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Event:
Immortals 22 Gracie vs Nelson
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Alstott forces Miranda back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Alstott breaks the clinch.
Miranda scores with the left hand. Alstott knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miranda takes a swing at Alstott's ribcage but misses.
Miranda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Alstott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alstott lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Alstott turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alstott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Miranda prevents Alstott from improving position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alstott is working hard here to advance position.
Alstott happy to just control the position for now.
Miranda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alstott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Miranda struggling a bit here.
Alstott advances nicely into full mount.
Miranda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alstott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miranda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alstott slows the pace down in half guard.
Miranda tries to get to full guard but Alstott has control of the leg.
Alstott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Miranda wants to control but Alstott is keeping busy.
Alstott wants to pass the guard but Miranda is defending well.
Alstott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alstott is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miranda is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Miranda wants to control from the top but Alstott keeps moving.
Alstott is pulling down on Miranda's head. It's preventing any offense from Miranda, at least for the moment.#T3#
Alstott looking for a sweep. Not yet Alstott, not yet.
Miranda postures up in Alstott's guard and throws a big left but Alstott blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda tries to free his leg and advance position but Alstott is retaining full guard.
Miranda preventing the sweep.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Alstott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alstott keeping full guard, as Miranda tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Alstott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miranda scores with a decent looking hook.
Miranda's coach down at Red Tri-Angle - 12 ELITE COACHES was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miranda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Alstott has closed the distance and engaged Miranda in a clinch.
#BC#
Alstott breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Alstott clinches up with Miranda and pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Alstott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miranda wants a takedown.
Alstott pushes Miranda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alstott digs a right hand into Miranda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miranda's gas tank. #TD#
Alstott gets control of Miranda's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alstott will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miranda stopping the sweep attempt from Alstott.
Miranda is looking to advance position but Alstott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Alstott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Miranda shoots in and bounces Alstott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alstott keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda preventing the sweep.
Zack Alstott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alstott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miranda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alstott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Alstott keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miranda is fighting to break Alstott's control of his arms but Alstott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alstott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Good shot there by Miranda.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alstott as he jumps to the side.
Miranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alstott circles away quickly and effectively.
Alstott is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Alstott drives through and clinches with Miranda against the cage.
#BC#
Alstott breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Alstott drives through and clinches with Miranda against the cage.
Alstott will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miranda up against the cage.#BC#
Alstott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Alstott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
Alstott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?#BC#
Alstott breaks from the clinch.
Alstott wants to land a leg kick but Miranda is out of range.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Alstott ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Alstott has closed the distance and engaged Miranda in a clinch.
Alstott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alstott gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.
Alstott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alstott lands with a short shot to the head.
Alstott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alstott.
Alstott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Alstott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Zack Alstott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Miranda.
Alstott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miranda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alstott is defending well.
Alstott scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short right from Alstott.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alstott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alstott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alstott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miranda is working for takedown but Alstott is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miranda has a couple of punches blocked by Alstott.
Alstott stops a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Alstott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miranda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Alstott.
Alstott lands with a right to the head.
Alstott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alstott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda is trying to stall.
Alstott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alstott gets through Miranda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Alstott leaning against his opponent.
Alstott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alstott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miranda takes a shot to the head.
Miranda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Alstott lands with a short shot to the head.
Alstott lands a left hand.
Alstott blocking some punches.
Alstott lands with a left to the head.
Alstott gets through Miranda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alstott lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miranda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alstott is defending well.
Alstott lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Alstott dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alstott slips a straight right by Miranda.#CL#
Alstott clinches up with Miranda and pushes him back against the cage.
Alstott working aggressively here.
Miranda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alstott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alstott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miranda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alstott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miranda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alstott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zack Alstott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Miranda.
Alstott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Alstott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Alstott does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alstott.#CL#
Alstott rushes Miranda and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Alstott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Alstott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alstott lands a right hand.
Alstott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Miranda decides to pull guard.
Miranda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alstott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alstott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alstott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miranda is keeping the position for now.
Alstott looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Alstott clinches up with Miranda and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miranda.
Miranda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alstott throws a head punch that misses.
Alstott lands an uppercut.
Alstott is stalling here.
Miranda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alstott tries a body shot but Miranda blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Alstott scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Alstott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miranda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alstott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alstott.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Alstott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Alstott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Alstott instigates a clinch.
Alstott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alstott after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Alstott to work.
Alstott gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alstott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miranda tries to pull guard but Alstott holds him up against the cage and eventually Miranda drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Alstott manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Miranda gets tackled into the cage by Alstott. Alstott maintains the clinch.
Francisco Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alstott lands an uppercut.#BC#
Alstott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Miranda misses.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Alstott moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Alstott drives through and clinches with Miranda against the cage.
Alstott digs a right hand underneath Miranda's ribcage. Miranda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Alstott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Alstott clinches up against the cage.
Alstott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miranda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alstott digs a right hand underneath Miranda's ribcage. Miranda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alstott lands with a short shot to the head.
Alstott using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miranda takes a shot to the head.
Zack Alstott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alstott lands a left hand.
Alstott lands a hook that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
A short uppercut from Alstott.
Alstott lands with a short shot to the head.
Alstott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Alstott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alstott, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Zack Alstott!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Zack Alstott!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Zack Alstott!
Zack Alstott wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Francisco Miranda had this to say: 'Thanks to my sponsor, Sun-Tzu and Max Octane Ill be back stronger.'.
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Event:
Immortals 19 Zar vs Spencer
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Darabi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darabi struggles to land a body shot inside as Miranda controls his hands.
#TD2#
Darabi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miranda tries to get to full guard but Darabi has control of the leg.
Darabi lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miranda striking off his back but it's not causing Darabi any problems.
Darabi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Darabi from controlling successfully.
Miranda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda keeping full guard, as Darabi tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Miranda is looking for a triangle but Darabi pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Darabi wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Miranda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darabi postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Darabi counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Darabi has Miranda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darabi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miranda tumbling to the mat - Darabi dives into Miranda's guard.#SUB#
Miranda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darabi is aware though and is defending well.
Miranda is trying to keep Darabi in close.
Darabi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Miranda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Darabi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Darabi content to stall in guard here.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Darabi from controlling successfully.
Darabi lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Darabi looking to sit in guard and control but Miranda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miranda wants to control from the top but Darabi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Darabi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miranda escapes and throws Darabi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Darabi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darabi is looking for a sweep. Miranda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda is thwarting Darabi's attempts to control the position.
Miranda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohsen Darabi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Darabi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Miranda drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Miranda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darabi defends it easily.#SU2#
Darabi gets to his feet. Miranda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Darabi clinches with his opponent.
Darabi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Darabi manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Darabi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miranda did well to prevent Darabi getting side control.
Miranda is trying to control but can't.
Darabi is trying to control the action in half guard but Miranda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Miranda is pressing down on Darabi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Miranda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darabi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darabi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Miranda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darabi defends it easily.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Darabi from controlling successfully.
Darabi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miranda's head.
Darabi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohsen Darabi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Darabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Darabi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miranda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darabi has managed to get both his arms back between Miranda's legs - danger averted.
Darabi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Darabi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miranda dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Miranda prevents Darabi from getting back to his feet.
Miranda throws a strike but Darabi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Miranda is looking for a triangle but Darabi pushes his legs off easily.
Darabi wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Darabi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Darabi from controlling successfully.
Miranda managing to control the position. #T4#
Darabi stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.
Darabi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darabi landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darabi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Darabi stays in close to Miranda's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mohsen Darabi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Miranda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darabi's waist but Darabi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miranda off to one side.
Miranda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darabi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miranda dives in and grabs Darabi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darabi pushes down on Miranda's head and hops out.
Mohsen Darabi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miranda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda cracks Darabi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Miranda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Darabi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miranda is in Darabi's guard.
Darabi wants to sweep here but Miranda controlling him for the moment.
Miranda is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Darabi is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Darabi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Darabi holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Darabi is looking for a triangle but Miranda pushes his legs off easily.
Darabi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Darabi keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda scores with a nice head shot.
Miranda lands a head shot.#T2#
Miranda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Darabi closes the distance and pushes Miranda back into the cage.#BC2#
Darabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darabi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darabi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miranda.
Darabi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Miranda catches Darabi right on the button with a cross.
Miranda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Miranda gets a double leg takedown into Darabi's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Darabi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miranda is aware though and is defending well.
Darabi has control of Miranda's left arm, preventing Miranda from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Darabi looking for a guillotine here but Miranda defends easily.
#T3#
Miranda won't allow Darabi to get back to his feet.
Darabi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Miranda working for a triangle but Darabi defends it easily.
Miranda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Francisco Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Darabi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Miranda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darabi 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohsen Darabi!
In defeat, Francisco Miranda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my sponsor, Sun-Tzu and Max Octane Ill be back stronger.'.
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