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Event:
KAMIKAZE 73: So What?
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Yeboah connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Dhamma gets a double leg takedown into Yeboah's guard.#SUB#
Yeboah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yeboah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dhamma lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeboah is keeping the position for now.
Yeboah is trying to keep Dhamma in close.
#SUB2#
Dhamma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yeboah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yeboah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yeboah! #REVR##SUB#
Yeboah is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dhamma looks calm but he's in trouble here. Yeboah gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dhamma is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Yeboah lets go of the hold and Dhamma can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sambulo Yeboah!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sambulo Yeboah made sure he mentioned BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 17936 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yogi Dhamma (ranked 2529 p4p, 248 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dhamma's choice of entrance music: Power Of Soul. Yogi Dhamma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yogi Dhamma!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Dhamma
Pancake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dhamma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dhamma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dhamma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
Pancake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dhamma 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.
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
Dhamma working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake slips nicely into half guard.
Dhamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dhamma looks winded!
Pancake wants to free his trapped foot but Dhamma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
Pancake controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is defending against the submission attempts here by Pancake.
Dhamma looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dhamma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dhamma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to free his trapped foot but Dhamma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pancake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dhamma sees it coming and defends easily.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
Pancake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dhamma sees it coming and defends easily.
Pancake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dhamma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dhamma looking for submissions off his back.
Pancake not doing much here.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
Dhamma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
Pancake is pressing down on Dhamma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhamma is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pancake in particular looking to stall.
Dhamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dhamma! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Dhamma
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pancake prevents Dhamma from getting the reversal.
Pancake controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pancake.
Dhamma stops Pancake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pancake controlling his opponent.
Pancake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pancake trying to control but Dhamma is having none of it.
Pancake with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dhamma wants to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma stops Pancake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dhamma 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.
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dhamma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pancake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dhamma is looking to escape.
Pancake looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dhamma is controlling an arm, preventing Pancake from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pancake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dhamma is trying desperately to improve position.
Pancake controlling his opponent.
Dhamma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dhamma is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pancake has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (8) vs (0) Dhamma
Pancake is riding his opponent, not letting Dhamma buck him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pancake.
Pancake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pancake tries to keep control of the position but Dhamma is staying busy.
Pancake is hanging on to Dhamma's back as he tries to escape.
Pancake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pancake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dhamma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dhamma for a finish.
Pancake is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dhamma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is in bad spot here.
Pancake controlling the position well here. Dhamma rolled but Pancake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pancake has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dhamma is in real trouble here. Pancake gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dhamma is tapping out! Pancake wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake! |
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Event:
MMMA 45 Boudain vs Jihad
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Good work by Crespo as he checks the leg kick.
Crespo lands a jab to Dhamma's midsection.
Crespo throws out a powerful jab.
Crespo slips a straight right by Dhamma.
Crespo lands a slapping body shot.
Dhamma throws a leg kick
and Crespo counters with a leg kick.
Dhamma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crespo.
Dhamma throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Dhamma forces Crespo back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dhamma's efforts to push away.
Crespo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Dhamma controls the action.
#BC#
Dhamma breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Dhamma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dhamma misses with a combination
letting Crespo counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma throws a chopping leg kick but Crespo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dhamma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crespo throws a series of strikes that have Dhamma backpedaling.
Dhamma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Crespo lands a nice looking body shot.
Crespo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dhamma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dhamma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crespo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dhamma rather than just go for the knockout.
Crespo misses with a kick to the body.
Dhamma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yogi Dhamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo pushes Dhamma away with a front kick.
Dhamma throws a right hand that misses
and Crespo counters with a left to the body.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhamma.
Crespo lands a nice looking body shot.
Crespo thumps Dhamma with a low kick.
Crespo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crespo 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!
Crespo dips to his left and cracks Dhamma with an uppercut!
Silvio Crespo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Dhamma.
Crespo checks a leg kick nicely.
Crespo connects with a body shot that sends Dhamma's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Dhamma.
#CUT#
It looks like Silvio Crespo has been cut.
Crespo throws a leg kick which misses Dhamma's front leg but catches the back leg as Dhamma tries to avoid it.
Dhamma misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Crespo tries to clinch but Dhamma is having none of it.
Dhamma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Crespo darts in and clinches Dhamma up against the cage.
Dhamma is trying to pull guard but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.
Dhamma is looking to break free of the clinch but Crespo has double underhooks.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dhamma's efforts to push away.
Crespo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Dhamma blocks it.
Crespo scores with a knee to the head.
Dhamma working aggressively here.
Crespo slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Crespo.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Dhamma avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Dhamma can't break the clinch.
Dhamma tries to break the clinch but Crespo is controlling the position. #T3#
Dhamma is trying to pull guard but Crespo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Dhamma manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Crespo there.
A jab lands there for Crespo.
Crespo scores with a three punch combo!
Dhamma looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crespo misses the jab.
Crespo lands a leg kick that knocks Dhamma off balance momentarily.
Dhamma misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dhamma has managed to clinch.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo throws a head kick but Dhamma moves out of range.
Dhamma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crespo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crespo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dhamma throws out the jab.
Dhamma throws a hook but Crespo blocks it.
Dhamma misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Crespo. #T4#
Dhamma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crespo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Dhamma saw that one coming.
Dhamma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Dhamma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crespo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Dhamma misses.
Crespo feints a jab promting Dhamma to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dhamma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dhamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crespo 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.
Dhamma throws a low kick but Crespo avoids it.
Dhamma throws a front kick aimed at Crespo's knee but Crespo avoids it well.
Dhamma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Crespo. That snapped Dhamma's head back.
Crespo scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dhamma takes one to the chin there.
Dhamma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crespo scores with a hook to the body. Dhamma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crespo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dhamma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crespo slips a jab and a cross from Dhamma.
Dhamma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dhamma throws a low kick, looking for Crespo's leg but Crespo calmly moves out of range.
Crespo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Dhamma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dhamma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dhamma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crespo blocks a jab.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Dhamma is out of range.
Dhamma throws a series of punches but Crespo moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Dhamma tries to clinch up but Crespo circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Crespo.
Dhamma tries to score with a low kick but Crespo moves his leg out of the way.
Dhamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crespo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dhamma tries to clinch up.
Crespo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Dhamma misses with a two punch combination.
Dhamma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dhamma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Dhamma is out of range.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dhamma.
Some bone on bone action there as Crespo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Crespo misses.
Dhamma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dhamma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crespo checks a leg kick.
Dhamma tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crespo lands a nice looking body kick.
Crespo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo is looking to land body kicks.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Dhamma avoids them all with ease.
Dhamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crespo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvio Crespo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dhamma blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dhamma misses the target.#T2#
Crespo throws a hook but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
Crespo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dhamma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crespo.
Crespo moves out of range of the strikes.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Dhamma avoids them all with ease.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Dhamma.
Crespo staying out of range there.
Dhamma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Crespo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
Dhamma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Yogi Dhamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dhamma closes the distance and clinches up with Crespo, looking for a takedown. Dhamma pushes Crespo against the cage but Crespo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crespo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Crespo.
Crespo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dhamma's head backwards.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Dhamma has his takedown stuffed
and Dhamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhamma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo connects with a single shot there.
Crespo scores with a jab to the head.
Dhamma blocks a jab.
Crespo lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Dhamma.
Dhamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crespo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crespo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crespo throws a hook but Dhamma blocks it.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dhamma throws a combination that misses
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhamma moves in looking to clinch but Crespo pushes him off.
Dhamma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dhamma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dhamma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crespo throws a right and a left that Dhamma avoids nicely.
Dhamma scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Crespo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dhamma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dhamma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crespo.
Crespo throws a shot from downtown. Dhamma moves away and avoids it.
Crespo walks into a straight right hand from Dhamma.
Crespo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crespo throws a series of strikes that have Dhamma backpedaling.
Dhamma thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Crespo misses.
Dhamma misses with a series of wild punches.
Crespo digs a good body shot into Dhamma's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crespo stuns Dhamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dhamma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Crespo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silvio Crespo's cut.
That's time! Dhamma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dhamma dodges the punch combination from Crespo.
Crespo connects with a body shot that sends Dhamma's belly button to the back.
Crespo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dhamma wants to slow Crespo down by chopping away at his legs.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Dhamma avoids them all with ease.
Dhamma misses with a combination
and Crespo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dhamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Dhamma misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crespo checks a leg kick.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Crespo instigates a clinch.
Dhamma takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Crespo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dhamma wants to clinch.#T1#
Crespo punishes Dhamma's body with a nice straight punch.
Crespo lands a nice looking body kick.
Dhamma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dhamma throws a series of punches but Crespo moves out of range.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crespo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dhamma looks for a takedown but Crespo sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crespo misses with a wild combination.
Crespo throws a jab when Dhamma was well out of range.
Crespo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crespo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Crespo throws the left hand but Dhamma avoids the punch easily.
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt.
Crespo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhamma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dhamma throws a hook to the side of Crespo's head but Crespo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crespo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dhamma's hands.
Crespo tries to bum rush Dhamma with a series of wild strikes but Dhamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dhamma needs to keep his hands up - Crespo had a free shot at his head there.
Crespo is looking to clinch.
Dhamma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crespo lands with a shot to the body.
Crespo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dhamma.
Crespo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crespo throws a head kick that Dhamma semi-blocks.
Dhamma throws a leg kick but Crespo checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crespo, as that shot connected.
Dhamma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Crespo misses.#T3#
Crespo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Crespo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crespo.
Dhamma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Crespo gets a clinch.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dhamma. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crespo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.#BC2#
Crespo breaks from the clinch.
Crespo cracks Dhamma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crespo throws a one two combo.
Dhamma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crespo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma throws a right and a left that Crespo avoids nicely.
Crespo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dhamma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crespo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dhamma scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crespo.
Crespo stuns Dhamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dhamma misses with a low kick.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Crespo stuns Dhamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dhamma thows a leg kick but Crespo checks it
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Crespo.
Dhamma tries a low kick but Crespo avoids it.
Dhamma misses with a low kick.
Dhamma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dhamma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crespo.
Crespo scores with a body shot.
Dhamma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crespo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dhamma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crespo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crespo wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhamma misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Crespo forces Dhamma back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo tries to work over Dhamma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crespo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Silvio Crespo made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
MMMA 39: Featherweigt Tourny Rd1
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Krause throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krause uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhamma.
Dhamma scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.#CL#
Dhamma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krause prevents Dhamma from breaking the clinch.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dhamma just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dhamma but Dhamma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dhamma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dhamma.
#TD2#
Dhamma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krause to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause passes Dhamma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krause wants to control but Dhamma is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dhamma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krause is looking to advance position but Dhamma won't allow it.
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Krause is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dhamma!
Krause is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dhamma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dhamma is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dhamma wants to hold on but Krause pushes him away.
Krause wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Dhamma is trying to stand up.
Krause wants to take Dhamma's back here but Dhamma is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Krause won't let Dhamma get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krause wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Dhamma gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura but Dhamma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krause to get the leverage.
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhamma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhamma'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.
Krause trying to control the action but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhamma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Krause not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Dhamma manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dhamma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krause sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krause takes one to the side of the head.
Dhamma throws a chopping leg kick but Krause manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Dhamma is predictable there #TD2#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhamma doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Krause stops Dhamma from standing up.
Dhamma 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhamma wants to stand and escape but Krause is having none of it.
Krause trying to control but Dhamma is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dhamma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhamma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dhamma slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yogi Dhamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krause moves out of range as Dhamma strikes.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krause sprawls well. Krause wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dhamma gets slowly back to his feet.
Krause darts in looking for a takedown but Dhamma gets double underhooks and turns Krause into the cage.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Dhamma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Krause gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Dhamma sneaks out the side door and pushes Krause away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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 Yogi Dhamma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dhamma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krause. That did some damage!
Krause shoots for a takedown but Dhamma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krause staying out of range there.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Dhamma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Dhamma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Dhamma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dhamma misses with the combination.
#CL#
Dhamma moves into range and clinches up with Krause.
Dhamma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Dhamma.
Dhamma tries to circle away but Krause has him pinned against the cage.
Krause tries for a takedown but Dhamma manages to get underhooks.
Dhamma can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Krause has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dhamma regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause stands and throws Dhamma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dhamma is not content to let Krause control the position.
Krause prevents Dhamma from escaping the position.#T1#
Krause blocks the strikes from Dhamma.
#ES#
Dhamma throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Yogi Dhamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.#TD2#
Krause closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dhamma's guard.
Krause passes into half guard.
Dhamma looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Krause 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.
Dhamma wants to improve his position but Krause is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhamma defends it well.
Dhamma wants to stand back up but Krause manages to pass into side control.
Krause takes a little break here. Dhamma wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dhamma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krause is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Krause tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dhamma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krause wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dhamma prevents Krause from moving into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Krause looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhamma is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Krause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dhamma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Krause moves into full mount!
Dhamma is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Krause wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Krause working Dhamma over with strikes here. #T4#
Krause tries to control but Dhamma wriggling away. #SUB2#
Krause looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dhamma is squirming around, avoiding Krause's attempts to control the action.
Krause is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dhamma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krause controlling the position easily from mount.
Krause won't let Dhamma get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dhamma swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Krause trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Krause will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krause.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Dhamma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause shoots for a double leg takedown but Dhamma sprawls well. He's pushed Krause's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krause is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dhamma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Dhamma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krause to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dhamma is looking to stand back up but Krause counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dhamma. #REVR#
Dhamma is trying to stand.
Krause moves into full mount! Dhamma won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Krause is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dhamma has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Krause has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dhamma's face.
#T1#
Dhamma is trying to stand but he's just given Krause his back.
Dhamma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dhamma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Krause.
Dhamma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Krause has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Our spies down at at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite inform us that Krause has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Krause is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dhamma trying to get back to his feet but Krause is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Dhamma is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Krause manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Dhamma is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Krause!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Krause waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MMMA 30: Mars vs Jihad
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but Redbeard is quick to defend against it.
Redbeard's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Redbeard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Redbeard.
Redbeard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Redbeard throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Dhamma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Redbeard pushes Dhamma off and gets back to his feet.
Redbeard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redbeard defends it nicely.
Redbeard scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redbeard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Redbeard duly obliges. #TD#
Redbeard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Dhamma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dhamma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redbeard defends it well. #SUB#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redbeard sees it coming and defends easily.
Redbeard tries to get to full guard but Dhamma has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhamma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dhamma 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.
Redbeard wants to improve his position but Dhamma is controlling well.
#T2#
Redbeard wants to control but Dhamma is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redbeard defends it well.
Redbeard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhamma is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but Redbeard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage.
Redbeard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.#T3#
Redbeard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dhamma trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Dhamma forces his way into half guard.
Dhamma wants to take a breather but Redbeard is having none of it.
Dhamma is pressing down on Redbeard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redbeard is holding on for now.
Dhamma passes the guard and advances to mount!
Redbeard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Redbeard gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Redbeard is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhamma.
#SUB#
Dhamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhamma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Redbeard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dhamma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raymun Redbeard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dhamma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dhamma tests Redbeard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dhamma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Redbeard.
Dhamma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redbeard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redbeard throws a leg kick #TD#
so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Redbeard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch.
Redbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but Redbeard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Redbeard throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura but Redbeard is defending well.
Redbeard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redbeard.
Dhamma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Redbeard tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dhamma easily slips into full mount!
Dhamma looking to control but Redbeard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Dhamma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Redbeard is surviving well by controlling Dhamma's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Dhamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Redbeard frees his head quite easily.
Dhamma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Redbeard hang on?#T2#
Redbeard is desperately trying to improve his position but Dhamma has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma with good strikes from the mount here!
Redbeard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redbeard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dhamma prevents Redbeard from improving his position.#SUB#
Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Redbeard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redbeard sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Dhamma there.
Dhamma wants to control but Redbeard is keeping him busy.
Redbeard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redbeard.#T3#
Dhamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Redbeard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yogi Dhamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redbeard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
Dhamma trying to control but Redbeard is working from the bottom.
Dhamma distracts Redbeard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Redbeard keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Redbeard looking for a sweep. Not yet Redbeard, not yet. #ES2#
Redbeard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dhamma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Redbeard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Redbeard.
Dhamma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redbeard throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Dhamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redbeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhamma. #SUB#
Dhamma seems to be working for a kimura but Redbeard defends the submission attempt.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Dhamma is looking to take a break and control but Redbeard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redbeard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Dhamma stands and throws Redbeard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dhamma gets to mount! Redbeard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yogi Dhamma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Redbeard tries to clinch up.
Redbeard misses with a double jab.
Redbeard throws a jab when Dhamma was well out of range.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redbeard misses with a series of wild punches.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Redbeard.
Dhamma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redbeard manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Redbeard closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Redbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redbeard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Redbeard misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redbeard throws a nice looking combination but Dhamma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhamma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redbeard sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Redbeard. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Dhamma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Redbeard throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Raymun Redbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dhamma is defended easily by Redbeard.
Redbeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redbeard throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
Dhamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redbeard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Redbeard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Redbeard working a defensive guard here.
Dhamma passes Redbeard's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dhamma is working for a kimura but Redbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB#
Dhamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redbeard has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dhamma is working for a kimura but Redbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
Redbeard pushes Dhamma off looking to stand but Dhamma dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Redbeard tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Redbeard wants to control but Dhamma passes into side.
Dhamma has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Redbeard!#SUB#
Dhamma jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Redbeard manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Redbeard has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dhamma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Redbeard tries to control but Dhamma manages to take his back.#T4#
Redbeard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dhamma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Redbeard is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Dhamma is working for a guillotine from mount but Redbeard frees his head quite easily.
Redbeard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redbeard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dhamma looking to secure an arm triangle but Redbeard defends it well.
Redbeard is trying desperately to improve position.#SU#
Dhamma gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Redbeard throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
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 Yogi Dhamma.
I think Dhamma 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yogi Dhamma!
After the big win, Yogi Dhamma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Raymun Redbeard stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yo, fuck this. This is bullshit. I was robbed. Peace.'.
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Event:
MMMA 25: Night of Champions
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Dhamma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Machine as Dhamma shoots in.
Machine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Machine throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Machine is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dhamma presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A knee to the head by Machine.
Machine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dhamma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machine prevents it.
Rock Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Dhamma.
Dhamma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dhamma backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Machine decides to pull guard.
Dhamma won't allow Machine to sweep him here. #T1#
Dhamma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine 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.
Dhamma trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Dhamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Dhamma being controlled here momentarily.
Machine keeping full guard, as Dhamma tries to pass.
Machine is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma is still trying to improve position.
Machine looking to control.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Dhamma has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Dhamma gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Machine clinches. #T2#
Dhamma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Machine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Machine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dhamma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Machine is working Dhamma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass. #T3#
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhamma looking for a sweep. Not yet Dhamma, not yet.
Machine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dhamma thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dhamma trying to control the position.
Machine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dhamma throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dhamma trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machine lands with a nice body punch.
Machine throws a series of punches but Dhamma moves out of range.
Machine missing with a left hand there. Dhamma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dhamma with the counter takedown but Machine avoids it easily.#TD#
Machine shoots in and bounces Dhamma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dhamma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machine wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
Dhamma throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round.
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#
Dhamma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machine defends well and Dhamma ends up having to push Machine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine stays in close to Dhamma's body and controls the position.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dhamma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Dhamma is keeping the position.
Machine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dhamma controls Machine momentarily but Machine frees himself.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Machine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machine.
Machine thows a leg kick but Dhamma checks it #CL2#
and Dhamma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dhamma tries for a takedown but Machine manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Machine gets control of Dhamma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dhamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machine is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dhamma wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine looking for a sweep. Not yet Machine, not yet.
Machine keeping full guard, as Dhamma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dhamma postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dhamma, into his guard. #REVR#
Machine pushes down on Dhamma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dhamma flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Machine wants to free his trapped foot but Dhamma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machine wants to control but Dhamma is keeping him busy.
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dhamma trying to control here.
Machine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dhamma punching from the bottom.
Machine blocks the strikes from Dhamma.
Machine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dhamma wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
Machine is keen to just control but Dhamma is a slippery customer.
Dhamma is trying to stand back up but Machine is controlling him
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dhamma missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Machine throwing shots but Dhamma is blocking nicely.
Dhamma is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dhamma doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dhamma is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rock Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Machine keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Machine is trying to keep Dhamma in close.
#SUB2#
Dhamma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Machine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Dhamma working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
Machine trying to control but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhamma is striking from the bottom but Machine uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dhamma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dhamma.
Machine throws the kick towards the body but Dhamma avoids it.
Dhamma shoots in but no luck this time.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dhamma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Dhamma tries to counter it with a takedown but Machine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
Dhamma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dhamma's guard. #T1#
Well, if Machine 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.
Machine throwing shots but Dhamma is blocking nicely.
Dhamma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhamma can do to turn this around?
Machine wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dhamma trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dhamma wants to sweep but no luck.
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
Dhamma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine tries to stand but Dhamma is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma. #ES#
Machine has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dhamma has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Dhamma gets caught flat footed, as Machine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dhamma trying to keep a closed guard but Machine is proving a slippery customer.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Dhamma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dhamma can't keep his opponent in guard - Machine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Machine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhamma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dhamma is looking to improve his position.
Machine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machine is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhamma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dhamma taking some punishment here, with Machine in his half guard.
Dhamma misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rock Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine controlling the pace. #T4#
Machine prevents Dhamma from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dhamma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Dhamma has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Machine should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dhamma has tightened it up now! Machine should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMMA Clown Chaos 10
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baird connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Dhamma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Dhamma throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Baird is stalling in the full guard.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Dhamma looking for a guillotine here but Baird defends easily.
Dhamma trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom.
Dhamma trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dhamma thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom.
Dhamma keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baird's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dhamma thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dhamma has momentary wrist control but Baird slips an elbow through the middle.
Dhamma striking from his own guard.
Baird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dhamma is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dhamma has an active guard here but Baird has managed to pass into half guard.
Dhamma flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, if Baird 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.
Baird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dhamma! #T2#
Dhamma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baird takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dhamma is looking to improve his position.
Dhamma misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dhamma is looking for a sweep. Baird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Baird is working for a submission of some sort.
Dhamma punching from the bottom.
Baird trying to control from half guard but Dhamma is working away. #T3#
Dhamma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dhamma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baird is working away from the top position though.
Baird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dhamma tries to lock up and control but Baird gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dhamma gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Baird seems to be working for a kimura but Dhamma defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Baird there.
Dhamma manages to get to full guard.
Dhamma is striking but Baird is not phased and passes to half guard.#T4#
Dhamma throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Baird blocks the strikes from Dhamma.
Baird is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhamma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baird is really struggling to control Dhamma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dhamma flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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. Baird connects with a nice short shot to Dhamma's temple.
Dhamma wants to get back to full guard.
Dhamma connecting with a few gentle strikes. #SUB#
Baird seems to be looking for submissions.
Baird prevents Dhamma from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhamma throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Baird is working for a submission of some sort.
Dhamma missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baird misses with an uppercut. Dhamma saw that one coming.
A cross from Baird lands.
Baird looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhamma is just out of range.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhamma can do to turn this around?
Baird looks for the body kick but Dhamma saw that one coming.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Dhamma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baird throws a body shot but no joy.
Dhamma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baird throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Dhamma counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baird!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dhamma goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baird rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dhamma's guard! Nice work there by Baird! #SUB2#
Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baird is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Dhamma throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Baird landing some decent shots from guard.
Dhamma wants to hit a switch here but Baird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dhamma there!
Dhamma swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dhamma working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Baird looking to control but Dhamma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dhamma is looking to get to half guard.
Baird with good strikes from the mount here!
Baird with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baird cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baird in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dhamma is squirming around, avoiding Baird's attempts to control the action.
Dhamma wants to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Macadam Baird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Baird trying to control but Dhamma is having none of it.
Dhamma is looking to improve his position but Baird isn't that keen on the idea.
Baird blocks Dhamma's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dhamma throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baird. What's that going to do exactly?
Dhamma is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Baird landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dhamma throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Baird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dhamma throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baird. What's that going to do exactly?
Dhamma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baird sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dhamma throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baird. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Dhamma working to try and regain half guard.
Baird working Dhamma over with strikes here.
Baird landing shots from mount.
Dhamma can't escape the position.
Dhamma throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dhamma can't escape the position.
Dhamma throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baird. What's that going to do exactly?
Dhamma is working to get back to half guard.
Baird controlling the position easily from mount.
Baird looking to finish Dhamma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dhamma!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baird throws a right hand that Dhamma ducks under and follows up with a left that Dhamma also avoids with ease.
Dhamma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Dhamma blocks the leg kick.
#TD#
Baird closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dhamma quickly recovers to half guard.
Dhamma missing with punches from the bottom.
Dhamma tries to get to full guard but Baird has control of the leg.
Baird wants to pass to mount but Dhamma is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dhamma is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Baird is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dhamma moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Bonsai Club MMA inform us that Dhamma has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Baird content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dhamma keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dhamma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baird passes into half guard. #SUB#
Baird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhamma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baird winds up and cracks Dhamma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dhamma trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Baird has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dhamma's face.
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Baird sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dhamma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baird takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dhamma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dhamma is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Baird looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dhamma is working to get back to half guard.
Dhamma throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dhamma wants to control but Baird is having none of it.#T3#
Dhamma is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Baird controlling from the full mount.
Baird prevents Dhamma from getting the reversal.
Baird controlling from mount.
Baird 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.
Dhamma flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Baird controlling the pace for now.
Dhamma is desperately trying to improve his position but Baird has a good base and remains in mount.
Baird tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Dhamma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baird controlling the pace for now.
Baird blocks Dhamma's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Baird tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dhamma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baird content just to control the position here.
Dhamma throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baird. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baird 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Madness MMA 15: Dead Memories
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Wilkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dhamma to the mat! Dhamma manages to get full guard.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhamma doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dhamma wants to stand but Wilkins is controlling the position.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
Dhamma throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dhamma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilkins works over Dhamma with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Dhamma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dhamma's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dhamma's head.
Dhamma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dhamma is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wilkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there. #T1#
Wilkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhamma tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkins is retaining full guard.
Wilkins is trying to control the position but Dhamma postures up.
Dhamma forces his way into half guard.
Wilkins taking some punishment here, with Dhamma in his half guard. #SUB2#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura here.
Wilkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dhamma postures up.
Wilkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dhamma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dhamma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilkins trying to keep a closed guard but Dhamma is proving a slippery customer.
Wilkins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dhamma passes Wilkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilkins wants to control but Dhamma is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilkins sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dhamma lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB2#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilkins sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but Wilkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dhamma in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wilkins tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dhamma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Madness MMA 13: 13
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Zapata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zapata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dhamma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zapata lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Zapata tenderised Dhamma's leg. Dhamma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Zapata. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dhamma checks a leg kick.
Zapata drops his hands momentarily and Dhamma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Zapata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dhammas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but Zapata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zapata throws a sloppy head kick and Dhamma moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Zapata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zapata.
Zapata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zapata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Zapata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zapata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dhamma circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Zapata throws a leg kick which misses Dhamma's front leg but catches the back leg as Dhamma tries to avoid it.
Zapata scoring well with a low kick there.
Zapata thows a body kick. Dhamma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zapata slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata swings for the body but Dhamma moves out of range.
Zapata throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zapata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dhamma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zapata finds it's way round the side to connect with Dhamma's head.
Zapata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zapata scores with a head kick. Dhamma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zapata scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Zapata there.
An inside leg kick lands from Zapata.
Zapata throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Dhamma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zapata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dhamma misses with a looping left.
Zapata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dhamma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dhamma tries to move into range but Zapata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dhamma checks a low kick from Zapata.
Zapata scores with a hook to the body. Dhamma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zapata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhamma.
Dhamma tries to counter by clinching up but Zapata breaks away and moves out of range.
Zapata lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Zapata dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Zapata.
Zapata lunges at Dhamma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dhamma's hand.
Emiliano Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhamma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zapata.
Emiliano Zapata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dhamma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zapata can pounce on him.
Dhamma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zapata throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dhamma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zapata pinned against the cage. Zapata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Zapata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dhamma. That did some damage!
Zapata wants to land a leg kick but Dhamma is out of range.
Zapata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Dhamma feints and as Zapata raises his hands in defense, Dhamma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Dhamma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zapata is adopting a defensive guard.
Zapata looking to control.
Dhamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zapata will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zapata keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully.
Dhamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Zapata has wrist control.
Dhamma throws a big right hand that misses.
Dhamma 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.
Dhamma throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Zapata throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dhamma is in close to Zapata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zapata wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zapata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dhamma.
Dhamma wants to pass the guard but Zapata is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zapata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dhamma tries to move into range but Zapata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zapata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dhamma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zapata.
Emiliano Zapata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zapata!
Zapata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dhamma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapata.
Zapata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dhamma has time to react.
Zapata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dhamma circles away quickly and effectively.
Dhamma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zapata sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Zapata. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Dhamma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Zapata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zapata cracks Dhamma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dhamma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zapata finds it's way round the side to connect with Dhamma's head.
Zapata tests Dhamma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dhamma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dhamma blocks a head kick by Zapata.
Nice cross by Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata throws a leg kick which misses Dhamma's front leg but catches the back leg as Dhamma tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Zapata.
Zapata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zapata has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Dhamma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dhamma walks into a left hand.
Dhamma checks a leg kick.
Zapata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhamma.
Dhamma appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zapata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zapata misses with a body kick.
Dhamma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Zapata lands an overhand right.
Zapata slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zapata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but Zapata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zapata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dhamma attempts a counter takedown but Zapata avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Zapata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Dhamma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zapata.#CL#
Dhamma clinches up against the cage.
Zapata effectively controlling the action here.
Zapata controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Dhamma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zapata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dhamma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Zapata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dhamma tries for a takedown but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zapata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zapata misses with the combination.
Dhamma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emiliano Zapata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dhamma checks a low kick from Zapata.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but Zapata is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Zapata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zapata 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Zapata!
Emiliano Zapata 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:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 4
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Dhamma throws a leg kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dhamma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dhamma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhamma.
Dhamma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dhamma misses with a leg kick.
Johnson leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dhamma motions for Johnson to come forward. Dhamma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhamma fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dhamma as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dhamma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Dhamma is defending well.
Johnson scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dhamma prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson trying to control the position but Dhamma is working away. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhamma is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Dhamma is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dhamma!
Dhamma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dhamma tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dhamma working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Dhamma is having none of it.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Dhamma regains half guard.
Dhamma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dhamma.#SUB#
Dhamma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhamma wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is pushing down on Dhamma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dhamma is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson is pressing down on Dhamma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhamma is holding on for now.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dhamma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to control but Dhamma wriggling away.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Dhamma to control.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Dhamma is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Dhamma is having none of it.
Dhamma is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dhamma gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dhamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Dhamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dhamma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dhamma in his tracks.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Dhamma.
Don Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Dhamma didn't see that one coming.
Dhamma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Yogi Dhamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dhamma instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a head kick but Dhamma moves out of range.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson 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.
Dhamma fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dhamma misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dhamma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dhamma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson catches Dhamma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Dhamma forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dhammas head.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dhamma swivels and escapes.#CL#
Dhamma drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dhamma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Dhamma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dhamma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Johnson blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Dhamma rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dhamma controls his hands.
#TD#
Dhamma decides to pull guard.
Dhamma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to stand but Dhamma is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhamma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dhamma looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dhamma should have avoided that one. #T3#
Dhamma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dhamma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson. #CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dhamma stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Dhamma prevents a body shot from Johnson. #TD2#
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Dhamma's defenses.
Dhamma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dhamma. Dhamma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Dhamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Dhamma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dhamma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Dhamma ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dhamma throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dhamma thinking.
Dhamma swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson lunges at Dhamma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dhamma's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Dhamma's body.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dhamma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Dhamma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Dhamma.
Nice takedown defense from Dhamma. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Dhamma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck for Dhamma with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dhamma on his heels. He'll look to pass Dhamma's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Dhamma manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhamma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dhamma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dhamma momentarily.
#T1#
Johnson thuds his right hand into Dhamma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson jabs Dhamma to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Dhamma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Dhamma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson feints a jab promting Dhamma to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dhamma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dhamma goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Dhamma scores with a leg kick.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Dhamma shakes it off.
Dhamma shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhamma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dhamma misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Dhamma has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dhamma's knee momentarily.
Dhamma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Dhamma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Dhamma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Don Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dhamma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dhamma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Johnson cracks Dhamma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dhamma has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Dhamma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is taking a breather. Dhamma 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.
Johnson wants to control but Dhamma is keeping him busy.
Johnson works his way into full mount! #T4#
Dhamma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dhamma trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Dhamma is trying to get back to full guard.
Dhamma wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Johnson!
Don Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Madness MMA 3: Deviance
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by LeBeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeBeau.
We've been informed that LeBeau 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.
LeBeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LeBeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dhamma under the eye.
Dhamma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but LeBeau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from LeBeau. Those never looked like landing.
LeBeau swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Dhamma counters with a nice double leg into side control. LeBeau won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dhamma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhamma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Dhamma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LeBeau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dhamma working away.#SUB#
Dhamma tries for a kimura but LeBeau is defending well.
Dhamma working away.
LeBeau is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dhamma tries for a kimura but LeBeau is defending well.
LeBeau is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dhamma controlling the position.
LeBeau can't do much from the bottom here.
Dhamma is looking to take a break and control but LeBeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LeBeau has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LeBeau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LeBeau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LeBeau manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SU#
Dhamma decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
LeBeau misses with a straight left.
LeBeau works the jab nicely.
LeBeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LeBeau throws out a powerful jab.
Dhamma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from LeBeau misses #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhamma.
Dhamma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeBeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
LeBeau is still trying to improve position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dhamma's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Dhamma trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dhamma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LeBeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBeau is adopting a defensive guard.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
LeBeau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhamma's guard. #REVB#
Dhamma keeping moving, preventing LeBeau from controlling successfully.
LeBeau is looking to stand up but Dhamma won't let him.
LeBeau wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from LeBeau misses.
Dhamma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBeau is fending him off so far but Dhamma persists. Nope, LeBeau circles away and we're back to standing.
LeBeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhamma.
Dhamma drops his hands momentarily and LeBeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dhamma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from LeBeau.
Dhamma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from LeBeau does it's job there.
LeBeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
LeBeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dhamma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
LeBeau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LeBeau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Remy LeBeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
LeBeau's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBeau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dhamma closes the distance and clinches up with LeBeau, looking for a takedown. Dhamma pushes LeBeau against the cage but LeBeau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - LeBeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBeau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dhamma slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
Dhamma throws a quick counter head kick but LeBeau was just out of range.
LeBeau lands a nice hook to Dhamma's body. Dhamma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dhamma slips a jab from LeBeau.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but LeBeau is quick to defend against it.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Dhamma moves out of range.
LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeBeau lands with a straight right. Dhamma didn't see that one coming.
Dhamma slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
LeBeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhamma was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBeau.
LeBeau looks to land a right hand but Dhamma moved out of range.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dhamma ducks right into an uppercut from LeBeau.
Nice shot lands for LeBeau.
LeBeau scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from LeBeau.
A combination from LeBeau does no damage.
The fighters circling - LeBeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBeau throws a good cross that connects.
LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Dhamma.
LeBeau throws a push kick but Dhamma slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Dhamma shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhamma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau lands a right hook to the body.
LeBeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dhamma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dhamma defending well as LeBeau loads up on a big left hand.
Dhamma slips a jab and a cross from LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown. LeBeau fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
LeBeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
LeBeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhamma stopping the sweep attempt from LeBeau.#T4##SU#
Dhamma stands and steps away. LeBeau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBeau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from LeBeau misses.
LeBeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by LeBeau - just one landing. #CL#
Dhamma forces LeBeau back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhamma can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
LeBeau breaks from the clinch.
LeBeau lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau 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.
#R3#
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LeBeau looks to land a left hand but Dhamma moved out of range nicely.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhamma attempts a counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it well and moves away.
LeBeau throws the left hand but Dhamma avoids the punch easily.
LeBeau misses the jab.
Dhamma moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhamma.
LeBeau tries to bum rush Dhamma with a series of wild strikes but Dhamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from LeBeau misses.
Dhamma throwing a counter right hand but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Dhamma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
LeBeau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but LeBeau is quick to defend against it.
LeBeau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dhamma misses with a takedown attempt
enabling LeBeau to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBeau misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from LeBeau.
Dhamma slips a straight right by LeBeau.
LeBeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from LeBeau misses #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but LeBeau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage.
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!
LeBeau wants to improve his position but Dhamma is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Dhamma is working for a kimura but LeBeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Yogi Dhamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeBeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
LeBeau wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBeau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
LeBeau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dhamma is controlling him.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dhamma with a nice head shot there.
LeBeau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dhamma manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
LeBeau wants to get up but he can't break Dhamma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
LeBeau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LeBeau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeBeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
LeBeau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dhamma has a closed guard, preventing LeBeau from standing up. #SUB#
Dhamma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBeau defends it easily.#SUB#
Dhamma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LeBeau wanted to stand there but Dhamma had control of the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Dhamma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dhamma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LeBeau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Dhamma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeBeau is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dhamma has his foot on LeBeau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeBeau works his way back into a safe position though.
Dhamma keeping full guard, as LeBeau tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeBeau passes Dhamma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dhamma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
LeBeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dhamma drops down looking for a counter takedown but LeBeau sprawls and moves away.
A jab from LeBeau finds it's way through Dhamma's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from LeBeau as Dhamma shoots in.
LeBeau lands with a right hand.
LeBeau works Dhamma's body with a nice hook.
Dhamma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crunch! LeBeau slams his shin into Dhamma's torso.
LeBeau scores with a nice right hand.
LeBeau with a jab.
Dhamma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeBeau throws a hook but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma attempts a counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeBeau misses with a kick to the body.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but LeBeau is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.#TD#
LeBeau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Dhamma is having none of it.
LeBeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
Dhamma chips away with some ground and pound.
Dhamma prevents LeBeau from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBeau working a defensive guard here.
LeBeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhamma is one step ahead there.
LeBeau is trying to control the position but Dhamma postures up. #T2#
LeBeau looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBeau, not yet.
Dhamma trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBeau pulls Dhamma in close to his closed guard and prevents Dhamma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dhamma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LeBeau's head.
LeBeau 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.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Dhamma is having none of it.
LeBeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dhamma throwing strikes but missing.
Dhamma won't allow LeBeau to get back to his feet.
LeBeau keeping moving, preventing Dhamma from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
LeBeau lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Dhamma fails with the takedown.
A combination from LeBeau does no damage.
LeBeau cracks Dhamma with a good jab.
LeBeau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBeau but LeBeau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhamma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeBeau wants to counter the offense by Dhamma and move into the clinch position.
LeBeau throws a front kick aimed at Dhamma's knee but Dhamma avoids it well.
Dhamma takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dhamma attempts a counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LeBeau, right into the meat.
Dhamma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
LeBeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBeau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dhamma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dhamma moves away from the strike by LeBeau.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dhamma feinted with a counter takedown.
Dhamma avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy LeBeau dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Nice defenses there by Dhamma.
LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
Dhamma feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dhamma or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBeau, which made it look bad.
LeBeau lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
LeBeau misses with a low kick.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau connects with a single shot there.
LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Dhamma's shoulder, as Dhamma tries to avoid the shot.
LeBeau swings for the body but Dhamma moves out of range.
LeBeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dhamma sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
LeBeau scores with a leg kick.
Dhamma avoids the body shot from LeBeau.
LeBeau lands the left hand.
LeBeau tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBeau is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dhamma keeping full guard, as LeBeau tries to pass.
LeBeau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but instead Dhamma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
LeBeau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
LeBeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBeau is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Dhamma is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBeau has wrist control.
Dhamma with a nice head shot there.
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!
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Dhamma is having none of it.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBeau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dhamma manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dhamma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dhamma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LeBeau is looking to stand up but Dhamma won't let him. #T3#
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but instead Dhamma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dhamma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LeBeau working a defensive guard here.
LeBeau tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dhamma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dhamma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeBeau wants to stand but Dhamma is controlling the position.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dhamma got a little sloppy there for a moment and LeBeau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dhamma has managed to get both his arms back between LeBeau's legs - danger averted.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
Dhamma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LeBeau's head.#T4##SUB2#
LeBeau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dhamma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dhamma stands up over LeBeau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Dhamma stands up from LeBeau's guard - Dhamma perhaps looking for a knockout.
LeBeau connects with a jab.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from LeBeau.
LeBeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhamma moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy LeBeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBeau 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 44:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau is the new middleweight champion!
Remy LeBeau took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
PLMMA 34
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Dhamma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Soto.
Soto throws an overhand right that lands on Dhamma's shoulder, as Dhamma tries to avoid the shot.
Dhamma is looking to counter the offense by Soto and move into the clinch.
Soto throws a looping overhand right but Dhamma ducks down to avoid it.
Soto throws the left hand but Dhamma avoids the punch easily.
Dhamma feinted with a counter takedown.
Soto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soto's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Soto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Soto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Dhamma circles away.
Soto leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Soto gets a clinch. #T1#
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Dhamma blocking some punches.
Dhamma blocking some punches.
#BC#
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Dhamma shoots for a double leg takedown but Soto sprawls well. He's pushed Dhamma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhamma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Soto has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Dhamma turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dhamma manages to end up in side control.
Soto is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dhamma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soto is trying to buck Dhamma off.#T2##SUB#
Dhamma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soto, who protects the arm well.
Soto tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Dhamma has control of Soto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhamma throws some wild stikes that Soto manages to avoid easily.
Dhamma dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Dhamma has control of Soto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3##SUB#
Dhamma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dhamma won't let Soto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SU#
Dhamma is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Soto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soto wants it to stay on the feet.
Dhamma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dhamma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Soto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dhamma doesn't seem phased though.
Dhamma fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Soto moves into the clinch.
Soto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dhamma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Dhamma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soto is defending well.
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Dhamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dhamma.
Dhamma blocks an uppercut.
Soto lands with a light punch inside.
Dhamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land. #TD#
Dhamma wants the takedown. Soto is fighting it off but Dhamma persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soto's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Dhamma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soto dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Soto tries to clinch #TD#
so Dhamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Soto pushes Dhamma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Soto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dhamma misses with a takedown attempt - Soto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soto moves in looking to clinch but Dhamma pushes him off.
Soto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soto connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Dhamma circles away.
#T1#
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Dhamma circles away.
Soto wants to clinch.
Carlos Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dhamma's head.
Dhamma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Soto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dhamma tries to counter by clinching up but Soto breaks away and moves out of range.
Dhamma moves away from the strike by Soto. #CL2#
Soto drives through and clinches with Dhamma against the cage.
Soto swings wildly with an uppercut but Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto swings wildly with an uppercut but Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Soto misses with some punches.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Soto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Soto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhamma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dhamma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Soto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carlos Soto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soto misses with the head strike.
Dhamma blocking some punches.
Soto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soto misses with some punches.
Dhamma blocking some punches.
Soto throws a punch but it's blocked by Dhamma.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
Dhamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Dhamma tries to pull guard but Soto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soto.
Soto misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Dhamma pulls Soto into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto wants to stand but Dhamma has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Soto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dhamma has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Soto is looking to defend but Dhamma has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Soto! Dhamma pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Soto taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yogi Dhamma thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Dhamma with a poor takedown
and LeBeau counters with a straight right hand.
Dhamma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeBeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dhamma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dhamma misses with a combination
and LeBeau counters with a straight right hand.
Dhamma throws a right hand that LeBeau ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBeau also avoids with ease.
LeBeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that LeBeau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
LeBeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by LeBeau.
Dhamma misses with a body kick.
LeBeau misses with a looping right.
Dhamma tries for a takedown but LeBeau circles away easily
and LeBeau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBeau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeBeau cracks Dhamma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dhamma throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBeau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LeBeau scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Dhamma drops his hands momentarily and LeBeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dhamma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dhamma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LeBeau blocks a low kick nicely.
LeBeau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LeBeau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dhamma under the eye.
Dhamma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Dhamma.#KD#
LeBeau drops Dhamma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dhamma looks back up at him and smiles so LeBeau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Dhamma is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBeau circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dhamma tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! LeBeau wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy LeBeau!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Remy LeBeau made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Dhamma misses with the combination.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma throws a right hand that Kruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiz also avoids with ease.
Kruiz leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dhamma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dhamma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruiz scores with a four punch combination!
Dhamma fails to land with a series of punches.
Dhamma throws a sloppy head kick and Kruiz moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Dhamma's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dhamma throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruiz pushing down on Dhamma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Kruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dhamma sees it coming and defends easily.
Dhamma wants to control but Kruiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruiz is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dhamma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruiz.
Dhamma is refusing to be controlled, as Kruiz sits in half guard.
Kruiz prevents Dhamma from standing back up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dhamma is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruiz.
Dhamma won't allow Kruiz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kruiz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dhamma is just riding it out for now. Kruiz eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruiz wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhamma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhamma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
Kruiz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dhamma throws a leg kick but Kruiz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dhamma throws a lazy head kick
and Kruiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dhamma tries a head kick but it misses.
Dhamma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruiz tries to bum rush Dhamma with a series of wild strikes but Dhamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dhamma throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Kruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dhamma thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet but Kruiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dhamma seems keen to control Kruiz's posture.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Dhamma is keeping the position.
Kruiz trying to control but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
Dhamma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhamma is retaining full guard.
Dhamma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruiz is one step ahead there.
Kruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dhamma throws a head kick but Kruiz moves out of range.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruiz stalks Dhamma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dhamma's face. Dhamma staggers backwards, shaken.
Dhamma misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dhamma won't be happy with that.
Kruiz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dhamma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dhamma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhamma is not content to let Kruiz control the position.
Dhamma is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Kruiz controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kruiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kruiz prevents Dhamma from escaping the position.
Dhamma tries to buck Kruiz off but Kruiz is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kruiz swings around for an armbar but Dhamma sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kruiz's guard.
Dhamma postures up.
#SUB2#
Kruiz has his foot on Dhamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dhamma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kruiz has his foot on Dhamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dhamma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kruiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but Kruiz keeps moving. #T2#
Kruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruiz 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.#SU#
Dhamma stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yogi Dhamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dhamma wants to clinch up but Kruiz keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Dhamma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dhamma trying to control the position but Kruiz is working away.
Dhamma cracks Kruiz with a big right hand but Kruiz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dhamma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruiz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SU#
Dhamma escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Dhamma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Yogi Dhamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruiz as he avoids it easily.
As Dhamma backs off Kruiz throws a huge counter combo but Dhamma manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dhamma tries to keep at a distance but Kruiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruiz lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Dhamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruiz tries to avoid it but Dhamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruiz to the ground. Kruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Kruiz gets caught napping as Dhamma dives in and scores a takedown. Kruiz manages to retain guard.
Dhamma stopping the sweep attempt from Kruiz.
Kruiz 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#
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhamma is trying to stand.
Kruiz prevents Dhamma from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kruiz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhamma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dhamma won't allow Kruiz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kruiz 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.
Kruiz is looking to take a break and control but Dhamma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Kruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dhamma connects with a jab.
Kruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhamma manages to avoid it.
Dhamma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dhamma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Dhamma. Those never looked like landing.
Kruiz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruiz scores with a four punch combination!
Dhamma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhamma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dhamma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dhamma or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruiz, which made it look bad. #T1#
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dhamma backs off Kruiz throws a huge counter combo but Dhamma manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dhamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Kruiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Dhamma misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhamma.
And Kruiz tries to counter it with a takedown but Dhamma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dhamma misses with a double jab.
Kruiz throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Dhamma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dhamma misses with a takedown attempt
and Dhamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Tom Kruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kruiz.
Kruiz lands with an overhand left.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhamma misses with a wild combination.
Dhamma walks into a straight right hand from Kruiz.
Dhamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Dhamma lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Dhamma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruiz counters with a straight right hand.
Kruiz 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.
Dhamma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruiz is looking for the big counter here.
Dhamma misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Dhamma fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Kruiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dhamma, up you get!
Kruiz leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruiz tests Dhamma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Dhamma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Dhamma fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Kruiz tries to pass.
Kruiz 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Kruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tom Kruiz thanked Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Pacio 25
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Dhamma with that takedown attempt.
Soto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dhamma shoots in and drives through. Soto sprawls well.
As Dhamma tries to get set, Soto tries to push him back and clinch up but Dhamma manages to avoid the attempt.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown but Soto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Dhamma.
Dhamma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soto swivels and escapes.
Soto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dhamma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown but Soto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Soto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soto stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dhamma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soto is trying to defend but Dhamma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1##SUB2#
Dhamma is working for an americana but Soto has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dhamma was thinking about the submission.
Dhamma prevents Soto from getting back to his feet.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but Soto keeps moving.
Dhamma looking to pass the guard.
Dhamma stops Soto from standing up.
Dhamma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Dhamma gets to his feet. Soto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dhamma goes for a double leg but Soto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soto continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dhamma.
Soto throwing a counter right hand but Dhamma manages to avoid it.
Dhamma misses with a takedown attempt - Soto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dhamma's coach down at Hugs & Kisses was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dhamma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dhamma fails with the takedown.#T3#
Dhamma shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Dhamma tries to get set, Soto tries to push him back and clinch up but Dhamma manages to avoid the attempt.
Dhamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soto tries to avoid it but Dhamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soto to the ground. Soto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhamma.
Dhamma misses with a takedown
and Soto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dhamma.#TD2#
Dhamma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dhamma lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dhamma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Soto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dhamma shoots in for a double leg but Soto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carlos Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Dhamma.#TD2#
Dhamma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dhamma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soto dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Soto wanted to stand there but Dhamma had control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
Dhamma looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
Soto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dhamma's guard.#SUB2#
Dhamma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Soto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Dhamma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Soto!
Soto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dhamma asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Dhamma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soto is trying to buck Dhamma off.#SUB2#
Dhamma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Soto is pushing Dhamma's head away, looking to escape. Dhamma manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Dhamma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhamma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dhamma is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Soto is trying to escape and Dhamma transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Soto is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dhamma! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma is the new middleweight champion!
Yogi Dhamma very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Pacio 22
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruiz as he avoids it easily.
Kruiz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dhamma defends it well.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruiz as he jumps to the side.
Dhamma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Kruiz misses #TD#
and Dhamma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruiz, not yet.
Kruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhamma's guard. #REVB#
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Kruiz tries to pass. #SUB#
Dhamma working for a triangle but Kruiz defends it easily.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dhamma wants to stand and escape but Kruiz is having none of it.
Dhamma keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Kruiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dhamma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dhamma wants to sweep here but Kruiz controlling him for the moment.
Dhamma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruiz controls the pace.
Kruiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dhamma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Dhamma 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.
Dhamma seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Dhamma is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dhamma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruiz controls the pace.
Kruiz wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
Kruiz advances position into side control!
Dhamma is not content to let Kruiz control the position. #SUB2#
Kruiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dhamma, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruiz taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dhamma has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Dhamma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kruiz's best efforts.
Kruiz is trying to control. Dhamma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dhamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruiz is trying to control. Dhamma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dhamma actively working from the bottom here.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Dhamma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Kruiz decides to return to a standing position.
Kruiz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Dhamma moves out of range as Kruiz strikes.
Yogi Dhamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhamma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Kruiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dhamma's guard.
Kruiz forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dhamma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruiz pulls his head out easily.
Kruiz is controlling the pace.
Dhamma is refusing to be controlled, as Kruiz sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kruiz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Kruiz 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#
Kruiz tries to clinch up.
Kruiz leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruiz circles away.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Dhamma darts in looking for a takedown but Kruiz gets double underhooks and turns Dhamma into the cage.
Kruiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruiz misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Dhamma counters with a single leg into guard. Kruiz didn't expect that.
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Kruiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dhamma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dhamma won't allow Kruiz to sweep him here.
Dhamma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dhamma has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kruiz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dhamma is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kruiz pulls down on the head and he's put Dhamma to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 21
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dhamma shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dhamma tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but Dhamma is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dhamma drops back looking for a leg! West is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and West manages to kick Dhamma off! Dhamma jumps back into West's guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but Dhamma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dhamma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! West is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! West has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
West is looking to stand up but Dhamma won't let him. #T1#
Dhamma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
West tries to stand but Dhamma is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dhamma working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dhamma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.#SUB2#
Dhamma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West tries to stand but Dhamma is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dhamma wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
West tries to stand but Dhamma is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dhamma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West wants to stand but Dhamma has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Dhamma looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
Dhamma wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
West has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dhamma is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Dhamma is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Dhamma drops an elbow to the side of West's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhamma is pressing down on West's thigh, looking to free his foot. West is holding on for now.
West is looking to escape.#T4##SUB2#
Dhamma seems to be working for a kimura but West defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dhamma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
West tries to kick Dhamma off but Dhamma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West is trying to stand back up but Dhamma is controlling him
#SUB2#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage.
Dhamma stops West from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yogi Dhamma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dhamma avoids the head kick by West.
West misses with a body kick.
West looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Dhamma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.#SUB2#
Dhamma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! West is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! West has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dhamma is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! West rolls with it to try and escape but Dhamma cranks on the arm and West is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Goat closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Dhamma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Goat is sitting in close to Dhamma's body. Dhamma has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Goat is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Goat is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dhamma.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yogi Dhamma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yogi Dhamma thanked Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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