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Event:
BMP 47 (Mabogo vs Knight)
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Petely pushes Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez gets underhooks to prevent Petely's takedown attempt.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petely is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petely drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petely is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Petely has picked Nunez up - he's going for a ride! Petely dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Petely is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petely prevents Nunez from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petely is looking for a kimura but Nunez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petely to get the leverage.
Petely lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petely prevents Nunez from standing back up.
Petely missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petely lands with a punch from half guard.
Nunez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petely. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petely not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez is trying to stand back up but Petely is controlling him
#T1#
Nunez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petely.
Nunez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nunez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Petely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nunez defends it well. #SUB#
Petely is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nunez wants to get back to his feet.
Petely lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nunez is trying to stand up here but Petely is controlling him well. #T2#
Petely winds up and cracks Nunez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Petely working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petely stops Nunez from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Petely has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nunez defend it? Petely steps over the head and cranks it - Nunez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petely!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Petely!
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Event:
BMP 46 (Mabogo vs Irhin)
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nunez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nunez is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vladimirovich gets tackled into the cage by Nunez. Nunez maintains the clinch. #TD#
Vladimirovich pulls guard.
Nunez is looking to stand up but Vladimirovich won't let him.
Vladimirovich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Vladimirovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunez defends it easily.
Vladimirovich has control of Nunez's left arm, preventing Nunez from doing any damage.
Vladimirovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vladimirovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vladimirovich is tightening it up a little... Nunez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nunez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nunez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vladimirovich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
In his post fight interview, Vladimir Vladimirovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
BMP 45 (Norton vs Irhin)
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hogg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunez moves in looking to clinch but Hogg pushes him off.
Nunez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogg circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Nunez pushes Hogg up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg goes for a takedown attempt but Nunez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunez is looking to clinch.
Hogg dives in for a single leg takedown but Nunez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nunez is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunez avoids it really well and circles away.
Danny Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Hogg.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hogg or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunez, which made it look bad.
Hogg avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunez as he jumps to the side.
Hogg has a takedown stuffed.
Nunez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Nunez as Hogg shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogg.#CL#
Nunez gets a clinch.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunez lands a right hand.
I was talking to Nunez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nunez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nunez lands a body punch.
Nunez slowing the pace effectively.
Nunez prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hogg looks winded!
Nunez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nunez has Hogg pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Nunez misses with an elbow over the top.
Hogg is looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogg as Nunez tries to tie him up.
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunez looking to stall.
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nunez prevents it.
Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nunez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogg wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunez prevents the takedown attempt.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Hogg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nunez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez.
Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Hogg controls the action.
Nunez scores with a shot to the side of Hogg's head.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunez misses with a punch to the body.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nunez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nunez digs a right hand into Hogg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogg's gas tank.
Hogg blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Nunez.
Nunez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hogg.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Hogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Nunez.
Nunez just leaning against Hogg, taking a breather.
Nunez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunez tries to work over Hogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Nunez taking a breather.
Hogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nunez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunez scores with a hook to the body. Hogg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nunez tries to clinch up.#CL#
Nunez clinches.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Nunez is looking to control Hogg's arms but Hogg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nunez has his back to the cage.
Hogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez trying to control the position but instead, Hogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nunez into the cage.
Nunez stops a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Hogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Nunez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Nunez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hogg, pushing him back against the cage.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danny Nunez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nunez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg goes for a takedown attempt but Nunez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunez throws a body punch but Hogg moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogg.
Danny Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Hogg.
Hogg has his takedown stuffed
letting Nunez counter with a right hand.
A combination from Nunez does no damage.
Nunez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogg circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg fails with the takedown
and Nunez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hogg is breathing heavily.#CL#
Nunez has managed to clinch.
Hogg blocks a body shot from Nunez.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogg's elbow.
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Hogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage.
Hogg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nunez prevents it.
Hogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nunez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Nunez lands with a right to the head.
Hogg tries for a takedown but Nunez manages to get underhooks.
Nunez lands with a right to the head.
Hogg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nunez pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Nunez digs a right hand into Hogg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogg's gas tank.
Hogg prevents a body shot from Nunez.
Nunez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hogg up against the cage.
Nunez has Hogg pressed against the cage.
Hogg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nunez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danny Nunez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Nunez has managed to clinch.
Nunez lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hogg goes for a takedown attempt but Nunez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunez lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogg somewhat.
Nunez wants to clinch up but Hogg keeps it at a distance.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Nunez has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunez.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hogg looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Nunez.
Nunez lands with a light punch inside.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hogg or not.
A nice left hand lands by Nunez.
Nunez taking a breather.
Nunez trying to control the position but instead, Hogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nunez into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nunez.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Nunez scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Nunez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nunez cracks Hogg with a nice body shot.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunez taking a breather.
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nunez scores with a shot to the side of Hogg's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Nunez.
Nunez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogg blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hogg or not.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nunez.
Hogg is trying to drag Nunez to the mat but Nunez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nunez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nunez is looking to control Hogg's arms but Hogg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nunez has his back to the cage.
Nunez throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Nunez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nunez gets a clinch.
Nunez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogg.
Nunez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hogg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nunez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nunez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Danny Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Hogg.
Nunez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogg looking for a takedown.
Nunez works on Hogg's body with a couple of short punches.
Nunez tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nunez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunez scores with a hook to the body.
Hogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hogg is keeping busy.
Nunez pushes Hogg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunez.
Hogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez pushes Hogg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunez working aggressively here.
#T1#
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoggs head.
Nunez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogg as Nunez tries to tie him up.
Nunez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Nunez.
Nunez misses with the head strike.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunez.
Nunez looking to slow down the pace here.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogg's elbow.
Hogg is looking for a takedown.
Hogg wants a takedown.
Nunez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Nunez tries to stall but Hogg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Hogg wants a takedown.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Nunez tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
Nunez misses with a body punch.
Nunez looking to stall.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nunez is defending well.
Nunez lands with a right to the head.
Hogg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nunez is defending well.
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunez pushes Hogg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hogg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nunez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
JD Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Nunez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoggs head.
Nunez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunez defends well and Hogg ends up having to push Nunez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danny Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez wants to clinch up but Hogg keeps it at a distance.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Nunez moves into the clinch.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Hogg looking for a takedown. #T4#
Hogg has Nunez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nunez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nunez throws an elbow but misses.
Hogg takes a shot to the head.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nunez lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nunez.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunez lands a shoulder strike.
Nunez works on Hogg's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Nunez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nunez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Nunez!
Danny Nunez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BMP 44 (Norton vs Boykin)
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Nunez lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Nunez. No joy for Hovsepian on that attempt. #CL#
Nunez instigates a clinch.
Nunez lands a damaging elbow.
Nunez controlling the action here for a moment.
Nunez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunez digs a right hand into Hovsepian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hovsepian's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Nunez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hovsepian looks winded!
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hovsepian or not.
Nice body punch from Nunez - that landed with a thud.
Nunez lands with a light punch inside.
Hovsepian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nunez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hovsepian can turn it around.
Nunez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hovsepian.#T1#
Nunez lands an uppercut.
Nunez gets through Hovsepian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nunez works on Hovsepian's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Nunez - that landed with a thud.
Hovsepian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nunez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nunez digs a right hand into Hovsepian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hovsepian's gas tank.
Nunez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nunez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nunez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nunez lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Hovsepian is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunez pushes Hovsepian against the cage. Nunez is working some dirty boxing. Nunez pushes off with a quick right hook! Hovsepian goes down! Hovsepian tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nunez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Nunez!
Danny Nunez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 61
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Nunez saw that one coming.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nunez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nunez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nunez with a nice cross.
Henderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!#CL#
Nunez instigates a clinch.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunez finish him?
Henderson jumps guard but Nunez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Nunez.
A left hand lands to the body for Nunez.
Nunez blocks an uppercut.
Nunez stalling against the cage.
Nunez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Nunez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Nunez on the inside.
Nunez presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nunez is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nunez.
Henderson looks winded!
Nunez stalls.
Nunez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nunez gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunez lands a right hand.
Nunez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Nunez lands a big right hand that drops Henderson! The killer instinct kicks in and Nunez finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nunez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Nunez!
Our winner, Danny Nunez, 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:
Stomp-a-thon 54
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Machida drops his hands momentarily and Nunez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nunez.
Nunez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nunez scores with a jab to the body.
Nunez throws a good cross that connects.
Nunez avoids the head kick by Machida.
Nunez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nunez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nunez tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nunez swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nunez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Nunez's side.
Nunez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.#T1#
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Nunez.
Nunez checks a leg kick.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nunez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nunez scores with a jab to the head.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nunez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida looks to land a combination. Nunez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nunez loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunez was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
A telegraphed right hand from Nunez misses the target.
Nunez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunez misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Nunez shrugs it off.
Nunez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Nice body kick from Machida.
Nunez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunez throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunez throws a right hand that misses
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nunez really felt that one!
Machida tries to land a front kick but Nunez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Nunez.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Nunez throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Nunez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunez tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nunez lands with a nice body punch.
Machida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nunez as he avoids it easily.
Nunez lands a right hook to the body.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machida's hands.
Nunez misses with a hook.#T4#
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunez manages to avoid it.
Nunez connects with a looping right hand.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nunez.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Danny Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunez sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida cracks the inside of Nunez's front leg.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunez lands a slapping body shot.
Nunez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunez misses with a looping left.
Machida thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Machida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nunez did well to prevent Machida getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Machida wants to control but Nunez is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Nunez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Machida lands a head kick. Nunez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nunez looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunez moves away.#TD#
Machida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nunez is refusing to be controlled, as Machida sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nunez keeping control of the position.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunez keeps working. #T1#
Machida stalling away here and it's allowed Nunez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunez is retaining full guard.
Machida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunez is retaining full guard. #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.
Machida cracks Nunez with a solid left hand.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nunez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nunez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nunez misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Nunez lands a jab to the head.
Nunez misses with a straight left.
Nunez throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Nunez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMachida.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Nunez. That snapped Machida's head back.
Nunez lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Nunez cracks Machida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nunez throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Nunez lands a jab to the nose.
Nunez throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida tried to counter with a leg kick but Nunez avoided it.
Nunez scores with a body shot.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Nunez sees coming a mile off.
Nunez loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Nunez scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Nunez.
A jab from Nunez finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
Danny Nunez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunez misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunez throws out the jab.
Machida thinks about countering with a head kick.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nunez, as that shot connected.
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Nunez saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Nunez finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
Machida looks for a takedown but Nunez sprawls well.
Nunez blocks a head kick by Machida.
Nunez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Machida.
Machida looks to throw a body kick
and Nunez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida looks to land a body kick but Nunez moved away.
Nunez throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nunez avoids it.
Nunez lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Nunez 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nunez jabs at Machida's body.
Machida slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nunez.
Danny Nunez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Nunez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nunez is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Nunez.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nunez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez misses the jab.
Machida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nunez throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Nunez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.#T1#
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunez avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida pushes Nunez away with a front kick.
Nunez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though.
Nunez misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab by Nunez.
Nunez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nunez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Nunez moved away.
Machida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nunez finds it's way round the side to connect with Machida's head.
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!
Machida slips a straight right by Nunez.
A counter left hand to the body from Machida misses its target.
Nunez swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
It appears Machida was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nunez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nunez stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Nunez finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
Machida slips under a jab.
Danny Nunez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Machida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nunez throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida is looking for a counter combo.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Nunez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nunez.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nunez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though.
Nunez lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Nunez misses.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Nunez moved away.
Nunez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nunez.
Nunez lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida walks into a left hand.
Nunez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Nunez misses with a hook.
Machida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunez's waist but Nunez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunez defends well and Machida ends up having to push Nunez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nunez lands a jab to the head.
Nunez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Nunez looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nunez cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Machida is looking to wear down Nunez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Nunez misses.
Nunez misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Machida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Nunez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nunez 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Nunez!
Danny Nunez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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