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Event:
GC 250
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Ericsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imotekh can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Imotekh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Imotekh sneaks back into half guard.
Ericsson trying to control from half guard but Imotekh is working away.
Imotekh trying to control from the bottom.
Ericsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imotekh defending well though.
Ericsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imotekh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ericsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Imotekh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Imotekh gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Imotekh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ericsson.
Imotekh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ericsson stopping the sweep attempt from Imotekh.
Ericsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ericsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Imotekh keeps moving.
Ericsson throws a strike but Imotekh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ericsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ericsson, not yet.
Imotekh looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ericsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imotekh controls the pace.
Imotekh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Imotekh passes Ericsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ericsson is staying active underneath Imotekh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ericsson is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ericsson trying to control here.
Ericsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Imotekh is stalling in the full guard.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Imotekh content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ericsson checks a low kick from Imotekh.#TD2#
Ericsson feints and as Imotekh raises his hands in defense, Ericsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Imotekh wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Imotekh is trying to keep Ericsson in close.
Ericsson preventing the sweep.
Ericsson trying to control but Imotekh is working from the bottom.
Ericsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Imotekh keeps moving.
Ericsson postures up and lands a big shot to Imotekh's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ericsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ericsson stopping the sweep attempt from Imotekh.
Ericsson works over Imotekh with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ericsson.
Ericsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here as Ericsson stalls from top position.
Ericsson lands an elbow.
Imotekh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Imotekh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imotekh on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Imotekh can't do much from the bottom here.
Ericsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Imotekh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ericsson controls the position.
Ericsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Ericsson working the head with strikes.
Ericsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Imotekh parries the strikes from Ericsson easily there. Ericsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Imotekh to escape.
Ericsson working the head and body with strikes.
Ludvig Ericsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Ericsson is putting a hurting on Imotekh here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee asks Ericsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ericsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ericsson working the head and body with strikes.
Ericsson working the ground and pound but Imotekh is defending the strikes.
Ericsson controlling from side mount.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Imotekh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ericsson working the ground and pound.
Ericsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Imotekh! #T3#
Ericsson raining down shots from the mount!
Ericsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ericsson unloading with bombs!#CUT2#
It looks like Nemesor Imotekh has been cut.
Imotekh tries to lock up and control but Ericsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Imotekh is in a horrible position here. Ericsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ericsson unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Imotekh is rocked!#CUT2#
Nemesor Imotekh's cut is getting worse.
Ericsson landing shots from mount.
Oh Imotekh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ericsson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Imotekh goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ericsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!
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Event:
GC 241
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Bale misses with a looping left.
Bale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD:Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Imotekh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've been informed that Imotekh 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.
Imotekh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bale throws out the jab.
Bale scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Nemesor Imotekh has been cut.
Imotekh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imotekh defending well as Bale loads up on a big left hand.
Bale throws a jab when Imotekh was well out of range.
A big right from Bale misses.
Imotekh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Imotekh! But no joy.
Bale misses with a looping left.
Bale throws a jab when Imotekh was well out of range.
It seemed like Imotekh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bale cracks Imotekh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Bale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imotekh, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Imotekh as the two fighters clinch.
Imotekh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bale is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imotekh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Imotekh lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Imotekh lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Bale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Imotekh after a bit of a struggle.
Imotekh lands with a short shot to the head.
Bale working hard to break the clinch.
Imotekh keeps control of Bale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bale manages to break the clinch.
Imotekh misses with the combination.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bale misses with a wild body shot.
Imotekh connects with a body shot that sends Bale's belly button to the back.
Bale throws a series of punches but Imotekh avoids them all with ease.
Imotekh throws a leg kick which misses Bale's front leg but catches the back leg as Bale tries to avoid it.
Bale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Imotekh fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Bale darts in and clinches Imotekh up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Imotekh.
Bale fails to pull guard.
Imotekh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bale prevents a body shot from Imotekh.
Bale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Bale tries to break the clinch but Imotekh is controlling the position.
Bale throws a punch but it's blocked by Imotekh.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Imotekh has him pressed against the cage.
Bale is looking to break free of the clinch but Imotekh has double underhooks.
Bale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imotekh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Bale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bale lands a jab to the nose.
Imotekh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Imotekh. That's going to slow Bale down.
Imotekh slips a jab from Bale.
Imotekh throws a counter combo.
Imotekh scores with a one two! Bale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Imotekh lands a jab to Bale's midsection.
Bale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Imotekh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that Bale avoids nicely.
Bale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Bale darts in and clinches Imotekh up against the cage.#T3#
Bale takes a shot to the head.
Imotekh throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Imotekh.
A head punch on the inside from Imotekh fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Imotekh fails to land.
Bale tries to break the clinch but Imotekh is controlling the position.
Imotekh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Imotekh lands a shoulder strike.
Imotekh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bale misses with some punches.
Imotekh tries a body shot but Bale blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Bale's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Imotekh tries a body shot but Bale blocks it.
Bale lands a nice uppercut.
Imotekh struggles to land a body shot inside as Bale controls his hands.
Imotekh misses with some punches.
Bale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Imotekh has Bale pressed against the cage, preventing Bale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Imotekh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Bale breaks from the clinch.
Bale throws a lazy right hand but Imotekh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bale avoids the body shot from Imotekh.
Bale throws an off balance right hand
and Imotekh counters with a good low kick that Bale was not able to check.
Bale looks to land a combination but Imotekh avoids it well.
And Imotekh responds with a good body kick, but Bale manages to step out the way in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bale throws a hook but Imotekh blocks it.
Bale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imotekh.
Bale misses with a straight left.
Imotekh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bale circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Imotekh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imotekh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bale throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Imotekh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imotekh.
Bale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bale works over Imotekh's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemesor Imotekh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bale throws a lazy right hand but Imotekh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imotekh throws out a counter right but Bale avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Imotekh, as that shot connected.
Imotekh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imotekh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Imotekh slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Imotekh. That's going to slow Bale down.
Imotekh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bale throws out the jab.
Bale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Bale has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bale misses with a low kick.
Bale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imotekh.
Bale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bale misses with a hook
and Imotekh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Imotekh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bale at a distance.
Imotekh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bale. That did some damage!
Bale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Imotekh throws a shot to the body.
Nemesor Imotekh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imotekh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imotekh jabs at Bale's body.
Bale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Imotekh blocks a jab.
Imotekh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Imotekh.
Imotekh slips under a jab.
Imotekh lands a nice shot to the body.
Bale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Imotekh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bale.
Imotekh cracks the inside of Bale's front leg.
Imotekh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bale.
Imotekh throws out a counter right but Bale avoids it with no problem.
Bale misses with an uppercut.
Bale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Imotekh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bale misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Imotekh! But no joy.
Imotekh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Imotekh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Imotekh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Imotekh lands a nice looking body shot.
Imotekh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bale.
Imotekh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Bale does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Imotekh clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Imotekh.
Bale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imotekh misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bale blocking some punches.
Nemesor Imotekh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imotekh.
A short right from Bale.
Bale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Imotekh keeps control of Bale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Imotekh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Bale breaks from the clinch.
Imotekh cracks the inside of Bale's front leg.
Imotekh connects with a body shot.
Bale lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Imotekh.
Bale throws a jab but it's blocked by Imotekh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Imotekh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imotekh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Imotekh rushes Bale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bale blocking some punches.
#BC#
Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Imotekh moves out of range of the leg kick from Bale.#T4#
Bale moves forwards but Imotekh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Imotekh moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imotekh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bale lands with an uppercut that bounces Imotekh off the cage and back into range.
Imotekh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bale.
A nice leg kick lands there from Imotekh.
Bale misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Imotekh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Imotekh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imotekh. Imotekh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that Bale avoids nicely.
Imotekh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bale.
Imotekh works Bale's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imotekh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bale.
Bale missing with a left hand there. Imotekh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Imotekh jabs Bale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Imotekh connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemesor Imotekh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bale works over Imotekh's head and body with a nice combination.
Bale steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Imotekh. That one must have hurt.
Bale lands with a hook. Imotekh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bale throws a body shot but no joy.
Bale works the jab nicely.
Imotekh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bale's head backwards.
Bale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bale scores with a hook to the body. Imotekh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Imotekh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bale.
Bale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bale is trying to force a seperation but Imotekh has the dominant position.
Bale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Imotekh has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Imotekh breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Bale connects with a right hand. Imotekh shakes it off.
Bale throws a hook but Imotekh avoids it easily.#CL2#
Imotekh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imotekh throws a punch but it's blocked by Bale.
Bale working hard to break the clinch.
Bale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bale can't break the clinch.
Imotekh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Bale's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bale can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Bale breaks from the clinch.
Imotekh scoring well with a low kick there.
Imotekh lands the left hand.
Bale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imotekh.
Imotekh with a hook.#CL#
Bale clinches up with Imotekh and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bale is looking to break free of the clinch but Imotekh has double underhooks.
Imotekh swings wildly with an uppercut but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bale fails to land.
Bale is trying to push Imotekh away but Imotekh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bale. #BC#
Bale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Imotekh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bale throws out the jab.
Imotekh follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Bale. That snapped Imotekh's head back.
A swing and a miss from Bale.
Bale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Imotekh defending well as Bale loads up on a big left hand.
Bale looks to throw the jab but Imotekh is out of range.
Imotekh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Imotekh looks to land a combination but Bale avoids it well.
Imotekh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Imotekh tries to clinch but Bale moves out of range. #T3#
Bale misses with a wild combination.
Bale throws a predictable looking body shot
and Imotekh counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Imotekh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Imotekh is looking to clinch but Bale is avoiding it.
#CL#
Bale clinches.
Nemesor Imotekh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Imotekh lands an uppercut.
Imotekh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bale is looking to break free of the clinch but Imotekh has double underhooks.
Bale is trying to break free.
Imotekh tries a body shot but Bale blocks it.
Imotekh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
Bale blocks a body shot from Imotekh. #T4#
Bale is trying to force a seperation but Imotekh has the dominant position.
Imotekh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bale can't break the clinch.
Tony Bale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Imotekh lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Imotekh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bale on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Imotekh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Imotekh swinging wildly here.
Bale throws a right hand that misses
and Imotekh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bale thinking.
Imotekh tries to clinch but Bale is having none of it.
Bale misses with a two punch combination.
Imotekh connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Imotekh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Imotekh misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nemesor Imotekh.
Well Imotekh 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nemesor Imotekh!
During a confident post fight interview, Nemesor Imotekh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 231
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Imotekh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spliffton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Imotekh lands a nice looking body kick.
Imotekh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imotekh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spliffton with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Imotekh.
Spliffton jabs at Imotekh's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Imotekh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spliffton tries to bum rush Imotekh with a series of wild strikes but Imotekh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spliffton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spliffton slips a jab from Imotekh.
Spliffton misses with a hook. Imotekh ducked under it nicely.
Spliffton avoids the body shot from Imotekh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Imotekh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spliffton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spliffton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Imotekh is looking to score with low kicks.
Spliffton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been informed that Imotekh 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliffton tries to score with a low kick but Imotekh moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Nice shot by Imotekh.
Imotekh lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Imotekh!
Spliffton moves out of range of the body kick.
Imotekh fails to land with a series of punches.
Spliffton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Imotekh responds with a good body kick, but Spliffton manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spliffton.
Imotekh throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Spliffton misses.
Imotekh looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffton is just out of range.
Imotekh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spliffton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imotekh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Imotekh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spliffton doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Imotekh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Imotekh throws a leg kick which misses Spliffton's front leg but catches the back leg as Spliffton tries to avoid it.
Imotekh throws a series of punches but Spliffton moves out of range.
Spliffton tries to work over Imotekh's front leg with a kick but Imotekh checks it.
Imotekh checks a low kick from Spliffton.
Spliffton thuds a left hand into Imotekh's body.
Spliffton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imotekh moves away.
Despite the aggression on Imotekh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Imotekh.
Imotekh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpliffton.
Spliffton throws the left hand but Imotekh avoids the punch easily.
Imotekh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spliffton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Spliffton misses.
Imotekh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Imotekh misses with a series of wild punches.
Spliffton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Imotekh lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Spliffton lands a head shot.#CL2#
Imotekh clinches.
Spliffton lands a body punch.
Imotekh throws a head punch that misses.
Spliffton is working Imotekh over against the cage.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from Spliffton.
Spliffton throws a punch but it's blocked by Imotekh.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Imotekh avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Imotekh lands a nice shot to the body.
Imotekh lands a right hand.
Imotekh misses with some punches.
Spliffton misses with a punch on the inside.
Imotekh lands a shot to the body.
Imotekh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliffton.
Spliffton working aggressively here.
Spliffton swings wildly with an uppercut but Imotekh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Imotekh fails to land.
Imotekh trying to stall but Spliffton improves his position.
Imotekh tries to work over Spliffton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spliffton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imotekh's elbow.
Imotekh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imotekh misses with a body punch.
Spliffton pushes Imotekh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Spliffton misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Imotekh.
Spliffton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spliffton can't find room to land a body shot as Imotekh controls the action.
Spliffton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Imotekh avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Imotekh working aggressively here.
Spliffton takes a shot to the head.
Spliffton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
Spliffton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Imotekhs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemesor Imotekh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spliffton moves out of range as Imotekh throws a body kick.
Spliffton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Imotekh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spliffton finds it's way round the side to connect with Imotekh's head.
Imotekh moves out of range of the strikes.
Imotekh connects with a body shot.
Imotekh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Imotekh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spliffton momentarily.
Imotekh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spliffton. Spliffton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spliffton connects with a solid leg kick.
Imotekh avoids a kick to the body.
Imotekh thumps Spliffton with a low kick.
Imotekh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spliffton is able to avoid easily.
Spliffton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Imotekh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spliffton misses with a leg kick.
Imotekh connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliffton throws a shot from downtown. Imotekh moves away and avoids it.
Imotekh throws out a counter right but Spliffton avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Spliffton.
Imotekh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Imotekh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spliffton eats them both and turns towards Imotekh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Imotekh misses with the combination.
Imotekh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Imotekh misses.
Spliffton lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Nemesor Imotekh has been cut.
Imotekh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliffton doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Spliffton misses.
Imotekh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imotekh misses with a head kick.
Spliffton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Spliffton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imotekh throws a head kick that misses
and Imotekh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nemesor Imotekh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imotekh needs to keep his hands up - Spliffton had a free shot at his head there.
Spliffton slips a jab and a cross from Imotekh.
Imotekh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spliffton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Spliffton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Imotekh. That's going to slow Spliffton down.
Imotekh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imotekh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Spliffton misses the target.
Imotekh throws a poor cross that misses
and Spliffton counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Imotekh misses
and Spliffton counters with a thumping low kick.
Spliffton scores with a sloppy right hand. Imotekh should have avoided that one.
Spliffton misses the jab.#CL#
Spliffton moves into the clinch.#T3#
Spliffton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Spliffton.
A head punch on the inside from Spliffton fails to land.
Spliffton can't find room to land a body shot as Imotekh controls the action.
Spliffton misses with a punch on the inside.
Spliffton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliffton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imotekh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliffton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Imotekh lands with a left to the head.
Spliffton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spliffton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imotekh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliffton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imotekh misses with the head strike.
Spliffton stalling.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spliffton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Imotekh swings wildly with an uppercut but Spliffton uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Imotekh tries to work over Spliffton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spliffton as Imotekh tries to tie him up.
A short right from Spliffton on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliffton struggles to land a body shot inside as Imotekh controls his hands.
Imotekh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imotekh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffton's elbow.
Imotekh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from Spliffton.
Spliffton misses with a punch to the body.
Imotekh lands a right hand.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from Spliffton.
Spliffton lands a left hand.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Imotekh avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Imotekh gets through Spliffton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Imotekh fails to land.
Imotekh tries to throw a body punch but Spliffton avoids it by throwing Imotekh back against the cage.
Spliffton blocking some punches.
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 Cron Spliffton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nemesor Imotekh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Imotekh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spliffton.
Spliffton scores with a jab. Imotekh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spliffton throws a front kick aimed at Imotekh's knee but Imotekh avoids it well. #CL#
Spliffton moves into the clinch.
Spliffton swings wildly with an uppercut but Imotekh uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliffton.
A nice left hand lands by Imotekh.
Imotekh misses with the head strike.
Spliffton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imotekh's elbow.
Spliffton working aggressively here.
Spliffton lands a hook that snaps the head of Imotekh backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imotekh tries a body shot but Spliffton blocks it.
Spliffton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spliffton working aggressively here.
Spliffton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Imotekh backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Imotekh lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Imotekh misses with a body punch.
Spliffton misses with the head strike.
Spliffton throws a punch but it's blocked by Imotekh.
Spliffton lands with a light punch inside.
Imotekh prevents a body shot from Spliffton.
Spliffton blocking some punches.
Spliffton is working Imotekh over against the cage.
Spliffton scores with a shot to the side of Imotekh's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Imotekh as Spliffton tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spliffton.
Spliffton blocking some punches.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from Spliffton.
Spliffton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spliffton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spliffton lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Imotekh working aggressively here.
Imotekh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Imotekh as the two fighters clinch.
Imotekh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imotekh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imotekh misses with a punch to the body.
Imotekh works on Spliffton's body with a couple of short punches.
Imotekh gets through Spliffton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Imotekh misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffton tries a body shot but Imotekh blocks it.
Imotekh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Spliffton is rocked!
Imotekh unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Spliffton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Imotekh is unloading with more strikes now! Spliffton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nemesor Imotekh!
An out of breath Nemesor Imotekh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Cricket tries to work over Imotekh's front leg with a kick but Imotekh checks it.
Jab by Cricket.#CUT#
It looks like Nemesor Imotekh has been cut.
Imotekh scores with a nice head shot.
Cricket walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Imotekh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cricket.
Cricket connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Cricket.
Imotekh scores with the left hand. Cricket knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Cricket.
A slow jab from Cricket misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imotekh misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Cricket counters with a left and a right that hurts Imotekh! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Cricket jumps into full mount!
Imotekh controls the position.
Cricket controlling the position easily from mount.
Cricket lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T1##SUB#
Cricket is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Imotekh can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Cricket looking for a guillotine from mount but Imotekh is having none of it.
Imotekh is squirming around, avoiding Cricket's attempts to control the action.
Imotekh prevents Cricket from taking his back.
Cricket trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Imotekh tries to lock up and control but Cricket gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cricket can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Imotekh is looking to escape.
Imotekh is looking to improve his position but Cricket isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Cricket is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Imotekh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Imotekh tenderised Cricket's leg. Cricket is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Cricket misses.
Imotekh misses with a wild combination.
Cricket slips under a jab.
Cricket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imotekh.
Imotekh's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Imotekh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Imotekh throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Imotekh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Imotekh.
Rick Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Imotekh blocks the leg kick.
Imotekh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cricket.
Cricket throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Imotekh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Imotekh misses the shot to the body.
Cricket misses the jab.
Cricket smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Imotekh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cricket swings widly with a right hand
letting Imotekh counter with a right hand.
Cricket throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Cricket lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Imotekh misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Imotekh - just one landing.
Imotekh moves away from the strike by Cricket.
Imotekh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Imotekh checks a leg kick.
Cricket is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cricket throws a hook but Imotekh avoids it easily.
Imotekh ducks under a wild hook from Cricket.
Cricket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imotekh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Imotekh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cricket misses with a body kick.
Imotekh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cricket throws out the jab.
Imotekh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cricket.
Imotekh looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Imotekh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cricket throws out the jab.
Cricket looks to throw the jab but Imotekh is out of range.
Cricket throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Imotekh tenderised Cricket's leg. Cricket is trying to keep his angry face on.
Imotekh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imotekh feints and then cracks Cricket's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cricket down.
Imotekh misses with a leg kick.
Cricket throws a lazy right hand but Imotekh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imotekh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Cricket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nemesor Imotekh's cut.
That's time! Cricket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Imotekh moves into the clinch.
Imotekh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cricket lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Imotekh.#BC#
Cricket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imotekh. Cricket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cricket moves out of range of the strikes.
Cricket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cricket misses with an uppercut.
Imotekh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Imotekh lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Cricket.
Cricket misses with the combination.
Imotekh is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imotekh throws a right hand that Cricket ducks under and follows up with a left that Cricket also avoids with ease.
Cricket misses with a looping left.
Imotekh throws a series of punches but Cricket avoids them all with ease.
Imotekh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rick Cricket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cricket scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imotekh staying out of range there.#T1#
Cricket gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imotekh.
Imotekh lands a head kick. Cricket smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Cricket misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cricket checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Imotekh.
Cricket misses with a jab, cross combination.
Imotekh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cricket looks to score with a jab to the body but Imotekh is just out of range.
Cricket misses with a hook. Imotekh ducked under it nicely.
Cricket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cricket throws a series of punches but Imotekh avoids them all with ease.
Cricket tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cricket blocks the body kick.
Cricket misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Imotekh counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Imotekh.
Cricket swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Imotekh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Imotekh. #T2##BC#
Cricket breaks from the clinch.
Imotekh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cricket throws a combination that misses
and Imotekh counters with a stiff right hand.
Imotekh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cricket misses with a hook. Imotekh ducked under it nicely.
Cricket connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cricket 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.
Cricket throws a body shot but no joy.
Cricket throws a hook but Imotekh blocks it.#CL2#
Imotekh forces Cricket back against the cage and clinches.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Imotekh.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imotekh gets through Cricket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Imotekh controls his hands.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imotekh's elbow.
Good body shot from Imotekh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Imotekh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imotekh.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Imotekh controls his hands.
Imotekh lands with a right to the head.
Imotekh cracks Cricket with a nice body shot.
Cricket prevents a body shot from Imotekh.
Imotekh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Imotekh.
Imotekh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Imotekh is leaning against Cricket and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Imotekh digs a right hand into Cricket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cricket's gas tank.
Imotekh pushes Cricket back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Imotekh misses with a body punch.
Cricket has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Imotekh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Imotekh effectively controlling the action here.
Imotekh pushes Cricket back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imotekh's elbow.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Imotekh lands a body punch. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nemesor Imotekh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Imotekh gets through Cricket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Imotekh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imotekh tries a body shot but Cricket blocks it.
Imotekh has Cricket pushed against the cage.
Imotekh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imotekh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imotekh has Cricket pushed against the cage.
Cricket has had enough of the clinch but Imotekh keeps him there for the moment.
Imotekh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
A short right from Imotekh.
Imotekh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imotekh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imotekh lands with a short shot to the head.
Imotekh stalling in the clinch but Cricket improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemesor Imotekh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nemesor Imotekh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cricket takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Cricket.
Imotekh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cricket attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Imotekh moves out of range of the body kick from Cricket.
Imotekh connects with a solid leg kick.
Imotekh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cricket throws out the jab.
Imotekh thumps Cricket with a low kick.
Cricket throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imotekh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imotekh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Imotekh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Cricket.
Imotekh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cricket momentarily.
Nemesor Imotekh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imotekh with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Imotekh throws out a powerful jab.
Imotekh checks a leg kick.
Imotekh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cricket is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Imotekh moves out of range as Cricket strikes.
Imotekh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cricket misses with a lunging right hand
and Imotekh counters with a stiff right hand.
Cricket takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC2#
Cricket is rocked!
Cricket walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Cricket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cricket throws a hook but Imotekh blocks it.
Imotekh cracks Cricket with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cricket tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Imotekh pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cricket is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nemesor Imotekh!
A victorious Nemesor Imotekh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GC 216 - A
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Imotekh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Imotekh wants to clinch.
De Jager connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Imotekh throws a leg kick which misses De Jager's front leg but catches the back leg as De Jager tries to avoid it.
De Jager stuns Imotekh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Jager fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Imotekh is out of range.
De Jager misses the jab.
De Jager buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Jager works Imotekh's body with a nice hook.
A jab from De Jager misses.
Bismarck De Jager 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Jager, right into the meat.
Imotekh slips a jab and a cross from De Jager.
Imotekh blocks a jab.
De Jager is looking to slow Imotekh down with leg kicks.
De Jager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Imotekh avoids the body shot from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a looping right.
De Jager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imotekh was well out of range. Poor timing from De Jager.
Imotekh tries to bum rush De Jager with a series of wild strikes but De Jager uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Imotekh slips a straight right by De Jager.
De Jager tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Jager avoids a kick to the body.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Jager jabs Imotekh right on the nose. Imotekh blinks but takes it well.
Imotekh throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Imotekh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Imotekh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And De Jager tries to counter it with a takedown but Imotekh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from De Jager does it's job there.
Imotekh moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
Imotekh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Jager scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Imotekh doesn't seem bothered though.
Imotekh cracks the inside of De Jager's front leg. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by De Jager.
De Jager throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imotekh is out of range and De Jager settles back down.
De Jager staying out of range there.
Imotekh lands a nice shot that snaps De Jager's head back.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
De Jager thows a leg kick but Imotekh checks it
letting Imotekh counter with a right hand.
De Jager thuds a left hand into Imotekh's body.
Imotekh throws a hook but De Jager avoids it easily.
De Jager feints a counter leg kick.
Imotekh ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
De Jager motions for Imotekh to come forward. De Jager throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imotekh throws a leg kick which misses De Jager's front leg but catches the back leg as De Jager tries to avoid it.
De Jager is looking to slow Imotekh down with leg kicks.
Imotekh connects with an inside leg kick.
Imotekh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Jager.
De Jager with the counter takedown but Imotekh avoids it easily.
Imotekh takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Imotekh tenderised De Jager's leg. De Jager is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
De Jager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Imotekh.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imotekh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imotekh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Jager lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Imotekh is looking to land body kicks.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Imotekh moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Jager wants to break free but Imotekh has control.
#BC2#
De Jager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Imotekh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from De Jager misses the target.
Imotekh throws a front kick that sends De Jager stumbling back into the cage.
De Jager loads up on a big right hand but Imotekh slips the punch.
De Jager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Imotekh throws out the jab.
Imotekh lands a jab-cross combination.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jager shoots in and drives through. Imotekh sprawls well.#T4#
De Jager scores with a jab. Imotekh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Imotekh misses with a hook. De Jager ducked under it nicely.
De Jager changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Imotekh looks to land a right hand but De Jager moved out of range.
Imotekh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Jager shoots in for a double leg but Imotekh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Imotekh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imotekh connects with a body shot that sends De Jager's belly button to the back.
Imotekh defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from De Jager misses. #CL#
Imotekh gets a clinch.
Imotekh is struggling to control the position.
Imotekh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Jagers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Imotekh.
De Jager lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from De Jager.
Stalling in the clinch from Imotekh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
De Jager throws an off balance right hand
and Imotekh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Jager throws a leg kick which misses Imotekh's front leg but catches the back leg as Imotekh tries to avoid it.
Imotekh misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Jager 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.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
De Jager tries to keep at a distance but Imotekh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imotekh working aggressively here.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Jager prevents a body shot from Imotekh.
Imotekh lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Imotekh digs a right hand underneath De Jager's ribcage. De Jager let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Jager tries to land knees in the clinch but Imotekh avoids the damage to the body.
Imotekh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imotekh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imotekh lands a left hand.
Imotekh cracks De Jager with a nice body shot.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from De Jager. #T1#
Imotekh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Jager misses with a knee strike.
Imotekh blocks a body shot from De Jager.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Jager lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Imotekh is trying to maintain a safe position but De Jager gets an underhook and turns Imotekh into the cage.
Nemesor Imotekh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Jager works on Imotekh's body with a couple of short punches.
Imotekh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Jager or not.
De Jager is breathing heavily.
De Jager trying to stall but Imotekh improves his position.
Imotekh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Jager manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Imotekh lands with a right to the head.
De Jager landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Imotekh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Imotekh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager misses with some punches.
Imotekh stalling in the clinch but De Jager improves position.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Imotekh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imotekh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on De Jager - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Imotekh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
De Jager fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Jager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imotekh's elbow.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Imotekh fails to land.
Imotekh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Imotekh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Imotekh punishes De Jager's body with a nice straight punch.
Imotekh lands a jab to the nose.
Imotekh lands a really nice looking cross but De Jager seems unphased.
De Jager connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Imotekh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Imotekh.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Jager tries a head kick but it misses.
Imotekh avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Imotekh. De Jager shrugs it off though.
De Jager slips under a jab.
Imotekh misses with a looping left.
Imotekh moves out of range as De Jager strikes.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Imotekh has time to react.
Imotekh throws a series of punches but De Jager avoids them all with ease.
Imotekh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Jager defending well as Imotekh loads up on a big left hand.
De Jager throws a right and a left that Imotekh avoids nicely.
Imotekh throwing a counter right hand but De Jager manages to avoid it.
De Jager throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Jager thuds his right hand into Imotekh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but Imotekh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Jager takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Imotekh connects with the punch.
Imotekh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nemesor Imotekh is winning the standup battle so far.
De Jager misses with the combination.
#CL#
Imotekh has closed the distance and engaged De Jager in a clinch.
De Jager misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imotekh.
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jager can do to turn this around?
De Jager wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by Imotekh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jager throws a head punch that misses.
Imotekh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imotekh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imotekh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemesor Imotekh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Imotekh jabs at De Jager's body.
Imotekh throws a looping overhand right but De Jager ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Imotekh closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Jager.
Imotekh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imotekh has De Jager pressed against the cage, preventing De Jager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Jager blocks a body shot from Imotekh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imotekh.
Imotekh misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Jager looking to throw knees to the head but Imotekh is blocking nicely.
Imotekh blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager misses with a punch on the inside.
Imotekh tries to work over De Jager's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imotekh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imotekh scores with a shoulder strike.
Imotekh lands with a left to the head.
Imotekh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
De Jager throws a punch but it's blocked by Imotekh.
Imotekh misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by De Jager.
Imotekh tries a body shot but De Jager blocks it.
#BC#
Imotekh breaks the clinch.
Imotekh ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
De Jager rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Imotekh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Imotekh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Imotekh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Jager pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imotekh is out of range and De Jager settles back down.
Imotekh lands a slapping body shot.
De Jager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imotekh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Imotekh misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Jager throws a leg kick
and Imotekh counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
letting Imotekh counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imotekh misses the shot to the body.
De Jager throws a hook but Imotekh blocks it.#T2#
Imotekh blocks a jab.
Imotekh misses with a hook.#KD#
Imotekh lands a big head kick that sends De Jager tumbling to the mat! Imotekh takes a step backwards and waves De Jager back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
De Jager is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.#CL#
Imotekh moves into range and clinches up with De Jager.
De Jager is still on wobbly legs! Can Imotekh finish him?
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
De Jager misses with a body punch.
Imotekh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Imotekh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Imotekh struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jager controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Imotekh.
A short left from Imotekh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh slowing the pace effectively.
De Jager tries a body shot but Imotekh blocks it.
Imotekh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Jager's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Imotekh.
Imotekh works on De Jager's body with a couple of short punches.
Imotekh lands a big right hand! De Jager is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nemesor Imotekh!
After winning the bout, Nemesor Imotekh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GC 211
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Imotekh avoids the head kick by De Jager.
Imotekh pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Jager is out of range and Imotekh settles back down.
Imotekh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Jager. That one must have hurt.
De Jager's jab looks to have found its range, popping Imotekh under the eye.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Imotekh.
De Jager is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Imotekh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Jager appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Imotekh.
De Jager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imotekh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Jager.
De Jager throws a lazy right hand but Imotekh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imotekh throws a leg kick but De Jager moved away.
Imotekh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Jager looks to land a combination but Imotekh avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De Jager shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Imotekh is trying to defend but De Jager finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
De Jager seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Imotekh tries to get to full guard but De Jager has control of the leg.
Imotekh is not content to let De Jager control the position.
De Jager trying to mount his opponent but Imotekh defends it.
De Jager trying to control the action but Imotekh is working from the bottom.
De Jager is looking to advance position but Imotekh won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jager is stalling here. Imotekh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Jager seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Imotekh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
De Jager tries to bench press Imotekh off him but Imotekh keeps the position.
Imotekh working away.
De Jager is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imotekh off and has taken his back!
Imotekh looking very determined here, making life difficult for De Jager.
De Jager is controlling the position but Imotekh somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jager working Imotekh over with strikes. #T3#
Imotekh won't allow De Jager to pass to mount.
De Jager looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Jager is pressing down on Imotekh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imotekh is holding on for now.
De Jager is looking to take a break and control but Imotekh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imotekh trying to control here.
De Jager is stalling here. Imotekh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Jager seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Imotekh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
De Jager holding on.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
De Jager tries to buck Imotekh off but Imotekh is having none of it.
De Jager 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.
De Jager is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on De Jager's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Imotekh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bismarck De Jager will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Jager slips under a jab.
De Jager feints the counter takedown.
Imotekh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from De Jager lands but Imotekh takes it in his stride.
Imotekh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imotekh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Imotekh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
De Jager scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Jager in side control, just content to control the action for now.
De Jager working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Imotekh sneaks back into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imotekh is looking to control De Jager's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imotekh avoid being mounted?#T1#
Imotekh controlling the position for now.
De Jager is keen to just control but Imotekh is a slippery customer.
De Jager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Jager is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Jager is thwarting Imotekh's attempts to control the position.
Imotekh is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Jager controlling the pace.
De Jager wants to pass to mount but Imotekh is defending the position.
De Jager landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Jager wants to pass the guard but Imotekh is defending well.
Imotekh is trying to maintain the position but De Jager is very close to passing his half guard.
Imotekh is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by De Jager there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3##TD2#
De Jager changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Imotekh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Imotekh can't do much from the bottom here.
Bismarck De Jager has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imotekh keeps working.
Imotekh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
De Jager working the ground and pound but Imotekh is defending the strikes.
Imotekh prevents De Jager from moving into mount.
Imotekh tries to bench press De Jager off him but De Jager keeps the position.
Imotekh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
De Jager wants to pass the guard but Imotekh is defending well.
Imotekh trying to control but De Jager postures up.
Imotekh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Jager trying to control but Imotekh is working from the bottom.
Imotekh controls De Jager momentarily but De Jager frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imotekh controlling the position.
De Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but Imotekh is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismarck De Jager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
De Jager throws out a leg kick but Imotekh moves out of range and De Jager only half commits.
Imotekh slips under a jab from De Jager.
Imotekh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Imotekh is looking to counter the offense by De Jager and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Imotekh.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Imotekh misses.
De Jager throws out a counter right but Imotekh avoids it with no problem.
Imotekh tries a head kick but it misses.
De Jager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Jager throws a push kick but Imotekh slaps the foot to one side.
Imotekh is looking to slow De Jager down with leg kicks. #CL#
Imotekh clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Imotekh to work.
Imotekh trying to control the position but instead, De Jager has worked for underhooks and has pushed Imotekh into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imotekh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Imotekh misses with a body punch.
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Jager backwards.
Imotekh throws a punch but it's blocked by De Jager.
De Jager unloads a knee to the mid-section. Imotekh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
De Jager wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
De Jager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Imotekh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Jager tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Imotekh tries to clinch up.
De Jager looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imotekh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Jager just misses with a punch to the body.
As De Jager tries to get set, Imotekh tries to push him back and clinch up but De Jager manages to avoid the attempt.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Imotekh checks it.
Nemesor Imotekh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Imotekh swinging wildly here.
Imotekh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Imotekh backing away here, and De Jager unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Jager throws a hook but Imotekh avoids it easily.
Imotekh throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager works Imotekh's body with a nice hook.
Imotekh tries to land a front kick but De Jager steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
De Jager avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Jager misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Imotekh misses its target.
Imotekh throws a head kick but De Jager moves out of range.
Imotekh throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from De Jager.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
and Imotekh counters with a nice uppercut.
De Jager turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imotekh, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Jager, as that shot connected.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
De Jager drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Jager trying to control but Imotekh is working from the bottom. #T3##ES#
Imotekh pushes De Jager off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Imotekh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Imotekh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Jager.
Imotekh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Imotekh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemesor Imotekh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Jager lands a leg kick that knocks Imotekh off balance momentarily.
Imotekh lands with a nice body punch.
Imotekh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Imotekh. That's going to slow De Jager down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imotekh wants to clinch.
De Jager lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
De Jager avoids the head kick by Imotekh.
De Jager lands a nice looking kick to the body. Imotekh takes a step back to recover.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jager shoots in looking for a takedown. Imotekh tries to sprawl out of it but De Jager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Imotekh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Imotekh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Jager loads up on a big right hand but Imotekh slips the punch.
De Jager swinging wildly here.
De Jager scores with a hook.
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 Nemesor Imotekh.
I think De Jager has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bismarck De Jager!
Bismarck De Jager thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 199
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Papin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Imotekh is controlling Papin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Papin is looking for a kimura here.
Imotekh has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Takeover. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Imotekh moves into full guard.
Papin stays in close to Imotekh's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papin stopping the sweep attempt from Imotekh.
Papin wants to control from the top but Imotekh keeps moving.
Imotekh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Papin wants to control from the top but Imotekh keeps moving.
Papin content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imotekh is pulling down on Papin's head. It's preventing any offense from Papin, at least for the moment.
Papin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Papin - just one landing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Papin scores with a takedown into Imotekh's guard.
Papin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Papin trying to control but Imotekh is working from the bottom.
Papin looking to sit in guard and control but Imotekh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Papin wants to sweep but no luck.
Papin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Imotekh preventing the sweep. #T3#
Papin is adopting a defensive guard.
Papin keeping full guard, as Imotekh tries to pass.
Imotekh trying to control the position from guard on top but Papin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imotekh postures up.
Imotekh wants to control from the top but Papin keeps moving.
Papin working a defensive guard but Imotekh passes into half guard.
Imotekh trying to control the pace. #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.
Imotekh is thwarting Papin's attempts to control the position.
Imotekh trying to control the pace.
Papin is trying to get back to full guard.
Papin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jean Pierre Papin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Papin.#CL2#
Imotekh closes the distance and clinches.
Imotekh gets through Papin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papin is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nemesor Imotekh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Papin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Imotekh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Papin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imotekh swivels and escapes.
Imotekh tries a low kick but Papin avoids it.
Papin dives in and grabs Imotekh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imotekh pushes down on Papin's head and hops out.
Imotekh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Papin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papin fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Imotekh. That's going to slow Papin down.
Imotekh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papin.#CL2#
Imotekh forces Papin back against the cage and clinches.
Imotekh cracks Papin with a nice body shot.
Imotekh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papin wants to break free but Imotekh has control.
Imotekh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Imotekh on the inside.
Imotekh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Imotekh works on Papin's body with a couple of short punches.
Imotekh gets through Papin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papin blocks a body shot from Imotekh. #T1#
Nice body punch from Imotekh - that landed with a thud.
Imotekh lands a body shot.
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papin backwards.
Imotekh prevents Papin from breaking the clinch.
Imotekh gets through Papin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Imotekh scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Imotekh. #ROC2#
Papin is rocked!
Good body shot from Imotekh.
Oh Papin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Imotekh.
Imotekh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Imotekh lands with a light punch inside.
Imotekh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Papin with a big uppercut! Papin tries to clinch up but Imotekh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Papin to the mat! Papin covers up and Imotekh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nemesor Imotekh!
During a confident post fight interview, Nemesor Imotekh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 193
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Imotekh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Imotekh misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Tiitti. Those never looked like landing.
Imotekh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tiitti.
Tiitti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Imotekh defends it nicely.
Tiitti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imotekh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiitti somewhat.
Imotekh just misses with a punch to the body.
Imotekh lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiitti off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Imotekh clinches up with Tiitti and pushes him back against the cage.
Imotekh prevents Tiitti from breaking the clinch.
Tiitti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Imotekh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nemesor Imotekh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repa Tiitti.
Imotekh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Imotekh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imotekh lands with a left to the head.
Imotekh struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiitti controls his hands.
#T1#
Imotekh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tiitti or not.
Imotekh dodges an elbow strike from Tiitti.
A short body shot lands from Imotekh as the two fighters clinch.
Imotekh lands with a right to the head.
Tiitti is trying to force a seperation but Imotekh has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Imotekh.
Imotekh tries to throw a body punch but Tiitti avoids it by throwing Imotekh back against the cage.
Imotekh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imotekh presses Tiitti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiitti prevents a body shot from Imotekh.
Tiitti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiitti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Imotekh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiitti's efforts to push away.
Tiitti tries a knee to the head but Imotekh blocks it.
Tiitti trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Imotekh.
Still in the clinch, Imotekh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tiitti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imotekh.
Tiitti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Imotekh working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Imotekh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiitti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Imotekh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Imotekh.
Imotekh unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tiitti! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Imotekh is unloading with more strikes now! Tiitti drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nemesor Imotekh!
A relieved looking Nemesor Imotekh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CFC 420
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Munson throws a front kick aimed at Michael's knee but Michael avoids it well.
Michael moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
Munson throws a body punch but Michael moves out of range.
Michael steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Munson.
Michael looks to land a body kick but Munson moved away.
Munson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michael scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Munson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Munson.
Michael wants to clinch up but Munson keeps it at a distance.
Michael keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munson scores with a leg kick.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Munson's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Munson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michael. That did some damage!
Munson lands a front kick.
Michael has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Munson there.
Michael misses with a wild body shot.
Michael moves away from the strike by Munson.
Michael steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Munson. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Michael throws a leg kick but Munson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Michael chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munson can pounce on him.
Munson tries to work over Michael's front leg with a kick but Michael checks it.
Michael wants to counter the offense by Munson and move into the clinch position.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michael attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Michael moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
Michael moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michael! But no joy.
Munson throws the left hand but Michael avoids the punch easily.
Michael takes a swing at Munson's ribcage but misses.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michael raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Michael is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Munson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Munson throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Munson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Michael clinches.
Munson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michael tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
#T2##BC2#
Michael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson throws a leg kick
and Michael counters with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Michael.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael misses with a low kick as Munson jumps back.
Munson is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michael.
Michael moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Michael.
Michael tries to counter by closing the distance.
Munson jabs Michael to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Munson sizes up Michael with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Munson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Munson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michael wants to counter the offense by Munson and move into the clinch position.
Munson throws a body kick that misses.
Munson throws a push kick but Michael slaps the foot to one side.
Michael appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Michael swings for the body but Munson moves out of range.
Munson cracks Michael with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Michael tries a head kick but it misses.
Munson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michael if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3#
Munson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michael lands with a thumping leg kick.
Munson misses with a looping right.
Munson thows a leg kick but Michael checks it
and Michael counters with a nice uppercut.
Munson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michael counters with a solid body kick.
Munson feints and then cracks Michael's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Michael down.
Both fighters circling a little - Munson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Michael misses the target.
Munson blocks the body kick.
Michael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael throws a jab when Munson was well out of range.
Munson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Michael is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munson.
Michael throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michael lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson avoids the body shot from Michael.
Michael fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4##CL2#
Michael instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Munson.
Michael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Michael.
Munson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michael or not.
Munson is trying to break the clinch but Michael is controlling him.
Michael fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Michael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Munson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Munson moves into range and clinches up with Michael.
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Michael.
Michael lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Munson 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#
Michael takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robert Munson is winning the standup battle so far.
Munson tries to work over Michael's front leg with a kick but Michael checks it.
Michael is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Michael misses the jab.
And Munson counters with a quick kick to the body but Michael blocks it.
Michael throws a leg kick but Munson checks it.
Michael throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munson misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Michael counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Michael tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Michael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson is looking to clinch.
Munson cracks Michael with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munson looks to land a body kick but Michael moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munson.
Munson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michael is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Munson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michael doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Michael misses with a head kick.
Michael tries to clinch but Munson moves out of range.
Munson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munson moves out of range of the body kick from Michael.
Michael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munson.
Good standup being displayed there by Michael as he connects with a hook.
Munson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michael tries to counter by closing the distance.
Michael throws a leg kick but Munson checks it.
Munson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Munson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Michael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Munson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michael in his tracks.
Michael feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munson's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Michael checks a leg kick.
Munson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Michael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michael throws a push kick but Munson slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Munson scores with a nice head shot.
Munson missing with a left hand there. Michael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson feints and then cracks Michael's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Michael down.
Michael wants to clinch up but Munson keeps it at a distance.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Michael checks the leg kick.
Munson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michael is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Michael moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Michael counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Michael.
Michael looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Michael.
Munson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Michael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael checks a low kick from Munson.
A low kick from Munson is predictable there
and Michael counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Munson scores with a shot to the body.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michael moves away.
Munson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Munson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Michael counter with a right hand.
Michael moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael throws a head kick that misses.
Michael misses with a looping left.
Michael's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munson.
Munson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Michael.
Munson blocks a jab.
Michael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michael misses with a wild combination.
Munson scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Munson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson thuds his right hand into Michael's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Munson misses with a body shot.
Michael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munson.
Munson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michael avoids a kick to the body.
Munson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munson manages to avoid it.
Michael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munson.
Michael checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Munson misses.
Munson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Michael throws an off balance right hand
and Munson counters with a thumping low kick.
Munson misses with a low kick.
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 Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Munson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Michael misses with a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Munson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Michael tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Michael misses.
Michael takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Michael has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Munson.
Munson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Munson.
Munson scoring well with a low kick there.
Michael on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.
Michael cracks a nice hook into Munson's ribs.
Good work by Munson as he checks the leg kick.
Munson throws a front kick aimed at Michael's knee but Michael avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Munson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Munson tenderised Michael's leg. Michael is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michael swings for the body but Munson moves out of range.
#T1#
Munson motions for Michael to come forward. Munson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Munson misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Munson
and Michael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Munson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Munson breaks from the clinch.
Munson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Munson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Munson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Michael on the side of the head.
Michael throws a leg kick but Munson checks it.
Michael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Munson.
A quick step to the side and Munson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael avoids the head kick by Munson.
Munson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munson was well out of range. Poor timing from Michael.
Munson throws a low kick, looking for Michael's leg but Michael calmly moves out of range.
Munson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munson lands a nice looking body kick.
Michael moves out of range of the body kick from Munson.
Munson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Munson works Michael's body with a nice hook.
Munson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michael steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Munson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munson misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Michael misses.
Michael throws a leg kick that is checked
and Munson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael lands a nice looking body shot.
Munson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Michael will feel that in the morning.
Michael is looking to clinch.
Michael looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range.
Michael checks a low kick from Munson.
Bryer Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Munson. That's going to slow Michael down.
Munson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munson.
Munson looks to land a body kick but Michael moved away.
Munson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Munson.
Michael connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munson momentarily.
Michael motions for Munson to come forward. Michael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Michael counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Munson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michael cracks Munson with an open hand slap.
Michael has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson scores with a nice strike.
Michael moves out of range of the leg kick from Munson.
Michael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4##CL2#
Michael moves into range and clinches up with Munson.
Good body shot from Michael.
#BC#
Munson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robert Munson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Munson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Michael throws out a loose jab but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michael misses with a kick to the body.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Michael.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michael ducks right into an uppercut from Munson.
Munson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Michael scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
A jab from Munson misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Munson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Munson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Munson!
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Event:
T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Kha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michael's head.
Michael thumps Kha with a low kick.
Kha avoids the body shot from Michael.
Kha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kha blocks a head kick by Michael.
Bryer Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha digs a good hook to Michael's body.
Michael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Bryer Michael has been cut.
Michael motions for Kha to come forward. Michael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michael there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michael throws a looping overhand right but Kha ducks down to avoid it.
Kha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!#KD#
Kha lands a big uppercut and Michael crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Michael looks OK. Kha waves Michael back to his feet!
Michael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kha misses with a body kick.
Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kha delivers a nice body kick.
Michael chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kha can pounce on him.
#T1#
A jab from Kha misses.
Kha with a hook.
Michael just misses with a punch to the body.
Kha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kha is looking to counter with head kicks.
Michael lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Kha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Michael misses with a looping left.
Michael blocks the body kick.
Kha misses with a looping right.
Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kha throws a shot from downtown. Michael moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Michael misses.
Michael drops his hands momentarily and Kha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kha keeps Michael at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kha throws out the jab.
Michael tries a low kick but Kha avoids it.
Michael blocks the body kick.
Michael throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Michael tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kha throws a looping overhand right but Michael ducks down to avoid it.
Kha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Michael's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Michael tried to score with a low kick but Kha checks it.
Kha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael.
Michael throws the kick towards the body but Kha avoids it.
Michael scores with a jab to the body.
Kha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Michael misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Michael finds it's target.#T3#
Kha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Michael throws a series of punches but Kha moves out of range.
Michael moves out of range of the body kick.
Kha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kha cracks the inside of Michael's front leg.
Michael jabs Kha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michael blocks the body kick.
Kha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Michael blocks a head kick by Kha.
Kha looks to throw a body kick
enabling Michael to counter with a crisp jab.
Kha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michael if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Kha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kha misses with a body punch
enabling Michael to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Michael moves out of range of the body kick.
Michael looks for the body kick but Kha saw that one coming. #T4#
Michael throws a sloppy body shot
and Kha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Michael thinking.
A low kick from Michael is predictable there
and Kha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kha 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.
#CUT#
That has opened up Bryer Michael's cut even more.
Kha's corner calls for a 1-2. Kha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michael misses with a body shot.
Michael takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael.
Michael throws a head kick but Kha moves out of range.
Kha looks to land a body kick but Michael moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Kha lands a big head kick that sends Michael tumbling to the mat! Kha takes a step backwards and waves Michael back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Michael is rocked!
Michael gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kha gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Michael is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kha!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kai Kha thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Michael.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Michael counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Yaj closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yaj lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Michael has his foot on Yaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yaj works his way back into a safe position though.
Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving.
Yaj throws a big elbow that misses.
Yaj preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael pulls Yaj in close to prevent any damage.
Yaj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Michael works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michael holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yaj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Michael controlling the position.
Michael 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#
Yaj trying to control here.
Yaj tries to roll over but Michael keeps him under control.
Yaj wants to get back to full guard but Michael has mounted him!
Yaj sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj wants to get back to full guard but Michael has passed into side control.#T2#
Michael just content to control the position.
Yaj is looking for a sweep.
Michael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yaj keeps working.
Michael is staying tight to Yaj's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yaj is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Yaj is not content to let Michael control the position.
Michael in the domination position with Yaj hanging on.
Yaj is looking to regain half guard here but Michael keeps moving and retains side control. #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.
Michael takes a little break here. Yaj wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yaj tries to bench press Michael off him but Michael keeps the position.
Yaj is trying to escape the position but Michael is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yaj works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yaj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Michael throws a leg kick which misses Yaj's front leg but catches the back leg as Yaj tries to avoid it.
Michael throws a solid leg kick but Yaj takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michael.
Yaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yaj shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer Michael dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yaj misses the jab.
Michael misses with a looping left.
Michael throws a leg kick but Yaj checks it.
Rio Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj lands the left hand.
Yaj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Michael scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one.
Yaj avoids the head kick by Michael.
Nice uppercut there from Yaj.
Michael looks to land a combination. Yaj sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael.
The crowd cheers as Yaj lands an impressive looking overhand right. Michael doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael scores with a hook to the body. Yaj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yaj.
Bryer Michael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Yaj looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rio Yaj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Michael wants to improve his position but Yaj is controlling well.
Michael trying to control here.
Michael wants to improve his position but Yaj is controlling well.
Michael slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Michael is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yaj is aware though and is defending well.
Michael is trying to keep Yaj in close.
#SUB2#
Michael has his foot on Yaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yaj works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yaj pushes down on Michael's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Michael trying to get back to full guard but Yaj takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Michael tries to hold on but Yaj postures up.
Yaj punishing his opponent with strikes.
Michael is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yaj avoids the attempt from Michael to control.
Yaj lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Yaj breaks from Michael's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Bryer Michael has been cut.
Michael is desperately trying to improve his position but Yaj has a good base and remains in mount.
Yaj controlling from mount.
Yaj looking to finish with strikes here!
Michael is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yaj 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.
Michael wants to control but Yaj is having none of it.
Michael sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Michael is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Yaj seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yaj is trying to control the action in half guard but Michael is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michael is holding on to half guard well.
Yaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Michael is not content to let Yaj control the position.
Michael wants to control but Yaj is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yaj prevents Michael from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Yaj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryer Michael's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Michael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yaj has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yaj throws the left hand but Michael avoids the punch easily.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Michael ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj misses with a two punch combination.
Michael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael blocks a jab.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Michael is looking to slow Yaj down with leg kicks.
Yaj cracks a nice hook into Michael's ribs.
Yaj checks a low kick from Michael.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael dodges the punch combination from Yaj.
Good exchange - Yaj coming out on top.
Yaj misses with the combination.
Michael steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yaj.#T1#
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Michael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael throws a series of punches but Yaj avoids them all with ease.
Yaj drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michael sprawls and moves away.
Michael has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michael there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Yaj lands with an uppercut that bounces Michael off the cage and back into range.
Yaj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Michael counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj shoots for a takedown but Michael saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yaj.
Michael is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michael.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Michael counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Yaj slips a jab from Michael.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj checks a low kick from Michael.
Yaj throws a shot from downtown. Michael moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Michael wants to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch position.
Yaj is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Michael takes one on the button.
Michael lands a glancing blow to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Michael cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michael. That's going to slow Yaj down.
Michael ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Michael keeps Yaj at a distance using the push kick.
Yaj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Michael defends well and Yaj ends up having to push Michael into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michael! But no joy.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Michael.
Michael explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Michael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
Michael feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yaj's calf.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael.
Yaj fails to land with a series of punches.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Michael throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Michael.
Michael throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Michael lands with a good body shot.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michael.
Yaj blocks a low kick nicely.
Michael lands a nice shot that snaps Yaj's head back.
Yaj shoots in looking for a takedown. Michael tries to sprawl out of it but Yaj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michael manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Yaj fails with the takedown
enabling Michael to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Michael throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michael lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Michael.
Michael misses with a body kick.
Michael throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yaj.
Michael lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yaj's sensitive parts.
Bryer Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaj gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Michael counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryer Michael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Michael has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryer Michael!
Bryer Michael 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:
ITFL 9.1
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Michael on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Michael misses with a head kick.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Michael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael takes a jab right on the kisser.
Michael on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blake. Blake obviously looking to wear him down.
Blake feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michael's calf.
Blake avoids the body shot from Michael.
Blake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michael throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Michael throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick from Michael misses.
We've been informed that Michael 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.
Michael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michael circles away.
Michael throws a body kick that misses.
Blake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michael avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Michael walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Michael misses with a body shot.
Blake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michael sprawls and moves away.
Blake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Michael checks it well.
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michael takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Michael throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Blake blocks a low kick nicely.
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michael throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michael sprawls and moves away.
Bryer Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Michael releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Michael misses the target. #T2#
Blake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake sets himself, and Michael steps forward looking for the clinch! Blake avoids it this time.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michael with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blake to score with a decent uppercut.
Michael takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Blake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michael's head.
Blake slips a straight right by Michael.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Michael gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blake.
Blake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Blake misses.
Blake is looking to land body kicks.
It looks like Blake has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Michael staying out of range there.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Blake is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Michael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Michael let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Michael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michael checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Blake finds it's target.
Blake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Blake is predictable there #CL2#
and Michael counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blake as Michael tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michael.
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Michael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake working aggressively here.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Michael.
Michael struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
#T4#
Michael pushes Blake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Edward Blake has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michael.
Michael is trying to stall.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Michael working aggressively here.
Blake lands with a short shot to the head.
Michael lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michael lands a left hand.
Blake blocks a body shot from Michael.
Michael stalling against the cage.
Michael dodges an elbow strike from Blake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michael backwards.
Michael swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Michael up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Blake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Michael takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michael's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Michael throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael lands a really nice looking cross but Blake seems unphased.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michael can do to turn this around?
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michael wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michael misses with an uppercut.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael throws a leg kick that misses.
Blake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michael can pounce on him.
Michael tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blake is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Blake finds it's way through Michael's defenses. #T1#
Michael takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Michael scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edward Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Michael connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michael tries a low kick but Blake avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Blake.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blake scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Blake as he checks the leg kick.
Blake avoids the body shot from Michael.
Blake throws a front kick that sends Michael stumbling back into the cage.
Blake explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michael avoids the head kick by Blake.
#T2#
Michael moves out of range of the body kick from Blake.
Blake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blake throws a leg kick but Michael sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Michael checks a leg kick.
Michael connects with a solid leg kick.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michael's waist but Michael gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blake off to one side.
Michael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blake misses with a few strikes there.
Michael scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michael misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michael, right into the meat.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Michael releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Michael swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Blake does no damage.
Blake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michael checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Michael is trying to counter with his kicks.
Michael wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michael digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Blake throws a leg kick but Michael sees it coming and moves out of range.
Michael is looking to clinch.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Michael avoids it well and moves away.
Nice cross by Michael.
Blake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michael.
Blake throws a push kick but Michael slaps the foot to one side.
Michael connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Blake.
Michael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael misses with a wild body shot.
Michael looks for the body kick but Blake saw that one coming.
Michael is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blake rather than just go for the knockout.
Michael throws a low kick but Blake avoids it.
Michael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Blake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Michael to the ground. Blake is now in Michael's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blake postures up in Michael's guard and throws a big left but Michael blocks it.
Blake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michael is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer Michael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Blake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Michael gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Blake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Michael's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael 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#
Michael is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michael prevents Blake from standing back up.
Michael is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michael stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to kick Michael off but Michael keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Michael is trying to control. Blake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Michael seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Michael wants to work for an arm triangle but Blake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blake wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blake tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
Michael misses with a looping left.
Michael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Michael throws a hook but Blake blocks it.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michael.
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
Michael connects with a body shot.
Michael connects with the punch.
Michael checks a low kick from Blake.
Danga de danga de dang - Blake scores with a four punch combination!
Blake throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Michael is just out of range.
Michael motions for Blake to come forward. Michael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michael.
Michael has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Michael takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blake connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Blake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michael swivels and escapes.
Blake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Michael - just one landing.
Michael looks for the body kick but Blake saw that one coming.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Michael blocks the low kick.
Michael misses with a hook.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Michael's shoulder, as Michael tries to avoid the shot.
Michael wants to counter with a clinch but Blake pushes him away.
Michael changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blake's sensitive parts.
Michael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
Blake sets himself, and Michael steps forward looking for the clinch! Blake avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Michael dodges the punch combination from Blake.
#T4#
Michael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake lands a front kick.
Michael tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Michael takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Blake 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.
Edward Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michael is trying to keep Blake in close.
Blake trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Edward Blake.
I think Blake 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Blake!
Edward Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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ITFL 8.1
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Michael tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn checks a low kick from Michael.
Steel Penn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel Penn swings for the body but Michael moves out of range.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Michael.
Steel Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Mr Steel Penn has been cut.
Michael checks a low kick from Steel Penn.
Michael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn.
Michael tried to score with a low kick but Steel Penn checks it.
Michael finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steel Penn lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Michael's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Michael blocks the body kick.
Michael looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michael takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michael misses with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn checks a low kick from Michael.
Steel Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michael.
Bryer Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steel Penn's coach down at The Coffee Shop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel Penn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Michael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryer Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michael ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Michael works the jab nicely.
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!
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Penn.
Michael lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Michael catches Steel Penn napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Steel Penn to the canvas!
#ROC#
Steel Penn is rocked!
Michael postures up.
Steel Penn is still in real trouble! Can Michael finish him?
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Steel Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Steel Penn managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Penn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Michael with a body shot.
Steel Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Michael.
Michael misses with a hook to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a series of strikes. Michael will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Steel Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michael counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Michael.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Steel Penn takes a swing at Michael's ribcage but misses.
Michael throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Steel Penn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Michael is working Steel Penn over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel Penn up against the cage.#TD2#
Steel Penn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Michael is trying to keep an underhook but Steel Penn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn prevents Michael from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer Michael dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel Penn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Michael throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michael jabs Steel Penn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michael misses with a straight left.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Steel Penn.
Michael is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Steel Penn.
Michael misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael scores with a nice body kick.
Steel Penn staying out of range there.
Steel Penn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Michael throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Steel Penn needs to keep his hands up - Michael had a free shot at his head there.
Michael moves out of range of the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Michael!
Michael lands a really nice looking cross but Steel Penn seems unphased.
#CUT#
That has opened up Mr Steel Penn's cut even more.
Steel Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michael. Michael obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Michael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn flicks out a counter leg kick but Michael steps away.
Michael throws out a powerful jab.
Steel Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michael.
Steel Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michael.#T2#
Steel Penn throws a jab when Michael was well out of range.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Michael.
Steel Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michael.
As Steel Penn backs away, Michael returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michael with a nice cross.
Michael throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michael. That's going to slow Steel Penn down.
Michael moves out of range as Steel Penn strikes.
Michael misses with a wild body shot.
Michael throws a lazy head kick
enabling Steel Penn to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Steel Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Steel Penn catches Michael right on the button with a cross.
Michael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michael connects with a jab.
Michael digs a good hook to Steel Penn's body.
Michael just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael scores with a nice strike.
Michael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Steel Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michael. Michael obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn moves out of range of the body kick from Michael.
Michael just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick.
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Michael misses with a shot to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Michael 's knee.
Michael throws a body kick that misses.
Steel Penn cracks Michael with a good jab.
Michael throws a leg kick but Steel Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Michael throws a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer Michael dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel Penn's cut.
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#
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
Good shot there by Michael.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Michael sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Michael throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Michael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Michael throws a right hand that misses
and Michael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryer Michael is winning the standup battle so far.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Michael moves out of range easily.
Michael misses with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn lands a head shot.#T1#
Michael misses with a body punch
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael misses with a hook.
Michael misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Michael.
Michael is looking to land body kicks.
Michael darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Penn cracks Michael with an open hand slap.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Michael counters with a right hand that sends Steel Penn tumbling to the canvas! Can Michael finish him? He dives into Steel Penn's guard looking to do just that!
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!
Michael won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michael accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Steel Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Michael passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michael throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Steel Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Michael tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steel Penn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Michael to control.
Mr Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryer Michael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michael is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn moves to the back position. #T4#
Steel Penn trying to control.#SUB2#
Steel Penn working for the choke.
Michael tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Steel Penn working for the choke.
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 Bryer Michael.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Michael, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryer Michael!
Our winner, Bryer Michael, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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ITFL 7.1
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Michael misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Michael thinking. #CL2#
Michael rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Michael - that landed with a thud.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Michael.
#BC2#
Michael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryer Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Michael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crunch! Michael slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
A solid body kick from Michael.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Michael counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson swings for the body but Michael moves out of range.
#T1#
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Michael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michael! But no joy.
Michael checks a leg kick nicely.
Michael tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
Michael scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Michael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Michael.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Michael moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Michael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michael connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michael explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michael can pounce on him.
Michael tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Michael avoided it.
Michael connects with a looping right hand.
Michael tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Michael takes one on the button.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Michael counters with a left to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Michael.
Michael avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Michael.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.#T3#
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Michael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michael misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Michael.
Jackson throws a counter high kick but Michael was just alert enough to avoid it.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Michael throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Michael looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Michael - just one landing.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michael can pounce on him.
Jackson slips a straight right by Michael.
Michael lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Michael throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Michael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.#CL#
Jackson rushes Michael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Michael.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Michael avoiding damage.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson gets through Michael's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michael misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Michael.
Michael throws a head punch that misses.
Michael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michael's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson tries to work over Michael's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson gets through Michael's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer Michael dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryer Michael's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Michael moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Michael misses with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook. Michael ducked under it nicely.
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Michael.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Michael checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Michael.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a hook but Michael avoids it easily.
Michael scores with a hook.
Jackson throws a jab when Michael was well out of range.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Jackson slips under a jab from Michael.
Michael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Michael wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Michael takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Michael throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Michael on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Michael closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Michael lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Michael. #T3##BC2#
Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson slips a straight right by Michael.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Michael moved away.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Michael misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Michael lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Michael misses with a body kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Michael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Michael scores with a jab.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Michael avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Michael moves away and avoids it.
Michael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Michael.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryer Michael will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bryer Michael's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Michael counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Michael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Michael counters with a slapping leg kick.
Michael lands a nice looking body shot.
Michael cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Michael throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Michael throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Nice shot by Michael.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Donk. Michael catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#CL2#
Michael gets a clinch.
Michael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michael is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crack! A monster head kick from Michael and Jackson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Michael!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryer Michael!
After winning the bout, Bryer Michael thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ITFL 6.1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Von Kuschelbär misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Von Kuschelbär shoots in and gets a takedown into Michael's guard.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to work some ground and pound but Michael has wrist control.
Von Kuschelbär content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michael is controlling Von Kuschelbär's posture.
Von Kuschelbär slips nicely into half guard.
Michael wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Michael trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Von Kuschelbär haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michael has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Von Kuschelbär passes to full mount!
Von Kuschelbär prevents Michael from getting the reversal.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#
It looks like Bryer Michael has been cut.
Michael holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Kuschelbär tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Michael is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Michael tries to hold on but Von Kuschelbär pushes him away.
Von Kuschelbär working Michael over with strikes here. #CUT#
That has opened up Bryer Michael's cut even more.
Michael is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelbär scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Michael?
Von Kuschelbär has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michael's face.
#CUT#
The cut above Bryer Michael's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Von Kuschelbär with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Von Kuschelbär scoring with strikes but Michael is staying in there. #CUT#
Bryer Michael's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bryer Michael's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
A very excited looking Friedrich Von Kuschelbär made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ITFL 5.2
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Michael misses with a body shot.
Michael throws a body kick that misses.
Chino lands a slapping body shot.
Michael misses with a body kick.
Chino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Chino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Michael thuds his shin into the meat of Chino's side.
Michael throws a leg kick but Chino moved away.
Chino looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Michael cracks Chino with a good jab.
Bryer Michael 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.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Chino staying out of range there.
Chino slips a jab from Michael.#T1#
Chino wants to clinch up but Michael keeps it at a distance.
Chino avoids the head kick by Michael.
Chino tried to counter with a leg kick but Michael avoided it.
Michael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michael throws a leg kick but Chino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Michael backs away, Chino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Michael walks into a stiff left hand from Chino.
Michael misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chino tries to counter by clinching up but Michael breaks away and moves out of range.
Chino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michael scores with a nice strike.
Michael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Michael connects with a body shot that sends Chino's belly button to the back.
Michael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chino blocks a jab.
Michael tries a low kick but Chino avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael throws a jab but it's blocked by Chino.
Michael dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chino. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Michael. That snapped Chino's head back.
Michael uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chino has time to react.
Chino throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Michael connects with a leg kick. Chino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Michael is looking to land body kicks.
Michael misses with a wild body shot.
Michael clobbers Chino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Michael thows a leg kick but Chino checks it
and Chino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Michael throws out a powerful jab.
Michael does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Michael lands with a kick to the temple. Chino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Michael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chino counters with a good low kick that Michael was not able to check.
Michael throws a hook to the side of Chino's head but Chino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Chino was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Chino blocks a leg kick.
Chino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Chino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michael.
Michael throws a leg kick but Chino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Michael throws a hook but Chino blocks it.
Michael throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer Michael 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#
Chino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Michael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chino.
Chino moves out of range of the body kick from Michael.
Michael throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
Michael looks for the body kick but Chino saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Chino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Michael misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Chino misses the target.
Michael tries to score with a low kick but Chino moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael misses with a jab to the body
and Chino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michael.
#T1#
Michael throws a leg kick
and Chino counters with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Chino.
Chino throwing a counter right hand but Michael manages to avoid it.
Chino tries to clinch up.
Chino avoids the head kick by Michael.
Chino tried to counter with a leg kick but Michael avoided it.
Michael scores with a sloppy right hand. Chino should have avoided that one.
Chino walks into a straight right hand from Michael.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chino moves away.
Chino is looking to counter the offense by Michael and move into the clinch.
Michael throws a body kick that misses.
Chino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Michael.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Chino does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Chino misses its target.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chino moves away.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Michael.
Michael lands a high kick!
Chino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Michael lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chino at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael misses with a hook. Chino ducked under it nicely.
Michael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chino counters with a nice uppercut.
Michael misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Chino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Michael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michael looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryer Michael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michael misses with an uppercut. Chino saw that one coming.
As Michael tries to get set, Chino tries to push him back and clinch up but Michael manages to avoid the attempt.
Michael misses the shot to the body.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Michael misses. #T4#
Michael throws a jab when Chino was well out of range.
Michael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michael throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Michael throws the left hand but Chino avoids the punch easily.
Michael throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Chino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Michael finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chino's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Michael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chino was well out of range. Poor timing from Michael.
Michael throws a lazy right hand but Chino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer Michael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chino manages to avoid it.
Chino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chino moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael connects with a right hand. Chino shakes it off.
Michael lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michael scores with a nice head shot.
Michael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chino.
Michael is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael misses with a left hand
and Chino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael connects with a nice looking jab.
Michael lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice cross by Michael.
Michael scores with a jab to the head.
Chino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Michael misses with a head kick.
That kick from Michael tenderised Chino's leg. Chino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michael thuds his shin into the meat of Chino's side.
A slow jab from Michael misses its intended target.
Michael feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chino's calf.
Chino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Michael lands a jab to Chino's midsection.
Michael lands with a straight right. Chino didn't see that one coming.
Michael uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chino has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
Michael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chino.
Michael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chino was well out of range. Poor timing from Michael.
Michael swings for the body but Chino moves out of range.
Michael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Michael throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chino counters with a straight right hand.
Chino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chino doesn't seem bothered though.
Michael throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
Alpa Chino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chino checks it well.
Chino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bryer Michael is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michael smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Michael feints and then cracks Chino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chino down.
Michael misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Chino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Michael swings for the body but Chino moves out of range.
Michael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chino on the side of the head.#T4#
Michael jabs Chino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michael scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chino doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Michael.
Chino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Michael throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Michael lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chino doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Michael. That's going to slow Chino down.
A head kick misses from Michael.
Chino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Michael just manages to avoid it.
Michael smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Michael connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chino momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryer Michael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michael 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryer Michael!
A victorious Bryer Michael thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ITFL 4.1
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michael was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michael.
Michael misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michael connects with a body shot.
Blake swings for the body but Michael moves out of range.
Blake cracks the inside of Michael's front leg.
Michael throws a body kick that misses.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michael throws out the jab.
Michael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blake on the side of the head.
Blake connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael slips under a jab from Blake.
As Blake looks to move away, Michael throws a big counter combo but Blake just gets out of the way.
Michael bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blake's head.
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Michael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
A little jabbing left from Blake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michael thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Blake connects with a single shot there.
Michael misses with a wild body shot.
Blake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Blake.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Michael takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Michael.
Michael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Blake is predictable there
and Michael counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Michael counters with a good low kick that Blake was not able to check.
Michael takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Michael slips under a jab.#T2#
Michael on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blake cracks Michael with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Michael wants to land a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
Blake jabs at Michael's body.
Michael connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blake 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.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Michael misses with a straight right.
Michael tries to move into range but Blake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michael misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michael's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blake - that will leave a mark!
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Michael throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Michael blocks the leg kick.
Michael thumps Blake with a low kick.#T3#
The fighters circling - Michael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Michael blocks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blake.
Blake is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Michael had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Michael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Michael thinking.
Blake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Michael misses with a hook
and Blake counters with a series of strikes. Michael will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blake does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blake slips under a jab.
Michael throws a push kick but Blake slaps the foot to one side.
Michael moves out of range of the leg kick from Blake.
Michael is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake throws a sloppy body shot
and Michael counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michael.
Blake has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Michael on the side of the head.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michael manages to avoid it.
Michael quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Michael cracks the inside of Blake's front leg.
Good leg kick by Blake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Michael counters with an outside leg kick.
Michael stuns Blake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edward Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake connects with a nice looking jab.
Michael blocks a head kick by Blake.
Blake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Michael can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake scores with a jab to the head.
Blake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Michael paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Blake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Michael uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blake has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Edward Blake has been cut.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake throws the left hand but Michael avoids the punch easily.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Blake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Michael might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake tries to move into range but Michael moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael throws an off balance right hand
and Blake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Michael's knee momentarily.
Michael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blake.
Blake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Blake lands but Michael takes it in his stride.
Blake misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake tests Michael's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake is looking for the big counter here.
Michael defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michael manages to avoid it.
Michael blocks a low kick nicely.
Michael throws a leg kick that misses.
Blake slips under a jab.
Michael throws a head kick that misses.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michael is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Michael lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blake circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edward Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Michael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael throws a leg kick but Blake moved away.#T2#
Michael on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michael.
Michael throws out a leg kick but Blake moves out of range and Michael only half commits.
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michael.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michael.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael walks into a jab.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michael is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Michael misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake misses with a low kick as Michael jumps back.
Michael looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Michael takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Michael misses with a hook
and Blake counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A jab from Michael misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Michael.
Blake misses with a hook.
Blake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michael.
Michael is looking to counter with a body kick.
Blake 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.
Michael looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Michael misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Michael. That snapped Blake's head back.
Michael tries to work over Blake's front leg with a kick but Blake checks it.
Michael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
A low kick from Michael misses
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Blake scores with the left hand. Michael knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Michael misses with a body punch
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blake. Michael shrugs it off though.
Blake throws a body punch but Michael moves out of range.
Michael blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michael on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake connects with a crisp jab.
Blake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Michael moves out of range of the leg kick from Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Blake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blake misses with a looping right.
Blake avoids the body shot from Michael.
A shot to the liver by Blake. Beautiful body shot.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Michael sees coming a mile off.
Blake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael throws out a leg kick but Blake moves out of range and Michael only half commits.
Michael takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michael doesn't seem bothered though.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Blake.
Michael misses with a hook
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blake lands with a hook. Michael tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Michael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michael feints and then cracks Blake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blake down.
Michael tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
Michael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blake.
Michael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Michael throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Michael thuds his shin into the meat of Blake's side.
Michael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake.
Michael moves away from the strike by Blake.
Blake throws a series of punches but Michael moves out of range.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
Michael scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Michael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake delivers a nice body kick.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Michael dodges the punch combination from Blake.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Michael throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Michael fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blake is out of range.
Blake thows a leg kick but Michael checks it
and Michael counters with an inside leg kick.
Michael fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blake throws a leg kick but Michael sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Michael off the cage and back into range.
Michael throws a wild body kick that Blake sees coming a mile off.
Bryer Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Blake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Michael will feel that in the morning.
Blake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blake tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blake scores with a sloppy right hand. Michael should have avoided that one.
Michael throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blake on the side of the head.
Blake connects with a single shot there.
Michael lands with a right hand.
Michael just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Michael misses.
Blake thows a leg kick but Michael checks it
and Michael counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Blake is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Edward Blake's cut even more.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blake.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Michael looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blake checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Blake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michael swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Michael doesn't seem bothered though.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Michael backing away here, and Blake unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Michael throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blake! But no joy.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michael takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michael.
Blake misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blake in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blake lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Blake.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blake 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Blake!
Edward Blake 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:
ITFL 3.1
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Yamato misses with a wild body shot.
Michael avoids the body shot from Yamato.
A quick step to the side and Michael tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michael counters with a left to the body.
Yamato checks the leg kick.
Yamato tries to clinch
and Michael counters with a right hand to the body.
Michael with a jab.
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamato is just out of range.
Yamato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Michael throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamato counters with a left to the body.
Yamato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michael on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Michael looks for the body kick but Yamato saw that one coming.
Michael scores with a jab. Yamato acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Akihiko Yamato has been cut.
Yamato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Michael.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Michael. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Michael.#T1#
Yamato misses with a low kick.
Yamato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yamato avoids it.
Yamato thows a leg kick but Michael checks it
letting Michael counter with a right hand.
A big right from Michael misses.
Michael avoids the head kick by Yamato.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Michael slips a jab from Yamato.
Yamato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Michael counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Michael.
Yamato is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yamato tries to clinch there but Michael circles away.
Michael walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yamato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Michael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamato manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Yamato.
Yamato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Yamato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Michael on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamato gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Michael gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer Michael!
Bryer Michael decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ITFL 2.1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Attila ducks under a wild hook from Michael.
Attila throwing a counter right hand but Michael manages to avoid it.
Michael takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Attila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Attila lands the left hand.
Attila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michael cracks Attila with an open hand slap.
Attila blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Michael gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Attila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Attila postures up and lands a big shot to Michael's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attila postures up and lands a big shot to Michael's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Attila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Attila scoring with some ground and pound.
Attila scoring with some ground and pound.
Attila 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.#T1#
Attila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Attila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Attila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Attila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Attila works over Michael with some ground and pound from guard.
Attila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Attila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Attila chips away with some ground and pound.
Attila throws a big elbow that misses.
Attila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michael avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michael looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Attila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michael is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Attila lands a couple of digs.
Attila lands a couple of elbows.
Attila works over Michael with some ground and pound from guard.
Attila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michael's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Attila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Attila lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Attila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Attila slips nicely into half guard.
Attila trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Attila lands a nice short elbow.
Attila slips a nice elbow through Michael's hands, connecting with Michael's forehead.
Michael is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Attila scores with a couple of nice shots.
Attila slips a nice elbow through Michael's hands, connecting with Michael's forehead.
Attila is looking to advance position but Michael won't allow it.
We've been informed that Michael has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Attila seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Attila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Attila looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Attila working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4##SUB#
Attila 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.
#SUB#
Attila has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Michael defend it? Attila steps over the head and cranks it - Michael is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Attila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Attila!
Johan Attila tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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ITFL 1.1
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Von Kuschelbär ducks under a wild hook from Michael.
Michael throws out a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range and Michael only half commits.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot.
Michael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Kuschelbär stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michael.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick from Michael.
Michael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Kuschelbär throws a good cross that connects.
Michael moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Michael misses.
Von Kuschelbär has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Michael.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Kuschelbär. Michael shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Michael misses with a leg kick
and Michael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael misses with a few strikes there.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Michael moved out of range.
Michael misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Michael. Von Kuschelbär shrugs it off though.
Von Kuschelbär checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Michael is predictable there
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a body kick that stops Michael in his tracks momentarily.
Von Kuschelbär slips under a jab.
It looked like Von Kuschelbär was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär slips under a jab from Michael.
Michael wants to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär is out of range. #T2#
Michael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Kuschelbär feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michael's calf.#CL2#
Michael moves into range and clinches up with Von Kuschelbär.
A right hand to the body from Von Kuschelbär.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michael misses with a punch to the body.
Michael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Von Kuschelbär has picked Michael up - he's going for a ride! Von Kuschelbär dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär thows a huge punch but Michael dodges it nicely.
Von Kuschelbär prevents Michael from improving his position.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Michael is refusing to be controlled, as Von Kuschelbär sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Michael actively working from the bottom here.
Michael avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Kuschelbär is thwarting Michael's attempts to control the position.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Michael keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Von Kuschelbär looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Michael with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Kuschelbär prevents Michael from improving his position.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a punch from half guard.
Michael is staying active underneath Von Kuschelbär, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Von Kuschelbär working over Michael with some ground and pound. Michael looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Michael fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michael lands a jab to the nose.
Michael fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär is out of range.
Michael works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Michael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelbär chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär is winning the standup battle so far.
Michael lands a right hook to the body.
Michael looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelbär is just out of range.
Von Kuschelbär throws an overhand right that lands on Michael's shoulder, as Michael tries to avoid the shot.
Von Kuschelbär ducks right into an uppercut from Michael.
Michael wants to clinch up but Von Kuschelbär keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Michael throws a head kick that half lands.
Von Kuschelbär loads up on a big right hand but Michael slips the punch.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Von Kuschelbär off balance momentarily.
Von Kuschelbär works Michael's body with a nice hook.
Michael tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bryer Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Kuschelbär.
A left lands for Von Kuschelbär.
A swing and a miss from Michael.
Michael throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
Michael scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michael on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michael checks a low kick from Von Kuschelbär.
Michael tries to counter with a clinch but Von Kuschelbär shakes him off and moves away.
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!
Von Kuschelbär throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Von Kuschelbär swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Michael counters by clinching up.
Michael misses with some punches.
Michael's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michael misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Von Kuschelbär breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michael, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick from Von Kuschelbär.
Michael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelbär.
Michael's coach down at River's Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michael's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Kuschelbär.
Michael throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michael won't be happy with that.
Michael is trying to improve his position.
Von Kuschelbär working the ground and pound.#T3#
Von Kuschelbär is working Michael over with some ground and pound from side control.
Michael is looking to reverse the position.
Von Kuschelbär tries to advance to mount but can't.
Von Kuschelbär lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Michael regains half guard.
Michael has hold of Von Kuschelbär's hands but Von Kuschelbär slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Kuschelbär slips a nice elbow through Michael's hands, connecting with Michael's forehead.
Michael is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelbär is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Kuschelbär lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Kuschelbär not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelbär here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Von Kuschelbär wants to control but Michael is keeping him busy.
Von Kuschelbär is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Michael is pressing down on Von Kuschelbär's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Von Kuschelbär with a nice head shot there.
Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Von Kuschelbär 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.
Michael 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.
Michael is pulling down on Von Kuschelbär's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Kuschelbär, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Michael throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Kuschelbär escapes and throws Michael's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Michael takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Michael rushes Von Kuschelbär and presses him up against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michael can do to turn this around?
Michael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Kuschelbär scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Michael wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Michael.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael throws a head punch that misses.
Michael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Michael.
Von Kuschelbär lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michael or not.
Michael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michael wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Von Kuschelbär struggles to land a body shot inside as Michael controls his hands.
Michael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Kuschelbär lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Kuschelbär gets through Michael's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Von Kuschelbär's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelbär with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelbär.
A jab from Michael misses.
Michael works Von Kuschelbär's body with a nice hook.
Michael swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Von Kuschelbär to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Kuschelbär throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Kuschelbär checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Von Kuschelbär half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Von Kuschelbär checks the leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Von Kuschelbär connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär lands a front kick.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Von Kuschelbär as he checks the leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Michael with a right hand to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär throws a push kick but Michael slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Michael lands.#TD#
Von Kuschelbär shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Von Kuschelbär showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Michael looking for submissions off his back.
Michael trying to control but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Bryer Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Von Kuschelbär lands with a punch from half guard.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Kuschelbär landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Kuschelbär stalling away here and it's allowed Michael to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Von Kuschelbär makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Von Kuschelbär scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär stands up over Michael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Kuschelbär keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michael's head.#ROC#
Michael is rocked!
Von Kuschelbär keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michael's head.
Michael is still in real trouble! Can Von Kuschelbär finish him?
Michael can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Kuschelbär controls the pace.
Von Kuschelbär wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
Von Kuschelbär advances position into side control!
Michael seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Michael with a big elbow.
Von Kuschelbär controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Kuschelbär 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
A very excited looking Friedrich Von Kuschelbär made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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