws a poor cross that misses
and Landor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD# Buttlovin looking to score a takedown here. Landor is defending well but Buttlovin drives through and ends up in Landor's guard. Buttlovin looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Buttlovin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Buttlovin has gone for a leg lock! Landor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buttlovin's guard.#REVB# Buttlovin has a closed guard, preventing Landor from standing up. #SUB# Buttlovin is looking for a triangle but Landor pushes his legs off easily.
Landor trying to control the position from guard on top but Buttlovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Buttlovin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Landor defends well.#SUB# Buttlovin has his foot on Landor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Landor works his way back into a safe position though.#T1# Landor trying to control but Buttlovin is working from the bottom. Buttlovin 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.#SUB# Buttlovin is looking for a triangle but Landor pushes his legs off easily.
Buttlovin keeping moving, preventing Landor from controlling successfully. #SUB# Buttlovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Landor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buttlovin is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Buttlovin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Landor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Buttlovin has tightened it up now! Landor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Funky Buttlovin! During a confident post fight interview, Funky Buttlovin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1# Legendary scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Legendary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Francisco. San Francisco's coach down at THUD! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on San Francisco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Legendary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nice jab there from San Francisco. San Francisco scores with a body shot.
Jab by San Francisco. San Francisco stalks Legendary and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legendary's face. Legendary staggers backwards, shaken. Legendary lunges at San Francisco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Francisco's hand. San Francisco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#San Francisco is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San Francisco scores with a hook. San Francisco moves forwards but Legendary connects with a nice, crisp jab. San Francisco is still on wobbly legs! Can Legendary finish him? BAM! Legendary delivers a spinning backfist that drops San Francisco like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Sigandi Legendary! |
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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Engine! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Piedbatulo clinches up against the cage.#TD# Piedbatulo successfully pulls guard.
Engine content to stall in guard here. Let's hope that Engine 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. Piedbatulo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Piedbatulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Engine won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here. Piedbatulo has Engine pulled in close to control his posture. Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now. Piedbatulo 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Engine postures up.
Engine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Piedbatulo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard. Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Engine is fighting to break Piedbatulo's control of his arms but Piedbatulo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Piedbatulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Engine won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here. Piedbatulo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Piedbatulo is trying to hold Engine in close to prevent damage but Engine has managed to pass into half guard.
Engine controlling the action here. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine. Engine works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (3) Engine Piedbatulo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Engine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The referee asks Engine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Engine prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3# Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep. Piedbatulo wants to control but Engine postures up. Engine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Engine controls the position. You can see the frustration on Piedbatulo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Piedbatulo tries to bench press Engine off him but Engine keeps the position. Piedbatulo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# Piedbatulo trying to control but Engine postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Engine wants to take a breather but Piedbatulo is having none of it. Engine is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Piedbatulo trying to control from the bottom.
Engine works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (6) Engine#T5# Piedbatulo tries to improve position but can't. Engine tries to advance to mount but Piedbatulo denies him. Engine wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping him busy. Engine controls the position from side control. Piedbatulo tries to get back to half guard but can't. Piedbatulo struggling a bit here. Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep. Piedbatulo is not content to let Engine control the position. A lull in the action here.#T6# Engine working away.#SUB2# Engine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piedbatulo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Engine staying calm. Piedbatulo is trying to get back to half guard. Engine is staying tight to Piedbatulo's torso, preventing him from escaping. Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piedbatulo keeps working. #T7# Engine just content to control the position. Engine tries to advance to mount but Piedbatulo denies him. Engine has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Piedbatulo (0) vs (8) Engine Piedbatulo is working to get back to half guard.
Engine looking to control but Piedbatulo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Piedbatulo tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Piedbatulo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Piedbatulo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Engine controlling the action here. #T8# Piedbatulo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Engine is thwarting Piedbatulo's attempts to control the position. Engine is taking a breather. Piedbatulo 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. Piedbatulo won't allow Engine to pass to mount. Piedbatulo trying to control from the bottom.
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Piedbatulo tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control. Engine is pressing down on Piedbatulo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Piedbatulo is holding on for now. Piedbatulo manages to get to full guard.
#T9# Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. More stalling from Engine. Piedbatulo wants to sweep here but Engine controlling him for the moment. Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now. Engine controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10# Piedbatulo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Engine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Engine is controlling the pace.
Piedbatulo controlling the position for now. Engine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11# Piedbatulo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Engine manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (11) Engine Piedbatulo is squirming around, avoiding Engine's attempts to control the action. Engine controlling the position easily from mount. Piedbatulo is trying desperately to improve position. Piedbatulo is working hard here to advance position. Engine trying to control but Piedbatulo is having none of it. Engine controlling from the full mount. #T12# Engine tries to control but Piedbatulo wriggling away. Engine content just to control the position here. Piedbatulo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. Piedbatulo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine wants to control the pace but Piedbatulo is squirming around nicely. Engine controlling the position easily from mount. Piedbatulo is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.#T13# Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. Piedbatulo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount. Engine wants to control the pace but Piedbatulo is squirming around nicely. Engine content just to control the position here. Engine prevents Piedbatulo from getting the reversal. Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. Piedbatulo 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: Piedbatulo (2) vs (11) Engine#T14# Engine controlling Piedbatulo's posture. Piedbatulo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Piedbatulo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now. Engine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piedbatulo is one step ahead there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Engine keeping full guard, as Piedbatulo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight! Engine wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Zak Young! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanovic as he jumps to the side. #CL# Ivanovic moves into the clinch. Young is trying to pull guard but Ivanovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Ivanovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Young regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Young Young has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ivanovic 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. Ivanovic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Ivanovic is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now. #T1##SUB# Ivanovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ivanovic. Ivanovic wants to control but Young is keeping him busy. #SUB# Ivanovic seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt. Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs. Young is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Ivanovic wants to control but Young is keeping him busy. Young is in trouble now - Ivanovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Young Ivanovic looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ivanovic controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Ivanovic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Young turns into him and now he's in Ivanovic's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (2) Young The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Young wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving. Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Young trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. Young won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here. Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (7) vs (2) Young Ivanovic wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but Young defending well. Ivanovic is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ivanovic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (2) Young Ivanovic tries to control but Young wriggling away. #SUB# Ivanovic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Young turns into him and now he's in Ivanovic's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (4) Young Ivanovic working a defensive guard here.
#T5# Ivanovic 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: Ivanovic (12) vs (4) Young Young trying to control from the bottom.
Young might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Young trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ivanovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (4) Young Young wants to hold on but Ivanovic pushes him away.#T6# Ivanovic controlling the pace for now. Ivanovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Young is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount. Young tries to hold on but Ivanovic postures up.#T7# Ivanovic controlling from mount. #SUB# Ivanovic has hold of Young's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Young manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB# Ivanovic working for a submission but Young is keeping him at bay. Young is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action. #T8# Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Young is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Young is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ivanovic is staying active.#SUB# Ivanovic wants to finish this one by submission but Young is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ivanovic. #SUB# Ivanovic working for a guillotine from mount but Young is in no mood to give up. Young really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action. #T9# Ivanovic controlling his opponent. Young is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Ivanovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Ivanovic wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely. #T10# Young is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ivanovic controlling from the full mount. #SUB# Ivanovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Ivanovic's guard. A big mistake from Ivanovic there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (6) Young Young trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (17) vs (6) Young Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position. Ivanovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Young's guard. #T11# Ivanovic tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it. Young wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
#SUB# Ivanovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Young won't allow Ivanovic to pass to mount. Young trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall. Ivanovic is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ivanovic uses his free foot to push down on Young's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Young. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (20) vs (6) Young#T12# Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape. Ivanovic controlling from the full mount. Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape. Ivanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13# Ivanovic tries to control but Young wriggling away. Young tries to hold on but Ivanovic pushes him away. Ivanovic trying to control but Young is having none of it. Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14##SUB# Ivanovic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Ivanovic looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ivanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Ivanovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Ivanovic's guard. A big mistake from Ivanovic there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (20) vs (8) Young#SUB# Ivanovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 20 to 8. Ivan Ivanovic 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:
TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1# Soaki misses with a hook. That kick from Donnay tenderised Soaki's leg. Soaki is trying to keep his angry face on. Soaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Donnay avoids the body shot from Soaki.
Donnay follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Donnay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soaki paws at him with a jab and circles away. Soaki swings for the body but Donnay moves out of range.
Donnay throws a big shot that misses. Soaki throws a big counter combination but Donnay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Soaki walks into a straight right hand from Donnay.#CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut. Donnay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soaki in his tracks. Soaki throws a shot to the body.
Donnay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Soaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Soaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Donnay throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Soaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donnay's head.#T1# Soaki misses with a right hand and Donnay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Donnay avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Donnay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Donnay moves out of range of the strikes. Donnay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Donnay blocks a jab. Donnay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Soaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Soaki dips to his left and cracks Donnay with an uppercut! Donnay walks into a straight right hand from Soaki. Donnay tried to score with a low kick but Soaki checks it. Soaki misses with a hook. Soaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Donnay stuns Soaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Soaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An inside leg kick lands from Donnay. Donnay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soaki throws out the jab. Soaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donnay. Soaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnay. Donnay connects with the punch.#CUT2#Tokoni Soaki's cut is getting worse. Soaki tries to move into range but Donnay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Soaki throws a looping overhand right but Donnay ducks down to avoid it. Donnay misses with an uppercut. Donnay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Soaki is rocked! Donnay feints and then cracks Soaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soaki down. Soaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Donnay takes a swing at Soaki's ribcage but misses. Soaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Donnay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soaki in his tracks. Oh Soaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Donnay measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Soaki! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Char Donnay! Char Donnay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Tokoni Soaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.
And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'. |
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Event:
MILF 49 Igwe vs Young
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1# Boone keeps the fight on the outside. We've been told by Boone's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Boone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Leghorn tries to clinch but Boone is having none of it. Boone looks to land a left hand but Leghorn moved out of range nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Boone. Leghorn does a little dance to reset his feet. Leghorn wants to counter the offense by Boone and move into the clinch position. Boone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Leghorn wants to clinch.#CL2# Leghorn moves into the clinch. Leghorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Leghorn lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Boone's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Leghorn fails to land. Leghorn lands with a right to the head. #T1# Boone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Leghorn scores with a hook to the body. Leghorn scores with a shoulder strike. Boone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage. Leghorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boone blocking some punches.
Leghorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Boone blocks an uppercut.
Boone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boone has had enough of the clinch but Leghorn keeps him there for the moment. Boone can't break the clinch.
Boone is trying to push Leghorn away but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2# Leghorn misses with some punches.
Leghorn misses with a hook from the clinch. Boone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Boone is trying to push Leghorn away but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Boone blocks an uppercut.
Leghorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Leghorn. Boone working hard to break the clinch. Leghorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it. Boone is trying to force a seperation but Leghorn has the dominant position. Boone has had enough of the clinch but Leghorn keeps him there for the moment. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leghorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Leghorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# A head punch on the inside from Leghorn fails to land. Boone has had enough of the clinch but Leghorn keeps him there for the moment. A quick uppercut on the inside from Leghorn. Boone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Boone is looking to break free of the clinch but Leghorn has double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Boone's face as he tries to break the clinch. Leghorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leghorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Leghorn misses with a hook from the clinch. Boone is trying to break the clinch but Leghorn is controlling him. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boone. Leghorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boone smiles and moves away.
Leghorn tries to clinch but Boone is having none of it. Boone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Leghorn is looking to clinch. Leghorn tries to clinch up but Boone circles away and keeps his distance. Boone misses with a looping left. Leghorn wants to counter the offense by Boone and move into the clinch position. Good exchange - Boone coming out on top. Leghorn lands a really nice looking cross but Boone seems unphased.
Boone misses the shot to the body. Boone ducks right into an uppercut from Leghorn. #CL2# Leghorn rushes Boone and presses him up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leghorn. Leghorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boone wants to break free but Leghorn has control.
Boone is looking to break free of the clinch but Leghorn has double underhooks. Leghorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Boone. Boone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Boone tries to circle away but Leghorn has him pinned against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Foghorn Leghorn dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Boone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leghorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Boone. Boone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Boone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boone dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A left lands for Leghorn. Boone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leghorn manages to avoid it. Leghorn tries to counter with a clinch but Boone shakes him off and moves away. Boone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leghorn connects with a right hand. Boone shakes it off. Boone looks to score with a jab to the body but Leghorn is just out of range. Boone throws a hook but Leghorn avoids it easily. Boone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boone misses with a straight left. Leghorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Boone circles away.
A jab lands there for Leghorn. Boone throws a lazy right hand but Leghorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Leghorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boone paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Boone gets tackled into the cage by Leghorn. Leghorn maintains the clinch. Leghorn lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Boone is trying to break the clinch but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage. Leghorn misses with a hook from the clinch. Leghorn working aggressively here.
Boone blocking some punches.
Leghorn tries a body shot but Boone blocks it.
Boone is trying to force a seperation but Leghorn has the dominant position. Leghorn misses with the head strike.
Leghorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Boone working hard to break the clinch. Leghorn throws a head punch that misses. Boone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leghorn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Leghorn throws a head punch that misses. Boone tries to break free but Leghorn pushes him back against the cage. Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boone is trying to break free. Boone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage. Leghorn has a couple of punches blocked by Boone.
Boone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage. Leghorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boone backwards. Leghorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Leghorn tries a body shot but Boone blocks it.
Leghorn prevents Boone from breaking the clinch. Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Leghorn won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Leghorn fails to land. A frustrated look appears on Boone's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3# Leghorn misses with a short punch on the inside. Leghorn tries to pull guard but Boone forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Boone blocks an uppercut.
Leghorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leghorn prevents Boone from breaking the clinch. Boone can't break the clinch.
Leghorn misses with a body punch.
Boone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leghorn misses with the head strike.
Leghorn keeps control of Boone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Boone wants to break free but Leghorn has control.
Boone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boone. Boone is trying to break free. Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Leghorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boone is trying to push Leghorn away but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boone. Boone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Leghorn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boone's efforts to push away. Leghorn throws a head punch that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boone is trying to force a seperation but Leghorn has the dominant position. Leghorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boone backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Foghorn Leghorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Leghorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Leghorn moves out of range as Boone strikes. Leghorn avoids the body shot from Boone.
Leghorn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boone. Boone throws a body punch but Leghorn moves out of range. Leghorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone. Leghorn tries to clinch but Boone moves out of range. Boone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Leghorn has closed the distance and engaged Boone in a clinch.
Boone is trying to push Leghorn away but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Leghorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leghorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leghorn has a couple of punches blocked by Boone.
Boone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Leghorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Leghorn misses with a punch to the body.
Leghorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boones head. Boone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Boone can't break the clinch.
Leghorn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boone just stands there and leans against the cage. Leghorn lands a body shot. Boone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage. Leghorn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leghorn. Boone is trying to break the clinch but Leghorn is controlling him. Leghorn misses with some punches.
Leghorn throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Boone is trying to break free. Leghorn misses with the head strike.
Leghorn working aggressively here.
Leghorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leghorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Leghorn won't allow it.
Boone wants to break free but Leghorn has control.
Leghorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leghorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Boone controls his hands.
Leghorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leghorn working aggressively here.
Boone tries to circle away but Leghorn has him pinned against the cage.#T3# Leghorn throws a head punch that misses. Boone blocks an uppercut.
Leghorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Leghorn pushes Boone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Leghorn working aggressively here.
Leghorn misses with some punches.
Leghorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Leghorn. Boone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leghorn has him pressed against the cage. Boone is trying to break free. Leghorn tries a body shot but Boone blocks it.
Leghorn misses with a body punch.
Leghorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Boone. #T4# Leghorn lands on the inside with an uppercut. Leghorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Leghorn tries to throw a body punch but Boone avoids it by throwing Leghorn back against the cage. Leghorn throws a head punch that misses. Boone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leghorn misses with the head strike.
Leghorn tries to work over Boone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Leghorn lands a right hand. Leghorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boone is looking to break free of the clinch but Leghorn has double underhooks. Isaac Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Foghorn Leghorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boone is looking to break free of the clinch but Leghorn has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Foghorn Leghorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Leghorn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foghorn Leghorn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Damage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cooper to the mat! Cooper manages to get full guard. Damage trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom. Damage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Damage trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom. Damage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Damage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Damage preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Damage with a nice head shot there. Damage trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cooper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Damage's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1# Damage trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Damage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cooper quickly recovers to half guard. Cooper is staying active underneath Damage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Cooper trying to hold on to Damage's head to control him but Damage postures up.
Damage trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Damage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Damage not landing any meaningful shots this time. Damage is looking to stall here but Cooper recovers full guard. Cooper working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Damage stopping the sweep attempt from Cooper. Damage advances to half guard. Nice strikes from Damage there. Damage drops an elbow to the side of Cooper's head. Damage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Damage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Damage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Damage is looking to take a break and control but Cooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Damage is looking to advance position but Cooper won't allow it. #T3# Damage wants to take a breather but Cooper is having none of it. Damage is looking to advance position but Cooper won't allow it. Cooper is staying active underneath Damage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Damage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cooper was covering up waiting for the punch and Damage finishes the takedown easily into guard. Damage trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom. #T4# Damage tries to stand but Cooper is controlling from the bottom. Damage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Cooper keeping full guard, as Damage tries to pass. Damage passes into half guard. Damage drops an elbow to the side of Cooper's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cooper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Damage is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Damage trying to mount his opponent but Cooper defends it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danga Damage dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2# Damage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooper sprawls well initially but Damage persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Damage trying to control from half guard but Cooper is working away. Cooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damage. Cooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damage. Damage is trying to control. Cooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooper is looking for a sweep. Damage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Damage is keen to just control but Cooper is a slippery customer. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Damage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1# Damage is pressing down on Cooper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooper is holding on for now. Cooper is refusing to be controlled, as Damage sits in half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Danga Damage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Cooper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Damage to score an easy takedown into full guard. Damage forces his way into half guard. Damage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Cooper is looking to control Damage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted? Cooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damage. Damage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooper defending well though. Damage trying to mount his opponent but Cooper defends it. Damage is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Cooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damage. Damage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Damage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Cooper is in trouble now - Damage has advanced to mount! #T3# Damage with a couple of short strikes. Damage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cooper is looking to escape. Damage looking to finish with strikes here!
Damage has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Damage looking to control but Cooper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. BOOM! Damage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cooper tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4# Cooper wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Damage.
Damage looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Damage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. A nice elbow there by Damage. Cooper blocking the ground and pound. Damage tries to control but Cooper wriggling away. Damage fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cooper is squirming around, avoiding Damage's attempts to control the action. Cooper blocking the ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danga Damage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Damage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Damage. Damage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Damage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cooper throws an overhand right that lands on Damage's shoulder, as Damage tries to avoid the shot. Cooper moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2# Damage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Cooper on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Damage creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Damage throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cooper works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. This has been an exciting period of action! Damage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1# Damage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper's head. Damage throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely. Damage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2# Damage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Damage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cooper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Damage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Cooper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Damage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cooper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Cooper tries to roll over but Damage keeps him under control. Damage trying to control from half guard but Cooper is working away. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Damage is defended easily by Cooper. DB Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danga Damage. Damage misses with a takedown attempt - Cooper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3# Damage doesn't succeed with the takedown and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cooper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damage has a takedown stuffed. Cooper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Cooper as he connects with a hook. Damage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD# and Cooper counters with a nice right hand that sends Damage toppling to the canvas! Damage scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cooper finish him?!#ROC#Damage is rocked! DB Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Damage leaves his chin hanging out and Cooper seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Damage crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DB Cooper! |
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