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Event:
BFT-490
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Graham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi throws a chopping leg kick but Graham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graham misses with a body shot.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graham misses with a looping right.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuilagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mason Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi throws a hook but Graham blocks it.
Tuilagi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graham on the side of the head. #T1#
Tuilagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graham's head.
Tuilagi misses with a takedown attempt - Graham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tuilagi throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.
Graham's corner calls for a 1-2. Graham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham throws an off balance right hand
and Tuilagi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tuilagi checks a low kick from Graham.
Tuilagi throwing a counter right hand but Graham manages to avoid it.
Tuilagi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graham.#T2#
Graham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuilagi circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Tuilagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Graham does no damage.
A punch combination from Graham misses.
Tuilagi is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Tuilagi.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuilagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuilagi.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Tuilagi fails with the takedown.
Graham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Graham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuilagi.
Graham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tuilagi slips under a jab from Graham.
Tuilagi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tuilagi checks a low kick from Graham.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuilagi throws out the jab.
Graham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tuilagi counters with a straight right hand.
Tuilagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Graham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tuilagi counters with a low kick, right behind Graham 's knee.
Graham throws a series of punches but Tuilagi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tuilagi misses the target.
Tuilagi lands an overhand right.
Graham misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Graham misses with a hook
and Tuilagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuilagi cracks Graham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tuilagi thumps Graham with a low kick.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Tuilagi moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tuilagi finds it's way through Graham's defenses.
Tuilagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuilagi cracks Graham with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Graham misses.
Graham lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Graham 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#
Graham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuilagi throws out the jab.
Graham slips a jab from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Graham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tuilagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graham swings for the body but Tuilagi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Tuilagi gets a double leg takedown into Graham's guard.
Tuilagi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Graham controls Tuilagi momentarily but Tuilagi frees himself.
Graham pulls Tuilagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Tuilagi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuilagi's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tuilagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuilagi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tuilagi tries to roll over but Graham keeps him under control.
Tuilagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graham is working away from the top position though.
Tuilagi wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.
Tuilagi is looking to control Graham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tuilagi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tuilagi looking for submissions off his back.
Tuilagi is pressing down on Graham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Tuilagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuilagi, not yet. #SUB#
Tuilagi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Graham stacks Tuilagi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Graham!
Tuilagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tuilagi is avoiding damage well.
Tuilagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graham trying to control the position but Tuilagi is working away.
Graham taking a breather here. #T4#
Tuilagi is looking to regain half guard here but Graham keeps moving and retains side control.
Graham taking a breather here.
Tuilagi misses with a strike from the bottom.
Tuilagi wants to control but Graham postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuilagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graham off and has taken his back!
Tuilagi has the hooks in. Graham is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tuilagi has Graham flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tuilagi is working the ground and pound. Can Graham escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Tuilagi misses
and Graham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuilagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away.
Graham feints the counter takedown.
Tuilagi throws a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Graham throws a hook but Tuilagi blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Tuilagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graham misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
It looked like Tuilagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graham throws a series of punches but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Tuilagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tuilagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Tuilagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuilagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tuilagi looks to throw the jab but Graham is out of range.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuilagi throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
It looks like Mason Graham has been cut.#T2#
Good leg kick by Tuilagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tuilagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
Tuilagi misses with a looping right.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Tuilagi clobbers Graham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Tuilagi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham trying to control but Tuilagi postures up.
#T3#
Tuilagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuilagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tuilagi lands with a punch from half guard.
Tuilagi trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away.
Tuilagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tuilagi drops an elbow to the side of Graham's head.
Graham is looking to control Tuilagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?
Tuilagi prevents Graham from improving his position.
Tuilagi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tuilagi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tuilagi lands a nice short elbow.
Tuilagi drops an elbow to the side of Graham's head.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tuilagi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Tuilagi has control of the leg.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tuilagi scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Tuilagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graham is just riding it out for now. Tuilagi eventually gives up the hold.
Graham taking some punishment here, with Tuilagi in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuilagi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Tuilagi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tuilagi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Manu Tuilagi thanked HERITAGE Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
BFT-486: PRIDE Never Die! 19
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Brigglett is predictable there #TD#
and Tuilagi counters with a single leg into guard. Brigglett didn't expect that.
Tuilagi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brigglett's head.
Brigglett keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Tuilagi is stalling in the full guard.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuilagi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuilagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuilagi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Tuilagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi postures up in Brigglett's guard and throws a big left but Brigglett blocks it.
Tuilagi scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brigglett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuilagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Brigglett keeps moving.
Tuilagi preventing the sweep.
Tuilagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Brigglett keeps moving. #T2#
Tuilagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi is working Brigglett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tuilagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuilagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tuilagi scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi forces his way into half guard.
Tuilagi trying to control the pace. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tuilagi connects with a nice short shot to Brigglett's temple.
Tuilagi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuilagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tuilagi working over Brigglett with some ground and pound. Brigglett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Tuilagi is looking for a kimura here.
Tuilagi controlling the action here.
Tuilagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Ground and pound from Tuilagi. #SUB#
Brigglett is defending against the submission attempts here by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brigglett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tuilagi wants to control but Brigglett is keeping him busy.
Tuilagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tuilagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tuilagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tuilagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuilagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.#T5#
Tuilagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tuilagi working over Brigglett with some ground and pound. Brigglett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tuilagi lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi is looking to take a break and control but Brigglett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuilagi looks to land a strike but Brigglett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tuilagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brigglett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tuilagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Tuilagi controlling from the top position.
Tuilagi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tuilagi pushing down on Brigglett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tuilagi winds up and cracks Brigglett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuilagi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brigglett is trying to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi slips a nice elbow through Brigglett's hands, connecting with Brigglett's forehead.
Tuilagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tuilagi wants to control but Brigglett is keeping him busy. #T7#
Brigglett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tuilagi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tuilagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brigglett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Tuilagi there.
Tuilagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brigglett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tuilagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tuilagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tuilagi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tuilagi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brigglett looks winded!#T8#
Tuilagi controlling the pace for now.
Tuilagi landing strikes from the mount and Brigglett is in trouble!
Tuilagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brigglett is looking to escape.
Tuilagi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brigglett hang on?
Tuilagi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brigglett?
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!
Tuilagi looking to control but Brigglett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Brigglett is rocked!
Tuilagi scoring with strikes but Brigglett is staying in there.
Brigglett is still in real trouble! Can Tuilagi finish him?#T9#
Tuilagi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tuilagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brigglett seems to have recovered his senses.
Tuilagi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tuilagi controlling from the full mount.
Tuilagi wants to control the pace but Brigglett is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuilagi lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi dominated that 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!
#R2#
Brigglett misses the shot to the body.
Brigglett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brigglett has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brigglett looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuilagi is just out of range.
Tuilagi connects with a jab.
Tuilagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brigglett.
Tuilagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brigglett thows a leg kick but Tuilagi checks it #TD#
and Tuilagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brigglett!
Tuilagi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tuilagi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tuilagi looks up at the clock and then as Brigglett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tuilagi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Tuilagi wants to control but Brigglett is keeping him busy.
Brigglett is breathing heavily.
Brigglett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tuilagi.
#T1#
Tuilagi tries to advance to mount but Brigglett denies him.
Tuilagi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tuilagi landing strikes.
Brigglett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tuilagi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tuilagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brigglett can do to turn this around?
Tuilagi working the head and body with strikes.
Brigglett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tuilagi connects with a decent elbow.
Tuilagi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brigglett down.
Tuilagi advances to mount.
Tuilagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tuilagi! Brigglett is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manu Tuilagi!
After the big win, Manu Tuilagi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HERITAGE Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
BFT-480
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Tuilagi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lynn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuilagi swings widly with a right hand
and Lynn counters with a two punch combo.
Lynn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tuilagi if he has to take too many more of those.
Tuilagi jabs at Lynn's body.
Lynn blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynn misses the target.
Tuilagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn clobbers Tuilagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lynn moves in looking to clinch but Tuilagi pushes him off.
Tuilagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Tuilagi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Lynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tuilagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lynn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lynn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tuilagi is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuilagi misses the target.
Tuilagi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuilagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuilagi.
Lynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuilagi circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Tuilagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tuilagi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lynn counter with a right hand.
Lynn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Lynn tries to clinch but Tuilagi moves away
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynn swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Tuilagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuilagi wants to take a breather but Lynn is having none of it.
Tuilagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tuilagi throwing shots but Lynn is blocking nicely.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Tuilagi there.
Tuilagi stalling.
Tuilagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Tuilagi controlling the action here.
Tuilagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tuilagi seems to be looking for submissions.
Tuilagi tries to pass to full mount but Lynn defends it.
Tuilagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tuilagi lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Lynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuilagi.
Still in half guard, Tuilagi seems content to control.
Tuilagi working the head and body with strikes.
Tuilagi is controlling the pace.
Tuilagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lynn's head.
Tuilagi lands with a punch from half guard.
Lynn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Tuilagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lynn is trying to defend but Tuilagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuilagi not doing much here.
Tuilagi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tuilagi thows a huge punch but Lynn dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tuilagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tuilagi's back!
Tuilagi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Tuilagi breaks Lynn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tuilagi lands a couple of digs.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuilagi postures up and lands a big shot to Lynn's brow.
Tuilagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuilagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tuilagi working some strikes from top position.
Tuilagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuilagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manu Tuilagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuilagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tuilagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Tuilagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuilagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tuilagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuilagi passes Lynn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuilagi is working away from the top position though.
Tuilagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Tuilagi controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Tuilagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynn is just riding it out for now. Tuilagi eventually gives up the hold.
Tuilagi is taking a breather. Lynn 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.
Tuilagi trying to mount his opponent but Lynn defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuilagi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuilagi working over Lynn with some ground and pound. Lynn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tuilagi content to control rather than advance.
Tuilagi throws a strike but Lynn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynn working a defensive guard here.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Tuilagi is out of range.
Keiko Lynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuilagi walks into a jab.
Lynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuilagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tuilagi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuilagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lynn's knee momentarily.
Lynn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tuilagi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn misses with a looping right.
Lynn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tuilagi is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Lynn misses with a body punch
and Tuilagi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuilagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Lynn gets caught flat footed, as Tuilagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuilagi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lynn's head.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynn being controlled here, momentarily.
More stalling from Tuilagi.#T2#
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lynn throws a right hand that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuilagi misses the shot to the body.
Keiko Lynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lynn throws the left hand but Tuilagi avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Tuilagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuilagi stuns Lynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuilagi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lynn blocks it well.
Keiko Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuilagi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuilagi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lynn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tuilagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Lynn cracks Tuilagi with a good jab.
Lynn throws a right hand that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuilagi throws a leg kick which misses Lynn's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynn tries to avoid it.
Tuilagi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lynn counter with a right hand.
Manu Tuilagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuilagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuilagi misses the jab.
Lynn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tuilagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Lynn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Tuilagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tuilagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Tuilagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuilagi 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HERITAGE Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Keiko Lynn spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to apologize to all my fans! I went to the strip club last night and I still have a f*****g hangover...plus...My huge penis threw me off balance a few times during the fight, I may tape it to my leg next fight.'.
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Event:
BFT-478
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Tuilagi misses with a body kick.
Gaffney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuilagi.
Gaffney misses with a takedown attempt - Tuilagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tuilagi throwing a counter right hand but Gaffney manages to avoid it.#TD#
Tuilagi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaffney did well to prevent Tuilagi getting side control.
Tuilagi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tuilagi drops an elbow to the side of Gaffney's head. #SUB#
Tuilagi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Tuilagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaffney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tuilagi.
Tuilagi slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Tuilagi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuilagi lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Tuilagi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaffney is trying to maintain the position but Tuilagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaffney regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tuilagi. #T2#
Gaffney keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Tuilagi slips nicely into half guard.
Tuilagi working Gaffney over with strikes.
Tuilagi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tuilagi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tuilagi is looking to take a break and control but Gaffney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tuilagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaffney sees it coming and defends easily.
Tuilagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaffney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Tuilagi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaffney is looking to improve his position.
Gaffney trying to control from the bottom.
Tuilagi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gaffney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuilagi is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tuilagi in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gaffney is refusing to be controlled, as Tuilagi sits in half guard.
Tuilagi looks to land a strike but Gaffney avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gaffney wants to sweep here but Tuilagi controlling him for the moment.
Tuilagi chips away with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi stands up over Gaffney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tuilagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Tuilagi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tuilagi 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.
Tuilagi lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaffney wants to sweep here but Tuilagi controlling him for the moment.
Tuilagi connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Tuilagi as Gaffney shoots in.
Tuilagi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaffney.#TD#
Tuilagi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gaffney quickly recovers to half guard.
Gaffney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaffney taking some punishment here, with Tuilagi in his half guard.
Tuilagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Tuilagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaffney tries to get to full guard but Tuilagi has control of the leg.
Gaffney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Tuilagi prevents Gaffney from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Tuilagi 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tuilagi lands a nice short elbow.
Gaffney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Tuilagi seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Tuilagi there.
Tuilagi lands strikes from half guard.
Tuilagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaffney tries to get to full guard but Tuilagi has control of the leg. #T2#
Tuilagi drops an elbow to the side of Gaffney's head.
Manu Tuilagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tuilagi wants to control but Gaffney is keeping him busy.
Tuilagi stalling away here and it's allowed Gaffney to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tuilagi won't allow Gaffney to sweep him here.
Tuilagi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tuilagi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tuilagi trying to control but Gaffney is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tuilagi postures up in Gaffney's guard and throws a big left but Gaffney blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tuilagi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tuilagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tuilagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Tuilagi stands up over Gaffney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tuilagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaffney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tuilagi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Gaffney is rocked!
Tuilagi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gaffney is still in real trouble! Can Tuilagi finish him?
Gaffney keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Tuilagi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gaffney 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.
Gaffney has momentary wrist control but Tuilagi slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Tuilagi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tuilagi loads up on a big left hand. Gaffney felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tuilagi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gaffney can't hide his disappointment, as Tuilagi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi gave a mention to HERITAGE Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
BFT-473
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Byczynski there.
Byczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuilagi is just out of range.
Tuilagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jari Byczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuilagi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Byczynski rushes Tuilagi and presses him up against the cage.
Byczynski effectively controlling the action here.
Tuilagi tries to throw a body punch but Byczynski avoids it by throwing Tuilagi back against the cage.
A short left from Byczynski.
Tuilagi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Byczynski smiles and moves away.
Tuilagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Byczynski loads up on a big right hand but Tuilagi slips the punch.#CL#
Byczynski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byczynski.
Byczynski tries to stall but Tuilagi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Byczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Byczynski tries to work over Tuilagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tuilagi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Byczynski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuilagi.
Tuilagi blocking some punches.
I was talking to Byczynski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Byczynski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuilagi backwards.
Tuilagi wants to break free but Byczynski has control.
Tuilagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byczynski tries to work over Tuilagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Byczynski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Byczynski trying to control the position but instead, Tuilagi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Byczynski into the cage.
Byczynski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Byczynski lands an uppercut.#T2#
Byczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuilagi has Byczynski pushed against the cage.
Tuilagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byczynski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jari Byczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Byczynski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Byczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Byczynski throws a shot from downtown. Tuilagi moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuilagi! But no joy.
Tuilagi misses with a looping left.
Byczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuilagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuilagi looks to land a body kick but Byczynski moved away.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuilagi. Byczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Byczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tuilagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byczynski.
#TD2#
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Byczynski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Byczynski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tuilagi tries to control but Byczynski wriggling away.
Tuilagi avoids the attempt from Byczynski to control.
Tuilagi controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Tuilagi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tuilagi throws a sloppy strike and Byczynski uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Byczynski has ended up in Tuilagi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuilagi 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.#SUB2#
Tuilagi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Byczynski has passed into half guard!
Tuilagi tries to roll over but Byczynski keeps him under control.
Tuilagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Byczynski is thwarting Tuilagi's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Byczynski dominated that round.
That's time! Byczynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Byczynski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Byczynski misses with a straight left.
Tuilagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byczynski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tuilagi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jari Byczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuilagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuilagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byczynski checks it well.
Byczynski missing with a left hand there. Tuilagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Byczynski has closed the distance and engaged Tuilagi in a clinch.
Tuilagi lands a damaging elbow.
Tuilagi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Byczynski avoiding damage as Tuilagi throws knees to the body.
Tuilagi wants to stall.
Tuilagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuilagi slows down the pace here.
Byczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byczynski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tuilagi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tuilagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byczynski's elbow.
Tuilagi tries to stall but Byczynski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Byczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byczynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Tuilagi gets an underhook and turns Byczynski into the cage.
Tuilagi prevents a body shot from Byczynski. #T2#
Byczynski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuilagi is looking to break free of the clinch but Byczynski has double underhooks.
Jari Byczynski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Byczynski has a couple of punches blocked by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi just leaning against Byczynski, taking a breather.
Byczynski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuilagis head.
Byczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczynski.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tuilagi taking a breather.
Tuilagi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Byczynski has denied him.
Byczynski managing to block the knees to the body from Tuilagi.
#BC2#
Tuilagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tuilagi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byczynski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tuilagi scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Byczynski drives through and clinches with Tuilagi against the cage.
#T3#
Tuilagi prevents a body shot from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byczynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byczynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuilagi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuilagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuilagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Byczynski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jari Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Tuilagi.#BC2#
Tuilagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Byczynski clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Tuilagi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tuilagi. #TD2#
Tuilagi drags the fight down to the ground.
Tuilagi is trying to keep Byczynski in close.
#SUB2#
Tuilagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byczynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Tuilagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuilagi, not yet.
Byczynski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byczynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tuilagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byczynski is one step ahead there.
Byczynski wants to control from the top but Tuilagi keeps moving.
Byczynski preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Byczynski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tuilagi misses with a hook
enabling Byczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Byczynski tests Tuilagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuilagi misses the jab.
Tuilagi moves out of range as Byczynski strikes.
Byczynski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tuilagi avoids the body shot from Byczynski.
Tuilagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuilagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byczynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuilagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tuilagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Byczynski misses the body punch
and Tuilagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuilagi avoids the body shot from Byczynski.
Byczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tuilagi missing with a left hand there. Byczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byczynski swings widly with a right hand
and Tuilagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Byczynski thinking.
Byczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byczynski slips a jab from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi misses with a hook.
Tuilagi throws a looping overhand right but Byczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Byczynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuilagi can do to turn this around?
Byczynski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tuilagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byczynski manages to avoid it.#T2#
Byczynski digs a good body shot into Tuilagi's ribs.
Byczynski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Byczynski has knocked Tuilagi down with a huge combo! Byczynski steps away and waves a wobbly Tuilagi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Tuilagi is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tuilagi leaning against his opponent.
Tuilagi trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tuilagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuilagi walks into a stiff left hand from Byczynski.
Tuilagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Byczynski finish him?#CL#
Byczynski closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Byczynski tries to pull guard but Tuilagi won't allow it.
Tuilagi seems to have recovered his senses.
Byczynski misses with the head strike.
Tuilagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byczynski avoids it.
Tuilagi letting Byczynski take a breather here.
Tuilagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byczynski avoids it.
Tuilagi blocks an uppercut.
Tuilagi misses with a punch to the body.
Jari Byczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tuilagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byczynski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Tuilagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuilagi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Byczynski is keeping busy.
Byczynski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Tuilagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Byczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Byczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuilagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuilagi working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Tuilagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byczynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byczynski lands a right hook to the body.
Byczynski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tuilagi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Byczynski - the referee stops the clock and Tuilagi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Byczynski. Tuilagi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Byczynski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byczynski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Byczynski!
A relieved looking Jari Byczynski 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:
BFT-468: Vosne vs Patton
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Numa closes the distance and clinches up with Tuilagi, looking for a takedown. Numa pushes Tuilagi against the cage but Tuilagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tuilagi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Numa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Numa is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Numa.
Numa shoots and misses
and Tuilagi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manu Tuilagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Numa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuilagi.
Numa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuilagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tuilagi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Numa just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Numa misses with an uppercut. Tuilagi saw that one coming.
Keiji Numa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Numa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Numa misses with a low kick.
Tuilagi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Numa under the eye.
Numa blocks a leg kick.
Numa shoots for a takedown but Tuilagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Numa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuilagi lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Tuilagi blocks a head kick by Numa.
Tuilagi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Numa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Numa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuilagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tuilagi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tuilagi as Numa shoots in.
Numa misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuilagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuilagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Numa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Nice jab there from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuilagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Numa. Numa gets slowly back to his feet.
Numa defending well as Tuilagi loads up on a big left hand.
Numa scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tuilagi enables Numa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tuilagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tuilagi controls Numa momentarily but Numa frees himself. #SUB#
Tuilagi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Numa is defending well. Tuilagi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Numa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tuilagi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HERITAGE Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
BFT-457: Martin vs Tentheros
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Tuilagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nasir finds it's way round the side to connect with Tuilagi's head.
Nasir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuilagi.
A little feinted left hand from Tuilagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nasir works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Tuilagi.
Nasir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tuilagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuilagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nasir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasir throws a shot from downtown. Tuilagi moves away and avoids it.
Nasir throws a sloppy body shot
and Tuilagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Nasir there.
Tuilagi loads up on a big right hand but Nasir slips the punch.
Tuilagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nasir.
#TD2#
Nasir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuilagi's half guard.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nasir lands a nice short elbow.
Tuilagi wants to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi is not content to let Nasir control the position.#T1##SUB#
Nasir thows an elbow strike that misses. Tuilagi gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Nasir doesn't seem too bothered but Tuilagi quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Nasir is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Nasir really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manu Tuilagi!
After the big win, Manu Tuilagi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HERITAGE Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
BFT-448
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Fynn scores with a jab to the head.
Tuilagi thumps Fynn with a low kick.
Fynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Fynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tuilagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fynn scores with a nice strike.
Fynn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tuilagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuilagi.
Fynn tries for a takedown but Tuilagi circles away easily
and Tuilagi counters with a straight right hand.
Fynn throws the left hand but Tuilagi avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Tuilagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Fynn clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fynn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuilagi tries to work over Fynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Tuilagi effectively controlling the action here.
Fynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Fynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fynn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fynn avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fynn's defenses. #BC#
Fynn breaks from the clinch.
Fynn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tuilagi as he jumps to the side.
Tuilagi slips under a jab.
Fynn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fynn misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Tuilagi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Fynn kicks off Tuilagi and gets to his feet.
Fynn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuilagi, right into the meat.
Fynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Fynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuilagi circles away.
Tuilagi misses with a looping left.
Fynn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tuilagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fynn throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuilagi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fynn tries to clinch #TD2#
and Tuilagi counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Tuilagi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tuilagi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fynn parries the strikes from Tuilagi easily there. Tuilagi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fynn to escape.
Fynn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tuilagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tuilagi trying to control the position but Fynn is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Tuilagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fynn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tuilagi working the ground and pound.
Tuilagi tries to score with some ground and pound. Fynn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tuilagi in side control, throwing shots but Fynn defends.
Fynn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fynn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tuilagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fynn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fynn is thwarting Tuilagi's attempts to control the position.
Fynn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fynn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Tuilagi manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tuilagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fynn throwing strikes from guard but Tuilagi blocks nicely.
Fynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tuilagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuilagi keeping moving, preventing Fynn from controlling successfully.
Tuilagi 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.
Tuilagi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Fynn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from Fynn does no damage.
Fynn misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Tuilagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fynn moves in looking to clinch but Tuilagi pushes him off.
Tuilagi moves out of range of the leg kick from Fynn.#CL#
Tuilagi tries to keep at a distance but Fynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fynn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuilagi backwards.
Tuilagi is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Fynn pulls guard.
Fynn keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi throws a strike but Fynn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bob Fynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fynn is working Tuilagi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tuilagi keeping moving, preventing Fynn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tuilagi has his foot on Fynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fynn works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Fynn trying to control but Tuilagi is working from the bottom.
Fynn works over Tuilagi with some ground and pound from guard.
Tuilagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fynn.
Fynn wants to stand but Tuilagi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Tuilagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fynn defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tuilagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tuilagi trying to keep a closed guard but Fynn is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tuilagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fynn is looking to stand up but Tuilagi won't let him.
Fynn is stalling in the full guard.
Fynn landing with the ground and pound.
Fynn trying to control but Tuilagi is working from the bottom. #SU#
Fynn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fynn throws a right and a left that Tuilagi avoids nicely. #T3#
Fynn throws a solid leg kick but Tuilagi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fynn.
Fynn throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tuilagi counter with a right hand.
Fynn throws a hook to the side of Tuilagi's head but Tuilagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Fynn catches Tuilagi right on the button with a cross.
Fynn checks a low kick from Tuilagi.
Fynn moves in looking to clinch but Tuilagi pushes him off.
It seemed like Tuilagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fynn is looking to clinch.
Tuilagi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Fynn is predictable there
letting Tuilagi counter with a right hand.
Fynn 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.
Tuilagi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tuilagi throws a good cross that connects.
Fynn connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Tuilagi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fynn.
Tuilagi takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuilagi misses with a takedown attempt - Fynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Tuilagi looks to move away, Fynn throws a big counter combo but Tuilagi just gets out of the way.
Fynn wants to clinch up but Tuilagi keeps it at a distance.
Tuilagi misses with a left hand
and Fynn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fynn misses with a body punch
and Tuilagi counters with a straight right hand.
Fynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuilagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuilagi circles away.
Tuilagi throws a lazy right hand but Fynn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fynn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fynn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuilagi tries a low kick but Fynn avoids it.
Bob Fynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fynn throws a nice head kick!
Fynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Fynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuilagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bob Fynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fynn takes one to the chin there.
Fynn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tuilagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuilagi throws a leg kick but Fynn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fynn fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fynn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuilagi circles away.
Tuilagi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fynn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Fynn moves into the clinch successfully.
Fynn throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Fynn lands with a right to the head.
Fynn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Fynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuilagi blocks the body kick.
Fynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fynn misses with a body shot.
Tuilagi tries a quick counter leg kick but Fynn is wise to it.#CL#
Fynn darts in and clinches Tuilagi up against the cage.#BC#
Fynn breaks the clinch.
Fynn misses with an uppercut.
Fynn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fynn catches Tuilagi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fynn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Tuilagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tuilagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tuilagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fynn.
Tuilagi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!#CL#
Fynn has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Fynn manages to break the clinch.
Fynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuilagi can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Fynn.
Fynn cracks Tuilagi with a good jab.
Fynn scores with a hook.
Fynn throws a right and a left that Tuilagi avoids nicely.
Fynn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tuilagi walks into a stiff left hand from Fynn.#T3#
Fynn cracks Tuilagi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fynn throws a leg kick
and Fynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Fynn clinches up against the cage.
Fynn lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Fynn breaks from the clinch.
Fynn looks to clinch
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Fynn wants to clinch up but Tuilagi keeps it at a distance.
Fynn tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Tuilagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tuilagi counters with a straight right hand.
Fynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuilagi.
Bob Fynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fynn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Fynn has closed the distance and engaged Tuilagi in a clinch.
Tuilagi avoiding damage.
Tuilagi working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tuilagi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tuilagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fynn.
#BC#
Fynn breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Fynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fynn 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Fynn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bob Fynn waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.
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