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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Behring fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Hawke.
Behring tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Behring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ian Behring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Behring 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 Hawke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Behring throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawke counters with an inside leg kick.
Hawke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at England Fight Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hawke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Behring. That did some damage!
Hawke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Behring.
Hawke is looking to counter punch.
Behring closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawke circles away.
Hawke takes a swing at Behring's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawke. That's going to slow Behring down.
Behring fails with a takedown attempt.
Warren Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Behring.
Behring shoots in for a takedown but Hawke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Behring chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawke can pounce on him.
#T1#
Hawke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawke lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawke.
Hawke lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Ian Behring has been cut.
Behring tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Behring misses with a looping left.
Hawke digs a good hook to Behring's body.
Hawke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Behring is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawke clobbers Behring with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hawke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Behring misses its intended target.
Behring looks to throw the jab but Hawke is out of range.
Hawke tried to counter with a leg kick but Behring avoided it.
Behring takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Hawke as Behring shoots in.
Hawke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawke checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Behring shoots for a takedown but Hawke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Behring sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawke blocks a jab.
Hawke tried to counter with a leg kick but Behring avoided it.
Warren Hawke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Behring has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawke.
Hawke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Behring has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Behring shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Behring's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Behring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Behring feints the counter takedown.
Hawke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Behring shoots in for a double leg but Hawke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawke is looking to wear down Behring with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Behring fails with the takedown
and Hawke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Behring is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Hawke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawke.
Behring looks for a takedown but Hawke sprawls well.
Behring has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawke.
Hawke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Behring avoids the body shot from Hawke.
Behring tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Behring dives in and grabs Hawke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawke pushes down on Behring's head and hops out.
Hawke throws a quick counter head kick but Behring was just out of range.
Hawke lands a head kick!
We've been informed that Behring has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Behring shoots for a takedown but Hawke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Behring just manages to avoid it.
Behring blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Behring darts in looking for a takedown but Hawke gets double underhooks and turns Behring into the cage.
Behring shoots in but Hawke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Behring misses with a right hand
and Hawke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Behring fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawke avoids it really well and circles away.#KD#
Hawke lands a big head kick that sends Behring tumbling to the mat! Hawke takes a step backwards and waves Behring back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Behring is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Behring.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Hawke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Behring's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Hawke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Behring's calf.
Behring on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Behring throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawke misses with a wild body shot.
Hawke cracks the inside of Behring's front leg.
Behring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Behring.
Hawke scores with a nice head shot.
Behring takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Behring is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawke finish him?
Hawke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Behring's sensitive parts.
Behring shoots in for a double leg but Hawke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Behring seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawke.
Hawke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Behring might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hawke has got the better of the exchanges.
Hawke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Behring. That did some damage!#T1#
Behring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Warren Hawke is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Behring.
Behring chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawke can pounce on him.
Behring shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawke sprawls well. Hawke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Behring gets slowly back to his feet.
Behring shoots in and drives through. Hawke sprawls well.
Warren Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Behring.
Hawke stuffs the takedown.
Hawke works Behring's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawke.
Hawke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawke, right into the meat.
Behring takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Behring has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawke finds it's way round the side to connect with Behring's head. #T2#
Behring 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.
Hawke connects with a leg kick. Behring looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Behring misses.
Behring closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawke circles away.
Hawke takes a swing at Behring's ribcage but misses.
Behring shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawke pinned against the cage. Hawke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Behring fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Behring was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawke.
Behring with a poor takedown
and Hawke counters with a low kick, right behind Behring 's knee.
Hawke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Behring can do to turn this around?
Behring shoots in for a takedown but Hawke shows good takedown defense. #T3##TD2#
Behring shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hawke controlling the position well.
Hawke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Behring looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Behring is keen to just control but Hawke is a slippery customer.#T4#
Hawke is concentrating on defense, preventing Behring from advancing position. #SUB2#
Behring wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Behring tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawke swivels and escapes.
Hawke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Behring.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawke.
Behring tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawke defends well and Behring ends up having to push Hawke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Behring is defended easily by Hawke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Hawke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ian Behring's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Behring.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawke 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 Behring has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Behring and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Behring gets a double leg takedown into Hawke's guard.
Hawke keeping moving, preventing Behring from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Behring has gone for a leg lock! Hawke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Behring's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawke passes Behring's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Hawke trying to mount his opponent but Behring defends it. #SUB2#
Behring is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawke pulls his head out easily.
Hawke moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Behring manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ian Behring has got the better of the ground game so far.
Behring trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hawke pulls Behring in to control the position.
Hawke keeping moving, preventing Behring from controlling successfully.
Hawke has Behring pulled in close to control his posture.
Behring wants to control from the top but Hawke keeps moving.
Behring tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawke is retaining full guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawke is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Behring isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hawke stacks Behring on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hawke!#SU#
Hawke stands up. #TD2#
Behring is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hawke's half guard.
Warren Hawke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Behring wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Behring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Behring wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawke keeps working.
Hawke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Behring's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Behring's back!#SUB#
Behring fending off the submission attempt from Hawke.
Behring is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawke controls the action.
Ian Behring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawke controlling well, preventing Behring from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Hawke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawke, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Hawke!
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Event:
Highland Games 213
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Behring fails with the takedown
and Roussow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Roussow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Behring napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roussow takes a little break here. Behring wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roussow working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Behring is working to avoid the ground and pound but Roussow connects with a decent elbow.
Roussow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Behring regains half guard.
Roussow 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.
Still in half guard, Roussow seems content to control.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussow working Behring over with strikes.
Roussow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Behring definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in half guard, Roussow seems content to control.#T1#
Roussow wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow working over Behring with some ground and pound. Behring looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roussow trying to control from half guard but Behring is working away.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Behring is looking to improve his position.
Roussow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roussow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Behring moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Behring has his foot on Roussow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roussow works his way back into a safe position though.
Roussow trying to control but Behring is working from the bottom.
Roussow lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Roussow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behring has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roussow has managed to get both his arms back between Behring's legs - danger averted.
Roussow 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.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roussow won't allow Behring to sweep him here. #T3#
Roussow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Behring is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Behring looking for a guillotine here but Roussow defends easily.
Roussow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Roussow 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.
Roussow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Behring escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roussow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Roussow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roussow lands a couple of elbows.
Roussow controlling from the top position.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Behring keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Behring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roussow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow dominated that round.
That's time! Behring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Roussow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roussow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Roussow lands.#TD2#
Roussow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Behring sprawls well initially but Roussow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roussow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Behring!
Behring is looking to improve his position but Roussow isn't that keen on the idea.
Behring bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roussow 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow is pulling down on Behring's head to control his posture.
Roussow wants to sweep here but Behring controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Behring drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roussow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roussow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roussow! #REVB#
Ken Roussow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Roussow trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Behring is trying to improve his position.
Roussow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roussow trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Roussow scoring with punches from side control.
Roussow taking a breather here.
Roussow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roussow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Behring sneaks back into half guard.
Roussow drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head. #SUB#
Behring looking for submissions off his back.
Roussow wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
Roussow trying to mount his opponent but Behring defends it. #SUB2#
Roussow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Behring is just riding it out for now. Roussow eventually gives up the hold.
Behring is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Behring has hold of Roussow's hands but Roussow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Behring is trying to control but can't.
Roussow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roussow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roussow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roussow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Behring is looking to escape.
Roussow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Behring regains half guard.
Behring is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roussow scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Behring trying to control from the bottom.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussow trying to control from half guard but Behring is working away.
Roussow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behring is trying to get back to full guard.
Behring trying to get back to full guard but Roussow takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Behring keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Roussow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Roussow digs a good body shot into Behring's ribs.#CL2#
Roussow moves into range and clinches up with Behring.
Roussow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Behring is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Behring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roussow lands a shoulder strike.
Behring letting Roussow take a breather here.
Behring jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roussow walks away with a smile on his face. Behring gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roussow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roussow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roussow working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Behring tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee asks Roussow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roussow prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roussow working the ground and pound.
Behring is trying to control Roussow's posture but Roussow avoids it.
Roussow is looking to take a break and control but Behring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Behring's face as Roussow controls the position.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Behring on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roussow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roussow cracks Behring with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Behring is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ken Roussow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Roussow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Behring will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Roussow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Behring some visible discomfort.
The referee asks Roussow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roussow prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roussow trying to control the action but Behring is working from the bottom.
Behring tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Behring is trying to work for a sweep but Roussow has mounted him!
Roussow controlling from the full mount.
Behring tries to reverse the position but Roussow maintains control.
Roussow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Behring is trying to escape the mount.
Roussow controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Roussow prevents Behring from getting the reversal.
Roussow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roussow is continuing to stall.
Ian Behring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow scoring with strikes but Behring is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Roussow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roussow 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Roussow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ken Roussow made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Highland Games 209
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Michaels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Behring misses with a left hand
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Michaels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Behring under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Ian Behring has been cut.
Good leg kick by Michaels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Behring was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Behring dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Behring's head and hops out.
Behring stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michaels.
Ian Behring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Michaels closes the distance and pushes Behring back into the cage.
Behring trying to control the position but instead, Michaels has worked for underhooks and has pushed Behring into the cage.
Nice elbow from Michaels.
Michaels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Behring backwards.
Behring misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behring takes an elbow to the forehead.
Michaels presses Behring against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Michaels prevents the takedown attempt.
Michaels lands a body punch.
A short right from Michaels on the inside.
A body shot lands from Michaels.
Behring looks winded!#T1#
A short body shot lands from Michaels as the two fighters clinch.
Michaels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Michaels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Behring takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Michaels.
A short body shot lands from Michaels as the two fighters clinch.
Michaels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Michaels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Behring or not.
Michaels lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Michaels - that landed with a thud.
Michaels digs a right hand into Behring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Behring's gas tank.
Michaels lands an elbow just above Behring 's eye.
Michaels lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Michaels.
Michaels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Behring looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michaels is leaning against Behring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Michaels breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Michaels rushes Behring and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels lands a body punch.
Michaels is working Behring over against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Michaels.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Michaels. #ROC#
Behring is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ian Behring's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michaels.
Behring is still on wobbly legs! Can Michaels finish him?
Michaels unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Behring! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Michaels is unloading with more strikes now! Behring drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristian Michaels!
Kristian Michaels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Highland Games 206
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Behring throws a looping overhand right but Newbold ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Newbold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Behring to the mat! Behring manages to get full guard.
Newbold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newbold distracts Behring with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Behring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newbold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newbold stopping the sweep attempt from Behring.
Newbold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Newbold connects with a couple of short punches.
Newbold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newbold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newbold drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head.
Newbold drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head.
Newbold drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head.
Behring moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Newbold with a nice head shot there.
Behring definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Newbold is in close to Behring's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Newbold connects with a couple of short punches.
Newbold told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Newbold connects with a couple of short punches.
Newbold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Behring has his foot on Newbold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newbold works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Behring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newbold is working Behring over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Behring has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newbold is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Behring.
Newbold landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Newbold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Behring, who protects the arm well.
Behring tries to improve position but can't.
Newbold scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Behring to see if he's OK.#T2#
Behring taking a bit of punishment here - Newbold scoring with strikes.
Newbold connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Behring some visible discomfort.
Newbold lands some shots froms side control.
Behring is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Newbold is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Newbold looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newbold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Behring?
Newbold lands a big elbow.
Behring in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Newbold lands a nice shot to the head.
Newbold wants to control the pace but Behring is squirming around nicely.
Newbold landing shots from mount.
Behring is desperately trying to improve his position but Newbold has a good base and remains in mount.
Behring regains half guard.
Behring is not content to let Newbold control the position.#T3#
Newbold working Behring over with strikes.
Newbold drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newbold lands a nice short elbow.
Newbold lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Behring is trying to control but can't.
Newbold prevents Behring from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Newbold there.
Behring wants to control but Newbold is keeping busy.
Behring moves into full guard.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Newbold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Newbold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Newbold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newbold slips a nice elbow through Behring's hands, connecting with Behring's forehead.
Newbold takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Behring tries to get to full guard but Newbold has control of the leg.
Behring has hold of Newbold's hands but Newbold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Behring tries to get to full guard but Newbold has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Newbold.
Newbold working the head and body with strikes.
Behring on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Behring tries to roll over but Newbold keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Newbold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Newbold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Behring to the mat! Behring manages to get full guard.
Newbold is working Behring over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Behring working for a triangle but Newbold defends it easily.
#SUB#
Behring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newbold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newbold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newbold is in close to Behring's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newbold landing some decent shots from guard.
Newbold works over Behring with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Newbold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newbold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Behring is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newbold is in close to Behring's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Behring looking for a guillotine here but Newbold defends easily.
Newbold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Newbold is in close to Behring's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Behring looking for a guillotine here but Newbold defends easily.
Newbold trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newbold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Newbold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Behring bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newbold's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Behring drops back looking for a leg! Newbold is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newbold manages to kick Behring off! Behring jumps back into Newbold's guard.
Newbold is trying to control the position but Behring postures up.
Newbold wants to sweep here but Behring controlling him for the moment.
Newbold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behring looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Behring thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Behring tries to free his leg and advance position but Newbold is retaining full guard. #T3#
Newbold pulls Behring in close to prevent any damage.
Newbold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newbold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newbold wants to control the position but Behring says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Newbold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adam Newbold has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Behring wants to work for an arm triangle but Newbold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newbold tries to roll over but Behring keeps him under control.
Newbold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Newbold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Behring's guard. #REVB#
Newbold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Behring looking for a sweep. Not yet Behring, not yet.
Behring is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newbold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Behring has momentary wrist control but Newbold slips an elbow through the middle.
Newbold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Behring is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newbold cracks Behring with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behring is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newbold trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newbold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Behring's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Newbold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Behring 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.
Newbold 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.
Behring trying to control the position from guard on top but Newbold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newbold wants to sweep here but Behring controlling him for the moment.
Behring forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behring looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behring seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newbold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newbold is looking to improve his position.
Newbold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Newbold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Behring is working away from the top position though.
Newbold is looking to improve his position.
Newbold keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Behring is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Behring is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newbold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Behring. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newbold is looking to improve his position.
Newbold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Behring is working away from the top position though.
Newbold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Newbold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newbold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Newbold keeping full guard, as Behring tries to pass.
Behring slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Behring is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Newbold wants to get back to full guard but Behring has passed into side control.
Newbold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Behring's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Behring is working for a kimura but Newbold is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Behring is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Newbold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newbold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newbold.
Newbold wants to sweep here but Behring controlling him for the moment.
Behring wants to control from the top but Newbold keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behring stays in close to Newbold's body and controls the position.
Newbold keeping full guard, as Behring tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Behring showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newbold 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Newbold!
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Event:
Highland Games 193
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Newbold looks to land a left hand but Behring moved out of range nicely.
Newbold throws a body punch but Behring moves out of range.
Behring with the counter takedown but Newbold avoids it easily.#TD#
Newbold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Behring tries to buck Newbold off but Newbold is having none of it.
Newbold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Behring down.
Newbold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Newbold lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Newbold trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Behring is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newbold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Behring is defending against the submission attempts here by Newbold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behring is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Newbold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newbold lands a nice short elbow.
Newbold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Behring is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Newbold is working for a kimura but Behring is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Behring actively working from the bottom here.
Newbold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Behring knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Behring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newbold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Newbold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Newbold wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Behring is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newbold pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Behring has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Newbold. Oh but Behring has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Newbold goes limp - he's gone! Behring jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ian Behring!
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Event:
Highland Games 186
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Behring on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Behring gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Behring goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Behring shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Behring.
Thomas throws a head kick but Behring moves out of range.
Behring throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws a head kick but Behring moves out of range.
Behring takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jab by Thomas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Behring throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thomas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Thomas leaves Behring with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Behring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Behring sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas works Behring's body with a nice hook.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Behring tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Behring is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick but Behring moves out of range.
Behring takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Behring walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Behring up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Behrings head.
Behring looking to stall.
#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Behring's calf.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thomas. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Behring avoids a punch combination nicely.
Behring walks into a left hand.
Tim Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Behring dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Behring moves out of range of the body kick.
Behring feinted with a counter takedown.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3##TD#
Behring drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thomas struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Behring working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Behring is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Behring is trying to get an arm triangle but Thomas is defending well. #T4#
Thomas is trying to control Behring's posture but Behring avoids it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Behring is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
Thomas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Behring, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Danga de danga de dang - Thomas scores with a four punch combination!
Behring tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Behring attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Behring checks it.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Behring, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Behring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Behring takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Behring shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Behring on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas works over Behring's head and body with a nice combination.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Behring on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Behring is rocked!#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Oh Behring is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Behring in a clinch.
#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Behring seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas throws a right hand that Behring ducks under and follows up with a left that Behring also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Behring shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Behring, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Behring throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Behring misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Thomas rushes Behring and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Behring looking to stall.
Behring is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Thomas rushes Behring and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Behring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Behring has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas leaves Behring with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Behring, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Behring successfully pulls guard.
#T3##SUB#
Behring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Behring had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.#SUB#
Behring has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thomas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Behring.#SU2#
Thomas stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Behring in a clinch.
Behring is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Behring into the cage.#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Behring throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Behring shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Behring fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Behring takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Behring tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#KD2#
Thomas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Behring sprawling to the canvas! Behring rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thomas finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ian Behring has been cut.
Thomas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Behring right on the button. Behring goes down! Thomas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thomas gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Thomas!
In his post fight interview, Tim Thomas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Highland Games 171
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Behring dives in and grabs Dirt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dirt pushes down on Behring's head and hops out.
Dirt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Dirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Behring avoids the elbow strike from Dirt, against the cage.
#TD#
Dirt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dirt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Behring is not content to let Dirt control the position.
Behring is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dirt is trying to get an arm triangle but Behring is defending well.
Behring prevents Dirt from moving into mount. #SUB#
Dirt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Behring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dirt throws a strike aimed at the side of Behring's head but Behring avoids it well.#T1#
Dirt trying to control the action but Behring is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Behring has escaped the position, nice work there.
Behring tries to buck Dirt off but Dirt is having none of it.
Dirt wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dirt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Behring is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Behring is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Behring is looking for a sweep.
Behring wants to control but Dirt postures up.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Behring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Behring is trying to get back to half guard.
Behring is not content to let Dirt control the position. #T3#
Behring tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dirt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dirt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dirt wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
Behring tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dirt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Behring is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dirt tries to move to full mount but Behring actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Behring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Behring actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behring trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura here.
Dirt wants to free his trapped foot but Behring is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Behring is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dirt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Dirt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Behring!
Dirt moves into full mount!
Dirt working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Dirt has control of Behring's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Behring regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Behring really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behring prevents Dirt from taking his back.
Dirt wants to control the pace but Behring is squirming around nicely.
Behring is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Dirt wants to control the pace but Behring is squirming around nicely.
Dirt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Behring is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Dirt wants to finish this one by submission but Behring is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dirt.
Behring tries to reverse the position but Dirt maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt trying to control but Behring is having none of it.
Behring is working to get back to half guard.
Behring keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Dirt working for a guillotine from mount but Behring is in no mood to give up.
Dirt wants to take Behring's back here but Behring is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dirt looking to control but Behring is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dirt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Behring is working to get back to half guard.
Behring gets back to half guard.
Behring is pressing down on Dirt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Behring trying to keep a closed guard but Dirt is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Behring looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Behring is retaining full guard. #T3#
Dirt wants to control from the top but Behring keeps moving.
Dirt looking to pass the guard.
Behring is trying to keep Dirt in close.
#SUB2#
Behring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Behring has his feet on Dirt's thighs here. He's pushed Dirt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dirt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Behring!
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