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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Michael Brakeley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Brakeley is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Brakeley has picked Dodgers up - he's going for a ride! Brakeley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brakeley (2) vs (0) Dodgers#SUB#
Brakeley is looking for a kimura here.
Brakeley tries to pass to full mount but Dodgers defends it.
Brakeley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Brakeley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dodgers is not content to let Brakeley control the position.
Brakeley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brakeley trying to mount his opponent but Dodgers defends it. #T2#
Brakeley wants to take a breather but Dodgers is having none of it.
Brakeley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brakeley wants to free his trapped foot but Dodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Brakeley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dodgers is holding on to half guard well.
Brakeley slows the pace down in half guard.
Brakeley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Dodgers is controlling Brakeley's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brakeley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Dodgers manages to get to full guard.
Dodgers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brakeley controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Brakeley trying to control but Dodgers is working from the bottom.
Dodgers wants to sweep here but Brakeley controlling him for the moment.
Brakeley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brakeley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Dodgers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brakeley controls the pace.
Brakeley trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Brakeley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodgers is keeping the position for now.
Dodgers trying to control the position.
Brakeley looking to pass the guard.
Brakeley sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Dodgers keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully.
Brakeley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brakeley trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brakeley tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodgers is retaining full guard.
Brakeley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brakeley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brakeley trying to move into half guard but instead Dodgers has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (2) vs (2) Dodgers#T10#
Brakeley pulls Dodgers in close to prevent any damage.
Dodgers content to stall in guard here.
Brakeley is trying to hold Dodgers in close to prevent damage but Dodgers has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11#
Brakeley wants to control but Dodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brakeley wants to improve his position but Dodgers is controlling well.
Dodgers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dodgers prevents Brakeley from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dodgers in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Brakeley trying to control but Dodgers postures up.
Dodgers wants to free his trapped foot but Brakeley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dodgers in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Dodgers prevents Brakeley from improving his position.
Dodgers is thwarting Brakeley's attempts to control the position.
Brakeley is positioning himself well to prevent Dodgers advancing to mount.
Brakeley is trying to control but Dodgers passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (2) vs (5) Dodgers
Dodgers just content to control the position. #T14#
Dodgers working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brakeley is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dodgers wins on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Duck Dodgers 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:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Michael Brakeley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jack Tupp!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Brakeley pushes Tupp up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Brakeley has Tupp pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brakeley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tupp tumbling to the mat - Brakeley dives into Tupp's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brakeley (2) vs (0) Tupp
Tupp trying to control the position here.
Brakeley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brakeley trying to control but Tupp is working from the bottom.
Brakeley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tupp trying to keep a closed guard but Brakeley is proving a slippery customer.
Tupp keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center inform us that Tupp has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tupp wants to sweep here but Brakeley controlling him for the moment.
Brakeley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brakeley controls the pace.#T2#
Brakeley wants to control from the top but Tupp keeps moving.
Brakeley advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (5) vs (0) Tupp
Tupp is trying to get back to half guard.
Tupp is not content to let Brakeley control the position. #T3#
Tupp is trying to get back to half guard.
Brakeley wants to control but Tupp is keeping him busy. #T4#
Tupp seems a little lost for a moment, as Brakeley dominates the positioning.
Tupp struggling a bit here.
Tupp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brakeley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brakeley takes a little break here. Tupp wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tupp tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brakeley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tupp struggling a bit here.#T5#
Brakeley taking a breather here.
Brakeley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brakeley trying to control the position but Tupp is working away. #T6#
Tupp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brakeley controlling the action here.
Brakeley trying to control the action but Tupp is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupp is trying to get back to full guard.
Brakeley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brakeley is trying to control. Tupp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Brakeley trying to pass the guard but Tupp defending well. #SUB#
Brakeley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brakeley wants to free his trapped foot but Tupp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tupp trying to control here.
Brakeley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Tupp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tupp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brakeley is working away from the top position though.
Brakeley wants to free his trapped foot but Tupp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tupp is looking to improve his position.
Tupp is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tupp manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Brakeley looking to pass the guard.
Tupp 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.
Tupp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brakeley controls the pace.
Tupp can't keep his opponent in guard - Brakeley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10#
Brakeley is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tupp reverses the position - he's now on top in Brakeley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (5) vs (2) Tupp
Brakeley keeping moving, preventing Tupp from controlling successfully.
Brakeley wants to control but Tupp passes easily into half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Tupp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tupp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brakeley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brakeley has his hands on Tupp's head, controlling the position.
Brakeley controls Tupp momentarily but Tupp frees himself. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brakeley is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (7) vs (2) Tupp
Tupp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tupp wants to improve his position but instead Brakeley has moved into half guard.
Brakeley trying to control the pace. #T13#
Tupp is pressing down on Brakeley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tupp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brakeley manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (7) vs (4) Tupp
Brakeley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tupp stopping the sweep attempt from Brakeley.#T14#
Tupp looking to pass the guard.
Brakeley is pulling down on Tupp's head. It's preventing any offense from Tupp, at least for the moment.
Brakeley keeping full guard, as Tupp tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brakeley looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brakeley takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
The defeated Jack Tupp had this to say: 'I gave him my best. I didn’t want to tap'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Michael Brakeley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Swole Ricky Martin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Brakeley clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Brakeley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brakeley (2) vs (0) Martin
Brakeley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Brakeley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brakeley wants to free his trapped foot but Martin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brakeley trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brakeley is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
#T1#
Brakeley stalling.
Brakeley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brakeley trying to control the pace.
Brakeley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Brakeley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brakeley slows the pace down in half guard.
Brakeley is trying to control. Martin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brakeley is just content to waste time from the top position. Martin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brakeley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully.
Brakeley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Brakeley continues to stall.#T5#
Brakeley trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Brakeley trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Brakeley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Brakeley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Brakeley being controlled here momentarily.
Brakeley looking to pass the guard.
Brakeley passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Brakeley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brakeley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brakeley wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it.
Brakeley controlling the pace.
Brakeley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martin desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8#
Brakeley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brakeley trying to mount his opponent but Martin defends it.
Brakeley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brakeley controlling the action here.
Brakeley wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it. #T9#
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.
Martin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brakeley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Further stalling from Brakeley.#T11#
Brakeley trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Brakeley passes into half guard.
Martin controlling the position for now.
Brakeley wants to pass the guard but Martin is defending well.
Martin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Brakeley wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Brakeley content to control rather than advance.
Martin is staying active underneath Brakeley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brakeley not doing much here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brakeley.#T13#
Brakeley wants to take a breather but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Brakeley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brakeley tries to pass to full mount but Martin defends it.
Brakeley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (5) vs (0) Martin#T14#
Brakeley controlling from mount.
Brakeley looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brakeley controlling from mount.
Brakeley is looking to work his way around to Martin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brakeley controlling the pace for now.
Brakeley trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brakeley takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Michael Brakeley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luis Barroso!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barroso tries to keep at a distance but Brakeley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barroso can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Brakeley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brakeley (2) vs (0) Barroso#SUB2#
Barroso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brakeley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brakeley wants to pass to mount but Barroso is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barroso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barroso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brakeley is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barroso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brakeley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barroso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Brakeley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Barroso actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barroso looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brakeley passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (5) vs (0) Barroso
Barroso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barroso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brakeley controlling the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Barroso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Brakeley seems content to control.
Brakeley wants to pass to mount but Barroso is defending the position.
Brakeley is thwarting Barroso's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Barroso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barroso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brakeley pulls his head out easily.
Barroso trying to get back to full guard but Brakeley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (8) vs (0) Barroso
Brakeley seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barroso is holding on tight.
Barroso is trying to reverse the position but instead Brakeley has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brakeley (11) vs (0) Barroso
Brakeley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barroso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brakeley.
Brakeley is hanging on to Barroso's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Barroso defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brakeley's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brakeley is hanging on to Barroso's back as he tries to escape.
Brakeley is looking to control Barroso but Barroso is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We've been informed that Barroso has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brakeley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barroso's body.
You can see the frustration on Barroso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barroso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brakeley's guard. Nice work there by Barroso.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (11) vs (2) Barroso#SUB2#
Barroso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brakeley dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (13) vs (2) Barroso#T5#
Brakeley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barroso trying to keep a closed guard but Brakeley is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Barroso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barroso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brakeley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Brakeley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Barroso is looking for a triangle but Brakeley pushes his legs off easily.
Brakeley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Barroso is looking for a triangle here but Brakeley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (16) vs (2) Barroso#SUB#
Barroso wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Brakeley has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Barroso's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Barroso is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Brakeley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Brakeley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brakeley lands a lovely overhand right.
Majors throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brakeley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Majors scores with a three punch combo!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Majors has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brakeley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Majors misses with a straight right.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Majors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Majors down.
Majors throws a low kick, looking for Brakeley's leg but Brakeley calmly moves out of range.
Majors lands a jab to the nose.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majors manages to avoid it.
Brakeley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brakeley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Majors.
Brakeley throws a hook but Majors avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Majors! But no joy.
Brakeley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Brakeley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Majors.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Majors crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brakeley - the referee stops the clock and Majors gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brakeley. Majors manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brakeley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Majors.
Brakeley with the inside leg kick.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Brakeley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brakeley lands with a cross.
Brakeley connects with a solid leg kick.
Brakeley is looking to slow Majors down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Majors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Majors misses with a body shot.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Brakeley.#T2#
Brakeley misses with a hook. Majors ducked under it nicely.
Majors is looking for the big counter here.
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majors was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Majors moved out of range.
Majors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Majors! But no joy.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Brakeley - just one landing.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Majors avoids the punch easily.
Brakeley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Majors avoids the head kick by Brakeley.
Majors is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Majors throws a jab when Brakeley was well out of range.
Brakeley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Majors has time to react.
Majors throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Nice shot by Brakeley.#T3#
Brakeley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Majors is rocked!
Brakeley lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Majors crumples to the floor! Brakeley milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Brakeley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Russell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Russell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brakeley defends it nicely.
Brakeley throws out a powerful jab.
Russell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brakeley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Russell misses with a lunging right hand
and Russell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Brakeley.
George Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brakeley connects with a jab.
Donk. Brakeley catches Russell right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Russell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Russell hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Brakeley scores with a jab. Resnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Resnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick lands for Brakeley.
Nice straight punches there by Brakeley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brakeley.
Resnar tries to land a leg kick but Brakeley saw it coming and moves away.
Resnar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brakeley feints a jab promting Resnar to slip. Brakeley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Resnar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Resnar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Resnar moves away.
Resnar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brakeley.
Good leg kick by Brakeley.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Resnar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brakeley scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Resnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brakeley but Brakeley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brakeley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Resnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brakeley scores with a hook to the body. Resnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1##KD#
Brakeley lands a big right hand that sends Resnar crashing to the mat! Brakeley stays standing though and waves Resnar back to his feet!#ROC#Resnar is rocked!
Resnar looks winded!
Brakeley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Resnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Brakeley finish him?
Resnar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brakeley connects with a superb combination that knocks Resnar out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Brakeley before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Resnar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Brakeley! |
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Event:
KOM Heavyweight Semi FInals
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Brakeley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brakeley defends it well.
Brakeley lands with a hook. Stepanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stepanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brakeley. Brakeley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Stepanov moved out of range.#TD2#
Stepanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brakeley sprawls well initially but Stepanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Stepanov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brakeley is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Stepanov there.
Stepanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Stepanov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brakeley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Konstantin Stepanov!
A victorious Konstantin Stepanov 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:
MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Brakeley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brakeley to score with a decent uppercut.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Brakeley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Brakeley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brakeley connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brakeley keeps working. #T1#
Brakeley is trying to escape back to his feet but Miller uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Brakeley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Miller tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brakeley is trying to buck Miller off.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brakeley tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Miller easily slips into full mount!
Brakeley is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller avoids the attempt from Brakeley to control.
Miller seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brakeley is holding on tight.
Brakeley is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Miller content just to control the position here.
Brakeley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brakeley wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Brakeley is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller'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.#R2#
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Brakeley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brakeley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Brakeley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Brakeley with a jab.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brakeley misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller throws a hook but Brakeley avoids it easily.
Jab by Miller.
Brakeley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Brakeley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good shot there by Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brakeley pinned against the cage. Brakeley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Brakeley misses.
Donk. Brakeley catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Brakeley misses with a body kick.
Brakeley throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Brakeley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Brakeley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Brakeley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
Brakeley tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Brakeley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller blocks a jab.#T3#
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Brakeley throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brakeley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brakeley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
Miller is looking to advance position but Brakeley won't allow it.
Miller prevents Brakeley from standing back up.
#T4#
Miller is taking a breather. Brakeley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brakeley is doing well to control the position and prevent Miller from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Brakeley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Miller is on him like a limpet, forcing Brakeley back against the cage.
Brakeley misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Miller blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller is trying to drag Brakeley to the mat but Brakeley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley misses with a low kick.
Brakeley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brakeley takes one to the chin there.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Brakeley moves away and avoids it.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller scores with the left hand. Brakeley knows he should have avoided that one.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brakeley manages to avoid it.
Miller blocks a head kick by Brakeley.
#T1#
Brakeley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brakeley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brakeley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miller has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Eddie Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brakeley is holding on tight.
Brakeley tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Brakeley tries to roll but Miller sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB#
Miller has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brakeley is trying to stand back up.
Eddie Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller is not going to allow Brakeley to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Miller working for a choke but Brakeley is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Miller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brakeley looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miller.
Brakeley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Brakeley is trying to break free.
Michael Brakeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brakeley is trying to get back to his feet but Miller has full control of the position and if anything, Brakeley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brakeley 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 3 (HW)
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brakeley clobbers Zaitsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaitsev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaitsev backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Zaitsev moves into range and clinches up with Brakeley.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike.
Brakeley lands a shoulder strike.
Brakeley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev lands a hook that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaitsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brakeley scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaitsev misses with some punches.
Zaitsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brakeley.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaitsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Zaitsev slowing the pace effectively.
Zaitsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Zaitsev is looking to control Brakeley's arms but Brakeley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaitsev has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brakeley looks winded!
Zaitsev scores with a shot to the side of Brakeley's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaitsev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaitsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zaitsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a hook but Zaitsev avoids it easily.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that Brakeley ducks under and follows up with a left that Brakeley also avoids with ease.#T2#
Zaitsev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brakeley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley scores with a nice right hand.
Zaitsev jabs Brakeley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brakeley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaitsev on the side of the head.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Zaitsev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brakeley sprawling to the canvas! Brakeley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zaitsev finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Zaitsev with that takedown attempt.
Zaitsev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaitsev thuds his right hand into Brakeley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaitsev scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL#
Zaitsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaitsev stalling.
Brakeley is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Brakeley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Zaitsev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brakeley misses with a right hand
and Zaitsev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brakeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaitsev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Brakeley lands.
Zaitsev slips under a jab from Brakeley.
A little feinted left hand from Zaitsev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaitsev misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Brakeley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaitsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Brakeley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaitsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Zaitsev seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Zaitsev tries to throw a body punch but Brakeley avoids it by throwing Zaitsev back against the cage.
Zaitsev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brakeley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Zaitsev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Zaitsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brakeley throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is struggling to control the position.
Zaitsev is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Brakeley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley throws a chopping leg kick but Zaitsev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaitsev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaitsev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Zaitsev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brakeley sprawls well initially but Zaitsev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brakeley won't allow Zaitsev to pass to mount.
Zaitsev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zaitsev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brakeley working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Brakeley is retaining full guard.
Brakeley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaitsev controls the pace.
Zaitsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.#T1#
Zaitsev trying to control but Brakeley is working from the bottom.
Brakeley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaitsev postures up and lands a big shot to Brakeley's brow.
Zaitsev with a nice head shot there.
Zaitsev prevents Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Zaitsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brakeley controls Zaitsev momentarily but Zaitsev frees himself.
Zaitsev trying to control but Brakeley is working from the bottom. #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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaitsev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaitsev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zaitsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brakeley can do to turn this around?
Brakeley is looking to stand up but Zaitsev isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaitsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaitsev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zaitsev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brakeley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaitsev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Zaitsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.
Zaitsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brakeley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev.
Brakeley is trying to control the position but Zaitsev postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaitsev walks into a stiff left hand from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Zaitsev's shoulder, as Zaitsev tries to avoid the shot.
Zaitsev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brakeley throws a head kick but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Zaitsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brakeley swings for the body but Zaitsev moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Zaitsev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaitsev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Dmitri Zaitsev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaitsev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brakeley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brakeley throws a head kick but Zaitsev moves out of range.
#T4#
Zaitsev cracks Brakeley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Brakeley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brakeley slips under a jab.
Zaitsev lands with a nice body kick.
Zaitsev lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD#
Zaitsev sends Brakeley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zaitsev is motioning to the referee to let Brakeley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Brakeley is rocked!
Zaitsev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaitsev finish him?
Brakeley glances at the clock... BAM! Zaitsev nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Brakeley crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Brakeley is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A victorious Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
MMMA Fright Night 1
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Starker blocks a leg kick.
Brakeley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starker throws the kick towards the body but Brakeley avoids it.
Starker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Starker avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Starker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brakeley misses with a straight right.
Brakeley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Starker darts in and clinches Brakeley up against the cage.#BC#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Starker's shoulder, as Starker tries to avoid the shot.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker tries to clinch but Brakeley is having none of it.
Starker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley keeps Starker at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.#T1#
Starker tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
Starker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brakeley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Starker, as that shot connected.
Starker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brakeley scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Brakeley tries to keep at a distance but Starker has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Starker.
Brakeley gets through Starker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brakeley's brow.
Starker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brakeley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Starker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Starker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brakeley.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brakeley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Brakeley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Deep waters inform us that Starker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Starker keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully.
Brakeley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Brakeley won't allow Starker to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brakeley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brakeley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brakeley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brakeley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brakeley lands with a cross. #CL2#
Starker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starker is trying to pull guard but Brakeley has him pressed against the cage.
Brakeley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Starker missing with knees to the body.
Starker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Starker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brakeley swings wildly with an uppercut but Starker uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Starker struggles to land a body shot inside as Brakeley controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brakeley.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starker. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
#BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Starker throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Brakeley.
Brakeley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brakeley lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Brakeley'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.#R2#
Brakeley digs a good body shot into Starker's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Brakeley there.
Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley swinging wildly here.
As Brakeley backs off Starker throws a huge counter combo but Brakeley manages to avoid it all.
Brakeley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starker's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Brakeley - just one landing.
Brakeley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Starker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Starker takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley working aggressively here.
Brakeley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starker backwards. #BC#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brakeley lands with a kick to the temple. Starker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Starker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Starker is trying to control. Brakeley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brakeley wants to improve his position but Starker is controlling well.
Brakeley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brakeley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Starker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Starker trying to control but Brakeley is working from the bottom.
Brakeley is pulling down on Starker's head. It's preventing any offense from Starker, at least for the moment.
Starker prevents Brakeley from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brakeley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brakeley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starker's guard. #REVR#
Brakeley prevents Starker from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Starker has his feet on Brakeley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brakeley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brakeley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brakeley sprawls well. Brakeley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starker gets slowly back to his feet.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brakeley.
Michael Brakeley is winning the standup battle so far.
Starker throws a series of punches but Brakeley avoids them all with ease.
Brakeley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Brakeley connects with a jab.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Starker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Starker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Starker clinches with his opponent.
Brakeley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Starker is defending well for now.
Starker working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Starker manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley with a nice calf kick.
Brakeley throws a low kick, looking for Starker's leg but Starker calmly moves out of range.
Brakeley thuds his shin into the meat of Starker's side.
Starker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Starker is out of range.
Brakeley thuds a left hand into Starker's body.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starker manages to avoid it.
Brakeley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley connects with a single shot there.
Starker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Starker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Starker is breathing heavily.
Brakeley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Starker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Starker looks to clinch
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brakeley is out of range.
Brakeley misses with a two punch combination.
Starker feints a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Brakeley as he connects with a hook.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley connects with an inside leg kick.
Starker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brakeley as he jumps to the side.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Brakeley'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#
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Starker moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Starker moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brakeley.
Starker can't find room to land a body shot as Brakeley controls the action.
Brakeley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards. #BC#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Starker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brakeley's waist but Brakeley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starker off to one side.
Brakeley lands a nice looking body shot.
Starker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brakeley as he jumps to the side.
Brakeley with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley cracks Starker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Starker tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
Starker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brakeley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Starker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brakeley throws a head kick but Starker moves out of range.
Paul Starker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Starker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Starker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Starker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brakeley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brakeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Starker.
Starker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brakeley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Starker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley thuds his right hand into Starker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Brakeley catches Starker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Starker is looking to clinch but Brakeley is avoiding it.
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starker was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brakeley.
Starker throws a series of punches but Brakeley avoids them all with ease.
Brakeley with a nice calf kick.
Brakeley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brakeley stuns Starker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Starker throws out a loose jab but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Starker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brakeley looks for the body kick but Starker saw that one coming.
Starker walks into a left hand.
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Starker's head but Starker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Starker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Starker misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Brakeley.
Starker drops his hands momentarily and Brakeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brakeley lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Starker checks a leg kick.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that misses.
Brakeley missing with a left hand there. Starker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Starker is rocked!
Starker is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Brakeley just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Starker has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Brakeley!
In defeat, Paul Starker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back better!'. |
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Event:
CEC 701
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brakeley. That's going to slow Steel down.
Steel misses the jab.
Brakeley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brakeley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brakeley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Steel.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steel checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Brakeley moves out of range easily. #KD#
Steel sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Brakeley to the ground! Steel dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Steel lands a big elbow - Brakeley is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Brakeley is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A relieved looking Jerome Steel 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:
CEC 698.5
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warholm misses with a series of wild punches.
Brakeley throwing a counter right hand but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Warholm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brakeley doesn't seem bothered though.
Brakeley misses the jab.
Warholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Warholm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brakeley is looking for a counter combo.
Brakeley moves out of range of the strikes.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warholm.
Warholm thinks about the counter body kick.
Warholm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brakeleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brakeley delivers a nice body kick.
Brakeley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brakeley throws a body kick that misses.
Warholm lands with a right hand.
Warholm throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Warholm misses with a left hand
and Brakeley counters with a left to the body.
Warholm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Warholm and sends Brakeley crashing to the mat! Warholm follows him down to the mat - Brakeley regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Brakeley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warholm stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Warholm controlling the action here.
Warholm wants to take a breather but Brakeley is having none of it.
Warholm is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brakeley reverses the position - he's now on top in Warholm's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brakeley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully.
Warholm is pulling down on Brakeley's head. It's preventing any offense from Brakeley, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Warholm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brakeley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully.
Warholm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warholm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brakeley is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brakeley misses with a straight right.
Warholm lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
Warholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brakeley slaps away a takedown attempt from Warholm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Brakeley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brakeley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warholm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brakeley.
Brakeley throwing a counter right hand but Warholm manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Warholm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brakeley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm'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.#R2#
Brakeley slips a jab and a cross from Warholm.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Warholm.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Warholm. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Warholm digs a good hook to Brakeley's body.
Warholm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warholm lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Warholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brakeley manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brakeley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brakeley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warholm can pounce on him.
#KD2#
Warholm waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Brakeley. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Brakeley to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#CUT2#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warholm advances to half guard.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Warholm has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warholm controlling the action here.#T1#
Warholm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Warholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warholm lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Warholm trying to control but Brakeley is having none of it.
Warholm wants to take Brakeley's back here but Brakeley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Warholm working for a submission but Brakeley is keeping him at bay.
Brakeley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Warholm tries to control but Brakeley wriggling away.
Warholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warholm throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Warholm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brakeley is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brakeley is working to get back to half guard.
Warholm controlling the position easily from mount.
Warholm is trying to take his opponent's back.
Warholm looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Warholm has hold of Brakeley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brakeley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brakeley wants to control but Warholm is having none of it.
Brakeley is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warholm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brakeley is squirming around, avoiding Warholm's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm 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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brakeley scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Terje Warholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Warholm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Warholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Warholm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Brakeley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brakeley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warholm at a distance.
#TD2#
Warholm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brakeley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Brakeley lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Warholm blocks the leg kick.
Warholm staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Warholm lands with a nice body punch.
Warholm thuds a left hand into Brakeley's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warholm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brakeley doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Warholm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brakeley to the mat! Brakeley manages to get full guard.
Warholm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warholm is looking to advance position but Brakeley won't allow it.
Warholm stalling.
Let's hope that Warholm has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Brakeley is looking to improve his position.
Brakeley is looking to escape.#ES#
Brakeley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm scores with a jab to the head.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Warholm jabs at Brakeley's body.
Warholm misses with a kick to the body.
Warholm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brakeley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warholm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Warholm throws a front kick that sends Brakeley stumbling back into the cage.
Warholm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
Warholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Warholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brakeley's sensitive parts.
Warholm fails with a takedown attempt.
Terje Warholm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brakeley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brakeley slips a jab from Warholm.
A leg kick checked by Warholm.
A head kick misses from Warholm.
Warholm throws out a powerful jab.
Warholm moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Warholm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm wants to land a leg kick but Brakeley is out of range.
Warholm blocks the body kick.
Warholm connects with an inside leg kick.
Warholm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brakeley rather than just go for the knockout.
Warholm with a poor takedown
letting Brakeley counter with a right hand.
Brakeley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warholm throws a hook to the side of Brakeley's head but Brakeley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warholm, as that shot connected.
Warholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brakeley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warholm lands a glancing blow to the side of Brakeley's head.
Brakeley throws a good cross that connects.
Michael Brakeley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warholm staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Warholm finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warholm 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 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terje Warholm!
Terje Warholm gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CEC: 696
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Brakeley as he connects with a hook.
Brakeley throws an off balance right hand
and Giant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Giant is just out of range.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Giant slips the punch.
Giant blocks the body kick.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giant slips a straight right by Brakeley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giant lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2#
Giant lands a big right hand that sends Brakeley crashing to the mat! Giant stays standing though and waves Brakeley back to his feet!#ROC2#Brakeley is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giant throws an uppercut from hell that sends Brakeley clean off his feet! He's out cold! Giant stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yhorm Giant!
After winning the bout, Yhorm Giant 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:
ICS 56
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Martinyuk avoids nicely.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Brakeley misses with a low kick as Martinyuk jumps back.
Martinyuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brakeley with a body shot.
Brakeley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Martinyuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Brakeley misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martinyuk misses with a straight left.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut
and Brakeley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brakeley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot.
Martinyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Brakeley throws a hook but Martinyuk blocks it.
Martinyuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Brakeley. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Martinyuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley misses the body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a left to the body.
Martinyuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
A little jabbing left from Martinyuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Brakeley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brakeley misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brakeley! Martinyuk lets Brakeley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinyuk weaves into range and cracks Brakeley right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Brakeley goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Martinyuk is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Martinyuk!
Our winner, Leonid Martinyuk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ICS 53
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rooy was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.
A low kick lands for Brakeley.
Van Rooy ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.#CL2#
Van Rooy closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Van Rooy to work.
Brakeley trying to stall but Van Rooy improves his position.
Van Rooy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rooy.
Brakeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Van Rooy takes one to the side of the head.
Brakeley connects with a jab.
Van Rooy avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Van Rooy rushes Brakeley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rooy blocking some punches.
#T1#
Van Rooy stalling against the cage.
Brakeley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brakeley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Van Rooy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brakeley tried to score with a low kick but Van Rooy checks it.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Van Rooy drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brakeley scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Brakeley is trying to break free.
Van Rooy is trying to break free.
Van Rooy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Van Rooy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brakeley.
Van Rooy shoots and misses
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley scores with a push kick.
Van Rooy closes the distance but Brakeley moves to the side
and Brakeley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rooy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brakeley finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Rooy's head.
Brakeley throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rooy moves out of range easily.
Van Rooy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brakeley defends well and Van Rooy ends up having to push Brakeley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Rooy misses with a takedown
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Van Rooy.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Brakeley throws a looping overhand right but Van Rooy ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rooy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Rooy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brakeley.
A combination from Brakeley does no damage.
Van Rooy unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brakeley misses with a body shot
and Van Rooy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brakeley throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rooy moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Van Rooy has Brakeley up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rooy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Van Rooy breaks the clinch.
Brakeley missing with a left hand there. Van Rooy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Rooy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brakeley with the inside leg kick.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rooy.
#CL2#
Van Rooy drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the cage.
#T4#
Brakeley lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Van Rooy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Van Rooy misses
and Brakeley counters with a left and a right that stings Van Rooy.
Van Rooy dives in and grabs Brakeley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brakeley pushes down on Van Rooy's head and hops out.
Van Rooy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
Van Rooy defending well as Brakeley loads up on a big left hand.
Brakeley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Rooy.
An inside leg kick from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley sets himself, and Van Rooy steps forward looking for the clinch! Brakeley avoids it this time.
Van Rooy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Brakeley misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Rooy misses.
Brakeley throws a hook but Van Rooy blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Brakeley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rooy doesn't seem phased though.
Brakeley avoids the head kick by Van Rooy.
Brakeley tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Rooy avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy'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#
Van Rooy ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
Brakeley connects with a single shot there.
Van Rooy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brakeley.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Brakeley.
A jab lands there for Brakeley.#TD2#
Van Rooy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brakeley on his heels. He'll look to pass Brakeley's guard now, I'm sure.
Brakeley wants to stand but Van Rooy is controlling the position.
Brakeley is trying to control the position but Van Rooy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy won't allow Brakeley to get back to his feet.
Van Rooy throwing strikes from guard but Brakeley blocks nicely.
Brakeley 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.#T1#
Brakeley is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Rooy looking to sit in guard and control but Brakeley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brakeley wants to control from the top but Van Rooy keeps moving.
Brakeley is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Rooy has wrist control.
Van Rooy is looking to sweep but instead, Brakeley has passed into half guard.
Van Rooy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brakeley. #T2#
Van Rooy keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brakeley throwing strikes from guard but Van Rooy blocks nicely.
Brakeley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Rooy keeping moving, preventing Brakeley from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Brakeley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Brakeley pushes Van Rooy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Van Rooy ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Rooy dives in and grabs Brakeley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brakeley pushes down on Van Rooy's head and hops out.
Brakeley thumps Van Rooy with a low kick.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley thumps Van Rooy with a low kick.#T4#
Brakeley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Brakeley lands.
Brakeley connects with the punch.
Brakeley throws a wild body kick that Van Rooy sees coming a mile off.
Brakeley misses with a low kick.
Brakeley stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Brakeley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Van Rooy.
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Van Rooy's head but Van Rooy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brakeley sets himself, and Van Rooy steps forward looking for the clinch! Brakeley avoids it this time.
Brakeley throws a low kick, looking for Van Rooy's leg but Van Rooy calmly moves out of range.
Van Rooy shoots for a double leg takedown but Brakeley sprawls well. He's pushed Van Rooy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brakeley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Rooy fails with the takedown
and Brakeley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Rooy is breathing heavily.
Brakeley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rooy in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Van Rooy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
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#
Brakeley with the inside leg kick.
Albert Van Rooy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rooy darts in looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets double underhooks and turns Van Rooy into the cage.
Brakeley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Rooy throws a big counter head kick but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.
Brakeley lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Rooy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Rooy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brakeley but Brakeley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Rooy checks a leg kick.
Van Rooy tries for a takedown but Brakeley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Van Rooy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Rooy has his takedown stuffed
and Brakeley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Rooy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Brakeley cracks Van Rooy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Rooy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brakeley finish him?
#ROC#Van Rooy is rocked!
Brakeley stuns Van Rooy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Rooy is still on wobbly legs! Can Brakeley finish him?#T1#
An inside leg kick from Brakeley misses.
Van Rooy seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Rooy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Brakeley backs off Van Rooy throws a huge counter combo but Brakeley manages to avoid it all.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rooy wants to counter the offense by Brakeley and move into the clinch position.
Van Rooy tries for a takedown but Brakeley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brakeley connects with a body shot.
Brakeley misses with the combination.
Van Rooy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brakeley is looking to land body kicks.
Brakeley cracks Van Rooy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Brakeley.#T2#
Brakeley lands a leg kick that knocks Van Rooy off balance momentarily.
Van Rooy misses with a combination
and Brakeley counters with a left and a right that stings Van Rooy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Van Rooy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brakeley connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Van Rooy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Rooy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Rooy prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brakeley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Rooy with a poor takedown
and Brakeley counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Rooy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Van Rooy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Van Rooy checks a low kick from Brakeley.
A head kick from Brakeley lands but Van Rooy takes it in his stride.
Brakeley scores with a body shot.
Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rooy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Rooy moves in looking to clinch but Brakeley pushes him off.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Van Rooy avoids nicely.
Albert Van Rooy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
Brakeley connects with an inside leg kick.
Brakeley works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Van Rooy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brakeley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brakeley tests Van Rooy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Brakeley misses with a straight right.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rooy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brakeley keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Rooy misses with a kick to the body
and Brakeley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Rooy really felt that one!
Brakeley scores with a jab.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Rooy's head backwards.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
And Van Rooy tries to counter it with a takedown but Brakeley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Brakeley misses #TD2#
and Van Rooy counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Brakeley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Rooy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Brakeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Brakeley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brakeley, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Brakeley! |
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Event:
ICS 47
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley throws a leg kick
and Monteiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Monteiro 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.
Monteiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
Monteiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brakeley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley scores with the left hand. Monteiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Brakeley misses with a double jab.
Monteiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Monteiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Monteiro also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Monteiro misses.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monteiro counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Monteiro blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monteiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Monteiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Monteiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monteiro moves away.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monteiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brakeley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Monteiro avoids them all with ease.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Monteiro counters with a right hand that sends Brakeley tumbling to the canvas! Can Monteiro finish him? He dives into Brakeley's guard looking to do just that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Monteiro stands and steps away. Brakeley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monteiro scores with a kick to the body.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Brakeley is aggressively charging in as Monteiro backs up avoiding any damage. Monteiro tosses out a jab and Brakeley runs right into it face first! Brakeley is out cold! Monteiro dropped down on all fours and is barking in Brakeley's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Monteiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Monteiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ICS 43
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson defending well as Brakeley loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Brakeley.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johansson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley throws a sloppy head kick
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Brakeley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johansson checks it well.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.
Brakeley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.#T1#
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brakeley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo.
Brakeley fakes the leg kick and cracks Johansson in the body.
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Johansson is out of range.
Johansson drops his hands momentarily and Brakeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Despite the aggression on Johansson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here.
Johansson slips a jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.
Brakeley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johansson checks a leg kick.
Brakeley 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.
#T3#
Johansson checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Johansson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Brakeley.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brakeley takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Brakeley scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johansson checks a leg kick.
Brakeley is looking to land body kicks.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Brakeley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brakeley lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Johansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
and Brakeley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brakeley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley misses with a right hand
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
Brakeley misses with a body kick.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brakeley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brakeley throws a lazy body kick
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brakeley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johansson's hands.
Brakeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson checks a leg kick nicely.
Brakeley is looking to chop away at Johansson's legs.
Johansson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Johansson avoids them all with ease.
Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Brakeley throws a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johansson moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Brakeley misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brakeley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brakeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Brakeley throws a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brakeley works the jab nicely.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johansson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kristian Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brakeley missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brakeley scores with a jab. Johansson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brakeley works the jab nicely.
Johansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brakeley. Brakeley obviously looking to wear him down.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley scores with the left hand. Johansson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brakeley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brakeley is looking to land body kicks.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley throws an off balance right hand
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brakeley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brakeley misses with a straight left.
Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brakeley swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Brakeley moved out of range.
Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that second round.
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#
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
Brakeley is looking to chop away at Johansson's legs.
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Brakeley throws a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Brakeley lands with an uppercut that bounces Johansson off the cage and back into range.
Brakeley misses with the combination.
Johansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson lands with a cross.
Johansson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brakeley.
Johansson checks the leg kick.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab. #T2#
Brakeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brakeley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johansson slips a jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brakeley. That's going to slow Johansson down.
Brakeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Brakeley throws a low kick, looking for Johansson's leg but Johansson calmly moves out of range.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brakeley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
A lazy body kick from Brakeley
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley throws the kick towards the body but Johansson avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Brakeley.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johansson slips a straight right by Brakeley.
Nice body punch from Brakeley.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Despite the aggression on Johansson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Michael Brakeley is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brakeley.
Brakeley connects with a solid leg kick.
Brakeley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Johansson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Brakeley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here.
A nice combination there by Johansson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Kristian Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brakeley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michael Brakeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Brakeley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brakeley, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Brakeley! |
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Event:
ICS 40
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gotti tries to bum rush Brakeley with a series of wild strikes but Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gotti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Pit in the buildup to the fight.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gotti tries to clinch up
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Dominic Gotti has been cut.
Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti takes a swing at Brakeley's ribcage but misses.
Gotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brakeley slips a jab from Gotti .
Brakeley thuds his right hand into Gotti 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brakeley moves away from the strike by Gotti .
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Gotti tries to clinch up but Brakeley circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Brakeley swings for the body but Gotti moves out of range.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Gotti saw that one coming.
Gotti tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
Brakeley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brakeley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brakeley.
Gotti tries to bum rush Brakeley with a series of wild strikes but Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brakeley moves away.
Brakeley misses with a hook.
Gotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brakeley.
Gotti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Brakeley.
Brakeley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti is looking to counter the offense by Brakeley and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Gotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brakeley. Brakeley obviously looking to wear him down.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Gotti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gotti .
Brakeley tries to throw a body punch but Gotti avoids it by throwing Brakeley back against the cage.
Brakeley working aggressively here.
Brakeley misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Brakeley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gotti tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
Brakeley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
A punch combination from Brakeley misses. #T3#
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Gotti is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Gotti does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Gotti lands a big right hand that sends Brakeley crashing to the mat! Gotti stays standing though and waves Brakeley back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Gotti counters by clinching up.
Brakeley is stalling here.
Gotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brakeley cracks Gotti with a nice body shot.
Gotti blocking some punches.
Gotti misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gotti misses with some punches.
Gotti has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
Gotti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gotti .
Gotti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Brakeley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Gotti blocks an uppercut.
Gotti tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Gotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gotti lands with a left to the head.
Brakeley misses with the head strike.
Brakeley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gotti lands a shoulder strike.
Gotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Gotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gotti misses with the head strike.
Gotti blocks an uppercut.
Gotti lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Gotti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gotti 's elbow.
Gotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Gotti on the inside.
Gotti misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominic Gotti will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brakeley lands a jab to Gotti 's midsection.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Gotti 's shoulder, as Gotti tries to avoid the shot.
Gotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brakeley throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brakeley.
Brakeley lands with a right hand.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley swings for the body but Gotti moves out of range.
Gotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Gotti .
Brakeley looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming.
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Gotti is looking to counter the offense by Brakeley and move into the clinch.
Brakeley misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Gotti counters by clinching up.
Gotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gotti prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
Brakeley misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gotti as Brakeley tries to tie him up.
Gotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brakeley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gotti is keeping busy.#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brakeley misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Gotti moves into the clinch.
Brakeley can't find room to land a body shot as Gotti controls the action.
Gotti blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Gotti tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley throws out a counter right but Gotti avoids it with no problem.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Brakeley.#CL#
Brakeley gets tackled into the cage by Gotti . Gotti maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gotti lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#KD#
Gotti drops Brakeley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brakeley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Brakeley is rocked!
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Gotti lands a body punch.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Gotti finish him?
Gotti has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gotti creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brakeley with a big uppercut! Brakeley tries to clinch up but Gotti pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brakeley to the mat! Brakeley covers up and Gotti unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominic Gotti !
Dominic Gotti thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ICS 33
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Brakeley connects with a body shot that sends Griffith's belly button to the back.
Griffith tries to clinch up
and Brakeley counters with a thumping low kick.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
A left lands for Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffith counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffith defending well as Brakeley loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffith.
Brakeley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Griffith.#T1#
Brakeley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffith throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.
Griffith with a nice calf kick.
Griffith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brakeley.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griffith's head backwards.
Brakeley throws an off balance right hand
and Griffith counters with a nice uppercut.
Brakeley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffith.
Brakeley lands a front kick.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffith lands a jab to the nose.
Griffith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brakeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffith.
Brakeley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffith is out of range and Brakeley settles back down.
Griffith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brakeley scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffith moves out of range of the leg kick from Brakeley.
Griffith misses with a head kick.
Brakeley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffith 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.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffith.
Griffith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley throws a jab when Griffith was well out of range.#CL2#
Griffith moves into range and clinches up with Brakeley.
Griffith struggles to land a body shot inside as Brakeley controls his hands.
#BC#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffith was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Griffith moves out of range.
Brakeley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.#T3#
Brakeley scores with a hook to the body. Griffith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brakeley misses with a hook.
Griffith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley backing away here, and Griffith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice shot by Griffith.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griffith stuns Brakeley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffith counters with an outside leg kick.
Griffith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Griffith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffith with a hook.
Griffith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffith counters with a three punch combo that has Brakeley backing up. Brakeley nods at Griffith to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Brakeley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griffith's hands.
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Brakeley. That snapped Griffith's head back.
Brakeley tries a head kick but it misses.
Brakeley tries a low kick but Griffith avoids it.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffith tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Brakeley.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffith is just out of range.
Griffith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brakeley was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffith.
Brakeley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Griffith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffith was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Griffith moves out of range.
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffith was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.
Nice defenses there by Griffith.
Griffith unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Brakeley misses
and Griffith counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffith takes one to the chin there.
Brakeley throws a sloppy head kick and Griffith moves out of range easily.
Griffith misses the shot to the body.
Griffith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Brakeley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy left from Griffith finds it's target.
Brakeley thows a leg kick but Griffith checks it
and Griffith counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley avoids the head kick by Griffith.
#T1#
Griffith throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley tries to work over Griffith's front leg with a kick but Griffith checks it.
Brakeley throws a combination that misses
and Griffith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brakeley blocks a leg kick.
Brakeley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Griffith avoids it.
Brakeley tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley connects with a leg kick.
Griffith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brakeley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffith swinging wildly here.
Griffith wants to clinch up but Brakeley keeps it at a distance.
Brakeley tries to score with a low kick but Griffith moves his leg out of the way.
Griffith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Griffith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Griffith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brakeley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brakeley.
Brakeley checks a low kick from Griffith.
Griffith takes a swing at Brakeley's ribcage but misses.
Brakeley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brakeley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Brakeley coming out on top.
Brakeley scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Brakeley feints a jab promting Griffith to slip. Brakeley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Griffith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Brakeley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brakeley blocks a leg kick.
Michael Brakeley is winning the standup battle so far.
Brakeley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Griffith misses.
Griffith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffith throws the kick towards the body but Brakeley avoids it.
Griffith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brakeley misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Griffith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffith.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Brakeley lands the left hand.
Brakeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffith checks a leg kick.
Griffith tries to move into range but Brakeley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Griffith is rocked!
Brakeley stuns Griffith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffith is still on wobbly legs! Can Brakeley finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGriffith.
Griffith ducks into an uppercut from Brakeley and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
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Event:
ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Brakeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Brakeley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ster is out of range.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Ster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ster checks a low kick from Brakeley.
Ster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
A punch lands to the side of Brakeley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brakeley.
Ster walks into a jab.
Ster lands a glancing blow to the side of Brakeley's head.
Nice body punch from Brakeley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Brakeley moves out of range easily.
Ster 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.
Brakeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ster.
Ster throws a right hand that Brakeley ducks under and follows up with a left that Brakeley also avoids with ease.
Ster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brakeley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Ster throws a looping overhand right but Brakeley ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brakeley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brakeley.
Brakeley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brakeley throws a hook but Ster avoids it easily.
Brakeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ster looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
Ster throws a shot from downtown. Brakeley moves away and avoids it.
Ster cracks Brakeley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brakeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Good shot there by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Brakeley finds it's target.#CUT#
That has opened up Mon Ster's cut even more.
Ster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brakeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brakeley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brakeley.#CUT#
The cut above Mon Ster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ster.
Ster looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Ster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Ster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ster tries to land a front kick but Brakeley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Brakeley.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Ster's leg. Ster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ster.
Ster throws the kick towards the body but Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley misses with a low kick.
Ster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ster misses with a two punch combination.
Brakeley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Brakeley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brakeley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brakeley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ster doesn't seem bothered though.
Brakeley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ster in his tracks.
Brakeley circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Brakeley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ster misses with a wild combination.
Ster lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ster throws a counter combo.
Brakeley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ster misses with an uppercut. Brakeley saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Ster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ster.
Danga de danga de dang - Brakeley scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
Mon Ster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Ster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brakeley.
Brakeley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ster counters with a one-two to the body.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
Brakeley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ster is out of range and Brakeley settles back down.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brakeley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brakeley avoids the head kick by Ster.
Ster checks a leg kick nicely.
Ster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brakeley.
Ster is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley digs a good body shot into Ster's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Brakeley misses.
Ster digs a good hook to Brakeley's body.
Brakeley cracks Ster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brakeley throws a front kick aimed at Ster's knee but Ster avoids it well.
Ster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brakeley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ster can do to turn this around?
Ster moves out of range of the strikes.
Ster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brakeley checks it well.
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Ster moved out of range nicely.
Ster lunges at Brakeley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brakeley's hand.
Ster 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.
Brakeley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ster misses with a hook.
Ster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brakeley doesn't seem bothered though.
Ster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brakeley. Brakeley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ster throws a hook but Brakeley blocks it.
Ster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ster feints and then cracks Brakeley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brakeley down. #T1#
Brakeley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michael Brakeley is winning the standup battle so far.
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Ster follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brakeley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ster manages to avoid it.
Ster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ster there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Ster misses its intended target.
Brakeley dodges the punch combination from Ster.
Ster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brakeley.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mon Ster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Brakeley!
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ICS 18
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Beaumont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beaumont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beaumont takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont drops his hands momentarily and Brakeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brakeley throws out a powerful jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Beaumont as he connects with a hook.
Brakeley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beaumont.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
Nice straight punches there by Beaumont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beaumont.
Brakeley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beaumont counters with a body kick.
Beaumont misses with a series of wild punches.
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Beaumont avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beaumont.
Brakeley lands a leg kick that knocks Beaumont off balance momentarily.
Beaumont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Beaumont scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brakeley misses with a jab to the body
letting Beaumont counter with a right hand. #T1#
Beaumont tries to close the distance and clinch but Brakeley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beaumont moves forwards but Brakeley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beaumont tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley throws out a counter right but Beaumont avoids it with no problem.
Beaumont looks to score with a jab to the body but Brakeley is just out of range.#TD#
Beaumont scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Brakeley pushes Beaumont off and gets back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beaumont.
Beaumont scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beaumont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Beaumont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beaumont.
Beaumont tries a head kick but it misses.
Beaumont moves out of range of the strikes.
Beaumont has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Brakeley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beaumont.
Brakeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Beaumont throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Brakeley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beaumont! Brakeley lets Beaumont back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Beaumont is rocked!#CUT2#
Cavey Beaumont's cut is getting worse.
Cavey Beaumont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Beaumont counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Brakeley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Beaumont throws a body kick that misses
and Brakeley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brakeley throws a push kick but Beaumont slaps the foot to one side.
Brakeley wants to land a leg kick but Beaumont is out of range.
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beaumont lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Beaumont misses.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley throws a looping overhand right but Beaumont ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley walks into a jab.
Beaumont lands with a kick to the temple. Brakeley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beaumont connects with a jab.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaumont manages to avoid it.
Beaumont throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Brakeley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beaumont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brakeley.
Beaumont gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Beaumont takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beaumont lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beaumont is looking to slow Brakeley down with leg kicks.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Beaumont moves out of range.
Brakeley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beaumont throws a lazy uppercut
and Brakeley counters with a good, hard body kick but Beaumont shrugs it off.
Beaumont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley throws out a loose jab but Beaumont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beaumont avoids the head kick by Brakeley.
Some bone on bone action there as Beaumont checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beaumont swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Brakeley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brakeley.
Beaumont lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaumont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley throws a hook but Beaumont blocks it.#T4#
Brakeley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Beaumont clinches with his opponent.
Beaumont has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
Beaumont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Brakeley breaks from the clinch.
Beaumont tries to clinch but Brakeley is having none of it.
Beaumont throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
Beaumont throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beaumont wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Beaumont.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Beaumont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beaumont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brakeley.
Beaumont throws a body shot but no joy.
Beaumont throws a push kick but Brakeley slaps the foot to one side.
Brakeley connects with a high kick.
Beaumont avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beaumont with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brakeley lands with an overhand left.
Oh Beaumont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Cavey Beaumont's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beaumont punishes Brakeley's body with a nice straight punch.
Beaumont seems to have got his legs back now.
Brakeley misses the jab.
Beaumont connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beaumont tries to bum rush Brakeley with a series of wild strikes but Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beaumont with a jab.
Michael Brakeley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brakeley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Beaumont closes the distance and clinches.
Beaumont tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Beaumont has him pinned against the cage.
Brakeley blocks an elbow strike from Beaumont.
#T1#
Beaumont's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brakeley tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Brakeley back against the cage.
Brakeley tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Brakeley back against the cage.
Brakeley blocks an elbow strike.
Brakeley just leaning against Beaumont, taking a breather.
A short right from Beaumont on the inside.
Brakeley managing to block the knees to the body from Beaumont.
Beaumont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brakeley.
Beaumont looks to land a right hand but Brakeley moved out of range.
Beaumont throws a shot from downtown. Brakeley moves away and avoids it.
Beaumont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brakeley.
It looked like Beaumont wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beaumont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brakeley.
Beaumont throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Beaumont avoids it well.
Beaumont looks to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Brakeley counters with a good low kick that Beaumont was not able to check.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beaumont misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Beaumont's corner calls for a 1-2. Beaumont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Brakeley.
Beaumont is looking to counter punch.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaumont.
Brakeley misses with a hook. Beaumont ducked under it nicely.
Beaumont looks to score with a jab to the body but Brakeley is just out of range.
Beaumont moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Beaumont lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brakeley will feel that in the morning.
Brakeley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brakeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brakeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Beaumont.
Brakeley lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Cavey Beaumont's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brakeley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beaumont is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Brakeley. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Beaumont darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Beaumont throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brakeley trying to control here.
Beaumont is looking to advance position but Brakeley won't allow it.
Brakeley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beaumont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brakeley pulls Beaumont in close to prevent any damage.
Brakeley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beaumont. #T4#
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.
Brakeley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brakeley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beaumont wants to control from the top but Brakeley keeps moving.
Beaumont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brakeley seems keen to control Beaumont's posture.
Brakeley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beaumont 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.
Beaumont has his hands on Brakeley's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont's cut.
That's time! Beaumont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Beaumont.
Brakeley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beaumont throws the left hand but Brakeley avoids the punch easily.
Beaumont lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beaumont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brakeley.
A little jabbing left from Brakeley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beaumont swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brakeley misses with a low kick.
Brakeley checks a low kick from Beaumont.
Beaumont scoring well with a low kick there.
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Beaumont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Beaumont shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Brakeley pushes Beaumont off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Beaumont checks a leg kick.
Beaumont lands a nice looking body kick.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Beaumont saw that one coming.
Beaumont throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brakeley's head.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beaumont is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brakeley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beaumont lands an elbow that stopped Brakeley in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beaumont throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brakeley blocks it with crossed arms.
Beaumont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brakeley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beaumont prevents a body shot from Brakeley.
Beaumont throws an elbow but it misses.
Cavey Beaumont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brakeley lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a body punch.
Brakeley lands a shoulder strike.
Beaumont takes a shot to the head.
Brakeley stalling against the cage.
Brakeley lands a right hand.
Cavey Beaumont has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beaumont misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brakeley.
Beaumont swings wildly with an uppercut but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Beaumont slips a jab from Brakeley.
Beaumont throws a combination that misses
and Brakeley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brakeley 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 Beaumont has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beaumont and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beaumont counters with a series of strikes. Brakeley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beaumont throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3##CL#
Beaumont fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brakeley, pushing him back against the cage.
Beaumont blocking some punches.
Brakeley pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beaumont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brakeley throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Beaumont with that takedown attempt.
Beaumont slips a jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brakeley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beaumont is able to avoid easily.
Brakeley avoids the head kick by Beaumont.
Brakeley lands a really nice looking cross but Beaumont seems unphased.
Beaumont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Brakeley scores with a nice strike.
Brakeley connects with a looping right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cavey Beaumont's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Brakeley!
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Event:
ICS 13
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Brakeley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brakeley staying out of range there.
Brakeley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rooy moves away.
Van Rooy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Van Rooy as he checks the leg kick.
Van Rooy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley swinging wildly here.
Van Rooy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Brakeley backing away here, and Van Rooy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Rooy. That did some damage!
Van Rooy misses with a looping left.
Van Rooy 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.
Brakeley throws a right hand that misses
and Van Rooy counters with a straight right hand.
Brakeley throws a chopping leg kick but Van Rooy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Rooy off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Van Rooy moves out of range as Brakeley throws a body kick.
Van Rooy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws a body punch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Van Rooy lands with a nice body punch.
Van Rooy misses with a straight left.
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brakeley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brakeley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brakeley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Rooy counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Rooy swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley throwing a counter right hand but Van Rooy manages to avoid it.
Brakeley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Rooy throws a low kick, looking for Brakeley's leg but Brakeley calmly moves out of range.
Van Rooy doesn't manage to clinch there - Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Rooy. Van Rooy obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Brakeley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Van Rooy throws a low kick but Brakeley moves out of range easily.
Van Rooy moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Rooy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rooy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Rooy takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Brakeley.
Brakeley scores with a jab. Van Rooy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Rooy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rooy moves away.
Brakeley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Van Rooy avoids it well.
Van Rooy lands a front kick.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Rooy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Van Rooy moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Rooy's head backwards.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Van Rooy ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rooy also avoids with ease.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Van Rooy's leg. Van Rooy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Van Rooy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brakeley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brakeley scores with the left hand. Van Rooy knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Rooy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brakeley throws out a loose jab but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Van Rooy is out of range.
Brakeley misses with the body kick
and Van Rooy counters with a left to the body.
Van Rooy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Rooy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Van Rooy scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Van Rooy closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley blocks an uppercut.
Brakeley prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy is leaning against Brakeley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Van Rooy lands a body shot.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Brakeley avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage.
Van Rooy lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rooy lands a body punch.
Van Rooy lands with a right to the head.
Van Rooy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Rooy digs a right hand underneath Brakeley's ribcage. Brakeley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rooy lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Van Rooy.
Brakeley prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rooy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rooy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Van Rooy works on Brakeley's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rooy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rooy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley with a hook.
Van Rooy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brakeley keeps the fight on the outside.
Brakeley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rooy.
Brakeley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brakeley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Rooy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Rooy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brakeley rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Rooy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Van Rooy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Van Rooy forces Brakeley back against the cage and clinches.
Van Rooy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Van Rooy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rooy is looking to slow Brakeley down with leg kicks.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Van Rooy counters with a nice right hand that sends Brakeley toppling to the canvas! Brakeley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Rooy finish him?!#ROC2#
Brakeley is rocked!
Van Rooy scores with a body shot.
Oh Brakeley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Van Rooy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Van Rooy cracks Brakeley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brakeley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Van Rooy finish him?
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!
Brakeley switches off momentarily and Van Rooy cracks him with a monster right hand! Brakeley topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Van Rooy dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Van Rooy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Van Rooy!
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Event:
KOTM Tournament Final
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley connects with a solid leg kick.
Glatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Glatt.
Brakeley throws a looping overhand right but Glatt ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glatt's sensitive parts.
Glatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Brakeley off the cage and back into range.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Glatt moves out of range.
Brakeley tries to work over Glatt's front leg with a kick but Glatt checks it.
Brakeley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doug Glatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Brakeley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Brakeley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brakeley connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley lands a head kick!
Brakeley slips under a jab from Glatt.
Brakeley scores with a jab to the head.
Glatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley jabs at Glatt's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Glatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glatt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Glatt tries a low kick but Brakeley avoids it.#T1#
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brakeley.
Glatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brakeley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brakeley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glatt.
A countering left hand to the body from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glatt.
Glatt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brakeley with a jab.
Brakeley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brakeley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glatt throws a leg kick but Brakeley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brakeley throws a counter combo.
Glatt takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses.
Brakeley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glatt punishes Brakeley's body with a nice straight punch.
Glatt 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.
Glatt lands an overhand right.
Brakeley 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. #T2#
Glatt throws a leg kick
letting Brakeley counter with a right hand.
Brakeley throws a one two combo.
Glatt moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Glatt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brakeley if he has to take too many more of those.
Glatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Glatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glatt missing with a left hand there. Brakeley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley lands a nice shot to the body.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brakeley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Glatt misses with a straight right.
Brakeley misses with a low kick.
Brakeley moves away from the strike by Glatt.
It seemed like Brakeley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glatt, as that shot connected.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brakeley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brakeley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glatt.
It seemed like Brakeley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glatt.
Glatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Glatt's leg. Glatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brakeley throws a one two combo.
Glatt tries to score with a low kick but Brakeley moves his leg out of the way.
Brakeley sizes up Glatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glatt scores with a nice right hand.
Brakeley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brakeley blocks a head kick by Glatt.
Brakeley misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Brakeley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glatt doesn't seem phased though.
Brakeley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glatt scores with a body shot.
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!
Brakeley throws out a leg kick but Glatt moves out of range and Brakeley only half commits.
Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glatt throws out the jab.
Brakeley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glatt scores with a leg kick.
Glatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glatt slips under a jab.
Glatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
#T4#
Brakeley checks a low kick from Glatt.
Glatt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut there from Glatt.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley connects with a solid leg kick.
Glatt tries to land a body kick
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut.
Glatt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Glatt tries a low kick but Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley misses with a double jab.
Brakeley throws a leg kick which misses Glatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Glatt tries to avoid it.
Glatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Brakeley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brakeley finds it's way round the side to connect with Glatt's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brakeley just misses with a punch to the body.
Glatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glatt swings widly with a right hand
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glatt.
Glatt throws a big shot that misses.
Brakeley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod.
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#
Brakeley misses with a hook. Glatt ducked under it nicely.
Brakeley misses with a low kick.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Glatt's shoulder, as Glatt tries to avoid the shot.
Brakeley throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Glatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glatt throws a hook but Brakeley avoids it easily.
Glatt stuns Brakeley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brakeley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glatt on the side of the head.
Glatt 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.
Glatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Glatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Glatt.
Brakeley slips a straight right by Glatt.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glatt walks into a jab.
Glatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Glatt avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
A little feinted left hand from Glatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Glatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Glatt moved out of range.
Glatt throws a lazy right hand but Brakeley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glatt throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Glatt misses
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut.
Glatt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brakeley.
Brakeley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glatt.
Glatt lands a slapping body shot.
Brakeley cracks Glatt with a good jab.
Glatt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glatt swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Glatt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Brakeley blocks a head kick by Glatt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glatt.
Michael Brakeley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glatt is looking to chop away at Brakeley's legs.
Brakeley throws a fast counter high kick but Glatt manages to duck under it in time.
Brakeley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brakeley there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley wants to slow Glatt down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Brakeley.
Glatt lands a leg kick that knocks Brakeley off balance momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glatt moves away.
Brakeley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Glatt's shoulder, as Glatt tries to avoid the shot.
Brakeley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley throws a leg kick which misses Glatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Glatt tries to avoid it.
Glatt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brakeley momentarily.
Glatt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glatt misses with a jab to the body
letting Brakeley counter with a right hand.
Brakeley misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Brakeley.
Brakeley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brakeley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glatt digs a good hook to Brakeley's body.
Brakeley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brakeley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brakeley is out of range.
Brakeley looks for the body kick but Glatt saw that one coming.
Glatt is looking to counter punch.
Glatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Glatt.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Glatt avoids it well.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses
and Brakeley counters with a straight right hand.
Brakeley throws a low kick but Glatt moves out of range easily.
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Glatt lands but Brakeley takes it in his stride.
Brakeley pushes Glatt away with a front kick.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that misses.
Glatt looks to land a right hand but Brakeley moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Glatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Glatt coming out on top.
Glatt takes a swing at Brakeley's ribcage but misses.
Brakeley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glatt checks it well.
Glatt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brakeley counters with a nice body kick.
Glatt moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Brakeley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brakeley scores with a push kick.
Brakeley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glatt.
Glatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Brakeley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Glatt avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley walks into a stiff left hand from Glatt.
Brakeley throws a leg kick which misses Glatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Glatt tries to avoid it.
Glatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Glatt if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doug Glatt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Brakeley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glatt.
Brakeley digs a good hook to Glatt's body.
Brakeley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brakeley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot.
Brakeley connects with a crisp jab.
Glatt throws a good cross that connects.
Brakeley misses with a straight right.
Glatt tries to move into range but Brakeley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glatt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot.
Brakeley just misses with a punch to the body.
Brakeley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Glatt.
Glatt throws a push kick but Brakeley slaps the foot to one side.
Glatt's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T1#
Brakeley throws a shot to the body.
Glatt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Glatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Glatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crunch! Glatt slams his shin into Brakeley's torso.
Brakeley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glatt takes a swing at Brakeley's ribcage but misses.
Glatt misses with a hook.
Glatt tries to score with a low kick but Brakeley moves his leg out of the way.
Brakeley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brakeley thows a body kick. Glatt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Glatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brakeley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brakeley misses with a body kick.
Brakeley checks a low kick from Glatt.
Glatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brakeley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glatt misses with a hook
and Brakeley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley scores with a sloppy right hand. Glatt should have avoided that one.
Brakeley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glatt throws out the jab.
Doug Glatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Glatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brakeley. That did some damage!
Glatt ducks right into an uppercut from Brakeley.
Glatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Brakeley should have avoided that one.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses.
Glatt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brakeley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Glatt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brakeley with a jab.
Glatt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brakeley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Glatt misses
and Brakeley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Glatt misses with a body shot
enabling Brakeley to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brakeley.
An inside leg kick from Brakeley misses.
Glatt misses with a hook. Brakeley ducked under it nicely.
Brakeley connects with a leg kick. Glatt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Glatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brakeley is out of range.
Brakeley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brakeley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Glatt cracks the inside of Brakeley's front leg.
Glatt throws a combination that misses
and Brakeley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Brakeley there.
Glatt wants to land a leg kick but Brakeley is out of range.
Brakeley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glatt scores with a jab.
Glatt misses with a kick to the body.
Brakeley lands a body shot.
Brakeley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brakeley jabs Glatt right on the nose. Glatt blinks but takes it well.
Brakeley lands a body shot.
Glatt takes a swing at Brakeley's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glatt throws a head kick that misses.
Brakeley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Glatt is predictable there
and Brakeley counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Glatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glatt ducks right into an uppercut from Brakeley. #ROC2#
Glatt is rocked!
Glatt misses with a kick to the body.
Glatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Brakeley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brakeley scores with a body shot.
Brakeley scores with a head kick.
Oh Glatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glatt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Brakeley lands a right hand from hell, dropping Glatt. Brakeley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley!
The defeated Doug Glatt had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.
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Event:
KOTM Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Brakeley throws a solid leg kick but Mencken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brakeley.
Mencken tries to move into range but Brakeley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Mencken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brakeley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brakeley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mencken throws the kick towards the body but Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mencken in his tracks.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Mencken's leg. Mencken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brakeley looks to land a body kick but Mencken moved away.
Mencken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mencken avoids it.
Mencken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Mencken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Mencken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mencken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Mencken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brakeley.
Mencken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Mencken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brakeley thumps Mencken with a low kick.
Mencken throws a hook but Brakeley avoids it easily.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brakeley throws a leg kick
and Mencken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mencken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brakeley under the eye.
Mencken misses with a hook.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Mencken avoids the punch easily.
Mencken lands a nice looking body shot.
Mencken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.
A jab from Brakeley finds it's way through Mencken's defenses. #T2#
Brakeley cracks Mencken with a good jab.
Mencken 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.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Brakeley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mencken looks to score with a jab to the body but Brakeley is just out of range.
Mencken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley tries to land a leg kick but Mencken saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mencken! But no joy.
Mencken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley throws a lazy body kick
and Mencken counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mencken misses the jab.
Brakeley misses with a body kick.
Mencken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Brakeley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Brakeley throws a hook but Mencken blocks it.
Brakeley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mencken throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Brakeley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brakeley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD2#
and Mencken counters with a right hand that sends Brakeley tumbling to the canvas! Can Mencken finish him? He dives into Brakeley's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Brakeley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley wants to stand but Mencken is controlling the position.
Oh Brakeley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brakeley has Mencken pulled in close to control his posture.
Brakeley seems to have got his legs back now.
Brakeley looking for a sweep. Not yet Brakeley, not yet.
Mencken controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Brakeley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brakeley looking to control but Mencken passes into half guard.
Brakeley is trying to stand up here but Mencken is controlling him well.
Mencken trying to control the pace.
Mencken is thwarting Brakeley's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mencken walks into a jab.
Mencken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Mencken counters with a body kick.
Mencken scores with a hook to the body. Brakeley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
Brakeley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mencken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brakeley.
Mencken staying out of range there.
Brakeley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brakeley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley takes a swing at Mencken's ribcage but misses.
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley throws a leg kick which misses Mencken's front leg but catches the back leg as Mencken tries to avoid it.
Mencken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brakeley has time to react.
Brakeley scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Mencken throws a head kick that half lands.
Mencken throws a hook to the side of Brakeley's head but Brakeley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mencken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mencken lands with a shot to the body.
Brakeley scores with the left hand. Mencken knows he should have avoided that one.
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mencken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mencken misses with a two punch combination.
Mencken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mencken.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brakeley manages to avoid it.
Mencken throws a lazy body kick
and Mencken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Brakeley. That snapped Mencken's head back.
#ROC#
Mencken is rocked!#T2#
Mencken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range.
Mencken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mencken is still on wobbly legs! Can Brakeley finish him?
Brakeley throws out a loose jab but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken seems to have recovered his senses.
Mencken looks to throw the jab but Brakeley is out of range.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Brakeley.
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Mencken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brakeley scores with a jab.
Mencken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mencken has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice shot by Brakeley.#T3#
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Mencken moves out of range.
Mencken slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Mencken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Brakeley tries to score with a low kick but Mencken moves his leg out of the way.
Brakeley misses the jab.
Brakeley throws a sloppy head kick and Mencken moves out of range easily.
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brakeley throws a right hand that misses
letting Mencken counter with a right hand.
Mencken scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mencken looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
Mencken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brakeley misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Mencken counters with a beautiful punch that sends Brakeley to the canvas! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mencken looking to pass the guard.
Mencken keeps trying to improve his position.
Mencken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but Mencken is having none of it.
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 Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Brakeley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
Brakeley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mencken.
Brakeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mencken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brakeley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brakeley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mencken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Mencken avoids them all with ease.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mencken moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Mencken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Brakeley finds it's way through Mencken's defenses.
Mencken misses with a body kick.
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Mencken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brakeley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Brakeley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mencken.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley swings for the body but Mencken moves out of range.
A nice side step and Mencken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brakeley throws a low kick but Mencken moves out of range easily.
Brakeley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
Mencken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brakeley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mencken is out of range.
Mencken checks the leg kick.
Mencken misses with a low kick as Brakeley jumps back.
A big right from Mencken misses.
Mencken misses with a hook. Brakeley ducked under it nicely.
Brakeley misses with a double jab
and Mencken counters with a series of strikes. Brakeley will be more careful next time no doubt.
HL Mencken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brakeley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Mencken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mencken throws a right hand that Brakeley ducks under and follows up with a left that Brakeley also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Brakeley misses
and Mencken counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mencken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley walks straight into a right hand from Mencken - that's dropped him! Mencken jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Brakeley from any more punishment! Brakeley complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). HL Mencken!
A victorious HL Mencken 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:
Pride Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Brakeley throws a front kick aimed at Fakiiri's knee but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Brakeley lands with a right hand.
Brakeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Fakiiri.
An attempted straight right counter from Brakeley misses the target.#KD2#
Fakiiri lands a left and a right that send Brakeley crashing to the mat, dazed. Fakiiri thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but Brakeley pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Brakeley scores with a body shot.
Brakeley lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley thuds his shin into the meat of Fakiiri's side.
Fakiiri slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Fakiiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fakiiri tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Brakeley misses the target.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Brakeley connects with an inside leg kick.
Brakeley takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Brakeley lands a nice looking body shot.
Fakiiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brakeley circles away quickly and effectively.
Brakeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crunch! Fakiiri slams his shin into Brakeley's torso.
Brakeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri unleashes a big counter combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brakeley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fakiiri fails to land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Brakeley lands a left and a right that send Fakiiri crashing to the mat, dazed. Brakeley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri throws an off balance right hand
and Brakeley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri lands a jab-cross combination.
Brakeley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Brakeley.
Brakeley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fakiiri on the side of the head.
Brakeley misses with a double jab.
Brakeley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Fakiiri throws out a leg kick but Brakeley moves out of range and Fakiiri only half commits.
Brakeley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fakiiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fakiiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brakeley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Fakiiri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brakeley prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brakeley blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
As Fakiiri looks to move away, Brakeley throws a big counter combo but Fakiiri just gets out of the way.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Fakiiri's leg. Fakiiri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brakeley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fakiiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Brakeley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fakiiri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brakeley backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Fakiiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Fakiiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fakiiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brakeley at a distance.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fakiiri tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
Some wild striking there from Fakiiri.
Brakeley digs a good hook to Fakiiri's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brakeley.
Fakiiri swinging wildly here.
Brakeley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brakeley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fakiiri's sensitive parts.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Brakeley is avoiding it.
#T4#
Brakeley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Brakeley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley cracks a nice hook into Fakiiri's ribs.
Fakiiri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Fakiiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fakiiri down.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
As Brakeley backs off Fakiiri throws a huge counter combo but Brakeley manages to avoid it all.
Brakeley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brakeley misses the jab.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Brakeley.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that Brakeley ducks under and follows up with a left that Brakeley also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up but Brakeley circles away and keeps his distance.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Brakeley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fakiiri's calf.
Brakeley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fakiiri throws a looping overhand right but Brakeley ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brakeley counters with an inside leg kick.
Fakiiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fakiiri just manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Fakiiri moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley works the jab nicely.
A nice combination there by Fakiiri.
Donk. Brakeley catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.
Brakeley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley connects with a body shot.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
Brakeley lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.#KD#
Brakeley lands a big right hand that sends Fakiiri crashing to the mat! Brakeley stays standing though and waves Fakiiri back to his feet!#ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Fakiiri glances at the clock... BAM! Brakeley nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Fakiiri crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Fakiiri is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
The defeated Nakki Fakiiri had this to say: 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.
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Event:
Pride FC 62
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Gruzdev lands an overhand right.
Brakeley connects with a looping right hand.
Gruzdev throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Brakeley misses its target.
Brakeley misses with a few strikes there.
Gruzdev throws a looping overhand right but Brakeley ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gruzdev - that will leave a mark!
Brakeley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Brakeley coming out on top.
Brakeley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brakeley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gruzdev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brakeley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gruzdev really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut
and Gruzdev counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Gruzdev 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.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gruzdev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gruzdev misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brakeley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Gruzdev avoids it well.
Gruzdev scores with a one two! Brakeley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Gruzdev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruzdev throws out a loose jab but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzdev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gruzdev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brakeley scores with a decent looking hook.
Gruzdev misses with a double jab.
Brakeley ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruzdev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Brakeley.
Gruzdev tries to land a front kick but Brakeley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Brakeley. That snapped Gruzdev's head back.
Gruzdev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brakeley tried to score with a low kick but Gruzdev checks it.
Gruzdev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut. Brakeley saw that one coming.
Gruzdev looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
Brakeley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruzdev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brakeley's head.
Gruzdev throws out a loose jab but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Gruzdev ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the leg kick from Brakeley.
Brakeley lands a jab to Gruzdev's midsection.#T3#
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Gruzdev throws the left hand but Brakeley avoids the punch easily.
Brakeley needs to keep his hands up - Gruzdev had a free shot at his head there.
Brakeley throws a push kick but Gruzdev slaps the foot to one side.
Gruzdev sizes up Brakeley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gruzdev moves forwards but Brakeley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gruzdev 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.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Gruzdev misses with a straight left.
Brakeley jabs at Gruzdev's body.
Gruzdev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gruzdev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Gruzdev's head but Gruzdev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brakeley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brakeley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Gruzdev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzdev.
Brakeley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick.
Gruzdev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzdev loads up on a big right hand but Brakeley slips the punch.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Gruzdev connects with a solid leg kick.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Brakeley lands a jab.
Good work by Brakeley as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gruzdev moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Gruzdev moves away and avoids it.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the leg kick from Brakeley.
Brakeley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gruzdev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brakeley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Gruzdev 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#
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Gruzdev avoids it well.
Brakeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Brakeley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Gruzdev.
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Gruzdev moves away and avoids it.
Gruzdev avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Gruzdev jabs Brakeley right on the nose. Brakeley blinks but takes it well.
Brakeley tries to move into range but Gruzdev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gruzdev throws a series of punches but Brakeley moves out of range.
As Gruzdev backs away, Brakeley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Gruzdev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the body kick.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruzdev cracks Brakeley with an open hand slap.
Gruzdev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brakeley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley swings for the body but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gruzdev throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Brakeley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
Brakeley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gruzdev misses with a straight left.
Brakeley is looking to counter punch.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzdev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brakeley finds it's way round the side to connect with Gruzdev's head.
Gruzdev looks to land a combination but Brakeley avoids it well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gruzdev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A lazy left from Brakeley finds it's target.
Brakeley throws a body kick that misses.
Gruzdev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a hook but Gruzdev avoids it easily.
Brakeley misses with a body kick.
Brakeley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gruzdev can pounce on him.
Gruzdev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gruzdev throws a nice looking combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brakeley throws a head kick that Gruzdev semi-blocks.
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!
Gruzdev slips a jab from Brakeley.#T2#
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Gruzdev takes one to the side of the head.
Gruzdev slips under a jab.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzdev lands a slapping body shot.
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzdev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Gruzdev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzdev scores with a three punch combo!
Brakeley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brakeley throws a right hand that misses
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brakeley is looking to chop away at Gruzdev's legs. #T3#
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruzdev slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Gruzdev tries to bum rush Brakeley with a series of wild strikes but Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gruzdev's corner calls for a 1-2. Gruzdev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Brakeley's head but Brakeley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brakeley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brakeley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gruzdev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick
and Gruzdev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gruzdev feints and then cracks Brakeley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brakeley down.
Gruzdev connects with a right hand. Brakeley shakes it off.
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!
Gruzdev throws a hook but Brakeley avoids it easily.#T4#
A head kick from Brakeley lands but Gruzdev takes it in his stride.
Brakeley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gruzdev's head.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruzdev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brakeley was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzdev.
Brakeley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gruzdev throws a big shot that misses.
Brakeley blocks a low kick nicely.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Gruzdev avoids the punch easily.
Brakeley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzdev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzdev lands with a slapping head kick.
Gruzdev scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Gruzdev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gruzdev misses with a hook
and Brakeley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Gruzdev wants to counter with a clinch but Brakeley pushes him away.
Brakeley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gruzdev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gruzdev misses with a wild combination.
Gruzdev throws a jab when Brakeley was well out of range.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gruzdev scores with a nice strike.
Gruzdev misses with a double jab.
Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gruzdev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brakeley moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brakeley.
Gruzdev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley slips under a jab from Gruzdev.#T1#
Gruzdev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gruzdev missing with a left hand there. Brakeley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Brakeley!
Brakeley 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.
Gruzdev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brakeley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brakeley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gruzdev misses with a straight left.
A big left from Gruzdev misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Gruzdev blocks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Brakeley.
Gruzdev looks to throw the jab but Brakeley is out of range.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley throws a leg kick
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brakeley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gruzdev's calf.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brakeley cracks Gruzdev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brakeley feints a jab promting Gruzdev to slip. Brakeley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gruzdev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gruzdev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brakeley misses with a lunging right hand
and Gruzdev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruzdev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Brakeley moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Gruzdev throws a big shot that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brakeley.
Gruzdev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brakeley connects with a solid leg kick.
Gruzdev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Brakeley to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruzdev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brakeley.#T3#
Gruzdev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Gruzdev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzdev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gruzdev slips a straight right by Brakeley.
Gruzdev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gruzdev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gruzdev lands with a right hand.
Brakeley throws a chopping leg kick but Gruzdev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Brakeley blocks it.
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Brakeley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gruzdev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brakeley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gruzdev. That one must have hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Brakeley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brakeley throws a hook but Gruzdev blocks it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gruzdev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick nicely.
Brakeley throws a jab when Gruzdev was well out of range.
Gruzdev flicks out a counter leg kick but Brakeley steps away.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Brakeley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gruzdev scores with a leg kick.
Gruzdev thumps Brakeley with a low kick.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Gruzdev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexander Gruzdev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gruzdev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
A head kick misses from Gruzdev.
A swing and a miss from Brakeley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gruzdev.
Michael Brakeley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gruzdev.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Michael Brakeley.
Well Gruzdev 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Gruzdev!
After winning the bout, Alexander Gruzdev 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:
Pride FC 57
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diddlybottom was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brakeley - that will leave a mark!
#CL2#
Diddlybottom instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Diddlybottom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diddlybottom manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Brakeley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diddlybottom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brakeley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brakeley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diddlybottom looks to score with a jab to the body but Brakeley is just out of range.
Diddlybottom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diddlybottom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brakeley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diddlybottom with the counter takedown but Brakeley avoids it easily.
Diddlybottom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Diddlybottom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diddlybottom showed some decent athleticism there.
Brakeley is refusing to be controlled, as Diddlybottom sits in half guard. #T1#
Diddlybottom thows a huge punch but Brakeley dodges it nicely.
Brakeley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diddlybottom.
Brakeley pushes Diddlybottom off looking to stand but Diddlybottom dives back in and keeps control.
Diddlybottom wants to pass to mount but Brakeley is defending the position.
Brakeley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diddlybottom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom seems to be working for a kimura but Brakeley defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Brakeley is defending against the submission attempts here by Diddlybottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brakeley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Diddlybottom throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brakeley to regain full guard.
Brakeley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brakeley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brakeley holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brakeley is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diddlybottom is pulling down on Brakeley's head. It's preventing any offense from Brakeley, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diddlybottom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brakeley is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom has an active guard here but Brakeley has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Diddlybottom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brakeley pulls his head out easily.
Diddlybottom wants to control but Brakeley is keeping busy.
Brakeley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diddlybottom wants to control but Brakeley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brakeley lands a nice short elbow.
Diddlybottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brakeley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diddlybottom keeps working.
Brakeley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brakeley wants to stand up but Diddlybottom is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Diddlybottom actively working from the bottom here.
Diddlybottom is pressing down on Brakeley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brakeley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diddlybottom looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brakeley, right into the meat.
Diddlybottom scores with a leg kick.
Diddlybottom throws a head kick but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Diddlybottom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diddlybottom down.
Brakeley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diddlybottom staying out of range there.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Diddlybottom's shoulder, as Diddlybottom tries to avoid the shot.
Diddlybottom checks the leg kick.
Diddlybottom walks into a stiff left hand from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Diddlybottom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brakeley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michael Brakeley is winning the standup battle so far.
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Diddlybottom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brakeley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diddlybottom checks the leg kick.
Diddlybottom slips a jab from Brakeley.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick
letting Brakeley counter with a right hand. #T1#
Brakeley throws a nice looking combination but Diddlybottom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Diddlybottom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diddlybottom misses with an uppercut.
Diddlybottom thuds his shin into the meat of Brakeley's side.
Brakeley misses with a straight left.
Diddlybottom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Diddlybottom has closed the distance and engaged Brakeley in a clinch.
Brakeley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diddlybottom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diddlybottom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Diddlybottom jumps into guard, dragging Brakeley to the mat.
Brakeley trying to control the position from guard on top but Diddlybottom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brakeley stopping the sweep attempt from Diddlybottom.#T2#
Diddlybottom seems keen to control Brakeley's posture.
Diddlybottom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diddlybottom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brakeley's guard. #REVB#
Diddlybottom slips nicely into half guard.
Diddlybottom passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Diddlybottom is working for a guillotine from mount but Brakeley frees his head quite easily.
Diddlybottom throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Brakeley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Diddlybottom throwing strikes here but Brakeley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brakeley is trying to stand up.
Brakeley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diddlybottom looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brakeley tries to hold on but Diddlybottom pushes him away.
Diddlybottom landing strikes from the mount and Brakeley is in trouble!
Diddlybottom with shots to the head and body - Brakeley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Poor strikes thrown by Diddlybottom there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brakeley is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Diddlybottom lands a couple of good shots and Brakeley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Diddlybottom gets his hands free as Brakeley looks to control.
Brakeley trying to get back to his feet but Diddlybottom is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Diddlybottom working for a choke but Brakeley is defending well. #T4#
Diddlybottom somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diddlybottom missing with punches from the back.
Diddlybottom missing with strikes from the back.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Brakeley won't enjoy being in this position. Diddlybottom looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Brakeley is tapping - it's over boys! Diddlybottom picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milktoast Diddlybottom!
Milktoast Diddlybottom gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 655 p4p, 92 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 661 p4p, 93 weight class). Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Maki Pulu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Brakeley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pulu gets a clinch.
Pulu has Brakeley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pulu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brakeley tumbling to the mat - Pulu dives into Brakeley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brakeley (0) vs (2) Pulu
Brakeley wants to control the position but Pulu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brakeley wants to control but Pulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brakeley wants to improve his position but Pulu is controlling well.
Pulu works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (0) vs (5) Pulu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brakeley to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brakeley (0) vs (8) Pulu
Well, with Pulu on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brakeley is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley wants to control his opponent's hands but Pulu gets his hands free.
Brakeley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brakeley is really stuck here.
Pulu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brakeley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pulu looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu doesn't have the hooks in and Brakeley manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (2) vs (8) Pulu
Brakeley wants to control from the top but Pulu keeps moving.
Pulu trying to control the position.
Brakeley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brakeley stopping the sweep attempt from Pulu.
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brakeley trying to control but Pulu is working from the bottom.
Brakeley content to stall in guard here.
Brakeley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pulu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brakeley defends it easily.
Pulu has his foot on Brakeley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brakeley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pulu wants to hit a switch here but Brakeley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pulu there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (5) vs (8) Pulu
Pulu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pulu is squirming around, avoiding Brakeley's attempts to control the action.
Brakeley wants to take Pulu's back but he can't do it this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley controlling from the full mount.
Pulu tries to lock up and control but Brakeley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brakeley controlling from mount.
Pulu gets back to half guard.
Pulu looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brakeley passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (8) vs (8) Pulu
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is not content to let Brakeley control the position.
Pulu tries to improve position but can't.
Pulu can't do much from the bottom here.
Pulu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brakeley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pulu 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.
Pulu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brakeley's best efforts.
Brakeley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brakeley.
Pulu regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brakeley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brakeley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brakeley controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pulu wants to sweep here but Brakeley controlling him for the moment.
Brakeley wants to pass the guard but Pulu is keeping the position.
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brakeley passes into half guard.
Brakeley is thwarting Pulu's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is working for a kimura but Pulu is defending it quite comfortably.
Pulu tries to roll over but Brakeley keeps him under control.
Brakeley is trying to control. Pulu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pulu wants to get back to full guard.
Brakeley stalling away here and it's allowed Pulu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brakeley trying to control but Pulu is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brakeley is one step ahead there.
Pulu keeping full guard, as Brakeley tries to pass.
Pulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulu looking for a guillotine here but Brakeley defends easily.
Pulu working for a triangle but Brakeley defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brakeley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (8) vs (10) Pulu
Brakeley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pulu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brakeley is refusing to be controlled, as Pulu sits in half guard.
Pulu is thwarting Brakeley's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pulu trying to mount his opponent but Brakeley defends it.
Pulu is thwarting Brakeley's attempts to control the position.
Brakeley is not content to let Pulu control the position.
Pulu is working for a submission of some sort.
Brakeley is not content to let Pulu control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pulu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brakeley is staying active underneath Pulu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brakeley is controlling Pulu's trapped leg to prevent Pulu from advancing to side control.
Brakeley tries to roll over but Pulu keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pulu in particular looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is trying to get back to full guard.
Pulu is looking for a kimura here.
Pulu seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulu seems to be looking for submissions.
Pulu is trying to control. Brakeley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pulu wins on points by 10 to 8.
An out of breath Maki Pulu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 653 p4p, 91 weight class) and Dakota Thunderhawk (ranked 22913 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Brakeley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thunderhawk shoots and misses
and Brakeley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brakeley.
Thunderhawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brakeley prevents it.
Brakeley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thunderhawk uses from the top position.
Brakeley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thunderhawk defends it easily.
Brakeley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thunderhawk is looking to pass into half guard but Brakeley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brakeley is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brakeley (2) vs (0) Thunderhawk
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brakeley passes Thunderhawk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderhawk trying to hold on to Brakeley's head to control him but Brakeley postures up.
Brakeley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunderhawk is just riding it out for now. Brakeley eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brakeley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thunderhawk sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley controlling the action here.
Brakeley wants to free his trapped foot but Thunderhawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brakeley seems to be working for a kimura but Thunderhawk defends the submission attempt.
Brakeley tries to pass to full mount but Thunderhawk defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunderhawk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brakeley is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley controlling the pace.
Brakeley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brakeley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brakeley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thunderhawk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brakeley controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brakeley (5) vs (0) Thunderhawk
Brakeley takes Thunderhawk's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Thunderhawk is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brakeley (8) vs (0) Thunderhawk
Brakeley working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderhawk tries to escape the position.
Brakeley controlling from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thunderhawk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brakeley.
Brakeley avoiding Thunderhawk 's attempts to control his hands.
Brakeley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thunderhawk is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brakeley gets his way!
Brakeley controlling well, preventing Thunderhawk from escaping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunderhawk prevents Brakeley from getting a body triangle.
Brakeley really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thunderhawk.
Brakeley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thunderhawk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley controls the position.
Brakeley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thunderhawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brakeley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brakeley tightening his grip on Thunderhawk, looking for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brakeley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley gets his hands free as Thunderhawk looks to control.
I would not like to be Thunderhawk right now.
Brakeley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brakeley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thunderhawk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Brakeley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thunderhawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley not allowing Thunderhawk to control his hands.
Thunderhawk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brakeley fails to move to back control.
Brakeley content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brakeley.
Brakeley trying to control but Thunderhawk is having none of it.
Thunderhawk regains half guard.
Brakeley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brakeley wants to pass to mount but Thunderhawk is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunderhawk trying to hold on to Brakeley's head to control him but Brakeley postures up.
Brakeley wants to work for an arm triangle but Thunderhawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thunderhawk wants to control but Brakeley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brakeley controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley continues to hold on tight.
Brakeley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brakeley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brakeley prevents Thunderhawk from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brakeley controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brakeley takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
XF Brawl 2
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Brakeley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brakeley tries to work over Fury's front leg with a kick but Fury checks it.
Fury now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brakeley checks a leg kick nicely.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Brakeley ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fury misses the body punch
and Brakeley counters with a body kick that stops Fury in his tracks momentarily.
Brakeley throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
Fury feints a counter leg kick.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley misses with a left hand
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brakeley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious beast in the buildup to the fight.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury counters with an outside leg kick.
Brakeley swings widly with a right hand
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fury gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Fury 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.
Brakeley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fury throws a head kick that misses.
Brakeley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fury sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Brakeley throws a combination that misses
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Brakeley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fury turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fury slips under a jab.
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brakeley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fury checks a leg kick.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brakeley misses with a hook.
Brakeley misses with a hook.
Fury swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Fury.
Fury takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Brakeley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brakeley scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Fury works Brakeley's body with a nice hook.
Brakeley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brakeley ducks right into an uppercut from Fury.
Fury is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brakeley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brakeley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
Brakeley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Brakeley throwing a counter right hand but Fury manages to avoid it.
Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fury throws a powerful right kick. Brakeley tried to block low but the kick was high! Brakeley was taken right off of his feet! Fury jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Fury!
Nick Fury is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Nick Fury, 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.
Michael Brakeley was interviewed post fight and said 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.
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Event:
XF 30
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Brakeley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brakeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Nah's shoulder, as Nah tries to avoid the shot.
Nah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brakeley 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.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Brakeley.
Brakeley throws the kick towards the body but Nah avoids it.
Brakeley throws a hook but Nah avoids it easily.
Brakeley 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.#TD#
Nah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet but Nah is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brakeley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Nah won't allow it.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Nah has him pinned against the cage.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Nah is controlling the position.
Nah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1##BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Nah walks into a jab.#CL#
Nah closes the distance and pushes Brakeley back into the cage.#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Brakeley cracks Nah with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brakeley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nah to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Nah gets a clinch.
Nah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brakeley is trying to push Nah away but Nah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that Nah has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nah blocks a jab.
Nah avoids the head kick by Brakeley.
Nah throwing a counter right hand but Brakeley manages to avoid it.
Brakeley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Nah drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the cage.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brakeley tries to break free but Nah pushes him back against the cage.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brakeley is trying to break free.
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nah has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nah scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2##BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nah's head backwards.#CUT2#
Tee Nah's cut is getting worse.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nah tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Nah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nah tries to clinch up but Brakeley circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Brakeley.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
Nah tries to clinch but Brakeley is having none of it.
Brakeley 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.
Nah tries to clinch up.
Brakeley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2#
Brakeley lands a big right hand that sends Nah crashing to the mat! Brakeley stays standing though and waves Nah back to his feet!#ROC2#
Nah is rocked!#CUT2#
Tee Nah's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nah staying out of range there.
Nah walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Brakeley! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley is the new heavyweight champion!
Michael Brakeley 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:
XF 23
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Brakeley clobbers Vecellio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Machiavelli Vecellio has been cut.
Brakeley lands a jab to the head.
Vecellio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Vecellio walks straight into a right hand from Brakeley - that's dropped him! Brakeley jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vecellio from any more punishment! Vecellio complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Brakeley!
An out of breath Michael Brakeley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
XF 19
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Brakeley lands a big right hand that sends Silva crashing to the mat! Brakeley stays standing though and waves Silva back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Rodrigo Silva has been cut.
Brakeley blocks a head kick by Silva.
Brakeley is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Silva flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Silva is out cold! Brakeley holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley very nearly forgot to thank RESISTANCE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
PFC 114 Yoshida vs Nordskov
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from St. Georges misses.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but St. Georges moved out of range.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brakeley lands with a nice body punch.
Brakeley cracks St. Georges with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brakeley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
St. Georges has Brakeley up against the cage in a clinch.
St. Georges tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Brakeley avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
St. Georges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St. Georges is looking to control Brakeley's arms but Brakeley gets an underhook and turns him. Now St. Georges has his back to the cage.
St. Georges prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
St. Georges lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Georges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St. Georges lands with a left to the head.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St. Georges moves out of range of the strikes.
Brakeley missing with a left hand there. St. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Brakeley misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
As Brakeley backs off St. Georges throws a huge counter combo but Brakeley manages to avoid it all.
Brakeley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and St. Georges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St. Georges to score with a decent uppercut.
St. Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brakeley misses with a hook
enabling St. Georges to counter with a crisp jab.
Brakeley swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and St. Georges counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brakeley! St. Georges lets Brakeley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Brakeley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Brakeley square on the jaw! Damn, Brakeley is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre St. Georges!
Michael Brakeley was interviewed post fight and said 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.
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Event:
PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Tuala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brakeley misses with a hook
and Tuala counters with a straight right hand.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut
and Tuala counters with a stiff right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tuala! Brakeley is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peleki Tuala!
Peleki Tuala retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Peleki Tuala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Michael Brakeley stepped up to the mic, saying 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.
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Event:
PFC 100 The Culmination
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Brakeley.
#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brakeley.
Dimitrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Dimitrov moves forwards but Brakeley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dimitrov's head backwards.
Brakeley moves out of range of the body kick from Dimitrov.
Brakeley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Brakeley catches Dimitrov right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley throws a leg kick
and Dimitrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Brakeley throws a hook but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov lands a jab to the nose.
Brakeley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brakeley ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
The fighters circling - Dimitrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brakeley throws a sloppy head kick and Dimitrov moves out of range easily.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimitrov.
Brakeley fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Dimitrov's head but Dimitrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Dimitrov.
Brakeley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dimitrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brakeley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Dimitrov moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Brakeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Brakeley jabs at Dimitrov's body.
Brakeley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brakeley duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Dimitrov.#T2#
Brakeley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dimitrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Dimitrov loads up on a big right hand but Brakeley slips the punch.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Dimitrov throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.
Brakeley misses with a few strikes there.
Dimitrov connects with a leg kick. Brakeley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dimitrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Dimitrov wants to slow Brakeley down by chopping away at his legs.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Dimitrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dimitrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brakeley under the eye.
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brakeley!
Dimitrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dimitrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brakeley.
Brakeley lands with a right that hurts Dimitrov. Dimitrov looks to clinch but Brakeley throws a short knee that drops Dimitrov. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Michael Brakeley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Brakeley thanked RESISTANCE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PFC 93 Slurper vs Tetsuo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Bobby Jr moves out of range as Brakeley throws a body kick.
Brakeley slips a straight right by Bobby Jr.
Brakeley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bobby Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brakeley scrambles back to his feet.
Brakeley lands a nice looking body kick.
Bobby Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brakeley in his tracks.
Brakeley misses with a hook.
Bobby Jr 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.
Bobby Jr swinging wildly here.
Brakeley cracks Bobby Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bobby Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brakeley.
Bobby Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brakeley misses with a hook.#CL2#
Bobby Jr pushes Brakeley up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobby Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brakeley.
Brakeley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bobby Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brakeley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1##KD#
Brakeley drops Bobby Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bobby Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Brakeley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Bobby Jr has been cut.
Brakeley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Bobby Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brakeley throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley lands a body shot.
Bobby Jr scores with a hook to the body. Brakeley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bobby Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobby Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brakeley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobby Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Bobby Jr moves out of range.
Brakeley avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bobby Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brakeley misses with a two punch combination.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr walks into a straight right hand from Brakeley.
Bobby Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobby Jr. Brakeley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brakeley throwing a counter right hand but Bobby Jr manages to avoid it.
Bobby Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Bobby Jr.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
Brakeley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bobby Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Brakeley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bobby Jr misses with a leg kick.
Brakeley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bobby Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bobby Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bobby Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3##CL2#
Bobby Jr clinches with his opponent.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Bobby Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Bobby Jr misses with a knee strike.
Bobby Jr scores with a shot to the side of Brakeley's head. #BC#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Bobby Jr throws a leg kick but Brakeley moved away.
Bobby Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobby Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brakeley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bobby Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Bobby Jr.
Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Bobby Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brakeley lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bobby Jr can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Brakeley and Bobby Jr drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Brakeley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Brakeley made sure he mentioned Garra Nutri, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PFC 86 Semenko vs Gray
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Gaetz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brakeley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Gaetz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brakeley doesn't seem phased though.
Brakeley dips to his left and cracks Gaetz with an uppercut!
Brakeley misses with a straight left.
Gaetz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brakeley on the side of the head.
Brakeley swings widly with a right hand
and Gaetz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brakeley's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brakeley throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Gaetz counters with a nice right hand that sends Brakeley toppling to the canvas! Brakeley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gaetz finish him?!#ROC2#
Brakeley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley throws a hook but Gaetz blocks it.
Oh Brakeley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brakeley leaves his chin hanging out and Gaetz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brakeley crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Link Gaetz! Link Gaetz retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Link Gaetz, 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.
Michael Brakeley was interviewed post fight and said 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.
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Event:
CEFC 324
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Brakeley connects with a nice looking jab.
Puno staying out of range there.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Brakeley's head but Brakeley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno lands with a nice body kick.
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Puno connects with an inside leg kick.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Brakeley misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
A jab from Puno misses.
Brakeley misses with a two punch combination.
Brakeley dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
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!
Brakeley misses with a series of wild punches.
Puno lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Brakeley.
Puno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brakeley is able to avoid easily.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Brakeley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puno can pounce on him.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Brakeley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Puno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Puno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brakeley throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno checks a low kick from Brakeley.
Puno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brakeley is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Brakeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Puno counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley misses with a few strikes there.
Brakeley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puno's head.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puno lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brakeley takes a step back to recover.
Brakeley looks winded!
Brakeley throws a combination that misses
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Puno sends Brakeley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Puno is motioning to the referee to let Brakeley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puno.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puno - that will leave a mark!
You can see that Brakeley has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Puno throws a front kick that sends Brakeley stumbling back into the cage.
Puno throws a front kick that sends Brakeley stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Puno drops Brakeley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brakeley looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?#T3#
Brakeley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puno lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Brakeley - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Puno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kajun Puno, 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.
Michael Brakeley spoke after the fight, saying 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 143
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Brakeley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mc Elroy misses the jab.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Mc Elroy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Elroy is keen to just control but Brakeley is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mc Elroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Elroy. #SUB2#
Mc Elroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brakeley keeps working. #T1#
Brakeley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy trying to mount his opponent but Brakeley defends it.
Brakeley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mc Elroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc Elroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mc Elroy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mc Elroy prevents Brakeley from improving his position.
Mc Elroy stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Mc Elroy trying to mount his opponent but Brakeley defends it.
Mc Elroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mc Elroy is stalling here. Brakeley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mc Elroy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brakeley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Brakeley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mc Elroy to his feet. #CL2#
Mc Elroy takes the fight into the clinch.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Mc Elroy won't allow it.
Mc Elroy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Brakeley is pressed up against the cage. Mc Elroy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brakeley down to the mat. Brakeley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mc Elroy. #TD2#
Mc Elroy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Elroy is looking to advance position but Brakeley won't allow it.
Mc Elroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mc Elroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Elroy.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Brakeley is refusing to be controlled, as Mc Elroy sits in half guard.
Brakeley pushes Mc Elroy off looking to stand but Mc Elroy dives back in and keeps control.
Brakeley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mc Elroy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mc Elroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc Elroy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brakeley's thigh. Brakeley counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mc Elroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brakeley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brakeley looking for a sweep. Not yet Brakeley, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Mc Elroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Mc Elroy dives in and scores a takedown into Brakeley's guard.#ES#
Brakeley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Mc Elroy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brakeley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mc Elroy is in Brakeley's guard.
Brakeley wants to stand up but Mc Elroy is controlling him.
Brakeley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mc Elroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.
Mc Elroy looking to sit in guard and control but Brakeley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Elroy pulls Brakeley in close to prevent any damage.
Brakeley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mc Elroy's guard.#T1#
Mc Elroy has control of Brakeley's left arm, preventing Brakeley from doing any damage.
Mc Elroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brakeley tries to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mc Elroy is looking for a triangle but Brakeley pushes his legs off easily.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but instead Mc Elroy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Brakeley keeping moving, preventing Mc Elroy from controlling successfully.
Mc Elroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mc Elroy trying to control but Brakeley is working from the bottom. #T2##ES#
Brakeley kicks Mc Elroy off and gets to his feet.
Brakeley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mc Elroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Mc Elroy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Mc Elroy moved out of range.
Mc Elroy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brakeley throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Mc Elroy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brakeley's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brakeley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Elroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mc Elroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Brakeley is retaining full guard.
Mc Elroy wants to control from the top but Brakeley keeps moving.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but Mc Elroy is having none of it. #T3#
Mc Elroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brakeley's head.
Mc Elroy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mc Elroy throws an elbow that misses. Brakeley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mc Elroy's guard. Nice move by Brakeley!#REVR#
Brakeley is looking to stand up but Mc Elroy won't let him.
Brakeley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mc Elroy 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.
Brakeley wants to stand but Mc Elroy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Brakeley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Mc Elroy fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mc Elroy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brakeley's guard.
Mc Elroy with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mc Elroy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mc Elroy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brakeley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy 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.
Mc Elroy scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Mc Elroy avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Brakeley does it's job there.
Mc Elroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brakeley is fending him off so far but Mc Elroy persists. Nope, Brakeley circles away and we're back to standing.
Brakeley scores with a hook to the body. Mc Elroy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mc Elroy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mc Elroy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Brakeley points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mc Elroy wakes up just in time to hear Brakeley thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
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Event:
CEFC 321
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Tronstone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Tronstone moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Tronstone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brakeley as he avoids it easily.
Brakeley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tronstone throws a hook but Brakeley blocks it.
Brakeley tests Tronstone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Tronstone avoids them all with ease.
Brakeley throws a series of strikes that have Tronstone backpedaling.
Tronstone slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tronstone's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tronstone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Brakeley counters with a nice right hand that sends Tronstone toppling to the canvas! Tronstone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brakeley finish him?!
Brakeley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crack! A monster head kick from Brakeley and Tronstone falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Brakeley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 239
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Nah misses with a body shot.
Nah misses the jab.
Brakeley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nah tries to bum rush Brakeley with a series of wild strikes but Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brakeley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nah catches Brakeley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brakeley 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#
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Nah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brakeley moves away.
Brakeley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nah scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brakeley - that will leave a mark!
Nah throws an off balance right hand
and Brakeley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brakeley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nah out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
An intense looking Michael Brakeley took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
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Event:
CEFC 313
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein feints and then cracks Brakeley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brakeley down.
Goldstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Goldstein instigates a clinch.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Brakeley is trying to push Goldstein away but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brakeley is trying to force a seperation but Goldstein has the dominant position.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein avoids the head kick by Brakeley.
As Brakeley tries to get set, Goldstein tries to push him back and clinch up but Brakeley manages to avoid the attempt.
Goldstein swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Goldstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Brakeley off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Brakeley. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brakeley!
#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goldstein works the jab nicely.#CL#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Goldstein has closed the distance and engaged Brakeley in a clinch.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Brakeley's ribcage. Brakeley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brakeley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein cracks Brakeley with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brakeley lands with a nice combination. Goldstein backs away looking to recover.
Goldstein scores with a jab.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brakeley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brakeley scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goldstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Brakeley looks winded!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goldstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brakeley - the referee stops the clock and Goldstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brakeley. Goldstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2##CL#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brakeley, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Goldstein as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein gets through Brakeley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brakeley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brakeley takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD#
Goldstein cracks Brakeley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Goldstein has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brakeley to stand back up!#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?#T3#
Goldstein cracks Brakeley with a nice body shot.
Brakeley seems to have recovered his senses.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Brakeley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goldstein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brakeley can turn it around.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Goldstein lands a body punch.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Brakeley's ribcage. Brakeley let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD#
Goldstein drops Brakeley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brakeley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Brakeley avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Brakeley out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Samson Goldstein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Michael Brakeley had this to say: 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.
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Event:
CFEC 310
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Sionis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brakeley lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Sionis goes down and covers up as Brakeley starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley gave a mention to MMA Hype Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 235
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Cage has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Brakeley.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Cage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cage throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Cage drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the cage.
#BC#
Brakeley breaks from the clinch.
Brakeley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cage looks winded!
Brakeley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brakeley.
Brakeley works Cage's body with a nice hook.
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#
Brakeley cracks Cage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brakeley finish him?
#ROC#
Cage is rocked!
Brakeley measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Cage! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Michael Brakeley!
In his post fight interview, Michael Brakeley gave a big smile as he said 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
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Event:
CEFC 305
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a hook.
Brakeley 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.
Brakeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.#CL#
Goldstein has Brakeley up against the cage in a clinch.
Brakeley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Brakeley is trying to break free.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein tries to work over Brakeley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brakeley swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brakeley wants to break free but Goldstein has control.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land. #BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Goldstein has closed the distance and engaged Brakeley in a clinch.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Brakeley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Brakeley blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Goldstein misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut
and Brakeley counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Brakeley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldstein tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldstein ducks right into an uppercut from Brakeley.
Brakeley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goldstein scores with a body shot.
Brakeley jabs Goldstein right on the nose. Goldstein blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Goldstein darts in and clinches Brakeley up against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
And Brakeley responds with a good body kick, but Goldstein manages to step out the way in time.
Brakeley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Brakeley.
Goldstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Goldstein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brakeley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Brakeley forces Goldstein back against the cage and clinches.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Brakeley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brakeley is trying to force a seperation but Goldstein has the dominant position.#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range. #CL2#
Brakeley clinches up with Goldstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Brakeley lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brakeley.
Brakeley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Brakeley swinging wildly here.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Brakeley connects with a looping right hand.
Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein is looking to wear down Brakeley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Goldstein slips the punch.
Brakeley needs to keep his hands up - Goldstein had a free shot at his head there.
Brakeley scores with a sloppy right hand. Goldstein should have avoided that one. #CL#
Goldstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley is looking to land body kicks.
Goldstein tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley slips under a jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldstein tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brakeley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brakeley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Brakeley is avoiding it.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brakeley throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Brakeley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brakeley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldstein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brakeley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab. #T1#
Goldstein swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Goldstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.#CL#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brakeley, pushing him back against the cage.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein presses Brakeley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein pushes Brakeley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brakeley can do to turn this around?
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Brakeley controls the action.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brakeley.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
Goldstein cracks Brakeley with a nice body shot.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Brakeley's head.
Brakeley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?
Goldstein creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brakeley with a big uppercut! Brakeley tries to clinch up but Goldstein pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brakeley to the mat! Brakeley covers up and Goldstein unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Samson Goldstein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Michael Brakeley stepped up to the mic, saying 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.
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Event:
CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Brakeley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zuma connects with a jab.
Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Brakeley 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuma. That snapped Brakeley's head back.
#KD#
Zuma throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Brakeley tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Brakeley is still in real trouble! Can Zuma finish him?#SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Brakeley is defending well.
Brakeley seems to have recovered his senses.
Brakeley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Brakeley is defending the position. #T1##SUB#
Zuma seems to be working for a kimura but Brakeley defends the submission attempt.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Zuma is working for a kimura but Brakeley is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Brakeley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Brakeley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Brakeley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brakeley is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brakeley trying to control here.
Zuma prevents Brakeley from standing back up.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Brakeley is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Zuma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zuma is keen to just control but Brakeley is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Brakeley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zuma has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zuma wants to control the pace but Brakeley is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Zuma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brakeley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brakeley shrugs it off.
Brakeley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Zuma swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brakeley is now in Zuma's guard. A big mistake from Zuma there, giving up the dominant position!
Brakeley postures up.
Brakeley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zuma's guard.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brakeley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Brakeley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Zuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma lunges at Brakeley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brakeley's hand.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Zuma throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot.
Zuma looks to clinch
and Brakeley counters with a left right combination that sends Zuma crashing to the mat - Brakeley wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zuma out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley!
Post fight, Michael Brakeley stared into the camera and said 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
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Event:
CEFC 298
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Juravlev lands a lovely overhand right.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Brakeley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley lands with a shot to the body.
Brakeley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juravlev is breathing heavily.
Brakeley throws a wild body kick that Juravlev sees coming a mile off.
Brakeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Juravlev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brakeley scores with a nice body kick.
#KD2#
Brakeley cracks Juravlev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Juravlev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brakeley finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley delivers a nice body kick.
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juravlev was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.
Juravlev takes a swing at Brakeley's ribcage but misses.
Juravlev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brakeley. That one must have hurt.
Brakeley finds Juravlev's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Juravlev flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Brakeley lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Juravlev will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
As Michael Brakeley got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
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Event:
Lupe 6 Dirty
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Brakeley misses with a two punch combination.
Hensen throws a head kick but Brakeley moves out of range.
#KD#
Brakeley lands a big right hand that sends Hensen crashing to the mat! Brakeley stays standing though and waves Hensen back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
Good work by Hensen as he checks the leg kick.
Hensen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Brakeley lands with a big left! Hensen is wobbled badly! Brakeley comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hensen to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
Sven Hensen spoke after the fight, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
DARE 41
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Brakeley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Brakeley slips the punch.
Brakeley flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelianenko steps away.
Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brakeley! But no joy.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Brakeley closes the distance and clinches.
Brakeley's coach down at Blackscar Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brakeley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brakeley swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brakeley effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko. #T1#
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Brakeley clinches with his opponent.
Brakeley lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Brakeley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Brakeley gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley takes a shot to the head.
Brakeley is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brakeley fails to land.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brakeley misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Brakeley prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Brakeley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brakeley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brakeley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko is trying to push Brakeley away but Brakeley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Brakeley has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brakeley misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brakeley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko defending well as Brakeley loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Brakeley is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Brakeley moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brakeley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brakeley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brakeley lands a left hand.
Brakeley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley misses with the head strike.
Brakeley lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Brakeley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Brakeley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko works Brakeley's body with a nice hook.
Brakeley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brakeley looks to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Brakeley didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Brakeley closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brakeley walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brakeley tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brakeley tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brakeley walks into a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Brakeley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!#BC#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Brakeley gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Emelianenko points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brakeley wakes up just in time to hear Emelianenko thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gattsu Emelianenko!
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Halko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Halko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brakeley was covering up waiting for the punch and Halko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brakeley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brakeley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko pushes down on Brakeley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halko stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Brakeley kicks off Halko and gets to his feet.
Halko 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.#TD2#
Halko 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.
Brakeley wants to stand up but Halko is controlling him.
Brakeley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halko cracks Brakeley with a solid left hand.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but Halko is having none of it.
Brakeley keeping moving, preventing Halko from controlling successfully.
Brakeley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halko is controlling him. #T2##SUB2#
Halko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brakeley is looking to stand up but Halko isn't so interested in that idea.
Halko content to stall in guard here.
Halko stops Brakeley from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that misses.
Halko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halko takes one to the side of the head.
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Halko avoids nicely.
Halko is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Halko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halko down. #T3#
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Halko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halko darts in looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets double underhooks and turns Halko into the cage.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
Halko dodges the punch combination from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Halko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Brakeley.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Halko moves out of range.
Halko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brakeley slips a jab and a cross from Halko.
Halko moves out of range of the strikes.
Brakeley connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut.
Brakeley throws a solid leg kick but Halko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brakeley.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Halko shoots in for a takedown but Brakeley shows good takedown defense.
Halko ducks right into an uppercut from Brakeley.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halko's head backwards.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Brakeley! Halko is backing up but he can't get away as Brakeley lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Halko and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Brakeley!
A relieved looking Michael Brakeley 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:
MMMA 63 Moors vs Alatalo 2
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Patton tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley is looking to counter punch.
Patton tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patton doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Patton checks it.
Patton throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Patton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patton lands a left hand.
Brakeley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Patton prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
Patton pushes off an throws an elbow but Brakeley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Patton won't allow it.
Patton scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brakeley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brakeley. #BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton darts in trying to clinch
and Brakeley counters with an inside leg kick.
Brakeley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Patton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brakeley can pounce on him.
Patton moves in looking to clinch but Brakeley pushes him off.#CL2#
Patton drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the cage.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brakeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brakeley scores with a punch to the head.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses
enabling Patton to counter with a crisp jab.
Patton tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patton moves in looking to clinch but Brakeley pushes him off.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Patton tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Brakeley to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Patton avoids nicely. #CL2#
Patton rushes Brakeley and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Patton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brakeley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patton is in Brakeley's guard.#ES#
Brakeley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Patton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Brakeley wants to break free but Patton has control.
Patton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Patton is controlling the position.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brakeley sizes up Patton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Patton tries to clinch up but Brakeley circles away and keeps his distance.
Patton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Brakeley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Patton stands and steps away. Brakeley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Brakeley backs off Patton throws a huge counter combo but Brakeley manages to avoid it all.
Patton tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Patton drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Patton fails to land.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Patton lands a nice uppercut.
Patton working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brakeley.
Patton working aggressively here.
Patton pushes Brakeley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brakeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Patton has double underhooks.
Patton throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Patton scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton digs a right hand into Brakeley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brakeley's gas tank.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
Patton is leaning against Brakeley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brakeley is trying to break free.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Brakeley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Patton is controlling him.
Patton prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brakeley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Patton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley lands a jab to the head.
Brakeley wants to slow Patton down by chopping away at his legs.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Patton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brakeley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Patton clinches up with Brakeley and pushes him back against the cage.
Patton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brakeley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patton can turn it around.
Brakeley blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow. #BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Patton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Patton showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Brakeley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Brakeley.
Patton slips under a jab.
Patton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Patton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brakeley finds it's way round the side to connect with Patton's head. #TD2#
Patton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Brakeley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Patton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Brakeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Patton has double underhooks.
Patton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brakeley.
Patton looking to throw knees to the head but Brakeley is blocking nicely.
Brakeley wants to break free but Patton has control.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Patton.
#BC#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patton moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Patton shoots in and drives through. Brakeley sprawls well.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
Patton throws a head punch that misses.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Patton is controlling him.
Brakeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Patton has double underhooks.
Patton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.
Patton fails with the takedown.
Brakeley throws a quick counter head kick but Patton was just out of range.
Brakeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Patton tries to clinch up but Brakeley circles away and keeps his distance.
Brakeley wants to land a leg kick but Patton is out of range.
Brakeley misses with a shot to the body
and Patton counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Brakeley.#CL2#
Patton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brakeley, pushing him back against the cage.
Patton tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
Patton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brakeley.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Brakeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patton keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patton misses with a body punch.
Patton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards. #T4#
Patton keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patton misses with some punches.
Patton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Patton keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brakeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley wants to break free but Patton has control.
#BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Patton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Patton stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Patton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brakeley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Patton rushes Brakeley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patton presses Brakeley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Patton.
Brakeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Patton keeps him there for the moment.
Patton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brakeley prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Patton has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Brakeley controls his hands.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Brakeley is rocked!
Patton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brakeley blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Patton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brakeley wants to break free but Patton has control.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
Patton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brakeleys head.
Oh Brakeley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patton prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
Brakeley seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patton.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Patton is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Patton has him pinned against the cage.
Patton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Patton has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton darts in looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets double underhooks and turns Patton into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Brakeley misses its target.#TD2#
Patton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Michael Brakeley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Brakeley is working an open guard so Patton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brakeley pinned against the cage. Brakeley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Patton has Brakeley up against the cage in a clinch.
Patton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patton lands with a short shot to the head.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
Patton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Patton.
#T3#
Patton pushes Brakeley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Brakeley controls his hands.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Patton has him pinned against the cage.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Brakeley controls his hands.
Michael Brakeley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patton has him pressed against the cage.
Brakeley is trying to force a seperation but Patton has the dominant position.#BC#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Patton darts in and clinches Brakeley up against the cage.
George Patton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Patton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Patton looking to throw knees to the head but Brakeley is blocking nicely.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Patton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards. #T4#
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brakeley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brakeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Patton has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Patton.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow. #BC#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Patton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brakeley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Patton takes the fight into the clinch.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Patton won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Patton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Patton!
A victorious George Patton 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:
MMMA 60 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Brakeley tests Ciuchten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley misses with a straight right.
Brakeley 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.
Brakeley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciuchten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brakeley defends it well.
Ciuchten shoots for a takedown but Brakeley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brakeley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley misses with a wild combination.
Ciuchten closes the distance and clinches up with Brakeley, looking for a takedown. Ciuchten pushes Brakeley against the cage but Brakeley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ciuchten shoots and misses
and Brakeley counters with a thumping low kick.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingen Ciuchten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten is looking to clinch.
Brakeley throwing a counter right hand but Ciuchten manages to avoid it.
Ciuchten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brakeley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brakeley digs a good hook to Ciuchten's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Brakeley.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Brakeley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brakeley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brakeley tests Ciuchten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brakeley lands a head shot.
A big left from Brakeley misses.
And Ciuchten tries to counter it with a takedown but Brakeley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brakeley just misses with a punch to the body.
Brakeley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brakeley wants it to stay on the feet.
Brakeley scores with a one two! Ciuchten had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Brakeley there.
Brakeley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ciuchten's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brakeley. That's going to slow Ciuchten down.
Ciuchten tries for a takedown but Brakeley circles away easily
and Brakeley counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Brakeley looks to land a combination. Ciuchten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Ciuchten ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciuchten also avoids with ease.
Ciuchten with the counter takedown but Brakeley avoids it easily.
Brakeley lands an overhand right.
Ciuchten is looking to clinch.
Ciuchten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brakeley lands a nice shot to the body.
Ciuchten misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ciuchten with a poor takedown
letting Brakeley counter with a right hand.
Ciuchten looks winded!
Brakeley digs a good hook to Ciuchten's body.
Brakeley sizes up Ciuchten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brakeley connects with a solid leg kick.
Brakeley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Brakeley scores with a four punch combination!
Brakeley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ciuchten shoots in for a takedown but Brakeley shows good takedown defense.
Brakeley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brakeley lands a leg kick that knocks Ciuchten off balance momentarily.
Brakeley lands with a nice combination. Ciuchten backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Kingen Ciuchten has been cut.
Brakeley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brakeley rushes Ciuchten and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ciuchten is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Brakeley piles on the pressure and Ciuchten crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MMMA 52 Moors vs Martin
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Brakeley.
Zoranovic slips a straight right by Brakeley.
Zoranovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brakeley.
Zoranovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brakeley with a body shot.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
As Brakeley backs off Zoranovic throws a huge counter combo but Brakeley manages to avoid it all.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Zoranovic's leg. Zoranovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zoranovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brakeley.
Zoranovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brakeley throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Zoranovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zoranovic.
Zoranovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zoranovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brakeley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zoranovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Brakeley misses with a hook. Zoranovic ducked under it nicely.
Zoranovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Brakeley is wise to it.
Nice shot by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Zoranovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoranovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zoranovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoranovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brakeley sets himself, and Zoranovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Brakeley avoids it this time.
A low kick from Brakeley is predictable there #TD2#
and Zoranovic counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Brakeley throws Zoranovic to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoranovic slips a straight right by Brakeley.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brakeley.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Zoranovic slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Zoranovic misses.#T2#
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Zoranovic moved out of range nicely.
Zoranovic with the counter takedown but Brakeley avoids it easily.
Brakeley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brakeley throws a leg kick which misses Zoranovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoranovic tries to avoid it.
Zoranovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Zoranovic.
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoranovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Brakeley steps away.
Brakeley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Zoranovic counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Brakeley wriggles free and stands up.
Brakeley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zoranovic tests Brakeley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Brakeley cracks Zoranovic's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Zoranovic slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Brakeley can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
A less than humble Michael Brakeley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Milan Zoranovic spoke after the fight, saying 'Opponent is under forbidden substances!
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Brakeley throws a leg kick that misses.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boson.
Brakeley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Brakeley - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Higgs Boson!
After winning the bout, Higgs Boson 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:
MMMA 35: Unfinished Business
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brakeley thuds a left hand into Zoranovic's body.
We've been told by Brakeley's head coaches at Shinto Elite MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zoranovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Brakeley cracks the inside of Zoranovic's front leg.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Brakeley throws a shot to the body.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Brakeley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Zoranovic moves out of range.
Zoranovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoranovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zoranovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brakeley.#T1#
Brakeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zoranovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brakeley throws out a powerful jab.
Brakeley swinging wildly here.
Zoranovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brakeley defends it well.
Zoranovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zoranovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brakeley but Brakeley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brakeley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zoranovic's sensitive parts.
Zoranovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brakeley.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brakeley.
#T2#
A low kick from Brakeley misses #TD2#
and Zoranovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brakeley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley wants to stand but Zoranovic is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brakeley keeping moving, preventing Zoranovic from controlling successfully. #ES#
Brakeley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Brakeley as he connects with a hook.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Zoranovic shoots in for a takedown but Brakeley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Zoranovic.
Brakeley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoranovic.
Brakeley lands with an uppercut that bounces Zoranovic off the cage and back into range.
Brakeley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley misses the jab.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Brakeley with a jab.
Brakeley swings widly with a right hand
and Zoranovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brakeley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoranovic.
Zoranovic moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoranovic manages to avoid it.
Brakeley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
A lazy left from Brakeley finds it's target.
Brakeley lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brakeley is looking to chop away at Zoranovic's legs.
Zoranovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brakeley.
Brakeley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Zoranovic moves out of range.
Brakeley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zoranovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brakeley connects with a jab.
Brakeley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brakeley misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Zoranovic counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Brakeley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zoranovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brakeley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zoranovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zoranovic ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
Zoranovic wants to counter with a clinch but Brakeley pushes him away.
Brakeley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brakeley slaps away a takedown attempt from Zoranovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice jab there from Brakeley.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zoranovic checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoranovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoranovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brakeley.
Brakeley drops Zoranovic with a big left hand! Zoranovic is injured, injured bad! Brakeley jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley 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.
Milan Zoranovic was interviewed post fight and said 'Opponent is under forbidden substances!
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Event:
MMMA 29: Spector vs Pedan
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Brakeley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Brakeley slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
A low kick from Brakeley misses #TD2#
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown. Brakeley fights it but they end up in guard.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet but Hunt passes into half guard.
#REVR#
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.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Brakeley dodges it nicely.
Brakeley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt 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.
Ground and pound from Hunt. #T1#
Brakeley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brakeley is trying to stand.
Brakeley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brakeley pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.
Hunt trying to control the action but Brakeley is working from the bottom.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brakeley's head.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brakeley defending well though.
Brakeley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Brakeley dodges it nicely.
#T2##ES#
Brakeley kicks off Hunt and gets to his feet.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Brakeley defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Brakeley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Brakeley.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Brakeley circles away easily
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brakeley defends it well.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brakeley lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt lands a jab.
Brakeley thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Brakeley jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt throws a body punch but Brakeley moves out of range.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Brakeley.
Brakeley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brakeley defends it well.
Brakeley swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Brakeley to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Brakeley's head coaches at Shinto Elite MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brakeley pinned against the cage. Brakeley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Hunt lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley misses with a wild combination.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Brakeley avoids it easily.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Brakeley 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#
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Brakeley's head back.
Brakeley lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Brakeley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Brakeley connects with a single shot there.#KD2#
Hunt lands a big right hand that sends Brakeley crashing to the mat! Hunt stays standing though and waves Brakeley back to his feet!#ROC2#
Brakeley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brakeley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brakeley looks to clinch but Hunt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brakeley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fedor Hunt!
A less than humble Fedor Hunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Chaos 11
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Halko throws a sloppy head kick and Brakeley moves out of range easily.
Halko swinging wildly here.
Brakeley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brakeley dodges the punch combination from Halko.
Halko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brakeley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko swinging wildly here.
Brakeley connects with the punch.
Brakeley lands a nice hook to Halko's body. Halko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halko drops his hands momentarily and Brakeley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halko fails to land with a series of punches.
Brakeley blocks a leg kick.
Brakeley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brakeley connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
Brakeley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halko misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Halko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brakeley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brakeley lands a nice shot that snaps Halko's head back.
Brakeley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halko stalks Brakeley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brakeley's face. Brakeley staggers backwards, shaken.
Halko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Brakeley. Beautiful body shot.
Brakeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Halko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brakeley lunges at Halko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halko's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Halko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halko. Brakeley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brakeley connects with a nice looking jab.
Brakeley lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley works over Halko's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Halko is rocked!
Brakeley lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Halko falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Brakeley!
After the fight, Michael Brakeley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 8
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pope takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
Brakeley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Pope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brakeley.#KD2#
Brakeley lands a left and a right that sends Pope crashing to the canvas! Brakeley dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Pope is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brakeley controlling his opponent.
Oh Pope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Brakeley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pope on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pope tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Brakeley is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Brakeley lands a nice shot to the body.
Brakeley weaves into range and cracks Pope right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Pope goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Brakeley is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley 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.
The defeated Robo Pope had this to say: 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 11: Havoc
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Brakeley. Those never looked like landing.
Brakeley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mattews back to the cage. Brakeley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Mattews avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brakeley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Mattews closes the distance and clinches.
Mattews wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Mattews's leg. Mattews is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Mattews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mattews lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Brakeley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Brakeley.
Brakeley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mattewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mattews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mattews tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
A nice side step and Brakeley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mattews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brakeley but Brakeley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Mattews clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Mattews has picked Brakeley up - he's going for a ride! Mattews dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Mattews has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Mattews is trying to work for a kimura but Brakeley is defending well.
Mattews stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Mattews thows a huge punch but Brakeley dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mattews 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.
Brakeley is looking to escape.#T2##SUB#
Mattews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mattews stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Mattews tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brakeley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brakeley is trying to stand.
Brakeley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mattews stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Brakeley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mattews manages to move to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mattews raining down shots from the mount!
Mattews lands a big elbow.
Brakeley tries to buck Mattews off but he can't manage it.
Mattews in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brakeley is trying to stand up.
Mattews softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Brakeley is out cold! Mattews jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Mattews!
An out of breath Matt Mattews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
USFC 125
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brakeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fury looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
Brakeley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fury is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brakeley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
Fury moves to clinch but Brakeley breaks away
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley lands with a nice combination. Fury backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Brakeley.
Brakeley connects with a leg kick. Fury looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brakeley scoring well with a low kick there.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Fury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brakeley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brakeley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brakeley. #T1#
Brakeley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brakeley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brakeley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fury 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.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fury takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Fury misses.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fury avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
As Brakeley tries to get set, Fury tries to push him back and clinch up but Brakeley manages to avoid the attempt.
Brakeley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brakeley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fury wants to clinch.#T2#
Brakeley is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Fury rushes Brakeley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Fury creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brakeley's defenses.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fury throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fury tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
Brakeley drops his hands momentarily and Fury takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury is looking to counter punch.
Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Brakeley misses with a leg kick.
Brakeley throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
As Brakeley looks to move away, Fury throws a big counter combo but Brakeley just gets out of the way.
Fury throws out a powerful jab.
Brakeley misses with a body punch
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Brakeley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#KD#
Fury lands a left and a right that send Brakeley crashing to the mat, dazed. Fury thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Fury finish him?
A swing and a miss from Fury.
Brakeley seems to have recovered his senses.
Fury slips a straight right by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws out a leg kick but Fury moves out of range and Brakeley only half commits. #CL#
Fury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Fury has Brakeley pressed against the cage, preventing Brakeley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Fury misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fury checks a leg kick.
Fury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Fury lands the left hand.
Fury lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Fury misses.
Fury moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Fury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brakeley.
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Geese Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Brakeley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fury misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brakeley.
Michael Brakeley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brakeley throws a leg kick #CL#
and Fury counters by clinching up.
Brakeley dodges an elbow strike from Fury.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Fury has him pinned against the cage.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position. #BC2#
Brakeley breaks from the clinch.
Fury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brakeley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brakeley moves forwards but Fury connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Fury rushes Brakeley and presses him up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brakeley 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.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Fury has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good body shot from Fury.
Brakeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Fury has double underhooks.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Fury won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Fury - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Fury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Fury throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michael Brakeley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fury darts in and clinches Brakeley up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brakeley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Fury.
Fury lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fury keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fury lands an elbow that stopped Brakeley in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brakeley missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley misses with the combination.
Fury is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brakeley.
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!
Brakeley jabs Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2##CL#
Fury gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fury misses with an elbow over the top.
Brakeley is trying to force a seperation but Fury has the dominant position.
Brakeley blocks an elbow strike from Fury.
Brakeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Geese Fury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fury works on Brakeley's body with a couple of short punches.
Fury lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brakeley or not.
Fury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fury has Brakeley pressed against the cage, preventing Brakeley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fury gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fury lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fury pushes off an throws an elbow but Brakeley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fury manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position. #T3#
Fury lands an elbow just above Brakeley 's eye.
Brakeley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Fury misses.
Brakeley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fury.
Brakeley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fury rather than just go for the knockout.
Brakeley tried to score with a low kick but Fury checks it.
Brakeley is looking to chop away at Fury's legs.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brakeley can do to turn this around?
Fury misses with a hook. Brakeley ducked under it nicely.
Brakeley is looking to score with low kicks.
Brakeley lands with a right hand. #T4#
Brakeley swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Brakeley misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Fury gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury lands an elbow that stopped Brakeley in his tracks for a moment.
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Fury.
Brakeley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brakeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Fury has double underhooks.
Brakeley is trying to break free.
Brakeley tries to break free but Fury pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fury.
Brakeley wants to break free but Fury has control.
Fury works on Brakeley's body with a couple of short punches.
Fury just leaning against Brakeley, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fury.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Fury misses with an elbow over the top.
Brakeley dodges an elbow strike from Fury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geese Fury dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Brakeley's cut.
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#
Fury moves out of range of the leg kick from Brakeley.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brakeley on the side of the head.
Brakeley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fury is looking to counter punch.
Fury avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Fury wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Fury counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Brakeley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury lands a damaging elbow.
Fury lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Fury.
Brakeley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brakeley is looking to break free of the clinch but Fury has double underhooks.
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Fury gets through Brakeley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brakeley blocks the elbow strike.
Fury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fury has him pressed against the cage.
Fury pushes Brakeley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fury lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Brakeley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fury misses with a hook.
Brakeley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fury is able to avoid easily.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Fury wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brakeley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Brakeley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Brakeley pushes him off.
Brakeley takes one on the button.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fury checks a leg kick.
Fury moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brakeley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Fury clinches.
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fury.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fury creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brakeley's defenses.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Fury lands an elbow just above Brakeley 's eye.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Fury is controlling him.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fury.
Fury throws a big uppercut that drops Brakeley! More strikes from Fury and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brakeley lies dazed against the cage as Fury celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geese Fury!
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Event:
PF 14 - Hardy vs Boy
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brakeley swivels and escapes.
Brakeley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brakeley just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
Brakeley is trying to force a seperation but Askren has the dominant position.
Brakeley tries to break free but Askren pushes him back against the ropes.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
Brakeley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brakeley is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Askren won't allow it.
Brakeley is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Askren missing with knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Brakeley throws a hook but Askren blocks it.#CL#
Askren drives through and clinches with Brakeley against the ropes.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Askren. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Askren keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Brakeley stuns Askren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brakeley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Askren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brakeley tried to score with a low kick but Askren checks it.
Askren lands a body shot.
Brakeley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brakeley lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Brakeley throws a leg kick which misses Askren's front leg but catches the back leg as Askren tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2##CL#
Askren gets a clinch.
Brakeley is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Askren throws an elbow that misses.
Askren missing with knees to the body.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brakeley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brakeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Brakeley tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position. #BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren is trying to pull guard but Brakeley turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Askren has Brakeley pressed against the ropes, preventing Brakeley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the ropes.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Askren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brakeley.
Brakeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Askren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brakeley throws a one two combo.
Askren checks a low kick from Brakeley.#CL#
Askren closes the distance and pushes Brakeley back into the ropes.
Askren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Askren taking a breather.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.#T4#
Brakeley scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Askren darts in and clinches Brakeley up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brakeley can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Brakeley fails to land with a series of punches.
Askren tries to land a front kick but Brakeley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brakeley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Askren back to the ropes. Brakeley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Askren ducks under and follows up with a left that Askren also avoids with ease.
Brakeley avoids the head kick by Askren.
Brakeley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Askren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Askren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brakeley throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Askren sees it coming and moves out of range. #T5#
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley is having none of it.
Askren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Askren.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Brakeley stuffs the takedown.
Brakeley throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Askren instigates a clinch.
Brakeley tries to circle away but Askren has him pinned against the ropes.
Askren tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren is controlling him.#BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Askren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Askren throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brakeley, right into the meat.
Brakeley lands a jab.
Brakeley misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Brakeley tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Askren is controlling him.#T6##BC2#
Brakeley breaks from the clinch.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askren eats them both and turns towards Brakeley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Brakeley, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Brakeley against the ropes but Brakeley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brakeley.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brakeley!
Brakeley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Brakeley lands a right hook to the body.
Brakeley thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T7#
Brakeley takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
Askren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brakeley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Askren scrambles back to his feet.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brakeley.
Brakeley swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Brakeley digs a good hook to Askren's body.
Brakeley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Askren rather than just go for the knockout.
Brakeley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
Askren wants to clinch up but Brakeley keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Askren scores with a takedown into Brakeley's guard.
Brakeley wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him. #T8##SU#
Askren decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Askren wants to clinch up but Brakeley keeps it at a distance.
Brakeley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brakeley, right into the meat.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brakeley moves into range and connects with a 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!
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brakeley connects with a nice looking jab.
Brakeley moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Askren throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot.
Brakeley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Brakeley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley is having none of it.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Brakeley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy. #T9##CL#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brakeley tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brakeley to the ground. Brakeley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brakeley is looking to score with low kicks.
Askren throws a big counter combination but Brakeley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brakeley feints a jab promting Askren to slip. Brakeley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Askren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Askren motions for Brakeley to come forward. Askren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brakeley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Askren with a body shot.
Askren takes one on the button.
Brakeley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brakeley scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Askren wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Brakeley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brakeley clobbers Askren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Brakeley. Those never looked like landing.
Brakeley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
A nice side step and Brakeley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Askren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Askren defending well as Brakeley loads up on a big left hand.
Brakeley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Brakeley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to clinch up but Brakeley keeps it at a distance.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Askren.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Brakeley.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the ropes.
Benny Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Askren rushes Brakeley and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Brakeley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Askren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Askren as he checks the leg kick.
Askren is looking to counter the offense by Brakeley and move into the clinch.
Brakeley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Askren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Askren clinches up with Brakeley and pushes him back against the ropes.
Askren prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Brakeley looks to land a combination. Askren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Askren's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Askren misses
and Brakeley counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Askren, right into the meat.
Brakeley misses with the combination.
Askren moves to clinch but Brakeley breaks away
and Brakeley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brakeley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brakeley as he jumps to the side.
Askren wants to clinch up but Brakeley keeps it at a distance.
Askren blocks a jab.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Brakeley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brakeley misses with a combination
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Brakeley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brakeley as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Brakeley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askren's hands.#TD#
Askren fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brakeley to the ground. Askren is now in Brakeley's guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but Brakeley keeps moving.
Brakeley is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren is standing up over Brakeley. Brakeley looks to escape but Askren dives into side control.
#SU#
Askren decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brakeley to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Askren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Askren throws out a leg kick but Brakeley moves out of range and Askren only half commits.
Brakeley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Brakeley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
Brakeley throws a counter combo.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brakeley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brakeley wants it to stay on the feet.
Brakeley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askren circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Brakeley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T5##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Askren moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brakeley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brakeley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brakeley lands with a right hand.
Askren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brakeley lands a head shot.
Brakeley lands the left hand.
Brakeley throws a right hand that Askren ducks under and follows up with a left that Askren also avoids with ease.
Askren tries for a takedown but Brakeley circles away easily
and Brakeley counters with a stiff right hand.
Brakeley stuffs the takedown.
Brakeley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Askren with a body shot.
Brakeley throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Brakeley throws a series of strikes that have Askren backpedaling.
Brakeley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Askren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brakeley missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brakeley walks into a stiff left hand from Askren.#T7#
A big left from Brakeley misses.
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.#CL#
Brakeley tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benny Askren has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley thows a leg kick but Askren checks it
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brakeley throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brakeley fails to land with a series of punches.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley throws a nice looking combination but Askren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brakeley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Askren is able to avoid easily.
Benny Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren is looking to clinch. #T8#
Brakeley wants to land a leg kick but Askren is out of range.
Brakeley ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Askren thows a leg kick but Brakeley checks it
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brakeley.
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!
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Askren has closed the distance and engaged Brakeley in a clinch.
#BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brakeley lands with a straight right. Askren didn't see that one coming.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren looks to throw the jab but Brakeley is out of range.
Brakeley tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.
Brakeley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michael Brakeley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brakeley misses with a series of wild punches.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.#T9#
Brakeley throws out a leg kick but Askren moves out of range and Brakeley only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Askren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brakeley is looking for the big counter here.
Nice sprawl there from Brakeley as Askren shoots in.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
Brakeley works Askren's body with a nice hook.
Brakeley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that misses.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Brakeley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Askren has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brakeley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brakeley tries to bum rush Askren with a series of wild strikes but Askren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brakeley.
Brakeley just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Brakeley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brakeley 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Brakeley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Benny Askren had this to say: 'My chin is glass '.
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