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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSKT 21 Explosion
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Tartle throws a body shot but no joy.
Blanco 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.
Tartle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blanco's sensitive parts.
Blanco digs a good body shot into Tartle's ribs.
Tartle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tartle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blanco works Tartle's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Blanco misses
and Tartle counters with a body kick that stops Blanco in his tracks momentarily.
Blanco cracks Tartle with an open hand slap.
Blanco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tartle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tartle doesn't seem bothered though.
Blanco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tartle rather than just go for the knockout.
Blanco jabs at Tartle's body.
Tartle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blanco jabs Tartle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Tartle.
Blanco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blanco fails to land with a series of punches.
Blanco lands a nice shot to the body.
Tartle misses with a hook. Blanco ducked under it nicely.
Tartle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanco was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartle.#T1#
Blanco lands with a nice combination. Tartle backs away looking to recover.
Tartle misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Blanco catches Tartle right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Tartle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartle manages to avoid it.
Blanco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Tartle, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blanco punishes Tartle's body with a nice straight punch.
Blanco cracks a nice hook into Tartle's ribs.
Blanco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tartle looks to land a right hand but Blanco moved out of range.
Blanco misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartle scores with a jab to the head.
Blanco moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blanco.
Tartle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blanco lands a nice hook to Tartle's body. Tartle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartle manages to avoid it.#T2#
Tartle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blanco digs a good body shot into Tartle's ribs.
Tartle is breathing heavily.
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tartle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blanco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tartle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blanco cracks a nice hook into Tartle's ribs.
Blanco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blanco moves out of range of the body kick from Tartle.
Sloppy strikes from Blanco. Those never looked like landing.
Tartle misses with a straight left.
Blanco lands a jab to the head.
Blanco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartle is just out of range.
Blanco lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tartle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blanco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blanco lands the left hand.
Blanco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Tartle misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rolly Blanco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blanco lands a jab-cross combination.
Blanco with a nice calf kick.
Rolly Blanco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Blanco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tartle doesn't seem phased though.
Blanco connects with a body shot.
Blanco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanco scores with a shot to the body.
Blanco slips a jab from Tartle.
Blanco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tartle with a body shot.
Blanco thuds his right hand into Tartle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blanco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartle.
Blanco only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tartle throws a low kick but Blanco moves out of range easily.
Blanco scores with a jab. Tartle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tartle throws a body punch but Blanco moves out of range.
Tartle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rolly Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco lands a jab to the head.
Blanco lands a leg kick that knocks Tartle off balance momentarily.
Tartle moves out of range as Blanco strikes.
Tartle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tartle misses with a hook.
Blanco swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Blanco scores with a jab.
Blanco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tartle swats away the attempt to clinch by Blanco.
Blanco lands with a good body shot.
Blanco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blanco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tartle.
Tartle scores with a punch to the head.
Tartle scores with a hook to the body. Blanco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blanco jabs at Tartle's body.
Blanco wants to clinch up but Tartle keeps it at a distance.
Blanco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blanco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartle thuds a left hand into Blanco's body.
Tartle slips a jab and a cross from Blanco.
Blanco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Tartle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blanco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tartle at a distance.
Blanco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blanco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blanco duly obliges.
Tartle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blanco.
Blanco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blanco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tartle was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanco.
Tartle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanco scores with a jab to the head.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartle is just out of range.
Blanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tartle slips a jab and a cross from Blanco.
Tartle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blanco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tartle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanco scores with a hook to the body. Tartle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Blanco. Those never looked like landing.
Blanco moves out of range as Tartle throws a body kick.
Blanco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tartle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rolly Blanco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tartle. Blanco does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Blanco. Beautiful body shot.
Blanco throws a shot to the body.
Blanco with a nice calf kick.
Blanco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Blanco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blanco.
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartle manages to avoid it.
Blanco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tartle throws a body punch but Blanco moves out of range.
Donk. Tartle catches Blanco right on the button with a cross.
Blanco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tartle tries to bum rush Blanco with a series of wild strikes but Blanco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tartle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tartle looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanco is just out of range.
Tartle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanco lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Tartle lands with a shot to the body.
Blanco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blanco with a nice cross.
Blanco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blanco misses with a double jab
and Tartle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blanco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tartle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blanco.
Blanco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blanco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tartle was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanco.
Blanco digs a good body shot into Tartle's ribs.
Blanco lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Blanco does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Tartle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Blanco.
Blanco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tartle. Tartle obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Blanco lands a lovely overhand right.
Tartle throws a body punch but Blanco moves out of range.
Blanco scores with a jab to the body.
Blanco stalks Tartle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tartle's face. Tartle staggers backwards, shaken.
Blanco lands a jab to the nose.
Tartle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blanco misses with a shot to the body
and Tartle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blanco slips under a jab from Tartle.
Blanco staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Blanco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Blanco.
Blanco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Blanco finds it's way through Tartle's defenses.
Blanco staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tartle at a distance.
Tartle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blanco. That's going to slow Tartle down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rolly Blanco really dominated that round.
That's time! Tartle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Blanco throws a good cross that connects.
Blanco defending well as Tartle loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Tartle.
Nice cross by Blanco.
Blanco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blanco avoids the body shot from Tartle.
Blanco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blanco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blanco cracks Tartle with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Tartle is rocked!
Tartle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanco manages to avoid it.
Oh Tartle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blanco cracks Tartle with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Tartle is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Tartle is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Tartle could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rolly Blanco! |
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Event:
SSG 345 Elvul vs Macker
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Robert Kelly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb shoots and misses #CL#
and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Thumb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thumb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Kelly has hold of one of Thumb's legs. Thumb is fighting the takedown attempt but Kelly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kelly (2) vs (0) Thumb#SUB2#
Kelly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thumb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kelly has managed to get both his arms back between Thumb's legs - danger averted.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Thumb has an active guard here but Kelly has managed to pass into half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard.
Kelly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kelly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Thumb tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Thumb is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kelly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Kelly trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb looking to control.
#SUB#
Kelly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thumb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thumb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thumb! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kelly (2) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb tries to advance to mount but Kelly denies him.
Kelly is looking to regain half guard here but Thumb keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Kelly is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb wants to control for a moment but Kelly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kelly trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thumb manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (2) vs (7) Thumb
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kelly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thumb works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (2) vs (10) Thumb
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Thumb maintains control.#T6#
Thumb trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kelly (2) vs (13) Thumb
Thumb tries to keep control of the position but Kelly is staying busy.#SUB2#
Kelly showing good submission defense here.
Kelly is really stuck here.
Kelly turns into Thumb and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (4) vs (13) Thumb#T7#
Kelly wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Kelly postures up.
Kelly is looking to pass into half guard but Thumb pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thumb is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (4) vs (15) Thumb
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.#T8##SUB#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thumb is aware though and is defending well.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Kelly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kelly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thumb escapes and throws Kelly's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (4) vs (18) Thumb
Thumb trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly is looking to reverse the position.
Kelly is not content to let Thumb control the position. #T9##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kelly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kelly manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelly is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard. #T10#
Thumb is looking to stall here but Kelly recovers full guard.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Thumb won't allow Kelly to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.
Thumb stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position. #T11#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelly trying to control the position.
#T12#
Kelly keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thumb 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.
Thumb trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kelly can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Kelly is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking for submissions but instead, Kelly has regained full guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thumb trying to move into half guard but instead Kelly has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kelly (6) vs (18) Thumb#T14#
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kelly passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Kelly controlling the action here.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb wants to sweep but Kelly has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kelly (9) vs (18) Thumb
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 18 to 9.
A very excited looking Thom Thumb 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:
STRIKE! 32
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronke connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Kronke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Coptor scores with a kick to the body.
Kronke thuds a left hand into Coptor's body.
Coptor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kronke.
Coptor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
Coptor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coptor throws a sloppy head kick and Kronke moves out of range easily.
Coptor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kronke should have avoided that one.
Coptor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Coptor.
Coptor ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Coptor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kronke's sensitive parts.
Coptor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Coptor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kronke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coptor scrambles back to his feet.
Coptor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coptor throws a fast counter high kick but Kronke manages to duck under it in time.
Kronke throws out a loose jab but Coptor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coptor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coptor misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kronke lands with a cross.
Coptor throws a sloppy head kick and Kronke moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kronke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kronke just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kronke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kronke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick
and Coptor counters with a left and a right that stings Kronke.
Kronke avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronke.
Kronke misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Kronke.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Kronke there.
Sloppy strikes from Kronke. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kronke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kronke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coptor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coptor.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke throws a jab when Coptor was well out of range.
Coptor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good shot there by Kronke.#CUT#That has opened up Helio Coptor's cut even more.
Kronke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Coptor.
Coptor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronke.
Coptor scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Kronke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coptor misses with a wild body shot.
Kronke throws a big counter combination but Coptor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coptor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kronke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
Coptor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Coptor catches Kronke right on the button with a cross.
Coptor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kronke. That did some damage!
Coptor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coptor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kronke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kronke.
Coptor misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coptor!
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coptor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coptor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coptor defending well as Kronke loads up on a big left hand.
Coptor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coptor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coptor throws a right and a left that Kronke avoids nicely.
Coptor throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Coptor slips under a jab.
A combination from Kronke does no damage.
Coptor digs a good hook to Kronke's body.
Helio Coptor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coptor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coptor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Coptor lands a front kick.
Kronke misses with a straight left.
Coptor scores with a head kick. Kronke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coptor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kronke looks to land a body kick but Coptor moved away.
Coptor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coptor throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke misses with the body kick
and Coptor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coptor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kronke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coptor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Kronke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coptor.
Kronke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kronke looks to land a right hand but Coptor moved out of range.
Kronke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coptor lands with a right hand.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Coptor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by Coptor.
Kronke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coptor blocks a jab.
Coptor lands the left hand.
Coptor throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coptor just misses with a punch to the body.
Coptor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Helio Coptor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Coptor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
Coptor staying out of range there.
Coptor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronke.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coptor!
Coptor lands with a hook. Kronke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coptor scores with a jab. Kronke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coptor avoids the head kick by Kronke.
Coptor sizes up Kronke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kronke throws a shot from downtown. Coptor moves away and avoids it.
Coptor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kronke misses with a lunging right hand
and Coptor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kronke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronke throws a big shot that misses.
Coptor flicks out a counter leg kick but Kronke steps away.
Good leg kick by Kronke.
Coptor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kronke was well out of range. Poor timing from Coptor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coptor.
#T1#
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor lands with a nice body kick.
Coptor scores with a hook.
Kronke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kronke throws a lazy uppercut
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kronke misses the shot to the body.
Coptor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coptor to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Kronke is rocked!
Nice shot by Kronke.
Oh Kronke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coptor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kronke momentarily.
Coptor connects with a single shot there.
Coptor moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke throws a series of punches but Coptor moves out of range.
Coptor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kronke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coptor to score with a decent uppercut.
Kronke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Coptor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kronke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kronke needs to keep his hands up - Coptor had a free shot at his head there.
Kronke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke connects with a body shot that sends Coptor's belly button to the back.
Coptor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kronke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coptor backs up against the cage.
Coptor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke seems to have got his legs back now.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Coptor throws out a head kick that Kronke doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Kronke crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Kronke's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
No joy there for Kronke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Coptor.
Nice defenses there by Coptor.
Coptor throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Coptor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coptor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Coptor!
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Coptor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CCC 65 : Rolf vs McMichael
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graves wants it to stay on the feet.
Praust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Praust.
Praust staying out of range there.
Praust takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Marshall Praust has been cut.
No luck for Praust with that takedown attempt.
Graves misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Praust counters with a nice double leg into side control. Graves won't be happy with that.
Graves being controlled for a moment.
Praust trying to control the position but Graves is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Praust in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Graves is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marshall Praust!
After winning the bout, Marshall Praust 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 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 24 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sticks looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Thumb pushes a forearm under Sticks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sticks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
An out of breath Thom Thumb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSKT 20 Destruction
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Allen misses with a body shot.
Tartle unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Allen lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Tartle, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Tartle misses.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tartle.
Tartle looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Tartle takes one on the button.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tartle.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen defending well as Tartle loads up on a big left hand.
Xander Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tartle with a nice calf kick.
Tartle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen misses with a hook. Tartle ducked under it nicely.
Tartle throws a big counter head kick but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Tartle blocks a jab.
Tartle thinks about the counter body kick.
Tartle tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allen wants to clinch.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tartle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Tartle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Allen lands the left hand.
Tartle looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allen tries to work over Tartle's front leg with a kick but Tartle checks it.
Allen moves away from the strike by Tartle.
Allen lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Allen checks a low kick from Tartle.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Tartle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tartle takes one to the side of the head.
Tartle moves away from the strike by Allen.
Tartle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tartle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tartle moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick.
Allen misses with a leg kick.
Tartle walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen looks to throw the jab but Tartle is out of range.
Allen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tartle moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A jab from Allen does it's job there.
Tartle 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.
Tartle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Allen coming out on top.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tartle checks a leg kick.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tartle.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Tartle's head but Tartle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tartle keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Tartle moves away and avoids it.
Tartle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tartle slips under a jab from Allen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tartle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
Allen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tartle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tartle throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Tartle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tartle misses with a body kick.
Tartle moves away from the strike by Allen.
Tartle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Tartle throws a leg kick but Allen checks it.
Tartle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen misses with a hook. Tartle ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Allen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tartle.
A quick step to the side and Allen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Tartle.
Tartle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Tartle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tartle thumps Allen with a low kick.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Tartle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nick Tartle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Allen. #BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen throws a leg kick but Tartle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tartle scores with a head kick.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tartle.
Xander Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tartle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tartle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tartle blocks a head kick by Allen.
Tartle throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Tartle throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Allen takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen is pushing Tartle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tartle.
Tartle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Tartle counters with a nice uppercut.
Tartle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Tartle scores with a head kick. Allen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tartle ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Tartle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Tartle throws a counter combo.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tartle wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Tartle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range. #T2#
Tartle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tartle in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartle lands a slapping body shot.
Tartle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tartle.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tartle can do to turn this around?
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartle.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Tartle misses with a head kick.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Tartle checks a leg kick nicely.
Tartle feints a counter leg kick.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Tartle saw that one coming.
Tartle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen misses with a hook.
Nick Tartle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tartle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Allen closes the distance and pushes Tartle back into the cage.
Tartle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Allen up against the cage.#BC2#
Tartle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Allen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tartle misses with a body shot.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Tartle ducks down to avoid it.
Tartle misses with an uppercut.
Tartle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tartle staying out of range there.
Allen misses with a hook.
Tartle throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Tartle checks a leg kick nicely.
Tartle throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Tartle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tartle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tartle is out of range.
Tartle scores with a punch to the head.
Allen misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Tartle.
Tartle digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Tartle wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Tartle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allen tries a low kick but Tartle avoids it.
Tartle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Allen wants to clinch.#T1#
Tartle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Tartle and move into the clinch.
Tartle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tartle lands a nice looking body kick.
Tartle throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Allen rushes Tartle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tartle lands a shot to the body.
Tartle takes a shot to the head.
Xander Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tartle misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Tartle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen. #T2#
Tartle pressing his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tartle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tartle takes one to the chin there.
Allen lands with a cross.
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 Xander Allen.
Well Allen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Allen!
Xander Allen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 337 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 19 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu fails with the takedown.#TD#
Hlervu shoots in and bounces Thumb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Thumb
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Hlervu slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb trying to control here.
Hlervu is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Thumb is trying to control but can't.
Hlervu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thumb is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Thumb prevents Hlervu from taking his back.
Hlervu tries to control but Thumb wriggling away.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Thumb tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Thumb working to try and regain half guard.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Thumb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thumb for as long as he can get away with.
Hlervu mounts Thumb! Really nice guard pass there!
Hlervu fails to take his opponent's back.
Hlervu controlling his opponent. #T3#
Thumb wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thumb tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thumb is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Thumb
Hlervu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thumb doesn't escape.
Hlervu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Thumb trying to control the position but Hlervu manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Hlervu biding his time, controlling Thumb.
Thumb is in bad spot here.
Good control from Hlervu.
Thumb is really stuck here.
Hlervu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thumb's body.
Hlervu keeps control of the position as Thumb tries to break free.
Hlervu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thumb's body.
#T6#
I really don't envy Thumb right now.
Thumb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hlervu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thumb wants to control his opponent's hands but Hlervu gets his hands free.
Thumb is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hlervu.
Hlervu wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.#T7#
Hlervu controls the action.
Thumb tries to roll but Hlervu sticks to his back.
Hlervu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hlervu looking to hold on to the position here but Thumb rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass. #T8##SUB2#
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Hlervu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thumb's guard.
Hlervu moves into full mount! Thumb won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (11) vs (0) Thumb
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thumb is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Hlervu looking to control but Thumb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Hlervu trying to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (14) vs (0) Thumb
Hlervu is riding his opponent, not letting Thumb buck him off.
Hlervu controlling well, preventing Thumb from escaping the position.
#T10#
Hlervu wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Thumb trying to control the position but Hlervu manages to sink in the hooks.
Thumb tries to break free.
Thumb trying to control the position but Hlervu manages to sink in the hooks.
Thumb can't escape the position.
Hlervu keeps control of the position easily here as Thumb tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Hlervu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thumb is defending well though. Hlervu let's go of the attempt for now.#T11#
What can Thumb do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thumb looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hlervu is hanging on to Thumb's back as he tries to escape.
Hlervu keeps control of the position easily here as Thumb tries to buck him off.
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thumb can't escape the position.
#T12#
Hlervu has good solid back control here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hlervu.
Thumb tries to break free.
Thumb just trying to survive but Hlervu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thumb is trying to break free.
Thumb trying to control the hands but Hlervu won't let him.
Hlervu biding his time, controlling Thumb. #T13#
Thumb manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hlervu's guard. Nice work there by Thumb.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (14) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Hlervu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (16) vs (2) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hlervu is aware though and is defending well.
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard.
Hlervu pushes down on Thumb's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Hlervu uses his free foot to push down on Thumb's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thumb. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (19) vs (2) Thumb
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but Thumb doesn't allow it.
Thumb has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (22) vs (2) Thumb
Hlervu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thumb's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb tries to break free.
Thumb is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hlervu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CCC 53 : Oneil vs Jay
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Praust throws a leg kick #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Praust!
Farquharson misses with the ground and pound.
Farquharson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Praust some visible discomfort.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Praust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farquharson controlling from side mount.
Praust tries to bench press Farquharson off him but Farquharson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Praust is avoiding damage well.
Praust manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farquharson throws a strike but Praust avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Farquharson passes into half guard.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Praust wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy.
Praust tries to get to full guard but Farquharson has control of the leg.
Praust is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farquharson is stalling here. Praust is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Farquharson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Praust has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Praust moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Farquharson struggling a bit here.
Farquharson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Praust cracks Farquharson with a big right hand but Farquharson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Farquharson stops Praust from passing to mount.
Farquharson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Farquharson is looking to reverse the position.
Farquharson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Farquharson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Praust is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Praust wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy.
Praust takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Farquharson wants to sweep but Praust has passed to side control!
Farquharson looks to move to half guard but instead Praust has passed into mount! Damn!
Farquharson wants to control but Praust is having none of it.
Farquharson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Praust landing punches.
Farquharson 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.
Praust wants to advance to full mount but Farquharson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Praust passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Praust trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A lazy body kick from Praust #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Praust is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farquharson connects with a nice short shot to Praust's temple.
Praust slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marshall Praust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farquharson is in close to Praust's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farquharson trying to control but Praust is working from the bottom.
Farquharson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson throws a strike but Praust rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Farquharson working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Praust manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Praust keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Praust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Praust regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Farquharson. #SUB2#
Praust has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Farquharson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Praust.
Farquharson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Praust wants to control but Farquharson postures up.
Praust prevents Farquharson from improving position.
Check out the look on Farquharson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Farquharson scores with punches from side control.
Praust is working to avoid the ground and pound but Farquharson connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#It looks like Marshall Praust has been cut.
Praust parries the strikes from Farquharson easily there. Farquharson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Praust to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Farquharson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Praust prevents Farquharson from improving position.
Praust tries to bench press Farquharson off him but Farquharson keeps the position.
Farquharson works to advance to full mount. Praust defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Praust gets back to half guard.
Farquharson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Praust is rocked!
Farquharson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Praust! More strikes land and this one is all over! Farquharson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson!
Marshall Praust spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent has once again tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a 'No-Contest.''. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 27
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Coptor lands with a straight right. Alexandrov didn't see that one coming.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coptor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coptor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Coptor misses.
Coptor connects with a nice looking jab.
Coptor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coptor lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Coptor up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coptor blocking some punches.
#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coptor throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Coptor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coptor takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coptor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Some wild striking there from Alexandrov.
Coptor is looking for a counter combo.
Coptor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
It looked like Coptor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coptor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Alexandrov.
Coptor tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coptor.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Coptor is trying to stall.
#T2#
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
Coptor scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coptor tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Coptor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coptor scores with a knee to the head.
Coptor is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Coptor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Coptor. That's going to slow Alexandrov down.
Coptor scores with the left hand. Alexandrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Coptor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Coptor misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Coptor blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Coptor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch.
Coptor tries to bum rush Alexandrov with a series of wild strikes but Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coptor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coptor counters with a three punch combo that has Alexandrov backing up. Alexandrov nods at Coptor to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coptor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coptor, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Coptor gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov prevents Coptor from breaking the clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coptor up against the cage.
Coptor is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Coptor avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Coptor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Coptor.
A hook to the body from Coptor.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coptor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coptor with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Coptor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Coptor pushes him off.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and Coptor counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Coptor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coptor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coptor's corner calls for a 1-2. Coptor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Coptor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov takes one to the side of the head.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Coptor circles away.
#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Coptor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to work over Coptor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coptor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coptor blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Coptor tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Coptor improves position.
Alexandrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Coptor tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov keeps control of Coptor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coptor throws a head kick that Alexandrov semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick from Coptor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coptor scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coptor keeps the fight on the outside.
Coptor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexandrov. Alexandrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coptor up against the cage.
Alexandrov cracks Coptor with a nice body shot.#T2##BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Coptor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coptor lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexandrov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coptor slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Coptor is having none of it.
Coptor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Coptor breaks from the clinch.
Coptor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor is looking to counter punch.
Helio Coptor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coptor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coptor.
Alexandrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Coptor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coptor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Coptor!
A victorious Helio Coptor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 35 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thumb defends it nicely.
Thumb doesn't manage to clinch there - Ozymandias circles away.
Ozymandias is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ozymandias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Ozymandias#SUB#
Thumb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thumb trying to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Thumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ozymandias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias trying to advance position but Thumb counters by regaining guard.
Ozymandias stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Ozymandias
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Ozymandias taking a breather here.
Thumb is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ozymandias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (7) Ozymandias
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦠inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ozymandias tries to control but Thumb wriggling away.
Thumb is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Thumb is controlling an arm, preventing Ozymandias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Thumb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb regains half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Thumb defends it.
Ozymandias controlling the action here. #T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (10) Ozymandias
Ozymandias trying to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard. #T6#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (13) Ozymandias
Thumb tries to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Ozymandias maintains control.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thumb.
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Ozymandias 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. #SUB#
Thumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozymandias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozymandias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Ozymandias prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ozymandias is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard but Ozymandias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (16) Ozymandias
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias fails to advance to Thumb's back. #T12#
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Thumb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Thumb tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias prevents Thumb from getting the reversal.#T13#
Ozymandias takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (19) Ozymandias
Good control from Ozymandias.
It looks like Ozymandias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thumb tries to escape but Ozymandias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thumb controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here. #T14#
Thumb manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Nice work there by Thumb.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (19) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is pulling down on Thumb's head to control his posture.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is trying to control the position but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 19 to 2.
Cyrus Ozymandias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSKT 18 Beatdown
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Tartle fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Tartle.
Tartle moves out of range of the strikes.
Tartle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tilvur wants to clinch up but Tartle keeps it at a distance.
Tartle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tilvur.
Tartle just misses with a punch to the body.
Tilvur darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Tilvur takes the fight into the clinch.
Tilvur lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tilvur.
Tilvur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tartle scores with a shot to the side of Tilvur's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tilvur. #BC#
Tartle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tilvur throws a head kick that misses.
Tartle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tilvur just manages to avoid it.
Tartle throws a sloppy head kick and Tilvur moves out of range easily. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tartle misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tilvur! But no joy.
Tartle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tilvur was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartle.
Tilvur checks a leg kick.
Tilvur dodges the punch combination from Tartle.
Tartle lands a lovely overhand right.
Tilvur drops his hands momentarily and Tartle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tartle cracks Tilvur with an open hand slap.
Tartle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tartle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tartle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tilvur throws out the jab.
Tilvur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tilvur tries to clinch there but Tartle circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tartle checks a leg kick.
Tartle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Tartle has Tilvur up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Tartle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Tartle moves out of range as Tilvur strikes.
Tilvur throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Tartle holds on and brings the fighters into 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!
Tilvur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tartle or not. #BC#
Tartle breaks the clinch.
Tartle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tilvur.
Tilvur wants to clinch
and Tartle counters with a two punch combo.
Tilvur tries to score with a low kick but Tartle moves his leg out of the way.
Tartle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Tilvur gets a clinch.
Tilvur lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Tilvur.
Tilvur works on Tartle's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Tartle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tilvur throws a chopping leg kick but Tartle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tilvur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 Nick Tartle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tilvur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tartle misses with a wild combination.
Tartle tries to score with a low kick but Tilvur moves his leg out of the way.
Tilvur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tilvur tries to clinch but Tartle moves out of range.
It looked like Tartle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tilvur.
Tartle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tartle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Tilvur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Tartle.
Tilvur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilvur presses Tartle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tilvur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tilvur tries a body shot but Tartle blocks it.
Tilvur presses Tartle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Tilvur manages to break the clinch.
Nick Tartle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Tilvur scores with a shot to the body.
Tartle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tilvur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Tartle darts in and clinches Tilvur up against the cage.
Tartle blocks a body shot from Tilvur. #BC2#
Tilvur breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tilvur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tartle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tartle misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tartle throws an elbow but misses.
Tilvur misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tilvur fails to land.
Tilvur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tartle looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Tilvur fails to land. #T2#
Tilvur tries to throw a body punch but Tartle avoids it by throwing Tilvur back against the cage. #BC#
Tartle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tilvur avoids a kick to the body.
Tilvur throws a head kick but Tartle moves out of range.
Tartle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Tartle misses.
It seemed like Tilvur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tilvur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tilvur jabs Tartle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tilvur misses with a straight left.
Tilvur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartle manages to avoid it.
Tartle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tartle scores with a head kick.
Tilvur scores with a decent looking hook.
Tilvur lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralen Tilvur 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tilvur throws an off balance right hand
and Tartle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tilvur thinking.
Nick Tartle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tartle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tartle cracks Tilvur with a good jab.#CL2#
Tilvur has closed the distance and engaged Tartle in a clinch.
#BC#
Tartle manages to break the clinch.
Tartle misses with a series of wild punches.
Tartle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tilvur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tartle thuds a left hand into Tilvur's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilvur tries to clinch
and Tartle counters with a two punch combo.
Tilvur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tartle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartle scores with a leg kick.
Tartle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tartle tries to clinch but Tilvur moves out of range. #T1#
Tilvur throws a lazy right hand but Tartle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tilvur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tartle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tartle misses with a hook. Tilvur ducked under it nicely.
Tilvur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tartle moves away.
Tartle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Tilvur clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tartle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tilvur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tartle throws out a powerful jab.
Tartle connects with a high kick.
Tartle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tilvur lands a nice shot that snaps Tartle's head back.
Tilvur misses with a low kick.
Nick Tartle is winning the standup battle so far.
Tartle slips a jab and a cross from Tilvur.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tilvur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tilvur connects with a looping right hand.
Tartle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Tartle closes the distance and pushes Tilvur back into the cage.#BC2#
Tilvur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tartle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tilvur.
Tartle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tilvur wants to clinch up but Tartle keeps it at a distance.
Tartle tries to clinch but Tilvur moves out of range.
Tartle swats away the attempt to clinch by Tilvur.
Tilvur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartle.
A little feinted left hand from Tartle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tilvur loads up on a big right hand but Tartle slips the punch.
Tartle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tartle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tartle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Tartle! |
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Event:
SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuang dives in and scores a takedown into Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Thumb
Kuang won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang advances to half guard.
Thumb tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb controlling the position for now.#T1#
Thumb trying to control here.
Kuang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Thumb
Kuang fails to advance to Thumb's back.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thumb tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuang controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Kuang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuang controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang is looking to work his way around to Thumb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kuang avoids the attempt from Thumb to control.
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape.
Thumb gets back to half guard.#T3#
Thumb wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Kuang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thumb wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #T4#
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
Kuang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (5) vs (2) Thumb#T5#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Kuang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thumb passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it.
Kuang tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Kuang moves into full guard.
Thumb passes into half guard. #T7#
Thumb wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it.
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Thumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuang sees it coming and defends easily.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T8#
Kuang is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Kuang won't allow it.
Thumb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuang reverses the position - he's now on top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (7) vs (2) Thumb
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Kuang postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb pulls Kuang in to control the position. #SUB2#
Kuang has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thumb to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kuang is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thumb pulls down on the head and he's put Kuang to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
CCC 44 : Kersikov vs Kay
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Praust blocks a head kick by Holmes.
#TD2#
Praust closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holmes did well to prevent Praust getting side control.
Praust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holmes!
Holmes wants to hold on but Praust pushes him away.#SUB2#
Praust wants to finish this one by submission but Holmes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Praust.
Praust looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holmes is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praust looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Praust lands a big shot there that rocks Holmes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T1#
Praust postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Holmes looks a forlorn figure.
Holmes is trying to escape the mount.
Praust lands a couple of good shots and Holmes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Praust is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Holmes has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Praust has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Holmes taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Praust doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marshall Praust!
A relieved looking Marshall Praust thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 321 Octavio vs Bar
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Farquharson rushes Thumb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Farquharson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Farquharson manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (0) Thumb
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thumb is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Farquharson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Farquharson prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb manages to get back to half guard.
Farquharson prevents Thumb from improving his position.#T1#
Thumb is positioning himself well to prevent Farquharson advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Thumb with the active half guard here but Farquharson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (0) Thumb
Farquharson trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb tries to bench press Farquharson off him but Farquharson keeps the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thumb prevents Farquharson from improving position.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farquharson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thumb struggling a bit here.
Thumb tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (9) vs (0) Thumb#T3#
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson fails to move to back control.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Farquharson maintains control.#T4#
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Farquharson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Farquharson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Farquharson's attempts to control the action.
Farquharson fails to advance to Thumb's back.
Farquharson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Farquharson tries to control but Thumb wriggling away.
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Thumb is still trying to improve position.
Thumb wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (12) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
What can Thumb do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thumb tries to break free.
#T6#
Farquharson doesn't have the hooks in and Thumb manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (12) vs (2) Thumb
Farquharson 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: Farquharson (14) vs (2) Thumb
Farquharson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (17) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb is just holding on here. Farquharson manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Farquharson (20) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb is keeping busy.
Thumb just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7##SUB#
Thumb preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farquharson.
Farquharson keeps control of the position easily here as Thumb tries to buck him off.
Farquharson gets his hands free as Thumb looks to control. #T8#
Thumb is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Farquharson gets his hands free as Thumb looks to control.
Thumb is really stuck here.
Thumb trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip.
Thumb rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
Farquharson trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Farquharson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thumb tries to break free.
Thumb staying busy and making it hard for Farquharson to control. #T9#
Farquharson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Farquharson controlling well, preventing Thumb from escaping the position.
Thumb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Farquharson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Thumb right now.
Farquharson trying to control momentarily.
Thumb can't escape the position.
#T10##SUB#
Farquharson looking for the RNC.
Farquharson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Farquharson wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Thumb is trying to break free.
#T11#
A lull in the action here.
Thumb is in bad spot here.
Thumb looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Farquharson has the hooks in. Thumb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Thumb staying busy and making it hard for Farquharson to control.
Thumb just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thumb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Farquharson.
Thumb tries to break free.
Farquharson gets his hands free as Thumb looks to control.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Will Farquharson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Thumb right now.
#T13#
Farquharson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thumb tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farquharson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farquharson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Farquharson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thumb has worked his arm free - good work by Thumb!
#T14#
Thumb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Thumb is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Thumb tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.
Thumb trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Farquharson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (23) vs (2) Thumb
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson fails to take his opponent's back.
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Hamish Farquharson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 23
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coptor doesn't seem bothered though.
Kronke throws a head kick but Coptor moves out of range.
Kronke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coptor.
Kronke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Coptor.
Kronke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Coptor clips Kronke with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Kronke a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#Kronke is rocked!
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!
Coptor lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kronke crumples to the floor! Coptor milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Helio Coptor!
Helio Coptor 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:
SSG 317 Johnson vs Feet
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lehel Bartasz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thumb shoots in and drives through. Bartasz sprawls well.
Thumb moves in looking to clinch but Bartasz pushes him off.
Bartasz fails to land the takedown.
Thumb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thumb enables Bartasz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thumb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bartasz (2) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb controlling the position.
Bartasz preventing the sweep.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (2) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartasz looking for a sweep. Not yet Bartasz, not yet.
Bartasz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (4) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Bartasz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Bartasz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thumb is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Bartasz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartasz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartasz defends well.
Bartasz postures up.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartasz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thumb's guard.
Thumb trying to hold on to Bartasz's head to control him but Bartasz postures up.
Well, if Bartasz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Thumb tries to roll over but Bartasz keeps him under control.
Bartasz is pressing down on Thumb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thumb is holding on for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Bartasz is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Bartasz has control of the leg. #T3#
Thumb keeps trying to improve his position.
Thumb gets full guard.#SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Bartasz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartasz works his way back into a safe position though.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Bartasz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bartasz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bartasz preventing the sweep.
Bartasz trying to move into half guard but instead Thumb has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (4) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Bartasz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thumb pushing down on Bartasz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bartasz tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Bartasz defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Bartasz is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bartasz wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Thumb is controlling the pace.
Bartasz tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg. #T6#
Thumb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bartasz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thumb prevents Bartasz from improving his position.
Thumb is just content to waste time from the top position. Bartasz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thumb trying to control but Bartasz is working from the bottom.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Bartasz.
Thumb being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Bartasz keeps moving.
Bartasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb 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.
Bartasz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thumb is now in half guard. #T8#
Thumb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bartasz reverses the position - he's now on top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (6) vs (4) Thumb
Bartasz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb managing to control the position.
Bartasz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Thumb wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bartasz is now in half guard.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb is trying to keep Bartasz in close.
Bartasz looking to pass the guard.
Bartasz passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartasz is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Bartasz wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thumb.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bartasz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thumb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bartasz has managed to get both his arms back between Thumb's legs - danger averted.
Bartasz trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Bartasz tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Bartasz is proving a slippery customer.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartasz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bartasz is pushing down on Thumb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thumb is fighting to maintain full guard but Bartasz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thumb wants to control but Bartasz is keeping busy.
Bartasz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (9) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb 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.#T12#
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bartasz wants to take a breather but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb won't allow Bartasz to pass to mount.
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thumb controls Bartasz momentarily but Bartasz frees himself.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Thumb controlling Bartasz's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (9) vs (6) Thumb
Bartasz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (11) vs (6) Thumb
Bartasz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bartasz wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Thumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Bartasz.
#T14#
Bartasz wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Bartasz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (14) vs (6) Thumb
Bartasz prevents Thumb from getting the reversal.
Bartasz trying to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartasz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartasz takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Lehel Bartasz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSKT 16 Re-Genesis
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tartle. #CL#
Tartle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fart, pushing him back against the cage.
Fart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tartle blocking some punches.
Fart keeps control of Tartle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tartle lands a hook that snaps the head of Fart backwards.
Fart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fart misses with an elbow over the top.
Fart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fart blocks a body shot from Tartle.
Fart working aggressively here.
Tartle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fart misses with a body punch.
Tartle lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Tartle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tartle with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tartle. That's going to slow Fart down. #T1#
Tartle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fart throws out the jab. #CL#
Tartle has Fart up against the cage in a clinch.
Tartle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tartle tries to work over Fart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tartle tries to circle away but Fart has him pinned against the cage.
Tartle avoids the elbow strike from Fart, against the cage.
Fart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fart.
Fart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fart tries to circle away but Tartle has him pinned against the cage.
Fart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tartle misses with some punches.
Tartle blocks a body shot from Fart.
Fart misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Fart misses with some punches.
Tartle tries a knee to the head but Fart blocks it.
Fart misses with a punch to the body.
Fart with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fart lands a nice uppercut.
Fart lands with a right to the head.
Tartle has Fart pushed against the cage.
Fart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tartle.
A head punch on the inside from Fart fails to land.
Fart misses with some punches.
Tartle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liquid Fart will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A jab from Fart misses.
Tartle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Fart misses its intended target.
Fart with a jab.
Fart misses with a lunging right hand
and Tartle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tartle scores with a push kick.
Fart throws a body punch but Tartle moves out of range.
Tartle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tartle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartle jabs Fart right on the nose. Fart blinks but takes it well.
Fart moves out of range as Tartle strikes.
Tartle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tartle slips a straight right by Fart.#T1#
Tartle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tartle counters with a right hand to the body.
Tartle blocks a jab.
Fart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fart jabs Tartle right on the nose. Tartle blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Tartle.
Tartle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fart misses with a straight left.
Tartle lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Fart.
Fart misses with a looping left.
Tartle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Fart misses with a low kick.
Tartle is looking to counter the offense by Fart and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fart avoids the body shot from Tartle.
Tartle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fart looks to land a right hand but Tartle moved out of range.
Fart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tartle misses with a two punch combination.
Tartle throws a hook to the side of Fart's head but Fart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Fart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nick Tartle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tartle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Tartle is rocked!
Fart connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Tartle out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liquid Fart!
Liquid Fart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 19
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronke digs a good hook to Coptor's body.
Kronke misses with a body shot.
Kronke looks to land a left hand but Coptor moved out of range nicely.
Kronke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronke moves out of range of the body kick from Coptor.
A telegraphed right hand from Kronke misses the target.
Coptor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kronke tries to land a front kick but Coptor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coptor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coptor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coptor lands a leg kick that knocks Kronke off balance momentarily.
Kronke misses with a right hand
and Coptor counters with a three punch combo that has Kronke backing up. Kronke nods at Coptor to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coptor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've been informed that Kronke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kronke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters circling a little - Kronke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coptor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coptor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kronke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kronke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Coptor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Coptor.
Kronke throws a lazy head kick
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Coptor blocks the leg kick.
Kronke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coptor looks to land a body kick but Kronke moved away.
Kronke blocks the body kick.
Coptor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coptor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coptor slips a straight right by Kronke.
Coptor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coptor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coptor.
Kronke avoids the body shot from Coptor.
Kronke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Kronke tries to work over Coptor's front leg with a kick but Coptor checks it.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
Kronke scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Coptor. That snapped Kronke's head back.
Coptor wants to slow Kronke down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Coptor has closed the distance and engaged Kronke in a clinch.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke avoiding damage as Coptor throws knees to the body.
Coptor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kronke has double underhooks.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke scores with a shoulder strike.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Helio Coptor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Coptor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coptor.
Coptor throws a head kick but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Coptor closes the distance and clinches.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke letting Coptor take a breather here.
Coptor prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke keeps control of Coptor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coptor misses with the head strike.
Coptor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kronke is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Coptor wants to stall.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Kronke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kronke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coptor ducks under a wild hook from Kronke.
Kronke misses with a leg kick
and Coptor counters with a good, hard body kick but Kronke shrugs it off.
Kronke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coptor's sensitive parts.
Coptor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Coptor has managed to clinch.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Coptor controls his hands.
Coptor holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coptor backwards.
Kronke lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coptor tries to score with a low kick but Kronke moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Kronke.
Jab, jab by Kronke - just one landing.
Coptor defending well as Kronke loads up on a big left hand.
Kronke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coptor manages to avoid it.
Coptor throws a series of punches but Kronke avoids them all with ease.
Coptor thuds a left hand into Kronke's body.
Kronke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kronke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kronke throws a good cross that connects.
Coptor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Coptor misses.
Kronke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coptor manages to avoid it.
Kronke misses with a looping right.
Coptor lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD2#
Kronke scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Coptor beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coptor fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kronke takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Coptor checks a leg kick nicely.
Coptor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kronke is looking to chop away at Coptor's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Coptor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coptor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coptor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kronke scrambles back to his feet.
Coptor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronke in his tracks.
Kronke misses with a low kick.
Coptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coptor misses with a leg kick.
Eric Kronke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coptor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronke connects with the punch.
Coptor tries to clinch up but Kronke circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronke lands a head shot.
Coptor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coptor fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Coptor tries to clinch up but Kronke circles away and keeps his distance.
Kronke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kronke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coptor looks for the body kick but Kronke saw that one coming.
Coptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coptor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kronke throws a nice looking combination but Coptor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kronke throws a wild body kick that Coptor sees coming a mile off.
Coptor slips a straight right by Kronke.
Kronke throws a leg kick but Coptor moved away.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Kronke tenderised Coptor's leg. Coptor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coptor blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronke.
Coptor digs a good body shot into Kronke's ribs.
Coptor lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coptor. Kronke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
Coptor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronke in his tracks.
Coptor connects with a solid leg kick.
Coptor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kronke in his tracks.
Kronke throws a body punch but Coptor moves out of range.
Kronke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coptor.
Coptor moves out of range of the body kick.
Kronke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coptor lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Kronke tenderised Coptor's leg. Coptor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coptor tries to bum rush Kronke with a series of wild strikes but Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coptor catches Kronke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kronke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coptor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Kronke.
Well Kronke 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Kronke!
After winning the bout, Eric Kronke 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 309 Borgia vs Thumb
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thumb enables Borgia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thumb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb wants to control but Borgia passes easily into half guard.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Thumb defending well.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Thumb
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face as Borgia controls the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Borgia tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Thumb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Thumb defends it.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb trying to control the position.
#T3#
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Thumb trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Borgia pulls Thumb in close to his closed guard and prevents Thumb from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thumb looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Thumb#T5#
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thumb controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Borgia trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Borgia looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (4) Thumb
Borgia 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.
Borgia controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Borgia has control of Thumb's left arm, preventing Thumb from doing any damage.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb is pushing down on Borgia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borgia is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thumb controlling the action here.
Borgia desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8#
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Borgia is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Thumb might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Borgia wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB2#
Thumb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb is continuing to stall.#T10#
Borgia is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (7) Thumb
Borgia is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thumb trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Thumb wants to control for a moment but Borgia uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Thumb sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgia is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold. #T12#
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully. #T13#
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borgia pulls Thumb in to control the position.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Thumb looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (9) vs (7) Thumb
Borgia 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.
Thumb managing to control the position. #T14#
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Borgia has moved into half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Alexander Borgia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 16
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronke looks to score with a jab to the body but Coptor is just out of range.
Coptor wants to land a leg kick but Kronke is out of range.
Kronke misses with a hook
and Coptor counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Coptor.
Kronke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
Coptor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Kronke lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Coptor goes down! The ref sends Kronke to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Coptor is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Coptor ducks down to avoid it.
Kronke 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.
Kronke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kronke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke misses with a right hand
letting Coptor counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kronke misses with a looping left.
Coptor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kronke clobbers Coptor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coptor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke throws a leg kick
letting Coptor counter with a right hand.
Kronke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coptor circles away quickly and effectively.
Coptor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kronke jabs at Coptor's body.
Coptor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kronke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coptor, as that shot connected.
Kronke misses the shot to the body.
Coptor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kronke looks to land a left hand but Coptor moved out of range nicely.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coptor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kronke misses with the combination.
Kronke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coptor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coptor tries to move into range but Kronke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Coptor ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronke misses with a left hand
and Coptor counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Eric Kronke should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Coptor misses with a head kick.
Kronke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kronke misses with a left hand
and Coptor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kronke throws a body kick that misses
and Coptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kronke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coptor counters with a low kick, right behind Kronke 's knee.
Kronke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coptor.
It looked like Coptor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coptor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kronke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coptor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronke.
A counter left hand to the body from Coptor misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coptor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coptor is looking for a counter combo.
Kronke throws a lazy right hand but Coptor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kronke connects with a nice looking jab.
Kronke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kronke throws a right and a left that Coptor avoids nicely. #T1#
Coptor tries a low kick but Kronke avoids it.
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kronke throws a looping overhand right but Coptor ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kronke misses.
Kronke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coptor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kronke takes a swing at Coptor's ribcage but misses.
Kronke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kronke throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Coptor counter with a right hand.
Kronke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coptor's hands.
Coptor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eric Kronke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Coptor.
Kronke looks to land a right hand but Coptor moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Coptor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A jab lands there for Kronke.
Kronke throws a sloppy body shot
and Coptor counters with a thumping low kick.
Kronke misses with a hook to the body
and Coptor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Coptor closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Helio Coptor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kronke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kronke misses with a body punch
and Coptor counters with a big head kick but Kronke shrugs it off.
Coptor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kronke misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Kronke.
Coptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coptor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coptor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kronke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Kronke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Helio Coptor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kronke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coptor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Coptor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronke misses with a body shot
and Coptor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kronke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kronke lands with an uppercut that bounces Coptor off the ropes and back into range.
Coptor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronke.
Coptor fakes the leg kick and cracks Kronke in the body.
Coptor misses with a double jab.
Coptor scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Kronke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coptor scores with a nice head shot.
Coptor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coptor lands a glancing blow to the side of Kronke's head.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kronke. That snapped Coptor's head back.
Coptor misses with a low kick.
Kronke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coptor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Coptor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
Kronke misses with a straight right.
Kronke misses with a hook.
Coptor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coptor slips a jab from Kronke.
Coptor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kronke thows a leg kick but Coptor checks it
and Coptor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Coptor blocks a head kick by Kronke.
Coptor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
An attempted straight right counter from Coptor misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coptor.
Kronke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coptor is out of range.
Kronke throws a body shot but no joy.
Coptor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kronke throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Coptor misses the target.
Eric Kronke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coptor scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Coptor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronke doesn't seem phased though.
Coptor moves out of range as Kronke strikes.
Coptor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Coptor checks a low kick from Kronke.
Coptor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kronke throws a hook but Coptor blocks it.
Coptor appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Kronke.
I've got Kronke 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SSKT War Report
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tartle.
Swotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tartle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tartle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swotter wants to counter the offense by Tartle and move into the clinch position.#KD#
Tartle clips Swotter with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Swotter a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#It looks like Harry Swotter has been cut.
Swotter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tartle.
Tartle sets himself, and Swotter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tartle avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Swotter. Those never looked like landing.
Tartle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tartle sets himself, and Swotter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tartle avoids it this time.
Swotter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swotter fails to land with a series of punches.
Tartle digs a good hook to Swotter's body.
#T1#
Swotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tartle.
Swotter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Swotter.
Tartle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swotter.
Swotter wants to counter the offense by Tartle and move into the clinch position.
Tartle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tartle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartle.
A slow jab from Tartle misses its intended target.
Swotter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tartle.
Tartle misses with a low kick.
Swotter tries to counter with a clinch but Tartle shakes him off and moves away.
Swotter tries to clinch but Tartle is having none of it.
Tartle throws a big shot that misses.
Swotter wants to counter the offense by Tartle and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Tartle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swotter.
Swotter wants to counter with a clinch but Tartle pushes him away.
Nick Tartle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tartle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swotter.
And Tartle counters with a quick kick to the body but Swotter blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tartle.
Tartle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tartle sets himself, and Swotter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tartle avoids it this time.
Swotter checks a leg kick.
Tartle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tartle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartle.
Swotter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tartle.
Swotter throws a jab when Tartle was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tartle should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Harry Swotter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tartle throws a push kick but Swotter slaps the foot to one side.
Swotter ducks under a wild hook from Tartle.
Swotter tries to counter with a clinch but Tartle shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Swotter misses.
Tartle throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Tartle catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Swotter stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Swotter walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Tartle knocks out Swotter with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tartle before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tartle picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Tartle! |
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