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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Hamilton misses with a hook
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamilton throws a combination that misses
enabling Toney to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hamilton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamilton throws a series of punches but Toney moves out of range.
Hamilton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toney lands a jab-cross combination.
Toney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Toney cracks Hamilton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamilton momentarily.
#ROC#Hamilton is rocked!
A big left from Hamilton misses.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toney tests Hamilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamilton misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Toney to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamilton is still on wobbly legs! Can Toney finish him?
Hamilton misses with a hook
and Toney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Toney.
Hamilton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamilton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toney scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Toney darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Hamilton misses with a hook. Toney ducked under it nicely.
Hamilton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamilton seems to have recovered his senses.
Toney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamilton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamilton misses with a double jab
and Toney counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamilton misses with an uppercut
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hamilton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamilton doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamilton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamilton takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamilton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamilton misses with a left hand
and Toney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toney duly obliges.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a right hand to the body.
Toney lands a jab.
Toney connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Hamilton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hamilton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamilton throws a lazy uppercut
and Toney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Toney scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hamilton to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Nice defenses there by Toney.
Toney scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamilton should have avoided that one.
Toney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamilton on the side of the head.
Hamilton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toney counters with a straight right hand.
Toney lands a slapping body shot.
Hamilton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Toney scores with a jab to the jaw.
James Toney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toney lands with a straight right. Hamilton didn't see that one coming.
Toney scores with a jab.
Hamilton throws a combination that misses
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton tries to bum rush Toney with a series of wild strikes but Toney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamilton looks to land a combination but Toney avoids it well.
Lincoln Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hamilton throws a poor cross that misses
letting Toney counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Toney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Toney should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hamilton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hamilton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamilton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toney connects with the punch.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and as Hamilton takes a moment to reset, Toney counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Hamilton goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Toney is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Toney!
A very excited looking James Toney 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:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon fails with the takedown.
Virus tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Virus clinches up against the ropes.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vernon just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Vernon has Virus pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vernon pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Virus tumbling to the mat - Vernon dives into Virus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Virus
Virus 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.
Vernon advances to half guard.
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to advance position but Virus counters by regaining guard.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Vernon stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Virus
Vernon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Virus can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus is not content to let Vernon control the position. #T2#
Virus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Virus is still trying to improve position.
Vernon trying to control the position but Virus is working away.
Virus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Virus trying to control here.
Virus is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus keeping hold of Vernon's head, controlling as best he can.
Virus tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#T4#
Vernon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Virus trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Vernon prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Virus is defending the position. #T5#
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Virus defends it.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away.
Virus regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon stands and throws Virus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (0) Virus
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Virus tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.#T6#
Virus gets back to half guard.
Virus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Virus defends it.
Vernon prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Vernon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (11) vs (0) Virus#T7#
Virus is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Virus manages to get back to half guard.
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Virus is trying is best to control the position here.
Virus trying to control here.
#T8#
Virus is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Virus has his hands on Vernon's head, controlling the position.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Virus is trying to keep Vernon in close.
Virus 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: Vernon (11) vs (2) Virus
Vernon trying to control here.
Virus trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away. #SUB#
Vernon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Virus controlling the pace.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Virus postures up.
Virus 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.
Virus wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon trying to control the position.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully. #T11#
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Virus trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Virus postures up.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vernon looking to control but Virus passes into half guard.
#T13#
Vernon won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Vernon wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Virus trying to pass the guard but Vernon defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Virus in particular looking to stall.
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vernon (15) vs (2) Virus
You can see the frustration on Virus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Virus is keeping busy.
Vernon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Virus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vernon is looking to control Virus but Virus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vernon keeps control of the position as Virus tries to break free.
Vernon doesn't have the hooks in and Virus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (15) vs (4) Virus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus is pushing down on Vernon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vernon is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vernon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virus is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Isaac Vernon gave a mention to Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Ignatiev scores with a decent looking hook.
Camble throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatiev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camble misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camble with a body shot.
Camble moves out of range as Ignatiev strikes.
Ignatiev scores with a push kick.
Camble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ignatiev misses with a left hand
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble misses the shot to the body.
Camble scores with a hook to the body. Ignatiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike Camble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camble scores with a body shot.
Camble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camble throws a sloppy body shot
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camble fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Camble swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble looks for a takedown but Ignatiev sprawls well.
Camble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camble cracks Ignatiev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camble is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
Ignatiev missing with a left hand there. Camble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the body
and Camble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Ignatiev.
A shot to the body from Ignatiev misses
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Camble goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ignatiev 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.
Ignatiev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camble staying out of range there.
Camble blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ignatiev.
Jab from Camble.
Camble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Ignatiev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ignatiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camble moves away.
Camble stuns Ignatiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ignatiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ignatiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camble can pounce on him.
#T3#
Camble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a series of strikes. Camble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ignatiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camble connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatiev scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Camble dives in and scores a takedown into Ignatiev's guard.
Camble being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignatiev can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble throwing strikes from guard but Ignatiev blocks nicely. #T4#
Camble tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatiev is retaining full guard.
Camble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camble is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Camble is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatiev has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camble.
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 Mike Camble will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Camble defending well as Ignatiev loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatiev.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camble.
Camble is looking to wear down Ignatiev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Camble lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ignatiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camble.
Camble misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camble takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Ignatiev lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camble throws a leg kick but Ignatiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatiev! But no joy.
Camble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camble throws a jab when Ignatiev was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatiev misses the target.
Camble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ignatiev at a distance.
Camble lands with a cross.
Ignatiev throws the left hand but Camble avoids the punch easily.
Camble lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Ignatiev throws a hook but Camble blocks it.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Camble avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev with the inside leg kick.
Camble with a poor takedown
and Ignatiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camble.
Camble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatiev pinned against the cage. Ignatiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Ignatiev misses
and Camble counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Camble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camble looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatiev swings for the body but Camble moves out of range.
It looked like Camble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ignatiev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camble misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a nice uppercut.
Camble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camble misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ignatiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a right hand to the body.
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Camble avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Camble jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nikolai Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatiev.
Camble is looking to counter punch.
Camble moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatiev.
#T4##TD#
Camble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ignatiev was covering up waiting for the punch and Camble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camble wants to pass the guard but Ignatiev is keeping the position.
Ignatiev pulls Camble in close to his closed guard and prevents Camble from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ignatiev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camble's head.
Camble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatiev is fending him off so far but Camble persists. Nope, Ignatiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Camble avoids it easily.
Camble throwing a counter right hand but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev leaves Camble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camble throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev throws an off balance right hand
and Camble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camble looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
Camble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatiev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camble manages to avoid it.
Camble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatiev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camble somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Camble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble misses with a looping left.
Ignatiev throws a counter combo.
Camble throws a poor cross that misses
and Camble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatiev misses with a looping right.
Camble attempts a counter takedown but Ignatiev avoids it well and moves away.
Camble lands a jab.
Camble misses the jab.
Ignatiev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Ignatiev finds it's way through Camble's defenses.
Ignatiev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Ignatiev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Camble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ignatiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick which misses Camble's front leg but catches the back leg as Camble tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev throws a right hand that misses
and Camble counters with a nice uppercut.
Camble throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ignatiev counters with a good low kick that Camble was not able to check.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Camble misses the body punch
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatiev connects with a right hand. Camble shakes it off.
Nice cross by Camble.
Ignatiev lands a jab to Camble's midsection.#T3#
Camble misses with a body shot
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Ignatiev as Camble shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ignatiev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camble on the side of the head.
Ignatiev throws a lazy right hand but Camble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatiev misses with a leg kick
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camble.
Ignatiev cracks Camble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camble missing with a left hand there. Ignatiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camble throws a body shot but no joy.
Camble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Camble scores with a nice right hand.
Camble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatiev is fending him off so far but Camble persists. Nope, Ignatiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Camble misses
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev connects with a jab.
Ignatiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camble.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev cracks Camble with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Camble is rocked!
Camble blocks a leg kick.
Oh Camble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatiev throws out the jab.
Camble seems to have got his legs back now.
Camble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ignatiev sprawls well. Ignatiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camble gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Ignatiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ignatiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nikolai Ignatiev!
Our winner, Nikolai Ignatiev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Zaroni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaroni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaroni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaroni throws a leg kick
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Zaroni moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Smolarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaroni misses with a looping right.
Zaroni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smolarek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smolarek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaroni has time to react.
Smolarek throws a jab when Zaroni was well out of range.
Zaroni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smolarek rushes Zaroni and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Zaroni is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Smolarek piles on the pressure and Zaroni crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vernon is in Rua's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (0) vs (2) Vernon
Rua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vernon trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard. #T1#
Vernon postures up.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua 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: Rua (2) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is not content to let Rua control the position.
Vernon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vernon is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rua (2) vs (6) Vernon
Rua prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.
Vernon is hanging on to Rua's back as he tries to escape.
Rua is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rua looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rua tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Vernon working for the choke.
Vernon 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Rua is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vernon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rua rolls, trying to escape but Vernon keeps control of the position.
Rua is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vernon.
Rua trying to control the position but Vernon manages to sink in the hooks. #T5##SUB2#
Rua preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vernon. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rua has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rua trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Vernon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Vernon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T6#
Rua rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard. #T7#
Vernon stalling.
Rua trying to control but Vernon postures up.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vernon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vernon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rua (6) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon breaks Rua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (6) vs (8) Vernon
Rua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vernon 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. #T8#
Vernon won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon slips nicely into half guard.
Rua wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
#T9#
Vernon trying to control from Rua's half guard. Rua has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rua can't keep his opponent in guard - Vernon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rua tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg. #T10#
Vernon wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon not doing much here.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Rua wants to get back to full guard.
Rua wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vernon.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Rua is trying to control but can't.
Vernon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (6) vs (11) Vernon
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Rua prevents Vernon from improving position.
Vernon trying to control the position but Rua is working away.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vernon trying to control the position but Rua is working away. #T13#
Vernon controlling the position from side mount.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but Rua denies him.
Vernon wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Vernon tries to move to mount but Rua blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Vernon works to advance to full mount. Rua defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (6) vs (13) Vernon
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 13 to 6.
Isaac Vernon gave a mention to Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Halkias takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Stavros Halkias has been cut.
The fighters circling - Halkias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halkias throws out a powerful jab.
Halkias connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Halkias clinches with his opponent.
Halkias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juniorss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Juniorss obliges.
Juniorss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halkias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juniorss backwards.
Juniorss blocks an elbow strike.
Juniorss prevents a body shot from Halkias.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the head but Halkias blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halkias stalling in the clinch.
Halkias lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halkias scores with a hook to the body.
Juniorss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juniorss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halkias manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Halkias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halkias misses with a body punch.
Juniorss avoids a wild elbow strike from Halkias.
Halkias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halkias is pushing Juniorss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Halkias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halkias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short left from Juniorss.
Juniorss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juniorss misses with some punches.
Halkias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halkias slows down the pace here.
Halkias takes a knee right on the jaw!
Halkias lands a nice uppercut.
Juniorss throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Halkias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juniorss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halkias backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Halkias fails to land.
Halkias blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juniorss looking to throw knees to the head but Halkias is blocking nicely.
Juniorss blocks an uppercut.
Halkias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juniorss's elbow.
Juniorss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halkias lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halkias misses with a punch on the inside.
Halkias blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halkias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halkias managing to block the knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halkias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halkias lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Hamed Juniorss has been cut.
Juniorss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halkias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Juniorss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halkias throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Juniorss trying to land knees to the body.
Halkias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Juniorss fails to land.
Juniorss prevents a body shot from Halkias.
Halkias struggles to land a body shot inside as Juniorss controls his hands.
Halkias managing to block the knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juniorss lands a body punch.
Halkias misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Juniorss fails to land.
Halkias stalling in the clinch.
Juniorss trying to land knees to the body.
Halkias lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halkias.
Halkias lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halkias.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halkias misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss scores a nice knee to the body.
Halkias is breathing heavily.
Juniorss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juniorss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Juniorss lands with a short shot to the head.
Juniorss misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Juniorss.
Halkias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juniorss lands a hook that snaps the head of Halkias backwards.
Juniorss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halkiass head.
Juniorss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halkias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Juniorss or not.
Juniorss blocks the elbow strike.
Juniorss misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juniorss.
Juniorss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Halkias has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Halkias fails to land. #T5#
Halkias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halkias lands a hook that snaps the head of Juniorss backwards.
Juniorss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Halkias in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halkias misses with an elbow strike.
Juniorss scores a nice knee to the body.
Juniorss lands a knee to the head.
Halkias managing to block the knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Halkias lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Juniorss.
Juniorss unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Juniorss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juniorss has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Halkias seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juniorss can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Juniorss - that landed with a thud.
Juniorss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juniorss lands an uppercut.
Juniorss misses with a knee to the head.
Halkias takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#Halkias is rocked!#T6#
Halkias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Halkias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halkias misses with a punch on the inside.
Halkias seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hand to the body from Halkias.
Halkias lands an elbow just above Juniorss 's eye.
Halkias blocks an uppercut.
Halkias struggles to land a body shot inside as Juniorss controls his hands.
Juniorss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halkias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halkias taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Juniorss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halkias.
Halkias looking to stall.
Juniorss trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juniorss.
Juniorss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halkias blocks it with crossed arms.
Juniorss misses with the head strike.
Juniorss lands a nice shot to the body.
Juniorss working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T7#
Juniorss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juniorss trying to land knees to the body.
Juniorss lands a body shot.
Juniorss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juniorss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halkias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juniorss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halkias struggles to land a body shot inside as Juniorss controls his hands.
Juniorss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juniorss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halkiass head.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juniorss landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halkias lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juniorss lands a hook that snaps the head of Halkias backwards.
Juniorss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Halkias in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T8#
Knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#KD2#
Juniorss drops Halkias with a big knee straight up the middle! Halkias is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Juniorss sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Halkias's defenses. It connects perfectly with Halkias's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hamed Juniorss!
Hamed Juniorss is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Petrescu swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrescu.
Drew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drew lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrescu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrescu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drew misses with a body shot.
Drew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Drew moves forwards but Petrescu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drew in his tracks.
Petrescu missing with a left hand there. Drew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drew swings for the body but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu throws a jab when Drew was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrescu blocks the leg kick.
Drew slips under a jab.
Petrescu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drew moves out of range of the strikes.
Drew works the jab nicely.#T1#
Petrescu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drew.
Drew misses with a wild body shot.
Petrescu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drew throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drew ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drew.
Petrescu throws a leg kick which misses Drew's front leg but catches the back leg as Drew tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrescu, as that shot connected.
Petrescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrescu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrescu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drew throws a solid leg kick but Petrescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drew.
Drew connects with a body shot that sends Petrescu's belly button to the back.
Rick Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Drew swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drew is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drew lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Drew lands a leg kick that knocks Petrescu off balance momentarily.
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drew throws a leg kick but Petrescu moved away.
Drew pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrescu is out of range and Drew settles back down.
Drew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drew throws a low kick, looking for Petrescu's leg but Petrescu calmly moves out of range.
Petrescu throws a shot to the body.
Drew wants to slow Petrescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Drew scores with a shot to the body.
Drew throws a leg kick but Petrescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drew tried to score with a low kick but Petrescu checks it.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drew is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrescu rather than just go for the knockout.
Drew misses with the combination.
Drew misses with a body kick.
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Drew will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Drew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrescu. That did some damage!
Drew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrescu connects with a crisp jab.
Drew throws a low kick but Petrescu avoids it.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Drew connects with a solid leg kick.
Drew throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Drew slips under a jab.
Petrescu swings for the body but Drew moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Drew.
Petrescu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew throws a low kick but Petrescu avoids it.
Drew misses with a low kick as Petrescu jumps back.
Drew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drew is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drew connects with a leg kick.
Petrescu looks to land a left hand but Drew moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Petrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A combination from Petrescu does no damage.
Petrescu avoids the body shot from Drew.
Petrescu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petrescu misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drew. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrescu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu throws a looping overhand right but Drew ducks down to avoid it.
Drew misses with a two punch combination.
Petrescu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drew misses with a leg kick
and Petrescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Drew is predictable there
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Drew has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrescu misses with a straight left.
Drew feints a counter leg kick.
Drew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rick Drew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drew moves away from the strike by Petrescu.
Jab by Drew.
Drew gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrescu digs a good body shot into Drew's ribs.
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!
Petrescu jabs at Drew's body.
Drew looks to land a left hand but Petrescu moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Petrescu lands a head shot.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Petrescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drew.
Drew throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Drew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drew tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrescu is wise to it.
Petrescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drew was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrescu.
Drew throws a front kick aimed at Petrescu's knee but Petrescu avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Petrescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Petrescu blocks the low kick.
Drew misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drew. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrescu scores with a leg kick.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew.
Drew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrescu throws a body punch but Drew moves out of range.
Petrescu throws an overhand right that lands on Drew's shoulder, as Drew tries to avoid the shot.
Petrescu looks to land a left hand but Drew moved out of range nicely.
Drew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Petrescu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Drew. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrescu misses its target.
Petrescu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrescu misses with a body shot.
Drew pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrescu is out of range and Drew settles back down.
Drew misses with the body kick
and Petrescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Drew tries to work over Petrescu's front leg with a kick but Petrescu checks it.
Petrescu 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.
A shot to the liver by Petrescu. Beautiful body shot.
Drew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petrescu checks it well.
Petrescu throws a shot from downtown. Drew moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Drew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew tests Petrescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drew swings for the body but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrescu misses with a straight left.
Drew throws a low kick but Petrescu avoids it.
Drew misses with a low kick.#T1#
Petrescu lands a nice hook to Drew's body. Drew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrescu blocks the leg kick.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
Petrescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drew on the side of the head.
Petrescu thumps Drew with a low kick.
Petrescu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Drew with a nice calf kick.
Drew thows a leg kick but Petrescu checks it
and Petrescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrescu misses with a few strikes there.
Petrescu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drew throws a leg kick
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrescu misses the shot to the body.
Petrescu avoids the body shot from Drew.
Drew misses with a leg kick.
Petrescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drew throws a big shot that misses.
Petrescu connects with a crisp jab.
Drew throws a solid leg kick but Petrescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drew.#T2#
Drew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Petrescu checks a low kick from Drew.
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Drew manages to avoid it.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
Petrescu throws a shot from downtown. Drew moves away and avoids it.
Drew takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu lands a really nice looking cross but Drew seems unphased.
Drew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Petrescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrescu feints a jab promting Drew to slip. Petrescu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drew slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Petrescu is looking to slow Drew down with leg kicks.
Drew throws a push kick but Petrescu slaps the foot to one side.
Petrescu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drew lands with a good body shot.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew.
Drew throws a solid leg kick but Petrescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drew.
Petrescu throws a lazy right hand but Drew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrescu lands a glancing blow to the side of Drew's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Petrescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrescu 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Petrescu!
Andrei Petrescu 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:
RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Suchet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Junior trying to remain calm as Suchet controls from the top position.
Junior is trying to get back to half guard.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suchet working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Suchet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suchet is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Suchet prevents Junior from improving his position.
Junior is looking to get back to full guard here but Suchet has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suchet's best efforts.#SUB2#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suchet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suchet is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Suchet seems content to control.#SUB2#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suchet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suchet slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.#SUB2#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suchet scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Suchet is taking a breather. Junior says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suchet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Suchet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suchet is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Suchet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Suchet there.
Suchet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Suchet 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.
Suchet works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suchet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Junior takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Suchet tries to advance to mount but can't.
Suchet is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Junior will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Suchet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Suchet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suchet defends it easily.
Junior can't keep his opponent in guard - Suchet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suchet trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away. #T4#
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suchet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suchet's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suchet tries to roll but Junior sticks to his back.
Suchet is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Junior is persistently looking for the submission but Suchet is defending it well.
Junior is trying to stick to Suchet's back but Suchet is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Suchet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suchet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suchet controlling the position from side mount.
Junior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Gabriel Suchet dominated that round.
That's time! Suchet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Suchet looking to score a takedown here. Junior is defending well but Suchet drives through and ends up in Junior's guard.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suchet defends well.#SUB2#
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suchet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Suchet trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Suchet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?#T1#
Suchet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suchet trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suchet passes Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Suchet moves nicely into side control.
Junior is not content to let Suchet control the position.
Junior tries to buck Suchet off but Suchet is having none of it.
Suchet is working Junior over with some ground and pound from side control.
Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suchet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Suchet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Junior to see if he's OK.
Suchet happy to just control the position for now.
Junior is not content to let Suchet control the position.
Suchet gets to mount! Junior was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Suchet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suchet fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Junior regains half guard.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Suchet has control of the leg.
Junior is not content to let Suchet control the position.#T3#
Suchet lands with a punch from half guard.
Suchet slows the pace down in half guard.
Suchet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Suchet is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Suchet wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Suchet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Suchet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Suchet is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.#T4#
Suchet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Louis Gabriel Suchet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suchet is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Suchet wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Suchet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suchet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Junior moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Gabriel Suchet dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Suchet feints and as Junior raises his hands in defense, Suchet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suchet working some strikes from top position.
Suchet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suchet trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suchet passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Suchet trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior is working to avoid the ground and pound but Suchet connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Junior gets back to half guard.
Suchet trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Junior looking for a kimura from the bottom but Suchet passes into side control!
Suchet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior taking a bit of punishment here - Suchet scoring with strikes.
Suchet working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#Junior is rocked!
Suchet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Junior is still in real trouble! Can Suchet finish him?
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suchet scoring with punches from side control.
Suchet is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior tries to buck Suchet off but Suchet is having none of it.
Junior trying to remain calm as Suchet controls from the top position.
Suchet looks up at the clock and then as Junior takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Suchet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Suchet landing a few strikes.
Suchet lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Junior! Suchet senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Junior out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Louis Gabriel Suchet!
A very excited looking Louis Gabriel Suchet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Chai clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Norman#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norman defends it well.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norman keeps working.
Chai prevents Norman from improving his position.#T1#
Norman has his hands clasped together around Chai's back. He's all about the action.
Chai is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now.
Chai is thwarting Norman's attempts to control the position.
Norman is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is trying to control. Norman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Norman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Norman is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Norman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Norman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Norman wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T3#
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Norman
Norman is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Chai working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Norman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Chai! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). CC Chai!
An out of breath CC Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Takeshi did well to prevent Chai getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Takeshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi gets full guard.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Chai wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Takeshi wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takeshi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Takeshi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chai's lack of action.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Takeshi denies him.
Takeshi tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai postures up.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Takeshi denies him.
Takeshi is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Takeshi stops Chai from passing to mount. #T4#
Chai controls the position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
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. #T5#
Takeshi stops Chai from passing to mount. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai working away.
Takeshi looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai takes Takeshi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Takeshi
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Takeshi
Chai wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T8#
Chai wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (18) vs (2) Takeshi
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't. #T9#
Chai trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi prevents Chai from improving position. #T10#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (20) vs (2) Takeshi#SUB#
Takeshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Takeshi gets back to half guard.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai is looking to stall here but Takeshi recovers full guard. #T11#
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (4) Takeshi
Takeshi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position.
Takeshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Takeshi is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Takeshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (24) vs (4) Takeshi
Chai taking a break here but Takeshi is having none of it and regains half guard. #T14#
Takeshi has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (27) vs (4) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takeshi is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai 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:
GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Fritz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlos throws a combination that misses
and Fritz counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses
letting Fritz counter with a right hand.
Carlos avoids the body shot from Fritz.
We've been informed that Fritz 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.
Carlos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fritz was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlos.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlos.
Fritz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fritz throws a jab when Carlos was well out of range.
Carlos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fritz stuns Carlos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carlos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fritz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carlos throws a body kick that misses.
Fritz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fritz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fritz misses with a hook. Carlos ducked under it nicely.
Fritz tests Carlos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fritz scoring well with a low kick there.
Carlos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fritz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carlos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Carlos scores with a jab to the head.
Carlos connects with a single shot there.
Carlos lands a slapping body shot.
Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Carlos moves out of range easily.
Carlos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carlos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fritz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlos. Fritz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Fritz tenderised Carlos's leg. Carlos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carlos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fritz misses with a hook. Carlos ducked under it nicely.
Carlos shoots for a takedown but Fritz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fritz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Carlos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fritz is looking to regain half guard here but Carlos keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Carlos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Carlos working away.
Carlos controls the position.
Carlos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fritz tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Carlos with shots to the head and body - Fritz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Carlos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fritz tries to hold on but Carlos pushes him away. #T3#
Carlos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fritz taking shots to the head.
Fritz is desperately trying to improve his position but Carlos has a good base and remains in mount.
Carlos trying to control but Fritz is having none of it.
Carlos lands with some strikes.
Carlos trying to control but Fritz is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Carlos.
Fritz wants to control but Carlos is having none of it.#T4#
Fritz is squirming around, avoiding Carlos's attempts to control the action.
Fritz can't escape the position.
Carlos content just to control the position here.
Carlos landing punches.
Carlos controlling the pace for now.
Carlos raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlos looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
That's time! Carlos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Carlos digs a good hook to Fritz's body.
Fritz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carlos throws a quick counter head kick but Fritz was just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fritz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carlos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carlos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carlos misses with a two punch combination.
Fritz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carlos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fritz thinking.
Carlos looks to land a combination but Fritz avoids it well.
Fritz stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Carlos.
Fritz throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fritz can do to turn this around?
Fritz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carlos counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos connects with a body shot.
Carlos throws the left hand but Fritz avoids the punch easily.
Carlos tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown but Fritz shows good takedown defense.
Carlos tries to land a front kick but Fritz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Carlos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fritz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fritz misses with a body kick.
Carlos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some wild striking there from Fritz.
Carlos lands a right hook to the body.
Carlos digs a good hook to Fritz's body.
Carlos takes a swing at Fritz's ribcage but misses.
Carlos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fritz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fritz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carlos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Carlos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Carlos.
A head kick misses from Fritz. #T2#
Fritz misses with an uppercut
and Carlos counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carlos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fritz is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fritz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos throws a series of punches but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fritz's corner calls for a 1-2. Fritz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carlos lands with an overhand left.
Fritz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Fritz misses its intended target.
Carlos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carlos connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Fritz.
Carlos lands a nice looking body kick.
Fritz throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlos. #T3#
Carlos misses the shot to the body.
Fritz blocks a jab.
Fritz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carlos on the side of the head.
Fritz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Carlos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fritz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fritz is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlos slips a nice elbow through Fritz's hands, connecting with Fritz's forehead.
Carlos drops an elbow to the side of Fritz's head.
Fritz is trying to maintain the position but Carlos is very close to passing his half guard.
Fritz is refusing to be controlled, as Carlos sits in half guard. #T4#
Carlos controlling the action here.
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Fritz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fritz trying to control from the bottom.
Fritz tries to roll over but Carlos keeps him under control.
Juan Carlos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Carlos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fritz as he avoids it easily.
It looks like Carlos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Carlos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fritz throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fritz misses the target.
Carlos misses with a looping left.
Fritz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carlos with a body shot.
Fritz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fritz throws a right and a left that Carlos avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Carlos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fritz avoids the body shot from Carlos.
Fritz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carlos misses with a combination
and Fritz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz with a nice cross.
Fritz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fritz lands with a shot to the body.
Fritz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Fritz throws a series of punches but Carlos avoids them all with ease.
Fritz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fritz moves out of range of the body kick from Carlos.
Fritz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fritz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlos's head.
Carlos lunges at Fritz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fritz's hand.
Fritz throws a low kick, looking for Carlos's leg but Carlos calmly moves out of range.
Carlos throws a sloppy head kick and Fritz moves out of range easily.
Fritz throws a body punch but Carlos moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Carlos misses its target.
Carlos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlos backing away here, and Fritz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fritz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fritz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlos is just out of range.
Fritz throws a head kick but Carlos moves out of range.
Carlos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Carlos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
Carlos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carlos there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Fritz looks to throw the jab but Carlos is out of range.
Fritz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carlos.
Carlos lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlos connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Fritz. No joy for Carlos on that attempt.
Matthew Fritz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fritz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos scores with a jab to the head.
Fritz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlos blocks a head kick by Fritz.
Fritz misses with a wild body shot.
Fritz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carlos blocks a jab.
Fritz misses with a wild body shot.
Carlos throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range.#T3#
Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlos lands a glancing blow to the side of Fritz's head.
Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Carlos slips the punch.
Matthew Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fritz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carlos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fritz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carlos tries a head kick but it misses.
Fritz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carlos connects with a single shot there.
Fritz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthew Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fritz blocks a head kick by Carlos.
Carlos misses with an uppercut. Fritz saw that one coming.
Carlos moves out of range as Fritz strikes.
Carlos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fritz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fritz lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fritz is just out of range.
Fritz misses with a right hand
and Fritz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fritz misses with a body shot.
Fritz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Fritz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlos scores with a jab. Fritz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fritz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carlos.
Fritz throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Carlos counter with a right hand.
Fritz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fritz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carlos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carlos blocks a jab.
Carlos misses with a wild combination.
Juan Carlos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fritz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Juan Carlos.
Well Carlos 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos!
Juan Carlos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Morril looks to land a left hand but Blades moved out of range nicely.
Morril avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morril flicks out a counter leg kick but Blades steps away.
Morril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blades moves away.
Blades went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morril takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morril scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blades lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Blades. Those never looked like landing.
Morril misses with a left hand
and Blades counters with a thumping low kick.
Blades lands a glancing blow to the side of Morril's head.
Blades has been working on his boxing with his coaches at California Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blades.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morril misses with an uppercut.
Blades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morril sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A slow jab from Morril misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Blades misses the target.#KD#
Blades drops Morril with a beautiful combination! Morril stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blades is looking for the KO!#ROC#Morril is rocked!
Morril drops his hands for a split second and Blades immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Morril face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Blades follows up with a right hand that knocks Morril into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pablo Blades!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Blades started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 37 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kamenev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vernon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kamenev is in Vernon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Vernon
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon looking for a sweep but Kamenev has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.#T2#
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamenev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon pulls Kamenev in close to prevent any damage.
Vernon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (7) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Vernon slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Vernon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamenev is pressing down on Vernon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Kamenev 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.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Vernon wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon 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.
Kamenev controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (9) vs (2) Vernon#SUB2#
Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
Vernon is adopting a defensive guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Vernon controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Kamenev controlling him for the moment.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Vernon gets full guard.
Vernon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (9) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (11) vs (4) Vernon#T10#
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vernon working a defensive guard but Kamenev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (4) Vernon
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vernon's legs. #T12#
Vernon tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon is not content to let Kamenev control the position. #T13##SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vernon has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (14) vs (8) Vernon#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vernon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Ivan Kamenev 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:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Etxeberria closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vernon to the mat! Vernon manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon is trying to hold Etxeberria in close to prevent damage but Etxeberria has managed to pass into half guard.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it.
Etxeberria is taking a breather. Vernon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vernon trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vernon is trying to control but Etxeberria passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (5) Etxeberria#T1#
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria postures up.
Vernon is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Vernon trying to control but Etxeberria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (0) vs (8) Etxeberria
What can Vernon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vernon trying to control the action but Etxeberria just sinks the hooks in.
Vernon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Vernon is refusing to be controlled, as Etxeberria sits in half guard.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vernon is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Vernon defends it. #T3#
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
Etxeberria is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Etxeberria is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon gets full guard.#T4#
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Etxeberria is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon looking to control but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Etxeberria trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Etxeberria stalling. #T5#
Vernon is looking to improve his position.
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon gets full guard.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Vernon working a defensive guard but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Etxeberria wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Vernon is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Etxeberria is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Etxeberria 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.
Vernon trying to control here.
Etxeberria looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Vernon is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
Vernon wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Etxeberria is looking to stall here but Vernon recovers full guard.
Vernon managing to control the position.
Etxeberria slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Etxeberria advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (11) Etxeberria
Vernon tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Etxeberria easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (0) vs (13) Etxeberria
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Vernon 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.
Etxeberria is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vernon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vernon looking to control.
Etxeberria trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon working for a triangle but Etxeberria defends it easily.
Vernon pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Etxeberria tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon is looking to sweep but instead, Etxeberria has passed into half guard.
Vernon wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there.
Vernon wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vernon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (0) vs (16) Etxeberria
Vernon is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria trying to control but Vernon is having none of it. #T13#
Etxeberria prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Etxeberria prevents Vernon from getting the reversal.#T14#
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vernon tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Vernon trying to hold on to Etxeberria's head to control him but Etxeberria postures up.
Etxeberria not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 16 to 0.
Bráulio Etxeberria decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 87
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Temple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halkias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Halkias 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.
Temple moves out of range as Halkias strikes.
Halkias throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halkias. Temple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halkias lands with a nice body punch.
Temple throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halkias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temple.
Halkias scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halkias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temple.
Halkias thows a leg kick but Temple checks it #TD#
and Temple counters with a takedown into side control.
Halkias explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temple misses with a jab to the body
and Halkias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halkias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temple throws out the jab. #T1#
Halkias throws a front kick that sends Temple stumbling back into the cage.
Halkias lands a glancing blow to the side of Temple's head.
Temple bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halkias's head backwards.#CL2#
Halkias takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Temple escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halkias ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Temple moves away from the strike by Halkias.
Halkias looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
The fighters circling - Temple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Halkias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temple moves into range and connects with a jab.
Temple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halkias throws out the jab.
Halkias fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Halkias scores with a jab to the body.
Halkias throws a jab but it's blocked by Temple.
Halkias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Temple jabs Halkias to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halkias lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halkias throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
A jab from Temple finds it's way through Halkias's defenses.
Halkias moves in looking to clinch but Temple pushes him off.
Temple misses with an uppercut. Halkias saw that one coming.
Halkias cracks Temple with a good jab.
Halkias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temple.
Temple loads up on a big right hand but Halkias slips the punch.#T3#
Temple moves away from the strike by Halkias.
Halkias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halkias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Temple ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halkias defending well as Temple loads up on a big left hand.
Halkias thinks about the counter body kick.
Temple moves out of range as Halkias strikes.
Halkias slips under a jab.
Halkias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temple throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halkias scores with a nice head shot.
Halkias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temple.
Stavros Halkias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temple throws an overhand right that lands on Halkias's shoulder, as Halkias tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Temple feints and as Halkias raises his hands in defense, Temple changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Halkias looking to control.
Halkias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halkias has control of Temple's left arm, preventing Temple from doing any damage.
Temple throwing strikes from guard but Halkias blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halkias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temple distracts Halkias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Temple is in close to Halkias's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Temple works over Halkias with some ground and pound from guard.
Halkias wants to stand but Temple is controlling the position.
Temple has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halkias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Temple working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halkias's head.
Temple wants to control from the top but Halkias keeps moving.
Halkias trying to control the position.
Halkias 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.
Halkias trying to keep a closed guard but Temple is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temple keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halkias's head.#SUB2#
Halkias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Temple gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Temple content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Temple makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Halkias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple pushes down on Halkias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Temple is looking to pass Halkias's guard but actually Halkias recovers to full guard.
Halkias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Temple is controlling him.
Temple trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halkias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T7##SU2#
Temple is working an open guard so Halkias takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Halkias drives through and clinches with Temple against the cage.
Temple is working for takedown but Halkias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Halkias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Temple scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halkias letting Temple take a breather here.
Halkias misses with a punch on the inside.
Temple blocks an uppercut.
Halkias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temple's elbow.
Halkias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T8#
Temple's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Temple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Halkias.
Halkias misses with the head strike.
Halkias throws a punch but it's blocked by Temple.
Temple taking a breather.
Halkias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Halkias is fighting off a takedown attempt but Temple is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Halkias to the mat. Halkias regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Halkias manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Halkias has him pressed against the cage.
Halkias misses with a body punch.
Halkias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Halkias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halkias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Temple wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T9#
Temple scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halkias.
Temple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halkias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Temple being controlled against the cage.
Halkias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halkias - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halkias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halkias swings wildly with an uppercut but Temple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temple takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stavros Halkias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Temple's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Temple takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temple. Halkias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halkias connects with a body shot.
Halkias cracks Temple with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halkias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stavros Halkias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halkias scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halkias misses the shot to the body.
Temple throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halkias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Temple takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Halkias.
Temple drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halkias sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Halkias misses with a hook.
Temple scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halkias doesn't seem bothered though.
Halkias swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Temple.
The fighters circling - Temple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halkias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temple.
Halkias throws a series of punches but Temple avoids them all with ease.
Temple misses the shot to the body.
Temple misses with a lunging right hand
and Halkias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halkias lands a nice looking body shot.
Temple jabs at Halkias's body.
Temple looks to land a left hand but Halkias moved out of range nicely.
Halkias scores with a sloppy right hand. Temple should have avoided that one. #T2#
Temple swings for the body but Halkias moves out of range.
Halkias now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Temple misses with a looping right.
Halkias appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Temple slips a straight right by Halkias.
Temple is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple moves out of range as Halkias strikes.
Temple half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Temple misses with an uppercut. Halkias saw that one coming.
Temple missing with a left hand there. Halkias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Halkias has Temple up against the cage in a clinch.
Temple blocks a body shot from Halkias.
Temple lands a right hand.
Halkias working aggressively here.
#BC#
Temple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Halkias misses with a wild body shot.
Halkias throws out a loose jab but Temple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halkias lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halkias.
Halkias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Temple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halkias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temple.
Temple throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Halkias counter with a right hand.
Temple avoids the body shot from Halkias.
Halkias misses with a wild body shot.
Temple misses with a shot to the body
and Halkias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stavros Halkias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Halkias lands with an overhand left.
Halkias ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
A little jabbing left from Halkias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temple connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halkias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temple throws a body punch but Halkias moves out of range.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Halkias is just out of range.
Temple throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halkias throws a jab when Temple was well out of range.
Halkias misses with a body kick.
Halkias ducks under a wild hook from Temple.
Halkias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Temples jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T5#
Temple lands a jab to the head.
Temple lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halkias circles away quickly and effectively.
Halkias throws a jab but it's blocked by Temple.
Halkias getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halkias takes one to the side of the head.
Halkias misses with an uppercut.
Halkias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temple.
Temple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halkias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halkias throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
Temple tries to counter with a takedown but Halkias is quick to defend against it.
Temple misses with an uppercut. Halkias saw that one coming.
Temple loads up on a big right hand but Halkias slips the punch.#T6#
Halkias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Halkias.
Temple feinted with a counter takedown.
Halkias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Temple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Temple misses the target.
Halkias connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Halkias throws a big shot that misses.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halkias was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Halkias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temple.
Temple needs to keep his hands up - Halkias had a free shot at his head there.
Halkias uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halkias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temple.#T7#
Temple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halkias.
Halkias takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Temple looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halkias connects with a body shot that sends Temple's belly button to the back.
Halkias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halkias wants it to stay on the feet.
Halkias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temple's head backwards.
Halkias jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Halkias.
Halkias digs a good body shot into Temple's ribs.
Halkias takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T8#
Halkias throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
Halkias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temple paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Halkias slips under a jab from Temple.#CL2#
Halkias clinches up with Temple and pushes him back against the cage.
Temple blocks an uppercut.
Halkias swings wildly with an uppercut but Temple uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Temple pulls guard effortlessly.
Halkias looking to pass the guard.
Temple keeping moving, preventing Halkias from controlling successfully. #T9#
Halkias postures up.
Halkias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temple swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halkias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temple has his hands on Halkias's head, controlling the position.
Halkias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temple swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Temple throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stavros Halkias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Halkias wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Halkias closes the distance but Temple moves to the side
and Temple counters with a stiff right hand.
Temple looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Temple swings widly with a right hand
letting Halkias counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Temple finds it's way through Halkias's defenses.
Halkias looks to land a right hand but Temple moved out of range.#T1#
Good exchange - Halkias coming out on top.
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halkias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temple throws out the jab.
Halkias lands a lovely overhand right.
Halkias staying out of range there.
Halkias unleashes a big counter combination but Temple bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Temple connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halkias. Halkias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Temple slips under a jab from Halkias.
Halkias throws a good cross that connects.
Halkias blocks a jab.
Temple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halkias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Halkias.
An attempted straight right counter from Temple misses the target.#T2#
A left and a right from Temple both land. Nice combination.
Halkias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Halkias.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple works the jab nicely.
Temple on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Temple is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Halkias is rocked!
Temple is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halkias.
Halkias is still on wobbly legs! Can Temple finish him?
A low kick lands for Halkias.
A big right from Temple misses.
Temple throws a nice looking combination but Halkias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halkias seems to have recovered his senses.
Temple fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Temple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halkias.
It looked like Temple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Temple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halkias.
Temple fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halkias manages to avoid it.
Temple throws a hook but Halkias blocks it.
Temple fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halkias on the side of the head.
Halkias misses with a hook.
Temple keeps the fight on the outside.
Halkias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Temple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halkias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halkias throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Halkias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halkias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temple tries to counter with a takedown but Halkias is quick to defend against it.
Halkias just misses with a punch to the body.
Temple tries to move into range but Halkias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halkias throws a lazy uppercut
and Temple counters with a stiff right hand.
Halkias catches Temple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temple throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halkias. Halkias obviously looking to wear him down.
Temple throws a right hand that misses
and Halkias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halkias now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Halkias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trent Temple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Halkias.
No luck for Temple with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Temple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halkias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Temple misses with a lunging right hand
and Halkias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halkias throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
Temple seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halkias's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Temple connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halkias scrambles back to his feet.
Halkias lands a nice hook to Temple's body. Temple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Temple throws a good cross that connects.
Temple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halkias throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T6#
Halkias gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halkias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temple moves away.
Temple half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Temple moves out of range of the strikes.
Temple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halkias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temple feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halkias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temple moves away.
Temple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halkias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Temple misses its intended target.
Halkias keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halkias.
Temple tries to counter with a takedown but Halkias is quick to defend against it.#T7#
Halkias slips under a jab.
Halkias now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Halkias rushes Temple and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Temple presses Halkias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Temple jumps guard but Halkias stands there with Temple around his waist. Temple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Temple fails to pull guard.
Halkias taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stavros Halkias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Temple on the inside.
Temple blocks a body shot from Halkias.
Temple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halkias just stands there and leans against the cage.
Halkias misses with the head strike.
Halkias is trying to maintain a safe position but Temple gets an underhook and turns Halkias into the cage.
Halkias just leaning against Temple, taking a breather. #T8#
Temple can't get the takedown.
Halkias misses with an elbow over the top.
Temple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halkias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Halkias has a couple of punches blocked by Temple.
Temple has a couple of punches blocked by Halkias.
Halkias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Temple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Temple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Halkias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stavros Halkias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Temple is defended easily by Halkias.#T9#
Halkias just misses with a punch to the body.
Halkias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Halkias. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halkias.#CL2#
Halkias closes the distance and pushes Temple back into the cage.
Halkias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Halkias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Temple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halkias just stands there and leans against the cage.
Temple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halkias scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temple.
Halkias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stavros Halkias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halkias 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stavros Halkias!
Stavros Halkias is the new light heavyweight champion!
Stavros Halkias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandito napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (0) vs (4) Vernon
Bandito manages to get back to half guard.
Bandito is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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.
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Vernon is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Vernon not doing much here.
Bandito keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is stalling here. Bandito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Vernon wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Vernon is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Vernon wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Bandito seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Vernon is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 33 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Macker tries to sprawl but Chai drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Macker
Macker is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai controlling the action here.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Macker manages to get to full guard.
Macker wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Macker there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Macker has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Macker
Chai looking to hold on to the position here but Macker rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Macker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Macker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is trying to keep Macker in close.
Chai 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.#T3#
Macker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (5) Macker
The referee asks Macker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Macker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Macker trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker stalling. #T4#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Macker is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Macker has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (8) Macker#T6#
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macker is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Macker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Chai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (8) vs (10) Macker
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
It looks like Macker 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.
Macker trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Macker has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Macker is controlling the pace.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (10) Macker
Macker tries to break free.
#T10#
Macker turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (12) Macker
Chai is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (12) Macker
Chai wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Macker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11##SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (14) Macker
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (14) vs (17) Macker#SUB2#
Macker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Macker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai prevents Macker from improving position.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Chai sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Macker.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Well, if Macker 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.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Macker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 17 to 14.
Dan Macker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 32 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Vernon as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Vernon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.#TD#
Vernon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (4) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Anderson is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vernon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vernon's guard! Nice work there by Anderson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (4) vs (2) Anderson
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Vernon trying to control the position here.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vernon! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (5) Anderson#T4#
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon regains half guard.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (4) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Vernon is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Vernon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Vernon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon is concentrating on defense, preventing Anderson from advancing position.
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Vernon is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson controlling from the top position. #T6#
It looks like Anderson 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.
Vernon controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vernon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (6) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T7#
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson looking to control but Vernon passes into half guard.
Anderson is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Vernon is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vernon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (9) vs (8) Anderson
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T10#
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Vernon isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Vernon trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon.
#T12#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Vernon prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Vernon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Vernon prevents Anderson from improving his position.#T14#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Anderson wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Isaac Vernon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pulling Guard, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Petrescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berlioz manages to avoid it.
Berlioz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrescu misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Berlioz drives through and clinches with Petrescu against the ropes.
Berlioz lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berlioz.
Berlioz blocks an uppercut.
Petrescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Berlioz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berlioz tries to work over Petrescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrescu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Petrescu 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.
Berlioz lands a shot to the body.
Berlioz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berlioz lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Petrescu blocking some punches.
Petrescu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berlioz misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Berlioz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrescu lands a right hand.
Petrescu blocks a body shot from Berlioz.
Berlioz gets through Petrescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu lands a nice shot to the body.
Berlioz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berlioz.
Berlioz working aggressively here.
Berlioz blocks a body shot from Petrescu.
Petrescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrescu throws a low kick, looking for Berlioz's leg but Berlioz calmly moves out of range.
Berlioz ducks under a wild hook from Petrescu.
Berlioz misses with an uppercut
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berlioz takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berlioz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Berlioz misses with a combination
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Berlioz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrescu throws a hook to the side of Berlioz's head but Berlioz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berlioz is out of range and Petrescu settles back down.
Petrescu blocks a head kick by Berlioz.
A little feinted left hand from Petrescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrescu throws a shot from downtown. Berlioz moves away and avoids it.
Berlioz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrescu.
Berlioz ducks under a wild hook from Petrescu.
Berlioz wants to clinch up but Petrescu keeps it at a distance.
Petrescu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berlioz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berlioz cracks Petrescu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
An inside leg kick from Berlioz misses.
Berlioz just misses with a punch to the body.
Berlioz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petrescu throws a hook but Berlioz avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Petrescu misses.
Berlioz lands an overhand right.
Berlioz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrescu.
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 Andrei Petrescu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petrescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Berlioz misses with a straight left.
Petrescu scores with a jab to the head.
Petrescu is looking to slow Berlioz down with leg kicks.
Berlioz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berlioz misses with an uppercut.
Berlioz ducks under a wild hook from Petrescu.
Berlioz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Petrescu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berlioz doesn't seem phased though.
Petrescu misses with a hook. Berlioz ducked under it nicely.
Berlioz lands a jab to the nose.
Petrescu throws a hook but Berlioz avoids it easily.
Petrescu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Petrescu. #CL2#
Berlioz closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
Hector Berlioz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berlioz lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berlioz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Petrescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Petrescu has been cut.#T1#
Petrescu blocking some punches.
Berlioz lands with a light punch inside.
Petrescu working aggressively here.
Petrescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrescu wants to get back to striking at distance but Berlioz won't allow it.
Petrescu misses with a body punch.
Berlioz misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berlioz.
Petrescu lands an uppercut.
Berlioz prevents a body shot from Petrescu.
Petrescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berlioz has him pressed against the ropes.
Petrescu blocks a body shot from Berlioz.
Petrescu trying to control the position but instead, Berlioz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrescu into the ropes.
Berlioz lands with a short shot to the head.
Berlioz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
Petrescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berlioz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berlioz is working Petrescu over against the ropes.
A short left from Petrescu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrescu is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Berlioz can't find room to land a body shot as Petrescu controls the action.
Petrescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berlioz struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Petrescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berlioz's elbow.
Petrescu is trying to push Berlioz away but Berlioz has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Petrescu prevents a body shot from Berlioz.
Berlioz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Berlioz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berlioz misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Berlioz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrei Petrescu's cut.
That's time! Petrescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Berlioz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrescu.
Berlioz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrescu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Berlioz.#CL2#
Berlioz takes the fight into the clinch.
Berlioz gets through Petrescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berlioz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
A short right from Petrescu on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Petrescu breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrescu.
Petrescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berlioz slips under a jab.
Berlioz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Berlioz forces Petrescu back against the ropes and clinches.#T1#
Berlioz lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards. #BC#
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berlioz scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Berlioz at a distance.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
Berlioz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrescu missing with a left hand there. Berlioz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berlioz slips a jab from Petrescu.
Berlioz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with a nice body punch.
Berlioz scores with a jab.
Berlioz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrescu.
Berlioz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berlioz just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berlioz.
Berlioz feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Berlioz misses the shot to the body.
Petrescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrescu slips a jab from Berlioz.
Berlioz misses with a two punch combination.
Petrescu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berlioz.
Petrescu slips a jab from Berlioz.
Petrescu lands a nice shot that snaps Berlioz's head back.
Petrescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrescu misses with a double jab.
Berlioz looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrescu is just out of range.
Berlioz ducks under a wild hook from Petrescu.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Berlioz.
I think Berlioz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Norman shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solo sprawls well. Solo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Norman fails to land the takedown.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Norman.#TD2#
Norman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Norman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Norman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Norman has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Norman managing to control the position. #T2#
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Solo being controlled here momentarily.
Norman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Solo postures up.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.#T4#
Solo pushing down on Norman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Norman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Norman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Norman is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Solo 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.
Solo is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now. #T5#
Norman is trying is best to control the position here.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Norman is defending well.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Norman is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo controlling the pace.
Norman trying to hold on to Solo's head to control him but Solo postures up.
#T6#
Solo prevents Norman from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Norman defending well.
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norman won't allow Solo to pass to mount. #T7#
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Solo prevents Norman from improving his position.
Solo is trying to control. Norman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Norman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Norman tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T8#
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Solo prevents Norman from improving his position.
Solo is thwarting Norman's attempts to control the position.
Solo controlling the action here. #T9#
Norman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Solo won't allow Norman to sweep him here.
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norman has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo controlling from the top position. #T11#
Norman trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo being controlled here momentarily.
Solo postures up.
#T12#
Norman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Solo 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.
Solo postures up.
Norman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman looking to control.
#SUB2#
Norman is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
Norman is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Solo pushes down on Norman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norman keeps working.
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman moves into full guard.
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Norman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Norman wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Mark Norman 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:
NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Morril swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morril chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dawson can pounce on him.
Dawson with a nice calf kick.
A combination from Dawson does no damage.
Dawson throws a shot to the body.
Dawson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morrils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morril takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michael Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morril throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Morril misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Morril there.
Dawson lands a leg kick that knocks Morril off balance momentarily.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Morril lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morril walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Dawson slips under a jab.
Morril uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morril! But no joy.
Dawson moves out of range as Morril strikes.
Morril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson jabs Morril right on the nose. Morril blinks but takes it well.
Morril misses with a straight right.
Dawson misses with a body punch
and Morril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morril defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
Morril looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson 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.
Dawson lands with a hook. Morril tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson throws a low kick, looking for Morril's leg but Morril calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Morril moves away from the strike by Dawson.
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morril looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Morril does no damage.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Morril is just out of range.
Dawson walks into a left hand.
Morril has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Morril's head.
Morril swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Morril stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morril missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morril moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Morril.
Dawson throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Morril counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick from Morril, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morril.
Morril with a jab.
Morril fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morril sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morril.
Dawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morril's head backwards.
Dawson throws a lazy body kick
and Morril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Dawson throws a shot to the body.
Dawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morril finds it's way round the side to connect with Dawson's head.
Morril keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morril! But no joy.
Dawson misses with a double jab
and Morril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morril comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morril feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson misses with a double jab
and Morril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Michael Dawson 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#
Morril cracks Dawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morril.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Morril.
Dawson throws a jab when Morril was well out of range.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morril checks a leg kick.
Michael Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson throws a hook but Morril blocks it.
Morril now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Morril.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morril throws out the jab.
Dawson throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dawson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morril has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morril and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Morril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morril.
Morril slips a straight right by Dawson.
Dawson throws a right hand that Morril ducks under and follows up with a left that Morril also avoids with ease.
Morril ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Morril takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dawson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Morril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Morril slips under a jab.
Dawson scores with a hook.
Michael Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Morril throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Morril misses. #T2#
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Morril.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dawson thumps Morril with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Dawson misses the jab.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Morril buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Morril.
Morril misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morril's hands.
Morril showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Morril might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dawson has got the better of the exchanges.
Morril throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Morril takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson takes one to the side of the head.
Morril lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Dawson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Morril seems unphased.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morril uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
Morril swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Morril lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morril throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Morril misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson with a jab.
Morril cracks Dawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Dawson is rocked!
Morril lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crack! Morril connects with the perfect overhand right and Dawson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Morril!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Morril!
A very excited looking Sam Morril rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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